July 2016 - Town of Plainville

Plainville Senior Center
Dynamic Past * Vibrant Future
Shawn Cohen, Director
Ronda Guberman, Assistant Director
200 East Street, Plainville CT 06062
Phone 860-747-5728
Free Sign–Up Day is July 6. Mega Sign-Up Day is July 7– 9:15 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
REMINDER: After Mega Sign-Up Day, sign-ups for paid events and trips take place Monday through Friday
between 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 (noon), and Mondays from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. We accept cash and checks made out
to Plainville Senior Center only.
Living with Spinal Stenosis
Thursday, July 14, 10:00 a.m.
Learn about the disease, diagnosis and treatment
Presented by David Santoro, MBA, OTR/L, Director of Hartford Healthcare Bone and Joint Institute. Spinal
Stenosis, the narrowing of spaces in the backbone can cause painful pressure on the spinal cord and nerves,
often causing significant pain in the back of the leg and lower back. David Santoro will provide an overview of
the disease process, including causes, diagnosis and treatments. Exercises and maintaining physical health and
wellbeing will be emphasized so that participants feel more control over their daily tasks and responsibilities.
Sign up has begun. Call the Senior Center to register.
Keeping Your Memory Strong at All Ages
Fridays, July 15—August 12, 10:00 a.m.
Call the Senior Center to register. Sign up begins July 6th
Back by popular demand! Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Specialists, from the
Center for Healthy Aging will again present a 5-part series on Healthy Minds. Michelle and Patty have been in
the memory field for many years and bring a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to this series
which will focus on how to protect, preserve and improve your memory. Attendees are encouraged to attend
all sessions. Space is limited to 25 attendees. Each of the 5 sessions will cover the following topics:
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Intro — Eat Brain Foods and Stay Hydrated
Be Physically Active — Challenge your Mind Daily, Activities to Stay Sharp
Coping with Changes & Managing Stress — Be Social
Count Sheep — Be Creative and Have Fun
Be Positive — Find a Purpose
Subsidized Housing Openings
Seniors and Generations (Grand Families) subsidized housing in Hartford has openings, which is very rare.
Please contact Julie Cossette at 860-478-8426 or 860-560-5444 for more information. An information packet is
available at the Senior Center.
Veteran’s Coffee Hour at the Senior Center, Tuesday, July 5th at 10:30 a.m.
CALLING ALL VETERANS — LEARN ABOUT:
 Veteran Benefits, Entitlements and services
 Aid and attendance
 Service connected disabilities and MEANS testing
 Presumptive Diseases
 Missing Military Medals and the Connecticut Medal
 Military Burial/Military Honors
 Other services or issues
The Veteran’s Coffee Hour will be conducted by Wayne Rioux, a Veteran’s Liaison for Hartford HealthCare at
Home. He has a passion for supporting and recognizing those who served in the military, as well as their
spouses and families. He is also a VETERAN and served in the Army during the Vietnam era. Please call
860-747-5728, so we can plan refreshments.
FOR ALL VETERANS OVER 60 AND THEIR SPOUSES
*Coffee Hour will be held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Mark these dates on your calendar:
August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1 and December 6.
Special Events
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Norton Park 2016 Summer Concerts
July 2016
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
July 5, Nzinga Daughters/Rhythm & Blues
July 12, Riverboat Ramblers/Dixieland Jazz
July 19, Simply Swing/10-piece Swing Orchestra
July 26, 102nd Army Band Connecticut Military
Dental Clinic
July 11, 2016 - July 15, 2016 by appointment
NEW DATES: August 24 - August 26, 2016 by appointment
Community Health Center, Inc. will provide a dental clinic at the Plainville Senior Center. A registered dental hygienist
will provide a dental hygiene exam; dental cleaning, and sealants and x-rays when appropriate. The cost is $30.00 for
individuals without insurance. Help in paying for the dental clinic (scholarships) may be available for Plainville
individuals over age 60, with a monthly income below $1,429 (single) or $1,928 (married). For scholarship
information contact Stephanie or Ronda at the Senior Center. For appointments and information please call Melissa
at Community Health Center, 860-983-2990.
