COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

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1 COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER Coventry Senior Center 172 Lake St. Coventry, CT Hours: M-W 9am-4 Thurs 9am-6pm Friday 9am-1pm DATES to Remember: 4/4 Out to Lunch Bunch April 2018 Program Newsletter Hello Everyone, My name is Brenda Bennett and I am the new Senior Center Coordinator. As many of you know, I was the Administrative Assistant for the Human Services Office and have had many opportunities to participate in a variety of roles here at the Center. I am excited to share with you my ideas for programming and expand on the existing programs here at the Center. One of my 1st goals for the month is to re-introduce the Monthly Lunch Program which I am happy to say is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25th. Please join us and share your thoughts on the meal choice and any ideas for future menu selections. I am committed to serving the senior population and look forward to getting to know you all better! My door is always open so please feel free to stop by and say hello! Happy Spring, Brenda Bennett, Senior Center Coordinator 4/4 Health Brain Series 4/9 Hair & Nail Appts 4/20 Walmart Trip 4/20 NO YOGA 4/23 Massage 4/25 Ask the Nurse 4/25 LUNCH Program 4/26 Runaway Radio Hour Hartford Healthcare Center for Healthy Aging HEALTHY BRAIN SERIES April 11am Presented by: Adrianne DeVivo The final session in the series The program keep your brain sharp and activities to challenge the mind. CHECK OUT THE NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT We are proud to announce the new commercial grade fitness equipment will be arriving this month! Stop by the fitness room and check out the new recumbent bike and treadmill! Hurry and reserve your workout by signing up at the reception office.

2 Page 2 FOLK MUSIC If you ve been to the center on Tuesdays then you ve heard the SWEET SOUNDS of our music group Folk Music for Fine Folks! Join the fun on TUESDAYS at 10:30am. A A HUGE THANKS to Sandy Hall, musical mastermind, who leads this group faithfully every week! L I N E D A N C I N G! If you haven t been to line dancing on Thursdays at 4:00pm YOU ARE MISSING OUT! This beginner level class is for everyone! Though the moves may seem complicated at first the more you dance the easier they become! Instructor Susan Beeching breaks down each dance step by step, and guides you through each song. $3 per session payable at the door! April 4th Out to Lunch Georgina s Restaurant in Bolton Out to Lunch Bunch! The Lunch Bunch: Our Out to Lunch crew will be visiting Georgina s Restaurant in Bolton this month! Join the fun at 11:30am on Wednesday, April 4th. Order off the menu and pay as you go. Please sign up in the lobby by Monday, Hey there Coventry! Be on the look out for some new and exciting afternoon programing on Thursday, NEW evening hours means more fun! See you there!

3 MENU Stuffed pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, carrot cake Musical entertainment immediately following lunch. Runaway RADIO hour! MONTHLY LUNCH PROGRAM Hey Coventry! What s that? Runaway Radio Hours THIRD installment that s what! A big thanks to everyone who was able to attend or expressed an interest in my very own program! This month you can join myself and others as we delve into a new segment called They Did What Now? This month s topic is all about the differences, similarities, and defining attributes of our childhoods compared with other people and other generations! Come for the laughs and stay for the snacks this April 26th at 11am! Looking forward to seeing you there! Intern Ben Page 3 We are happy to announce the Center s collaboration with the Coventry Food Service Program to bring back our Wednesday Meal Program. Join us ~ Wednesday, April 25th at noon in the lodge SIGNUP by April 18th Wii Bowling SCORE TO BEAT: Jules Bessette all time high of 289! SERIES TO BEAT: Bob Landry 720! March HIGH Scores 200 Club Jules B. Barbara R. Roland S. Jerry R. Judy R. Russ H. Donalda M. Don W. 600 Series Jerry R. Roland S. Russ H. Judy R.

4 Packing for the Troops Page 4 Did you know that a group of AMAZING volunteers and donors send care packages to Coventry residents serving overseas in the Armed Services? Join us on Friday, April 18th at 9:30am Hope to see you there! Please see Judy with any questions! Community Services Food Bank: Coventry Human Services operates a food bank at Patriots Park Community Center (124 Lake Street). Appointments can be made on FRIDAYS from 8:30-11:30am. Emergency appointments will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Please call Human Services at FoodShare: A FREE food assistance program. They operate a Mobile Food Pantry which comes to First Congregational Church (1171 Main Street) on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 10:00-10:30am. For more information contact FoodShare at Renters Rebate filing period April 1-October 1, 2018; Filing Status-Single: $35,300; Married: $43,000. Contact the office for an appointment: Homeowner s Program filing period through May 15, 2018; Filing Status Single: $35,000; Married: $43,000. For more information contact Assessor s Office: YOGA For EVERYBODY! This Senior Yoga class is for individuals of any ability. We will do stretches and poses to aid in relaxation, flexibility and strength. Each class is $5 and payment is due to Anna at the beginning of each class. About Anna: Anna Glowacki has been practicing yoga for ten years and has been teaching yoga the past three years. She completed her training at The Yoga Shop in South Windsor, is YTT 200 certified and a part of the Yoga Alliance. YOGA $5 per session Fridays 4/6 4/13 4/20 NO CLASS 4/27 NO CLASS 3:00-4:00pm AARP TAX PREPARATION Unfortunately the Senior Center will not be host to the AARP Tax Clinic again this year. HOWEVER, the Bolton Senior Center will be! Appointments will run from Feb. 5-April 11th on Monday/Wednesday Mornings & Thursday afternoons. Scheduling will begin January 1st please call to schedule an appointment. A Huge THANK YOU to Bolton for welcoming our Members!

