Services for Newtown seniors are sponsored by the Commission on Aging and are available at the Multi-Purpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. For more information about programs offered at the Senior Center call 270-4310.
Services for Newtown seniors are sponsored by the Commission on Aging and are available at the Multi-Purpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. For more information about programs offered at the Senior Center call 270-4310.
For information on federal, state and community resources available to seniors, call 270-4330 or 270-4315.
You may drop in at the Senior Center on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook weekdays between 10 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 mini-bus 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 the new Wal*Mart store on Route 6). Cost is 60¢ each way for the Sand Hill Plaza trip, 75¢ 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.
News For Week of
November 10-14
*The senior center will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of VETERANSâ DAY. We will re-open on Wednesday morning.
*Diane Sjoblom has put her PIANO LESSONS on hold for the time being. Watch this column for updates on the program.
*THANKSGIVING BINGO will be played on Wednesday, November 19, beginning at 1 pm.
*A singalong and some foot stompinâ music will be on the program Wednesday, November 26, when LARRY AYCE presents some HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT. Larryâs program begins at 1 pm, so plan to enjoy lunch and then stick around for his show.
*MASSAGE THERAPIST ANITA MOTT is now visiting the senior center on the first Monday of the month; her next visit will be December 1. She is here from 10 am until noon, and appointments are necessary. Please call for additional information or details.
*Thinking about doing some TRAVELING IN 2004? Trips are being scheduled to Beijing in February and Santa Fe in May, and there will also be a special âAmericaâs Rockies By Railâ package in August. Stop by the senior center for more details.
This Weekâs Programs
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REMINDERS: Has it been a while since youâve played Bridge? Would you like to learn how? Stop by the senior center any Monday at 10 am for MARY MATERNâS BRIDGE GROUP.
*Marilynâs at it again â Grab your walking shoes and catch up with her for WEEKLY WALKS AT FAIRFIELD HILLS each Monday at 10 am. She starts each week from Newtown House.
*CHAIR EXERCISE: Debbieâs chair exercise class is now being offered on two occasions each week. Join us at the senior center Monday afternoons at 1 pm and Wednesday mornings at 10.
This is a low-level chair exercise class. We target the seniors who havenât exercised in a while and those who would like additional upper body stretching.
*HATHA YOGA CLASSES are Monday afternoons at 1 as well as Thursday mornings at 10. Bring a mat or towel to lie on and wear loose clothing (no belts; sweats are perfect).
*Our SEWING CLASS is currently working on chemo caps, totes for cancer patients, and trach bibs. If you are interested in helping with this project, please join us on Mondays at 1 pm.
*Join us at the senior center each Thursday afternoon for CHORUS GROUP at 1 pm. Join us, too, if you play the piano.
*MAH JONGG players have two opportunities on Fridays. The advanced group plays at 9 am, and a beginnerâs group plays at 1.
*QUILTING CLASS meets on Fridays at 10 am.
*Believe it or not weâre already looking forward to the holidays. Mark your calendar: The annual NEWTOWN SENIOR CENTER CHRISTMAS PARTY will be Thursday, December 11, from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be live music, a gourmet lunch buffet, raffle prizes, and itâs all just $20 per person. Call us to reserve a spot.
*Newtown senior citizens are invited to participate in a day trip to MOHEGAN SUN CASINO on Wednesday, November 5. Departure will be at 8 am and cost is $21 per person, which includes coach bus transportation to Uncasville and the driverâs tip, $10 in food credits, and two $5 plays on the big wheel or one $10 play on the big wheel. Sign up early; this is usually a popular trip.
*Newtown seniors are also invited to a day trip to HUNTâS LANDING for a Big Band Festival on Thursday, November 13. Departure is 9:30 and the cost is $62 per person. Enjoy a fabulous Big Band show, dancing, a sit-down dinner, one hour open bar, two hours of a beer-wine-soda bar, and a Big Band Cash Raffle. Call the senior center for details or to sign up.
Menu For Week of
November 10-14
Reservations must be made three days in advance.
Meals are subject to change.
Monday: All-American hamburger with lettuce and tomato, ketchup, baked beans, cole slaw, burger roll, cherry pie.
Tuesday: No lunch served today â the senior center will be closed for Veteransâ Day.
Wednesday: Lemon-pepper fish, tartar sauce, lemon, yellow rice, Italian vegetable medley, rye bread, fruit fruit;
Thursday: Baked ham with raisin sauce, sweet potato pone, green beans, soft roll, orange juice, blondie;
Friday: Harvest soup, unsalted crackers, quiche Lorraine, diced carrots, soft bread stick, chocolate pudding with topping/
Activities Schedule, November 10-14
Monday: AM Pinochle, Bridge, art class, walking group (at Newtown House, Fairfield Hills); PM yoga, sewing, chair exercise class.
Tuesday: No activities scheduled â senior center will be closed for Veteransâ Day.
Wednesday: AM chair exercise class, line dancing, Pinochle; PM Bingo;
Thursday: AM exercise, Pinochle, yoga; PM crafts, bowling (at Brookfield Lanes), chorus;
Friday: AM advanced mah jongg, sewing, quilting; PM knitting, beginnerâs mah jongg.
 Remember, you must call three days in advance to book a meal or a ride, 270-4310; the Senior Bus, 748-2511.