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Non-Profit Organization Postage Paid Permit No. 33 Area Council on Aging Woodstock, VT 05091 99 Senior Lane AUGUST 2014 Woodstock, VT 05091 (802) 457-3277 FAX: (802) 457-1259 www.thompsonseniorcenter.org

WHAT’S GOING ON at the THOMPSON CENTER for seniors and community!

Enjoy Delicious Meals Join Us for lunch at the Thompson Center, Monday through Friday at Noon. All ages and groups are wel- come. Every year, the Thompson serves more than 18,000 lunches for seniors and community members and delivers healthy meals to clients through our Meals on Wheels program. You’ll find Chef Ryan’s delicious menu inside and posted monthly online!

Attend a Program or Class From how to stay fit, improve your balance, use Facebook or an iPad, to planning your retirement finances, preventing falls, learning a language, or seeing a new documentary, the Thompson offers programs and Visit the Thompson booth at classes to keep you informed and involved in our community and the world. Call to sign-up and see our enclosed calendar or our website for class and program details. Woodstock Summer Fest! Get a FREE* Cupcake! Take a Trip with Us Whether you need a medical ride, want to go shopping or travel further afield—for a play in New London Saturday, August 9, between 10 AM – 5 PM or take a fall foliage cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee—the Thompson is going places and we’d love to have you join us. LIKE us on Facebook or sign up for our Access Resources EMAIL newsletter to get your FREE CUP- Do you or someone you care for need a wheelchair or other medical equipment? Do you want help with CAKE from the Thompson Tower of Cupcakes taxes or applying for Medicare? Would you like foot care or a therapeutic chair massage? The Thompson at Woodstock ! offers these and numerous other resources and referrals at little or no cost to you and your family. We also partner with the Community Care Coordinators and Senior Solutions for caregiver referrals, fuel assistance Mark your calendar, and visit us early at and much more. Just ask us! SummerFest. This great offer is only available while supplies of our yummy cupcakes last! Volunteer There’s so much to do—with and for the Thompson and our community. Volunteering is a great way to get involved! Call Paula at the Center to find out about volunteer opportunities. You’ll find more information on volunteer opportunities as well as all of our events, programs and classes on our website at www.ThompsonSeniorCenter.org and on our Facebook page.

To Contact Us: Call (802) 457-3277 or email [email protected] The Thompson Center BEHIND THE SCENES IN APPRECIATION & IN LOVING MEMORY Woodstock Area Council on Aging 99 Senior Lane Woodstock, VT 05091 ADVISORY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS IN APPRECIATION Phone: 802-457-3277 IN MEMORY OF • Holiday trip ideas Audrey Fiedelholtz & Mariana Popitan- Fax: 802-457-1259 • Staffing updates special dessert on 7/17 www.thompsonseniorcenter.org JUDGE FRANKLIN S. BILLINGS • Mary Sharpe - candy Tick alert James and Linda O'Neil CENTER HOURS Kathy Lanphear - Yarn & knit items • Program idea - Thompson Talent Show! 8 AM-3 PM, Monday-Friday SHARE THE HARVEST DONATIONS Please join our next meeting on Monday, August 4, at 1pm. Pam Jaynes - green beans STAFF We URGE all patrons (and especially trip goers) to attend. It is an John Leavitt - garlic scapes and rhubarb IN APPRECIATION Deanna Jones, Executive Director, opportunity to give us your ideas before planning is completed! We Lynn Peterson - lettuce [email protected] seek your input and hope you’ll attend. Mavis Shaw - lettuce ONGOING DONATIONS: Paula Audsley, Outreach Manager, Kathy English - lettuce Daily Valley News subscription - [email protected] Staff Updates and Volunteer News Joyce Gilman - rhubarb Woodstock Pharmacy Diana Leskovar, Program Director, We welcome to our team, two back-up kitchen assistants: Donna Gary Diblasio - kale and zucchini Birthday Cakes - Diane Atwood, Jane Soule, [email protected] Ballou and Sayon Camara. Along with Sylvia Doten, one of them Gladys Deatte - cayenne pepper Carol Towne Pam Butler, Asst. Program Director, will fill in for Siobhan whenever she or Ryan have a day off or Sally Kesseli - lettuce and cucumbers Monthly book club selection - Yankee Bookshop [email protected] Ryan Martin, Chef, when we need extra help. Our dear driver, Gordon Worth, is recov- Jim Emery - Lettuce [email protected] ering from shoulder surgery and while he is out, Mervin Comes is TRANSPORTATION SPONSORS: Siobhan Wright, Kitchen Asst., driving his route on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Dwight Camp Upper Valley Rehabilitation Gordon Worth, Van driver drives the regular route on Tuesday & Thursday. Jim Emery is now MISSION Dead River Company Jim Emery, Medical driver driving medical rides (& continues to mow the yard and keep up The Thompson Center will act as resource and ad- Connected-At-Home Nelson Gilman, Back-up medical driver with outdoor work). Our wonderful Program Director, Diana vocate for our senior population providing timely Ottauquechee Plumbing Leskovar is headed to Virginia for 12 weeks to care for her parents. support on issues that affect aging in our rural com- Mark Knott, DDS