*Funding for scholarships is made possible in part by a grant through the Older Americans Act through the North
Central Area Agency on Aging.
New! Live Well Program Provides Keys to Chronic Disease Self-Management
Life can be a challenge for those who live with chronic diseases and conditions. A new free six-week program
will be offered at the Senior Center in September for individuals and caregivers who are coping with chronic
diseases and conditions. Live Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management will be introduced at an informational
session on Tuesday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. at the Plainville Senior Center. Call the Senior Center beginning
July 6th to register. The program is presented by the Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging.
This six-part series will be held on Tuesdays, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. from September 20 – October 25. To fully
benefit, it is suggested that participants attend all sessions.
The program is built upon three underlying assumptions:
1. Regardless of the chronic condition, people have similar problems and concerns and face similar challenges.
2. People can learn the skills needed to better manage their disease and the day-to-day issues they face.
3. People who understand and take control of their condition will be healthier and happier.
Those individuals living with diabetes, depression, heart disease, arthritis, pain and anxiety or caring for someone with an ongoing health problem are among those who may benefit from the Live Well program. Workshops
may feature the topics of healthy eating, exercise, effective communication, problem solving and setting goals.
The Live Well program can help people get back to being in charge of their own lives, rather than being captive.
Plainville Senior Center At-Risk List
The Senior Center maintains a list of individuals who depend on electricity to maintain optimum health.
We refresh this list throughout the year so we can be certain that such folks will be safe during a power outage/
weather event.
It is everyone's personal responsibility to have a plan in the event of a power outage. We share our AtRisk list with the Plainville Fire and Police Departments to ensure that no one's health is in jeopardy during a
weather emergency.
Please call the Center at 860-747-5728, if you wish to have your name added to the At-Risk List. Bette
and Stephanie are available to help you develop a plan for power outages/ weather emergencies.
May 19:
June 2:
Billiards Winners
1st: Ellen Couture & Wilson Belanger
2nd: Joe St. Pierre & Ed Zareck
3rd: Stan Funk & Rich Nordgren
1st: Stan Funk &Tony Lusitani
2nd: Don Carlson & Joe Babin
3rd: Vinnie Mazzarella & Joe St. Pierre
Setback Winners
May 23: 1st: Barbara Cichon & Carol Diana
2nd: Lee Mills & Sandy Tyminski
3rd: Elaine Chartier & Joan Oliveira
June 6: 1st: Bob Albrecht & Ron Roper
2nd: John Sisson & Roger Soucie
3rd: Terry Pedrolini & Donna Stachelek
June 13: 1st: Olga & Charlie Stepney
2nd: Verna Pekrul & Harold Bissonette
3rd: Jeanne Raducha & Terry Pedrolini
Classes
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Please Note: You can always register for a class, even if the session has begun. We are able to pro-rate classes.
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Members may sign-up for new classes beginning on Mega Sign-up Day, July 7, between 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or
between 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on any day following. You may also sign up on Mondays, between 5:00-5:30
p.m. If there is room in a class, non-members may sign-up for classes that allow non-members one-week after
member sign-up begins.
The Drop-in rate for any of the classes (that allow drop-ins) is $5.00 for Senior Center members and $8.00 for
non-members.
Financial assistance is available to Plainville residents (60+) who have difficulty paying for classes. Please see
Shawn or Ronda for details.
ZUMBA TONE: 9:30 - 10:30 Current Session ends August 1st. The Zumba Toning Program offers the best of both
worlds; the exhilarating experience of Zumba with the benefits of safe and effective strength training. Through
dynamic lightweight resistance training and exciting international rhythms, Zumba Toning classes help participants
build muscle strength, increase bone density, improve mobility, posture and coordination. Instructor: Amy Gray.
New Session 8 Weeks, August 8 - October 3 (no class 9/5) $24.00 members, $48.00 non-members. Sign-up begins
July 7.
