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Senior Services
games, games and More games:
Must be a member of the Senior Center and pre-register:
Bingo – Monday & Thursday, 1:00–3:00pm with minimal cost for cards
Billiards – Drop in play Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Bridge – Every Monday, 12:00–4:30pm Canasta – Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm
Chess – Mondays, 10:00am–12:00pm Cribbage – Wednesdays, 10:00am–12:00pm Mahjongg – A knowledge of the game
is needed to play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00am–12:00pm and Thursdays, 1:00–4:00pm
Mexican Train – Tuesday, 1:00–3:00pm Pinochle – Thursdays, 10:30am–12:00pm Setback – Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00pm
educational workshops:
10 early signs of Parkinson’s
Wednesday, April 8, 2:00–3:00pm
Join Patty O’Brian, Hartford Healthcare
to learn the 10 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). No single one of these signs means you should worry about having PD, but if you have more than one sign, you should consider talking with your doctor about the next steps. Program is free but registration is required.
ncAAA
Friday, April 17, 10:00–11:00am
Please join staff members from the North Central Area Agency on Aging for an informative presentation on the Agency and its programs. Learn about all the program they offer and how you may benefit from them. After the presentation, staff members will be available to discuss any questions you may have. Program is free but registration is required.
Co-sponsor:
Jam sessions, Monthly, evening Ages 55+
Friday, April 17 & May 15, 6:30–8:00pm
Jam to pre-selected tunes with a small
band and some new friends! Must be experienced with your instrument/voice. All plug-in instrumentalists, please bring a small amplifier. Limited to 10 musicians. Audience
ted talk
Friday, April 10, 11:30am–12:15pm
THe ART OF ReADING MINDS
Have you ever wanted to read someone’s mind? In this spectacular talk, mentalist Oz Pearlman demonstrates his skills to a live audience in a Ted Talk theater.
INSIDe THe MIND OF A NeWBORN BABY
What if newborn babies are more aware
than we ever imagined? Philosopher and psychologist Claudia Passos Ferreira share groundbreaking neuroscience showing how newborn babies may consciously experience their world, transforming how we understand the very beginning of life.
the look club
Wednesday, April 22, 5:00–6:00pm
What is a look club? It is like a book club, but instead of discussing a book we will
be looking at works of art! Join Barbara Bergen MA, Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) Facilitator us as we look at art to: ●■Observe and engage together
●■Share perspectives: what do we see?
●■Spark curiosity
●■ Slow down and enjoy time free from devices
Art is unique in that it has no right or wrong answers. We will look together and have a fun and stimulating discussion. The Look Club
uses Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) which is a research-backed facilitation method
for visual arts discussion. -No preparation required. -No prior experience with or knowledge of art required! Program is free but registration is required.
walking club
Wednesday, April 1–June 24, 1:45–2:45pm
Join in for a weekly walking club every Wednesday from 1:45-2:45pm (weather dependent)! We will walk in the local vicinity, approximately 1 to 1.5 miles along sidewalks and at local parks. Please bring comfortable and appropriate shoes, a water bottle, and SPF. Program is free but registration is required. Limited to 20 senior participants.
notary
Notary service provided by a representative of Gordon, Muir & Foley, LLC, is available on the second Thursday of the month. Members may take advantage of this FREE service for documents that require a notarized signature. Please bring photo identification along with the documents to be signed. Please register for a 10-minute appointment by calling the Senior Services office
Dates: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 11:30am–12:30pm
Dance Party
Wednesday, April 8, 12:00–2:00pm
Feast on a Traditional Turkey Luncheon with all the fixings followed by one hour of the high energy dance music of the fabulous entertainer, Jose Paulo.
Cost: $12M / $15NM Co-sponsor:
Boots, Ballads & BBQ
Wednesday, April 22, 12:00-2:00pm
Enjoy an old-fashioned BBQ featuring Ribs, Chicken, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cornbread. Entertainment will be John Brown and the Back-Porch Pickers. Cost: $12M / $15NM
members are also welcome, for the same fee! Audience is welcome to bring small snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Pre-Registration Is Required!
Cost: $3M / $5NM per musician and audience member
Pop up concert
Wednesday, April 14, 12:00–2:00pm
Drop by our lobby for a complimentary Concert by HILLTUNES, a choir made up
of Rocky Hill High School Students. Light refreshments will be served. Program is free and registration is not required.
rock & roll show
Wednesday, April 29, 12:00–2:00pm
T-Bone Stankus & Brian Gillie join forces
as the Elderly Brothers present a highly interactive show featuring hits of the 50s
& 60s. Before the show, enjoy Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Turnips, Roll and Dessert. Cost: $12M / $15NM
Co-sponsor:
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