While Diana is away, Jen Bloch has re-joined our team to work munity. Our programs and activities will promote Woodstock Insurance Services Senior Solutions (Formerly Council of the physical, intellectual, and social well being of Aging for Southeastern Vermont) with Pam Butler on programs. Deanna, Paula, Pam, Ryan, Sio- Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate’s SENIOR HELPLINE: 800-642-5119 bhan, & Nelson continue with their regular schedules and duties. the adult community to enhance dignity, self-worth, Tambrey Vutech and independence. In addition, our senior center Gateway Motors - car washes Community Care Coordinators:- Long-time volunteer Ruth Ekberg has recently retired from her ser- will provide a gathering place for our community. Lonnie Larrow, RN, & Katrin vice as volunteer librarian at the Thompson Center. Usually she Tchana, MSW, Ottauquechee Health came to the Thompson on Monday to shelve books in the library Center, 457-3030 ext 4 and distribute books donated to the center. Ruth was a life long vol- A UGUST B IRTHDAYS st unteer and had also volunteered to catalog books at the Green 1 Louis Grob th th Board of Directors nd 9 Joseph Rubino 19 Wittie Lynn Mountain Perkins Academy following her move to Woodstock in 2 Linda Maxham th st Patsy Mathews—President 10 Dave Wheadon 21 Lisa Gramling 1993. She served as a guide at the Woodstock Historical Society nd th Pam Jaynes —Vice President 2 Nedra Gramling 11 Deborah Heimann 22nd Lucille McCarthy and assisted in the library there. She has previously served on the nd th Jerry Fredrickson —Treasurer 2 Allan Atwood 12 George Lander 22nd Pam Sheperd Thompson Center Board of Directors as well. Thank you, Ruth, for rd th Sarah Roberts—Secretary 3 Bonnie Atwood 13 Veronica Delay 22nd Lucille Staples your service to our community. rd th Dick Brodrick 3 Ted Taylor 13 Muriel Poirier 23rd Ellen Satterwaite Frances Gillett - Advisory rd th rd 3 Margarete Pierce 15 Suzanne Skuja 23 Priscilla Sands Rachel Hochman th 4 Loretta Parker 15th James Sherman rd Barbara Kelley 23 Diana Hayes th th th Sally Kesseli 4 Bernadette Darakjy 16 Reinhart Jeck 25 Adeline Jarvis th th th Holly Levison Search for “The Thompson Senior Center” and click “like” for 5 Sarah Foss 16 Kathy English 27 Merrill Kruse th th Susan Moor regular updates, pictures, event reminders & invitations, and for 5 Joby Thompson 17 Kedra Greaves 27th Carol Scott th th John Moore tips and interesting articles about health, finances, and Aging in 5 Kathy Connor 17 Lillian deGiacomo 28th Elaine Tracy th th Lynn Peterson, M.D. Place. 6 Douglas Holtz 18 Mary Mercure 28th Butch Roy th th Liz Schellhorn www.facebook.com/thompsonseniorcenter 6 Sam Grice 18 Kathy Avellino 28th Emily Carlson Corwin Sharp th th 7 Joyce Gilman 18 Diana Perrett 31st Cal Callaham Tom Weschler Are you getting The Thompson e-newsletter weekly? Those who attend Birthday day lunch with an August birthday Sign up for the e-newsletter by emailing: will receive a complimentary meal on birthday-day. Please call [email protected] to make a reservation for lunch. 457-3277 PAGE 2 THE THOMPSON TIMES THE THOMPSON TIMES PAGE 11 WELLNESS PROGRAMS EVENTS