ACRYLIC PAINTING (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE): 10:00 – 12:00 Current class ends July 18th. You will learn
methods to overcome the challenges of the medium, plus some special techniques. A supply list will be given to you
at registration. If you’re not sure if this class is for you, we provide beginner kits which include some paints, canvas
and drawing pads. Scholarships are also available through the generosity of the Plainville Amateur Art Group, call
Ronda for information. Instructor: Abbe Wade. Next session will resume in the fall.
NEW CLASS!! ALL AROUND FITNESS: 1:00 - 2:00 Current class ends July 25th. No classes in August. Great ALL
AROUND workout targeting the cardiovascular and muscular system. The low impact aerobics segment will be 25
minutes in a circuit fashion (led by the instructor), followed by a 15 minutes muscular conditioning segment which
will work all the major muscle groups with light weights and or Dyna bands and end up with 10 minutes of abdominal
and back exercises in a chair. All levels of fitness are welcomed. Instructor: Eileen Cyr. New session 8 weeks
September 12—November 7. No class October 10. $24.00 members, $48.00 non-members. Sign up begins July 7.
Chair Yoga: 2:30 - 3:30 Class ends August 1st. Class is full. Call to be added to the wait list.
UP-RIGHT AND BALANCED: 1:00 - 2:00 Class is full, current session ends August 2nd. Next session will resume in
the fall.
BRING IT BACK: 10:00 - 11:00 Does your back hurt when you stand in line at a retail or grocery store? Do you know
your posture could be better but you don’t know what to do to improve it? Then this class is for you. Learn specific
back stretches and unique complementary strengthening exercises developed by a well-known Physical Therapist
that will put a little bit more “space” in your spine and strength in your Core (no it is not just your abdomen). Learn
strategies for protecting your back during Activities of Daily Living. This class is taught by Janice Freeman, an
experienced and Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer, who holds an Advanced Certificate in Back
Health. This class is appropriate for all levels of fitness, but you must be able to get onto a mat without
assistance. The class is limited to 10 participants and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 8 Weeks, July 12 –
August 30, $24.00 members only. Sign-up has begun.
QUILTING: 9:30 – 11:30 Beginners are always welcome to the class. Beginners will learn proper rotary cutting and
sewing techniques. Class participants also work on the annual Senior Center quilt that is raffled during the Holiday
Fair, if they wish, or they may work on their own projects. Classes are on-going, $2.00 per class when attendees are
not working on the quilt. Instructor: Karen Kebinger. Call the Senior Center if you would like to join the class.
ZUMBA GOLD: 10:30 - 11:30 Current session ends July 20th. This is a series of fitness programs specifically designed
to take the exciting Latin and International dance rhythms created in the original ZUMBA and adjust it to
accommodate participants of all ages and fitness levels. Instructor: Amy Gray. New session- 8 Weeks, July 27–
September 21 (no class August 17th) Members $24.00, Non –Members $48.00. Sign-up begins July 7.
POWER BURST: 3:00 - 3:45 (Current session ends August 3) This circuit training exercise program, made up of 6-10
“stations”, is a great way to improve mobility, strength and stamina. At each station a special exercise is done for 12 minutes, followed by 2 minutes of walking or marching in place. Instructor: Ann Fargo. New session 8 weeks,
September 14—November 2, $16.00 members only. Sign-up begins July 7.
Classes, Computer Classes
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CERAMICS: 9:30 - 11:30 Current session ends August 25. Learn how to choose a piece of greenware, clean it, paint
it and glaze it. Beginners welcome! Students are responsible for their own greenware, brushes and specialty
supplies. Class fee includes instruction, glazes and firing. Instructor: Gloria Cerniglia. New session 8 Weeks,
September 1 - October 20, $32.00 Members only. Sign-up begins July 7.
