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Newtown Newsletter May-June THE NEWTOWN SENIOR News for and about Newtown Seniors May/June 2019 A publication of the Newtown Senior Center Edition The Newtown Senior Center serves as a community focal point providing programs and services for our older citi- zens. It is a place for them to gather in a friendly environment where they participate in social, cultural and educa- tional activities to enhance independent living, and support mental and social well being. A Special Day with the Grandkids at Quassy Park June 26 from 11am to 8pm—$19 per person Free Parking—Drive on your own Sign up for at the front desk, with payment, for a super fun day at Quassy Amusement and Water Park. Drive on your own and Judy will meet you at the entrance with your tickets. The park is located at 2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury, CT. In addition to a variety of fun-filled classic and newer theme park rides, Quassy has a a water park for the whole family to enjoy. The Newtown Senior May/June Edition 2 DAILY PROGRAMS SERVICES MONDAY SweetHART BUS 9:00 Flex Fit & Tone 10:00 Cards 10:00 Crafts For Reservations: (203) 748-2511 10:00 Exercise Tape Cancellations/Confirmations: (203) 830-4399 11:00 Women's Discussion Comments/Questions: (203) 744-4070 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Yoga 2:00 Wii Bowling FISH MEDICAL DRIVERS 3:00 Canasta TUESDAY 9:00 Morning Meditation Transportation for medical appointments Mon- 10:00 Cards day –Friday from 9am to 2pm. Ambulatory, dis- 10:00 Art abled and/or seniors may call 800-794-0034. 10:30 Current Events/Hot Topics 10:15 Chair Pilates 12:00 Lunch BLOOD PRESSURE 12:45 Qi Gong 1:30 Poker 2:00 Tai Chi 2nd Thursday of every month @ 1:30pm. 3:00 Chair Yoga 4th Wednesday of the month @ 1:00pm 3:00 Technology Help Get your blood pressure checked regularly WEDNESDAY 9:30 Zumba Gold 10:00 Cards CHOICES 10:45 Fitness Fury . 11:30 Crafting Crew Area Agency on Aging: 800-994-9422 12:00 Lunch 1:30 French Lessons Get answers to your Medicare questions. 2:00 Chess 3:00 Technology Troubleshooting. LUNCH PROGRAMS THURSDAY 10: 00 Cards 10:00 Inter-Generational The Newtown Senior Center hosts a congregate 10:30 Spanish Lessons meal program Monday-Thursday. A $3 donation 12:00 Lunch is encouraged. Call to reserve your meal three 1:00 Yoga days in advance at (203) 270-4310. Great 1:30 Wii Bowling 2:30 Strength Training menus! Pick up menu at front desk. May menu 3:00 Mandala included in this newsletter; June’s will be sent via 3:00 Password Constant Contact. Menus will be posted on the FRIDAY Senior Center website. 9:30 Fitness Fury 10:30 Exercise Tape 10: 00 Cards MUNICIPAL AGENT FOR THE 10:30 Quilting/sewing 12:00 Knitters/Crochet ELDERLY: 1:30 Canasta (203) 270-4330 1:30 Line/ Country Dancing 3:00 Chair Yoga NEWTOWN MEALS ON WHEELS OTHER ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT ANY TIME ARE: Nutritional meals (regular and special) delivered Wii (bowling, tennis, baseball, golf) at reasonable cost. To inquire: call Marilyn at Billiards (203) 426-6340 or Janet at (203) 270-1960. Ping Pong Password NOTE: Future newsletters will be emailed to mem- Cards/Poker/Canasta/Pinnacle bers except those without computers/emails. Some Board games (Sequence, Scrabble, Rummikub, etc.) printed copies will be available at the senior center. Come in and share a new game anytime. Mailing cost has become prohibitive. The Newtown Senior May/June Edition 3 EXERCISE, HEALTH AND FITNESS flowing sequences are based on traditional Chinese ex- Yoga w/Eileen Monday and Thursday @ ercise. Qi Gong improves balance by toning and 1:00pm strengthening the muscles of the lower body as well as Focus on stretching, strength, breathing and listening to the core, and building better bone–density by practicing your body in a peaceful state. rooted weight-bearing postures. Tai Chi w/Susan Tuesday @ 2:00 pm Strength Training w/Claudia Thursday This class encourages balance, subtle flexibility, body @ 2:30pm awareness, improving stress reduction, balance and Come strengthen, shape and tone your whole body! agility is the focus. Receive the individual attention that will help improve your ability to perform daily activities. You will learn proper form and technique when using handheld Morning Meditation w/Claudia Tuesday weights, bands, and balls. See improvement in your @ 9:00-10:00am flexibility, balance, and posture as well. Weighted balls A great way to start the day. Meditation can reduce supplied by teacher. stress, helps cardiovascular & immune health, Improves concentration, slows aging, increases happiness, health Line/Country Dance w/ Jill Weiss Fri- and self awareness. days @1:30 Line dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated Chair Pilates w/Claudia Tuesday @ dance in one or