Update on Lyme Disease CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Celebrate Summer at The Thompson Ice Cream Social in Vermont 2014 Wednesday, August 20, 12:30 pm with The Sweet Country Band Tuesday, August 12, 1:00pm Thursday, August 7, 1:00pm Support and education can make a critical differ-

ence for family members and caregivers of pa- The Sweet Country band will debut at The Thompson when we celebrate summer with Vermont Public Health Nurse, Wendy tients with memory loss or disorders such as a make your own sundae bar immediately following lunch. Our new van driver Merv Walsh, will discuss the history and sur- Alzheimer’s. Please join our confidential Comes (also a member of the Peapicker band) will play the guitar and be joined by band members Lee Deyette veillance of a variety of ticks in Vermont and diseases monthly support group (with complimentary and his sister Donna Greg on the fiddle and piano. The trio will perform old favorites. Please associated with them. Wendy will also discuss the im- lunch) on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, and note that the sundae bar will be in lieu of dessert. Please sign up. Cost: Included in regular lunch cost, or Sun- portance of daily tick checks, safe removal of ticks, and share ideas, concerns, and constructive feedback dae Bar only $3.00 with others facing similar challenges. how to protect yourself including ways to mitigate your landscape to decrease their presence. Low Back Pain – You Can Find Relief Foot Care Clinic Wednesday, August 13, 1:00PM Wellness Clinic & with Mary Wood Blood Pressure Screenings Monthly, 9 am - 2:30 pm Rebecca Nash, Doctor of Physical Therapy, will discuss common low back pain diag- Tuesday, August 26, 10 - 12 noon on the 2nd Friday & 3rd Wednesday. noses, treatment options and strategies for symptom relief, and the importance of ab- dominal strength for the person with low back pain. A question and answer session Wellness clinics (blood pressure & consultation) with will follow. Mary Wood, retired RN, runs the foot clinic. Call Michelle Chiesa, RN, Visiting Nurse and Hospice of th 457-3277 to schedule a half hour appointment Vermont and New Hampshire are held on the 4 Tues- Dr. Nash practices in Woodstock, Vermont. She is a native Californian who moved to the Woodstock area 4 with Mary on the 2nd Friday, or 3rd Wednesday day of each month from 10-noon. years ago. She started her own practice so that she could spend more one-on-one time with her patients. She of each month (see the calendar for dates). Your treats people with a variety of diagnoses and specializes in her unique brand of manual therapy. feet will thank you! MEDICAL EQUIPMENT A waiting list is kept for each day; PLEASE Currently available at the Center: Crutches, make sure to let us know if you can’t make your Piano Recital, with Will Drebitko Commode chairs, walkers, bed rails, ramps, appointment. Cost: $15, please bring your own Thursday, August 14, 1:00pm towel. shower chairs, stair chair lift, Depends. Will is 9 years old and has been studying piano with Sherry Belisle since preschool. Sherry describes him as

