Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multipurpose 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 information about programs offered, call 203-270-4310.

You may drop in at the Senior Center 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 Walmart Route 6). Cost is 65¢ each way for the Sand Hill Plaza trip, 75¢ each way for out of town. Call 203-748-2511 TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE to book a ride and get the out-of-town Friday schedule.

 

This Week’s Programs

*Glucose screening will be Friday, September 16, between 9 am and noon. Fasting or at least two hours after meal or snack. Call for appointment.

*Just a reminder: “Colorado Trains & Fall Foliage,” September 17–24.

*Wednesday, September 21 is Connecticut Day at The Big E country fair in West Springfield, Mass. Cost is $52; depart at 9 am.

*Bingo will be on Thursday, September 22, at 1 pm.

*On Friday, September 23, at 1:30 pm, Music from the Heart will perform a program of old favorites. Ethel Kaufman is on piano, Bucky Milan on trumpet, and Jeremy Alston on percussion.

*Donations of white elephant items, any handmade items, and yarn are needed for the upcoming Harvest Bazaar, Thursday through Sunday, October 13–16. These can be dropped off Tuesdays through Thursdays.

*The center is looking for a craft teacher for the months of November and December. If interested call the center.

*There will not be any craft classes on October 12–14 due to setting up for the bazaar.

*Hart transit has announced an increase in fares starting September 6. Any questions call Hart at 203-744-4070.

 

Upcoming Programs

*Bingo schedule is Tuesday, September 27, at 1 pm, and Wednesday, October 19, 1 pm.

*Halloween Bash and bingo is Thursday, October 27, at 1 pm. Costumes A Must! Join in and enjoy some ghoulish treats.

*St Vincent’s cardiology lecture is September 28 at 1 pm.

*Annual Harvest Bazaar open house preview is Thursday, October 13, 5 to 7 pm. Regular hours are Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15, 9 am to 4 pm; and Sunday, October 16, 9 am to noon. Come do some early holiday shopping. Included will be afghans, quilts, hats, mittens, scarves, jewelry, holiday ornaments and decorations, baked goods, and an array of other goodies.

*Flu clinics will be open on Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 9 am to noon, and October 25, 9 to 11 am. No reservations are needed.

Day Trips

*On Wednesday, October 5, depart at 9 am for Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, N.Y. Enjoy an Oktoberfest dinner, soda, beer, apple cider, plus a standing steamship roast will be carved. Feel free to dance and sing along with the German band and dancers.

*Visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on November 15. A family-style luncheon at the famous Italian restaurant Carmine’s is followed by a tour of the memorial. Depart at 8:45 am; cost is $74.

 

Overnight Trips

Upcoming trips include; highlights of Ireland from October 4 to 12, or cruise the islands, Honolulu, Oahu; Hilo, Hawaii; Kona, Hawaii; and Nawiliwili, Kauai on the Pride of America, November 3–13. Additional information will be published in later issues or details are available at the center.

 Recurring

Activities

*Yoga classes are Monday and Thursday at 10:30 am.

*Chair yoga classes are Tuesday at 3 to 4 pm and Friday, 11:45 am to 12:45 pm.

*Bridges. A group of students interacting with seniors on Wednesday 2:15 pm.

*Billiards room; poker/card room; ping pong; and Wii bowling, golf, tennis, and baseball.

*Wii bowling, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

*Make cards for our troops every Tuesday from 10 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm.

*Beginners bridge lessons on Wednesday, 10 am with Mary Matern.

Monday: PM chorus/sing-along, yoga, art class.

Tuesday: AM cards for troops, line dancing; PM Wii bowling, ice cream, chair yoga.

Wednesday: AM bridge, exercise; PM Wii bowling or bingo, Bridges.

Thursday: PM Scrabble, yoga, Wii bowling

Friday: AM Mah Jongg, quilting, exercise; PM knitting/crocheting, chair yoga, Zumba Gold.

 

Menu For Week Of

September 19–23

Monday: Spaghetti and meatballs in marinara sauce, broccoli cuts, parmesan cheese, soft breadstick, pistachio pudding with whipped topping.

Tuesday: Stuffed salmon with dill sauce OR baked chicken quarter, brown rice, green beans, oat bread, fresh fruit.

Wednesday: Dave’s meatloaf with gravy, baked potato with sour cream, Tuscany blend vegetables, corn bread, mixed fruit juice, pears.

Thursday: Chicken with Florentine sauce, bowtie noodles, peas and pearl onions, wheat bread, mandarin oranges.

And for planning ahead—

Monday, September 26: Swiss steak with peppers and tomato, smashed potato, fresh acorn squash, seedless rye bread, fresh fruit.

Tuesday, September 27: Cheese lasagna roll, meatballs in marinara sauce, spinach salad with tomato and French dressing, Italian bread, coffee cake.