more lines or rows executing the steps 10:15am at the same time . Chair based fitness program which improves balance, and posture. Works spinal flexion, extension and side banding through different stretching positions. In- Flex, Fit and Tone w/Claudia Mondays creases strength and improves mood and energy with @ 9:00am the fun and invigorating movements. This is a conditioning class using weights, bands and balls to strengthen and stretch your entire body. Chair Yoga w/Eileen Tuesday and Fri- day @ 3:00pm Fitness Fury w/Susan Wednesday @ 10:45-11:30am Fridays @ 9:30am This program’s purpose is to bring uniquely designed This is a great class and is geared for those who have energetic fitness programs to individuals while creating knee and/or hip limitations. Helps with flexibility, social interactions that will build healthy lifestyle strength and balance. Ends with meditation. You’ll feel changes. Limited to 30. fabulous! Class is limited to 18. Zumba Gold w/Fitness Fury w/Naida Qi Gong w/Susan Tuesday @ 12:45- Wednesday @ 9:30am 1:45pm The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba These easy-to-learn gentle postures and graceful choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion The Newtown Senior May/June Edition 4 Students will show seniors how to operate their per- and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to sonal devices and answer questions about them. The leave empowered and feeling strong. No experience center has a computer available as well. Sign up at needed, just love of music to motivate and move. Easy front desk. and fun to follow fitness. French and Spanish Lessons Video Exercise Monday 10:00am French lessons with Virginia Berg, a certified French Friday 10:30am teacher, Wednesdays at 1:30pm on May 1,8, 15, 22, 29 There is a variety of fitness classes offered daily/weekly and June 5, 12, 19, 26. French skills are not required. to Senior Center members. All classes are Limited to a Class designed to be fun and easy. All practice materials certain number due to room size capacity. Main or back provided. room. Spanish Lessons with Louis Zierow Thursdays at 10:30am on May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 13, 20. Poker Card Group For men and women on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm. Enjoy the Knitting Group game of poker with a wonderful group. Kitting group with Jane on Fridays at 12:00 noon. Over 10 wonderful women have joined together each Friday New! Chess for over 30 years. Starting Wednesdays on May 15th, 2-3pm. Sign up to learn how to play chess with JT Lewis. Men’s Breakfast Club Current Events and Hot Topics Meets every 1st Thursday at 9am. Start your day with Senior center is offering a discussion roundtable on coffee/sandwich and meet new/old friends. $2 dona- current events or your favorite topics every Tuesday at tion suggested. 10:30am. Inter-Generational Fun with Children’s The Movies Adventure Center 10-11am. May 21st @ 1pm: Lincoln. President Lincoln brings A themed craft every 2nd Thursday; a themed activity the full measure of his humanity and political skills to every 3rd Thursday and volunteer to read every 4th his defining legacy: ending the war and abolishing slav- Thursday. Watch the little faces shine and hear their ery. June 13 @ 1pm: The Elephant Man. This is a laughter. Call to volunteer. 1980 American-British biographical film about Joseph Merrick, a severely deformed man in 19th century Lon- KENO don. Sign up at the center. Enjoy KENO every 1st Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Sign up at the front desk. Crafts Mondays From 10am—12pm. Crafting crew brings their skills to Book Club the table. Check pin board for all information about fu- May 8th at 3pm: “Everything I Never Told You” by ture crafts. Celeste Ng and June 12 at 3pm: “Factory Man by Beth Macy.” Chicken Soup for the Soul Technology Troubleshooting Workshop Women’s discussion group Mondays @ 11am. Discuss recipes, family traditions, women issues and more. The Newtown Senior May/June Edition 5 Day Trips with Getaway & Friendships Tours Warner Theatre Presents “Mamma Thursday, June 13. Price is $111 per person. Iincludes Mia” Sunday May 5. Price is $105 per person. It transportation, lunch, show & driver gratuity. includes transportation, lunch at San Marino. Matinee performance. Driver gratuity. The Inspiring Intrepid Wednesday, June 26. The price is $120 per person. It The Sicilian Tenors includes lunch at one of NYC’s fine restaurants, trans- Wednesday, May 15, Aqua Turf Club. Price is $75 per portation, admission to the intrepid & space shuttle person. Aron Caruso, Elio Scaccio, Sam Vitale take the pavilion and gratuities for driver and tour director. audience on a romantic journey from Hollywood to Broadway to Italy.
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