disciplined with his practice and passionate about his music---especially classical music. He will share informa- IN NEED OF: Wheelchairs and recliner lift Chair Massages at the Thompson tion that he finds interesting about his favorite composers and perform several duets with Sherry. chairs. Please note: We’re not currently able to Wednesdays, 10:00am to noon “People should feel privileged to see and hear Will at his present age, because there is no doubt he will be fa- accept crutches, commode chairs, or shower mous someday”! ~ Sherry Belisle chairs. We’re out of room in the basement at the Licensed massage therapist, Sara, provides chair moment! massages at the Thompson on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday of each month IF there are appoint- Legal Advice Clinic for People Aged 60 and over ments. The benefits of having a massage on a We’ve given away dozens in the last few months! regular basis are numerous. See for yourself! Friday, August 22, 9:00am to noon; 12:30 to 1:30pm It’s great to see them re-used! Contact Deanna at 457-3277 for more details. You can also do- Please call in advance to schedule your 20 min- Harvard Attorney, Jacob Speidel, will be available for free legal advice or referrals on a variety of legal problems, including wills, powers of attorney, landlord-tenant issues, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, nate or find medical equipment at: ute massage and make sure to cancel in advance if you can’t make it so that someone else can SSI (or other public benefits), debt collection, consumer issues, guardianship, divorce, foreclosure, small ww.getATstuff.com take your spot and we don’t keep our massage claims, bankruptcy, and other civil legal matters. therapists waiting! Mr. Speidel is an attorney for the Senior Citizens Law Project of Vermont Legal Aid, which sponsors this Community Care Coordinator (CCC), Katrin valuable service. Tchana, has office hours at The Thompson. Cost: 20 minute massage/$20.00 Please note: Advice cannot be given on criminal cases or problems affecting someone other than you. Times and dates noted on the Program Calendar Please call to sign up for your free 30 minute appointment.

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Bridgewater Woolen Mill - Artifacts, Photos and Discussion Please call the Thompson Center to register for classes in advance, 457-3277 Wednesday, September 10, 1:00pm Strength & Fitness Tai Chi and Qigong The Bridgewater Historical Society recently prepared an exhibit Weekly classes, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (New Class Combination) titled, “The Bridgewater Woolen Mill: The Fabric of a Commu- 9 to 10:00AM Wednesdays, September 17 to October 22 nity.” The exhibit, which was recently displayed at the Vermont This popular class is led by certified fitness instruc- 10:00 to 11:00am. History Exposition in Tunbridge, Vermont, has received a lot of tor and personal trainer, Liz Hatfield. Liz incorpo- attention. Ernest Kendall attended the Expo because his father, rates aerobic, stretching, strength and weight bear- Instructors Anne Bower and Jane Philpin are excited to Charles, designed textiles and managed products for the mill for ing exercises. The benefits of these exercises in- offer a new approach to tai chi, with all students partici- several decades. clude bone building, balance, and overall coordina- pating in one class. At times everybody will work to- tion. gether, at other times they’ll divide into subgroups. Anne The mill, built around 1825, is one of the oldest buildings in Cost: $3.00/class or 12 classes for $30 on a punch and Jane will continue focusing on the introductory Sun Bridgewater. It was a cotton mill before it later became a woolen card. style, used in previous classes (using the short "tai chi textile mill where uniforms and blankets were made for soldiers in World War I and World War II. It closed Kripalu Yoga for arthritis and fall prevention" format) but will incorpo- in 1973 due to floodwaters that destroyed the dye room. rate a number of qigong exercises that encourage deep Thursdays, 1:00pm breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness. This is a great This gentle yoga class is for everyone----standers, Bridgewater Historical Society’s President, Polly Timken, and Vice President, Jeannette Sawyer, will be on class for anyone who wants to improve balance and co- sitters, experienced and inexperienced. Annie Frates ordination and reduce stress. Both tai chi and qigong are hand to share various artifacts and photos of the mill, including a large photo of the mill employees taken will guide the class through a variety of yoga exer- low-impact exercises known to help with high blood around 1942---with names attached. They, along with Ernest Kendall, will invite comments, questions, and cises that will help people gain flexibility, improve pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and back pain---and stories. posture and spine health, develop strength, and in- both are really good for the brain too! crease breath awareness. Cost: $5.00 per class.