BEGINNER’S YOGA FOR EVERY BODY: This class is held at the Plainville Public Library at 9:00 a.m. and is designed
for individuals who are new to yoga. Current session ends June 30th. Through yoga, we will improve the health of
our bodies and also cultivate an inner peace. Tim Molnar, our certified yoga instructor, has practiced yoga since
2003 and has shared his passion for yoga since 2011. New session 8 -Weeks, July 7— August 25. $24.00 members
only. Sign-up begins July 7.
BEGINNERS FARGO’S FUNCTIONAL FITNESS: 10:30 – 11:30. Current session ends June 30. Instructor Ann Fargo
teaches this popular exercise class designed to build fitness for everyday life. Gentle exercises in these classes are
designed to improve muscle strength, muscle endurance, body balance, flexibility, agility and vitality. New session:
4-Weeks, July 14 - August 4, $8.00 members only. Sign-up begins July 7.
INTERMEDIATE FARGO’S FUNCTIONAL FITNESS: 1:00 – 2:00 Current session ends June 30. Instructor Ann Fargo
teaches this popular exercise class designed to build fitness for everyday life. Gentle exercises in these classes are
designed to improve muscle strength, muscle endurance, body balance, flexibility, agility and vitality. New session:
4-Weeks, July 14 - August 4, $8.00 members only. Sign-up begins July 7.
KNITTING & CROCHET: 1:00 – 3:00 Current session ends July 14. Instructor Evelyn Morin. Finish an old project
that’s been hanging around in your closet or start something new! New session 8-Weeks, July 21—September 8,
$16.00 members, $32.00 non-members. Sign-up begins July 7.
INTERMEDIATE YOGA FOR EVERY BODY: This class is held at the Plainville Public Library at 8:45 a.m. and is
designed for individuals who have been practicing yoga for one year or more. Current session ends July 22.
Through yoga, we will improve the health of our bodies and also cultivate an inner peace. Tim Molnar, our certified
yoga instructor, has practiced yoga since 2003 and has shared his passion for yoga since 2011. 8-Weeks, July 29 September 16, $24.00 members only. Sign-up begins July 7.
CARDIO STEP & ABS: 10:30 - 11:30 Current session ends July 29. No classes in August. Instructor: Eileen Cyr. Step
up your work-out with a 45-minute step/low impact aerobic interval workout to the oldies. Intervals of 3 minutes of
low impact aerobics and 2 minutes of step (total of 5 intervals). You can do the step portion without a step if you
prefer. Includes 15 minutes of abdominal exercise at the end of each class (standing, sitting or on a mat). New
session 8-Weeks, September 9—October 28, $24.00 members, $48.00 non-members. Sign-up begins July 7.
iPad & iPhone Mini Classes
There is no July Casino trip.
Next trip Tuesday, August 2 at Foxwoods.
iPhone “Digital File of Life”
Instructor: Evelyn Morin. Learn how to enter your
Medical Information so it is available to emergency
personnel. Think of this as a digital File of Life–
3pm—4pm Wednesday, July 13th, cost is $5.00
ipad Tips and Tricks
Learn tips and tricks on the iPad such as how to
change the language for Siri or use different
keyboards. Bring your own tips and tricks to share.
3pm-4pm Wednesday, July 27th, cost is $5.00
Coins & Claws, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 leaves OLM 9:30
a.m. (SOLD OUT) - also the July 7 trip leaves OLM 9:30a.m.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - Friday, August 12, 2016
Saratoga & Lake George Getaway.
Tuesday September 13 Mohegan Sun
PLEASE NOTE: AARP Trips are NOT sponsored by the
Plainville Senior Center, therefore, you cannot sign-up or
pay for them at the Center. You must call Sally for more
Outdoor Adventure, AARP Trips
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Please Note: All participants of any Outdoor Adventure activity must register in advance (by calling or stopping
by the Center) even if payment is not due until the day of the event. Programs may get cancelled if we do not
have enough participants registered in advance. We also need to give an accurate roster to the group leader.
