Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multi-Purpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of The Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For more

By LINDA BAUER

Published: Mar 02, 2007 12:00 am

Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multi-Purpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of The Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For more information about programs offered at the Senior Center call 270-4310.

You may drop in at the Senior Center on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm. A hot meal is served at noon for which you must reserve three days in advance.

Newtown has daily door-to-door minibus service Monday through Friday. Buses also run all day from the Senior Center to Sand Hill Plaza. On Fridays, the bus alternates between rides to Danbury Fair Mall and Berkshire Plaza in Danbury (to Wal-Mart Route 6). Cost is 65Â¢ each way for the Sand Hill Plaza trip, 75Â¢ each way for out of town. Call 748-2511 TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE to book a ride and get the out-of-town Friday schedule.

This Weekâs Programs

*On Wednesdays at 10:30 AM make CARDS FOR THE TROOPS serving overseas. Every month they have been sent out.

*AARP INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE available on Mondays only through April 9, 9 am to noon by appointment only. Bring last yearâs tax return and any other pertinent information. Call 270-4310 to set up an appointment.

*POT LUCK DINNER on Tuesday, March 13, will be roast chicken, Irish potatoes, carrots, and a salad. The cost will be $3. For reservations, call the Senior Center.

*On March 14 Listen to whimsical songs and entertainment of BILL MICHAELS followed by ST PATRICKâS DAY BINGO.

*On Tuesday, March 20, LARRY AYCE will be back. Come and enjoy the afternoon.

*AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM will be on Thursday and Friday, March 22â23, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Must attend both classes. The cost is $10 per person payable on the day of the class.

*Join us on March 27, at 1 pm, to find â4 WAYS TO SAVEâ with Scott McDonald, a certified financial advisor with New York Life. Call to sign up.

*ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW produced by Harrison Galleries will take place on April 10, at 1 pm. Limit one item per person.

Day Trips

*TONY KENNYâS IRELAND, Thursday, March 15, trip has been canceled.

*LARRY GATLIN and the GATLIN BROTHERS at the Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, April 11. A buffet lunch is included. Depart the Senior Center at 8 am; cost is $69 per person.

*MADAMA BUTTERFLY will be presented by the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center on Sunday, April 22. Butterfly is sung in Italian with English supertitles. Lunch is included at Les Sans Sulottes. Departure is at 8:30 am. Cost is $160 per person.

*See JERSEY DREAMERS, moments to remember at the Brownstone in New Jersey, on Wednesday, April 25. Cost per person is $70.

Overnight Trips

*FUTURE TRIPS include a 3-day trip to Pennsylvania Dutch countryside and visit the King Tut exhibit in Philadelphia, July 25â27; an 8-day tour of Scotland, August 22â30; and an Atlantic Canada Cruise September 3â8. Trip booklets are now available at the front desk.

Menu For Week of

March 5â9

Reservations must be made

3 days in advance.

Monday: March 5: BBQ chicken quarter, macaroni and cheese, chopped spinach, buttermilk biscuit, grape juice, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Tuesday: March 6: Succulent roast pork with gravy, applesauce garnish, mashed potato with gravy, peas and pearl onions, oatmeal bread, diet fruited Jell-O with whipped topping.

Wednesday: Spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad with cucumber and Italian dressing, garlic bread, parmesan cheese, seasonal fresh fruit.

Thursday: Sliced roast turkey with gravy, herbed stuffing, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, wheat dinner roll, cinnamon apples.

Also, for planning aheadâ

Monday: March 12: Stuffed pepper with marinara sauce, mashed potato, diced carrots, dinner roll, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday: March 13: Caribbean chicken, rice & beans, bean blend vegetables, oatmeal bread, coconut cream pie.

Activities Schedule,

March 5â9

Monday: AM AARP income tax assistance, pinochle, hatha yoga, exercise, PM computer classes, chorus group.

Tuesday: AM pinochle, country-western line dancing; PM Tai Chi & Chi Kung, walking for fitness, computer classes, crafts.

Wednesday: AM exercise; PM Cards for the Troops, bingo, crafts.

Thursday: AM Breakfast Club, hatha yoga, cards; PM walking for fitness.

Friday: AM advanced mah jongg, sewing, quilting, PM knitting, cards.

Remember, you must call at least one day in advance to book a ride, 270-4310; the Senior Bus, 748-2511.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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