Cost: $30.00 (for six classes) BEGINNING ITALIAN CLASS Note: Next session will be November 5th to December Thursdays, September 18 to October 30, 10th. 1:15 to 2:30pm Artists of Woodstock This class will focus on basic Italian through con- versation, some grammar, and "hands-on" learning Bone Builders A Collaboration Between The Thompson Center and Artistree with word games, props, and exercises. The use of Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:15pm Fridays, September 5 - October 24, 2014 (8 weeks)10:00am-Noon a textbook and/or other resources will be discussed The Bone Builders exercise program, developed at as a group. The class will meet following lunch, Instructors: Chris Orcutt-Henderson and Murray Ngoima Tufts University, addresses bone health for people of where an ongoing group of Italian speakers enjoy all ages. Women especially may have thinning of lunch and relaxed Italian conversation at the Do you remember enjoying the part of your school week reserved for "art class"? Have you wondered what it bones as early as age 40, but men are welcome in this “Italian Table”. This class will meet for four ses- would be like to paint or draw again? Is there something you would like to try? This is an invitation to discover class and will benefit as well. the pleasure of making art that is your own, to enjoy the process and share the outcomes in the company of oth- sions and then assess how to proceed from there. ers at The Thompson Center. We will work with drawing materials, water-based paints and collage media Instructor Veronica Delay has studied Italian for Bone Builders classes, with instructor Althea Der- (photographs, fabric, tile mosaic, handmade paper etc.). Handmade books and small cardboard or paper sculp- over 20 years, both in Italy and the , stine, are ongoing on Tuesdays and Thursdays each ture may be included along with options proposed by participants. and has taught Italian in a variety of settings. week. Classes are free. Minimum of six partici- Cost: $70.00 (7 classes) Please register for this pants required. Please sign up in advance. There are no prerequisites for this course. All prior experience is welcome. Encouragement, support and instruc- class in advance to ensure a minimum number tion will be provided in the use of tools, materials and media. Each class will start with a new idea that may be of 4 students, (802) 457-3277. developed or may serve as a trigger for participants to continue in entirely different directions! MONDAY SCHOOL COMING SOON We will meet at The Thompson Senior Center for the first 8 week session. We request advance registration. Monday School is an adult education series focusing on global and local issues, as well as personal and spiri- Students are asked to bring work aprons and all other materials will be provided. Cost: $5.00 per class tual development. Four classes will be offered this fall, two at the Norman Williams Public Library and two at the Thompson Center. Please see our website for Monday evening classes beginning in September that will be hosted at The Thompson Center. Contact info: [email protected]

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Kiss Me, Kate Build a WRAP ~ Wellness Recovery Action Plan At New London Barn Playhouse Sponsored by Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center at The Thompson Center Friday, August 15, 2:00 performance (depart on Thompson Van at 12:30pm) Mondays, August 25 through October 6, (call for class time)

As Cole Porter’s most successful musical and a true American masterpiece, Kiss Me Kate has been enchanting Who could use a WRAP? Got “burn out”? Anxiety? Anger? Abuse? Chronic pain? Depression? Mental audiences for over 65 years. Enjoy the backstage/onstage antics of two feuding romantic couples during a tour- health diagnosis? Substance abuse? Hopelessness? ing production of Taming of the Shrew, and savor such irresistible classics as “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”, A WRAP workshop involves ideas for a “wellness toolbox” & daily maintenance plan including identifying “So In Love”, and “Another Openin’, Another Show”. triggers, warning signs when things are breaking down, how to write action, crisis & post-crisis plans and Cost: $30.00 (includes gas & ticket). Space is limited so please reserve your space with payment. building a support network. For questions and sign up contact Debbie at 802-674-7089 or [email protected]

King Arthur Flour Shopping Trip, Norwich, VT. Wednesday, August 20, Depart on Thompson Center Van at 9:00 am JOURNALING CLASS Thursdays, September 11 to October 2, Shop in King Arthur Flour’s newly expanded building and take advantage of their large inventory of baked 10:30am to 12:00pm goods and supplies, with an additional 10% discount on purchases of $40 or more (excluding bakery items, ap- pliances and books). We will have an opportunity to observe any bakery demonstrations going on that day, Sue Geno, a retired psychologist, has been journaling most of her life. She is excited to shop, and eat lunch at the café. You may also bring your own lunch and buy a “goodie” to top off a scrumptious share her passion for this age old art form, which is on the decline in our busy world of day! Cost: $5.00 gas donation. (Lunch is on your own) Please sign up in advance. emails and Internet. Sue will talk about different types of journals, share resources, and discuss how journaling can be fun, creative, and spiritually rewarding.