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Tuesday, July 19, 9:30 a.m. Collinsville, CT to Canton, CT Meet at Depot Parking lot in Collinsville
Instructor: Ann Fargo: All bicycle rides are on paved rails to trails paths. Directions to trail heads will be
provided. Dress for the weather, have bike in good working conditions, helmets required. Bring water bottles
and light snacks. We ride for approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours at a comfortable pace. Cost is $3.00 per ride, due
to Ann on the day of the trip. Sign-up has begun.
July 27, 9:00 a.m. Nod Brook Management Wildlife Sanctuary, Simsbury. We car pool from the Senior Center to
Simsbury or you can drive on own. This walk is level along sandy trails. There is one water crossing on a narrow foot
bridge. Cost is $3.00 due to Ann on the day of the trip. Sign-up begins July 6.
Instructor: Ann Fargo This walk is a great way to enjoy outdoors in Connecticut. Please read the description carefully
as it is graded by difficulty level. Directions to trails will be available at sign-up. Dress for the weather and wear good
shoes/boots. Please bring a water bottle, bug spray and sun protection. Homemade treats are provided by the leader.
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outdoor Adventure Club with the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure!
Something for EVERYONE Including a FREE Ice Cream Cone!!
Date: Wednesday, July 13th Cost: $5.00 + $20.00 for kayak rental or $25.00 SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)
rental. Pay rental fee at Collinsville Canoe & Kayak. Sign up has begun. Choose your adventure and let us
know your preference when you register:
Bike-Kayak-Lunch-Bike: Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Depot Station parking lot in Unionville and bike on the rails
to trails to Collinsville Canoe and Kayak. Rent a kayak and paddle the Farmington River for 1 hour and bicycle
back to Collinsville. The bike ride is about 45 – 60 minutes EACH way. Bike trip led by Ann Fargo.
Walk-Kayak-Lunch-Walk: Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot of Collinsville Canoe and Kayak and walk a total
of 1 hour (roundtrip) along the rails to trails. When you return to Collinsville, you’ll hop into a kayak and
paddle the Farmington River for 1 hour. Walk led by Eileen Cyr.
Or … if you prefer to just bike or walk with the group into Collinsville and relax along the river (without going
kayaking), you can do that! Please meet at the designated parking areas listed above.
Or … if you prefer to drive your car and meet at Collinsville Canoe and Kayak and paddle along the Farmington
River for an hour with the group, you can do that!!
Everyone should bring a lunch in a light back pack along with plenty of water or have lunch at LaSalle Market
& Deli in the Center of Collinsville. Dress for the weather, sunscreen and bug spray recommended.
FIELD DAY- Wednesday July 20th 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Paderewski Park, Plainville. Cost $7.00 includes
games and cookout. Sign-up begins July 7.
Bocci, ladder ball, croquet, cookout, fun with friends. All levels of ability welcome to join us. Play one game
or play them all. Hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, salads and dessert. Bring your own non-alcoholic
beverage. Dress for outdoor weather/play. Suntan lotion is recommended. Bring your own lawn chair.
KAYAK WITH CANTON: New friends, New Adventures
Wednesday, August 3rd– Leaves OLM at 10:30 a.m. Returns approx. 2:30
Instructors: Ann Fargo. & Eileen Cyr. We are invited to kayak with
Canton Senior Center Members (includes Burlington, New Hartford, Avon and other towns) at Collinsville Kayak
Center on the Farmington River. For those who have never kayaked, you will enjoy a lesson with Collinsville staff.
For those who have kayaked, enjoy a one hour guided paddle on the Farmington River. Following our paddle we
will head to the Canton Senior Center for lunch. Cost: $28.00 includes kayak rental, lesson & lunch;
$23.00 includes kayak rental & lunch. Transportation is included. Limit 12. Sign-up begins on July 7th.
Quick Trips & Saturday Shopping Bus
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July 8
Walmart, Bristol
8:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
July 22
Stop & Shop, Bristol
8:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
August 5
ShopRite, Southington
8:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins on July 6. Call the Senior Center before 11:00 a.m. on the Wednesday before the
Shopping Bus date to add your name to the pick-up list.