5 Page 5 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES The Transportation Program is always looking for volunteers to help transport Coventry residents to and from medical appointments outside of our travel area and days of operation. Drive as often as you want, use your own car or drive a town van. Please contact Sarah in the Transportation Office for more details and how you can help make a difference Coventry Seniors have the know how! Have a skill you ve honed or love? Maybe a craft you have down pat? Please reach out to Brenda for an opportunity to share the wealth of your knowledge with others! From crafts to carving, drawing, photography, play a musical instrument, teach a dance, share your gift and show us what you know! SPRING FLING Keep a look out for the May calendar and a Spring Fling event featuring swing dancing and jazz music sponsored by Coventry High School Tri-M Music National Honor Society. Don t dance. no worries, just come to enjoy some good music, light refreshments and help support our students.

6 Monthly Wellness Programs Page 6 Group Fitness: The fitness class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $3 per class. Fitness instruction is lead by Mary Hurley, a Certified Fitness Instructor. This class focuses on a low impact workout just for seniors. Yoga: Instructor Anna Glowacki; April 4 and April 13th. This Senior Yoga class is for individuals of any ability. We will do stretches and poses to aid in relaxation, flexibility and strength. Each class is $5 and payment is due to Anna at the beginning of each class. Massage or Reflexology: Tami Toscano will be here on Monday, April 23rd. Services cost $20 for 25 minutes and are payable directly to Tami at time of appointment. Haircuts: Michelle DeLuco of Kennedy & Co. Salon & Spa provides spray bottle haircuts or clipper cuts for $15. Michelle will be here on Monday, April 9th. Manicures/Pedicures: Hope Mayhew of Hope and Wellness Salon will be here offer nail clipping on Monday, April 9th The price is $15 per service. See the front desk to schedule! Wellness Nurse: A nurse from ECHN will be available on Wednesday, April 25th from 11:00-12:00 to provide FREE blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. No appointment necessary! Cards, Games and Creative Arts Mahjongg: Thursday 9:00-11:30 am in Lounge All levels welcome! Billiards: Play Fridays at 9:30 a.m. - All levels welcome. Cribbage: Join in every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Bingo: Games every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your quarters to play; all money given out as prizes! Quilting: Fridays 9:30am. Stop by, meet the group and hang out! Writing for Fun Writers Group: Share your work with our group on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:00pm Writing for Fun! Local Writers Group Want to be the next Shakespeare? Or Roald Dahl? Stop by our peer-led writing club on TUESDAYS from 1:30-3:00. Bring a piece you ve written recently or just listen! The group aims to help writers better use the words on each page! Come and be inspired!

7 Coventry Rides! Transportation Monthly Update Page 7 Page 7 As we work to better the program and re-launch under Sarah s leadership we wanted to remind everyone of the following: Rides are scheduled Mondays, Tuesday, & Thursday from 9:00-12:00. The program has an ALL VOLUNTEER team of drivers (who are the most amazing people EVER!), so service may not be available if a driver is not available. We are ALWAYS looking for new volunteer drivers! All we ask is for 1-2 mornings a month! Ask Sarah or Brenda for details! Rides can be requested no later that 48 hours prior and no more than 2 weeks in advance. The van service travels to areas outside Coventry, to communities not served by the WRTD (Windham Region Transit District) Dial-a-Ride program. Examples include Manchester, Tolland, Vernon, & Bolton. We are working to expand our geographical region. Rides for senior center programs (such as hair cuts or massage appointments) MUST still be scheduled by calling in advance, just like any other ride. As a reminder, WRTD (Windham Region Transit District) Dial-a-Ride services are available to Coventry for Coventry Rides. This means any local Coventry transportation. They are our town s designated transit service. Rides can be requested by calling ext. 4. We thank you, in advance, for your patience and understanding as we work to make the program stronger. Coventry is lucky to have established such an amazing program. Sarah, Brenda and the whole Human Service department is working to identify ways to make it stronger by serving more people, going to further areas and expanding service days. Monthly Shopping Trip! Friday, April 20, 2018 Due to overwhelming response, the Friday monthly shopping trips will be a regular monthly feature! Destination: Walmart (Windham) Pickup Time ~ 9:30am Pickup Location ~ Senior Center OR Orchard Hills Estates Space is limited so first come first serve. Call Sarah to reserve a spot: *Trip is weather dependent*