Whether you have kept a journal, always wanted to try, or are just plain curious about the process, this group will stimulate the writer in you. For the first class it is suggested that each participant bring a pas- Fall Foliage Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee sage from a favorite published journal to share with the group. Also, please bring a journal or writing pa- Wednesday, October 8 per and a favorite pen. There is no charge for this class. Class size is limited to 10 participants. Please sign up in advance. Enjoy a narrated cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington, a 230 foot steel superstructure that spans 4 levels and accommodates up to 1,200 passengers. The Mount Washington’s history dates back to 1872, then known as the Steamship Mount Washington. Lake Win- How to Use Microsoft Windows to Organize Your Files and Information nipesaukee is New Hampshire’s largest lake, covering 72 square miles of sparkling clean, spring fed water. The Fridays, September 19 to October 10, 1:30 to 2:30pm surrounding mountain ranges offer spectacular scenery, particularly during foliage season. This series includes: A deluxe buffet luncheon will be served during the two and a half hour cruise. Depart the Thompson Center at 8:30am on a Premier Coach Bus. Arrive back in Woodstock at approximately Session 1: Introduction to your Windows computer, including a short history of 6:00pm. Cost: $65.00 The deadline for signing up is September 23rd. Microsoft, and a review of the Windows Operating System, Hardware and Software

BOOK GROUP Session 2: The C:\ Drive; Overview of how to organize your files, pictures and Wednesday, September 10, 1:00pm movies from the beginning, and keep them organized

(Note: The group will not meet in August) Session 3: Computer lab---One-on-one instruction for organizing your In September the group will discuss the book, Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. Reading this files, documents, pictures and movies. Please bring your laptop. best selling psychological thriller about a marriage gone bad is like driving a car---you will read fast, slower, and racing! The author gives you clues along the way that make Session 4: Review, Q & A session and more one-on-one practice (depending on class need) you change your mind continually. Your assignment is to write your own ending. Beryl Spencer will lead the discussion. You have all summer to read this novel. Instructor Jürgen Ewert is a retired engineer who started his own business, “International Research and Consulting,” that he runs from his home in Woodstock. Cost: $40.00. Please sign up for this class in The book group welcomes newcomers! advance to ensure a minimum of four students and a maximum of ten. Also, please bring your laptop to each session.

THE THOMPSON TIMES PAGE 5 PAGE 8 THE THOMPSON TIMES PROGRAM CALENDAR - AUGUST 2014 MENU - AUGUST 2014 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 1 BINGO daily at 12 German Meal Pricing: Menu is subject to * indicates that Fire Island Ziti (a little 10:30 am except on * Indicates that Table  $ 7 charge for change based on sign-up/ spicy, with broccoli, birthday day and Sign up/ those under age availability of food reservations are tomatoes, Italian sau- other special meal Reservations days. Location: Dining sixty items. required (Birthday sage) Monterey Required Room on Mon. & Wed.  $ 5 suggested Day & special holi- Ranch Bread, Chef’s Upstairs conf room on donation for ages Please call ahead day meals) Famous Chocolate