In order to ride the Friday Shopping Bus you must be a member of the Plainville Senior Center or a
Plainville resident over 60 or a Plainville resident of any age who is disabled.
These trips are curb-to-curb services. Plainville residents who do not drive can be picked up and dropped off at
home. Those who drive will be picked up at the Senior Center or OLM, depending on the day/time of the trip.
We use our Dial-A-Ride Bus or school buses that can be handicapped accessible with wheelchair lifts, but
passengers must be able to get to and from the bus on their own. If a wheelchair lift is needed, let us know at
sign-up.
Trip Guidelines
1. After signing up, if you cancel please be aware that we do not offer refunds for trips costing $5.00 or less, due
to the high cost of processing checks and accounting. We will process refunds if we cancel the trip.
2. If you are ill and unable to attend, please call the Senior Center (860-747-5728) when it is open or call Ceal
DiFrancesco after hours (860-747-1927).
3. You should be at the departure point at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled leaving time. The bus will not
wait for late comers.
Thimble Islands (Branford)/Lunch at Lenny’s & Joe’s (Madison)
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Take a one-hour narrated cruise around the famous Thimble Islands with Captain Bob, then enjoy lunch at
Lenny’s & Joe’s. Limit of 12 participants. To cover the cost of transportation please give $5.00 to Jean Kelly the day
of the trip. Cost of the cruise ($10 per person plus tip) and lunch are on your own. Bus will pick up first at the
Senior Center at 9:00 a.m., followed by home pick-ups for those who do not drive. Return to Plainville by 3:30
p.m. Please call the Senior Center to sign up beginning Wednesday, July 6th.
Tour of General William Hart House and World War II exhibit / Lunch at Saybrook Soup & Sandwich Co.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Enjoy a delicious sandwich and/or salad at the Saybrook Soup & Sandwich Co. followed by a tour of the historic
General William Hart House built in 1767, along with a special World War II exhibit. Limit of 12 participants. There
is no charge for the tour. Lunch is on your own. To cover the cost of transportation, please give $5.00 to Jean Kelly
the day of the trip. Bus will pick up first at the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m., followed by home pick-ups for those
who do not drive. Return to Plainville by 4:00 p.m. Please call the Senior Center to sign up beginning
Wednesday, July 6th.
Tanger Outlets / Pink Sleigh Christmas Shop (Westbrook) / Lunch at Lenny’s & Joe’s (Madison)
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Join us for a trip to the Tanger Outlets in Westbrook with over 50 retailers! Then visit the Pink Sleigh Christmas
Shop housed in an enchanting 150 year-old country barn, followed by lunch at Lenny’s & Joe’s in Madison. Limit of
12 participants. Bus will pick up first at the Senior Center at 9:00 a.m., followed by home pick-ups for those who
do not drive. Return to Plainville at about 4:00 p.m. To help defray the cost of transportation, a donation of $5.00
should be given to Jean Kelly the day of the trip. Please call the Senior Center to sign up beginning Wednesday,
July 6th.
Thimble Islands (Branford)/Lunch at Lenny’s & Joe’s (Madison)
Saturday, August 6, 2016
We are pleased to offer another trip and narrated cruise around the famous Thimble Islands with Captain Bob,
then enjoy lunch at Lenny’s & Joe’s. Limit of 12 participants. To cover the cost of transportation, please give $5.00
to Jean Kelly the day of the trip. Cost of the cruise ($10 per person plus tip) and lunch are on your own. Bus will
pick up first at the Senior Center at 9:00 a.m., followed by home pick-ups for those who do not drive. Return to
Plainville by 3:30 p.m. Please call the Senior Center to sign up beginning Wednesday, July 6 th.
Current Trips
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All You Can Eat Lobster & Entertainment Show, Delaney House, Holyoke, MA.
Tuesday, July 12, Departs OLM at 10:15 a.m.
Great lobster and good fun!! Enjoy a wonderful buffet of lobster, salads, pasta, hot entrees and yummy dessert!