Tues, Thurs, Fri. sixty and over with special dietary Chip Cookies w/ Fruit needs. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Strength & Fitness 9 Strength & Fitness 9 W. Leb Shopping* 9 Strength & Fitness 9 – 2:30 Foot 4 5 6 7 8 10:15 Memoir Club 10:00 Double King Pede 10-12 Chair Massages* 10 Cribbage Clinic* Tossed Salad, Su- Pan Seared Chicken Salmon en Croute, w/ Chef’s Choice BBQ Chicken legs, 11:45 - 2 CCC Office 12 Spanish Table 10:30 Handwork Cir. 10:30 Italian Class 12 German 12 French Table Table preme Pizza w/ pep- breast, Creamy Spinach and Mush- Potato Salad, Hours 1 Scrabble 12 Italian Table pers, onions, mush- Cheddar Polenta, rooms, New Pota- Firecracker salad, 1 Bridge 2:15 Bone Builders 1 Yoga* rooms, olives, pep- Spinach supreme toes, Cucumber/Dill Peanut Butter and 1 Horseshoes 1 Tick Talk peroni, Lemon Fool (spinach, sour cream, Salad, Frosted Ba- Chocolate Sand- 1 Advisory Meeting 2:15 Bone Builders W/ Berries parmesan and Mon- nana Bars wiches terey Jack Cheese) 11 12 13 14 15 Chef's Choice Des- Pomfret Day* 9 Strength & Fitness 10-12 Chair Massages* 9 Strength & Fitness 9 Breakfast* sert 10:30 Handwork Cir. (no lunch) 9 Strength & Fitness 10 Double King Pede 10 Cribbage 11 12 13 14 15 10:15 Memoir Club 12 Spanish Table 11:45 - 2 CCC Office 10:30 Italian Class Hours 12:30 Departure Pomfret Day* Spinach& Cheese Chicken Salad, Broc- Meatball Hoagies, Breakfast Day* 1 Bridge 1 Scrabble 12 Italian Table 12 French Table for Kiss Me, Lemony Chicken with Ravioli w/ Meat coli Salad, Tortellini Sweet Potato Fries, French Toast, Maple 1 Horseshoes 1 Ice Cream Social and 1 Low Back Pain Talk 1 Yoga* Kate* Spinach, Artichokes sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad, Lettuce, To- Coleslaw, Cookie w/ Sausage, Fruit and music with Sweet 1 Piano Recital & Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli & Cauli- mato, Coconut Maca- Fruit Yogurt Country Band 2:15 Bone Builders Strawberry Cake flower, Fresh Fruit roons w/ Pineapple (no lunch)

2:15 Bone Builders Salad

18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 8:30 Newsletter 9 Strength & Fitness 8 Board Meeting 9 Strength & Fitness 9 - 1:30 Legal Tuna Melt, Tomato, Tossed Salad Chicken Tostadas w/ Stuffed Meatloaf w/ Reubens, Beer Bat- Folding 10 Double King Pede 9 King Arthur Trip* 10 Cribbage Clinic* Vegetable Barley Garden Vegetable Lettuce tomato, black Spinach and Cheese, tered Onion Rings, 9 W. Leb Shopping* 12 German 9 Strength & Fitness 11:30 Commodities 10:30 Italian Class Soup, Cup Cake Quiche, Roasted olives, cheese, Salsa Mashed Potato, Mediterranean 9 – 2:30 Foot Clinic* Table 10:15 Memoir Club 12 Spanish Table 12 Italian Table 10:30 Handwork Cir. Sweet Potato fries, and Sour Cream, Gravy, Green Beans, Vegetable Salad, 1 Bridge 1 Scrabble 12 French Table 12:30 Lucy Mac Pet Black Raspberry Ice Roasted Vegetable Strawberry Sundae Sorbet w/ Fresh Ber- 1 Horseshoes 2:15 Bone Builders 12:30 Caregiver Group visit Cream w/ Berries Medley, Chef’s ries 1 Yoga* Choice Dessert 2:15 Bone Builders

25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 9 Strength & Fitness 9 Strength & Fitness 10-12 Chair Massages* BIRTHDAY DAY* 12 German Chef’s Choice Tossed Salad, Fish Florentine Birthday Day* Grill Day 10:15 Memoir Club 10 Double King Pede 10:30 Handwork Cir. 9 Strength & Fitness Table Chicken Parmesan (spinach and Grilled Mojito Turkey Hot Dogs & Burgers, 1 Bridge 10 - 12 Wellness Clinic 11:45 - 2 CCC Office 10 Cribbage over Multigrain Pasta, cheese), herb Breast, Scallion Po- Potato Salad, Cole Hours 1 Horseshoes 12 Spanish Table 10:30 Italian Class Garlic Bread, Vegeta- roasted potatoes, lenta Cake, Crunchy Slaw, Strawberry 12 French Table 1 Scrabble 12 Italian Table ble Medley, Fresh Lime carrots, Warm Avocado Salad, Roll, Short Cake 2:15 Bone Builders 1 Yoga* Fruit Salad Fruit Crisp Cake & Ice Cream 2:15 Bone Builders

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