Cheese & vegetable platter, shrimp cocktail and bread will be served at the table. Following lunch, be entertained by
Michael McGeehan. He recently headlined at Resorts in Atlantic City, Return at approximately 4:30 p.m. The cost is
$94.00 per person. At the time of printing, there were still seats available.
Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruise, Sunday, August 14, 2016, 10:00 a.m.
Depart the Senior Center at 10:00 a.m. Trip is full, please sign reserve list if interested.
Lake George Luncheon Cruise, Saturday, August 20, Departs Senior Center 7:00 a.m.
Enjoy a 2-hour luncheon cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement, the largest cruise ship on Lake George. While
cruising we’ll have a lunch buffet in the elegant dining room. On board there is live entertainment. Following the
cruise, spend time in Lake George Village, the heart of this resort area. Return to Plainville approximately 8:00
p.m. The cost is $90.00 per person. At the time of printing there were still seats available. Open to the public.
Montreal and Quebec, August 28—31, 2016, 6:30 a.m.
A four-day, three-night journey through the St. Lawrence River Valley and the cities of Montreal & Quebec City,
Canada. Return to Plainville at approximately 8:00 p.m. Each person going to Canada must have a valid Passport.
The trip is full, please sign the waiting list.
Strawberry Fields: The Beatles Tribute Show, The Aqua Turf Club
Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a Magical Mystery Tour as they play songs off the Beatles first four albums from the 60’s. In 2005, this Band
played at Shea Stadium for a 40th Anniversary of The Fab Four’s historic concert!! Drive on your own. Enjoy
donuts and coffee, a glass of beer or wine, Baked Ham, Chicken Francais and all the trimmings. The cost is $42.00
per person. Sign-up has begun and is open to the public, invite your friends.
Green Mountain Flyer Railroad - Fall Foliage Tour
Thursday, September 29, 9:15 a.m.
Depart OLM at 9:15 a.m. for the Green Mountain Flyer! All aboard for a delightful 2-hour roundtrip ride along the
Connecticut and Williams Rivers between Chester Depot and Ludlow, Vermont. Relax and experience a narrated
journey into Vermont’s rich history and scenic splendor on fully restored vintage passenger trains. Enjoy a classic
New England feast of Roast Turkey Dinner and New England Clam Chowder at Chandler’s Tavern located at
Yankee Candle in Deerfield, MA. Return to Plainville approximately 8:00 p.m. The cost is $95.00 per person, at
the time
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Important Trip Information:
Sign-up: Trip sign-ups take place Monday – Friday, between 9:15 a.m.—12:00 noon and Mondays from 5:005:30 p.m. One day a month we also offer Mega Sign-up Day. This month it is July 7, and we will accept signups all day between 9:15 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Payment is due at the time of sign up. If you wish to line up before
the Senior Center opens, line up at the back door with the ramp. (Not on the Stillwell Drive side.)
Open to the public: Trips are open to the public 7 days after member sign-up unless otherwise stated.
Cancellations: Call the Senior Center immediately so we can try and find a replacement for you from our
waiting list. If you must cancel the night before or the morning of the trip, please call Ceal DiFrancesco at (860)
747-1927 that evening or before 9:00 a.m. the day of the trip. Ceal will have the waiting list and will try to fill
your seat, but she should only be called if the Center is closed. You may also call the Center after 9:00 a.m. and
alert us so we can try to get a refund for you. We must pay for any number that we guarantee to the tour
companies. We will always attempt to get a refund, and whatever we are refunded, it will be passed on to
you. If trip insurance is included in the trip cost, please refer to the specific coverage offered. Most cover all
costs if the cancellation is due to illness, but others may cover a variety of additional reasons. Overnight
parking: Overnight parking is allowed at Our Lady of Mercy Church at your own risk, but is not recommended.
There is no overnight parking at the Senior Center. We suggest that you have someone drop you off and pick
you up or have someone come and get your car after the trip has left and bring it back on the day of return.
Medical ID cards: Medical ID Cards must be shown to the bus captain. If you don’t have a card or you need a
new one, please stop by the Senior Center or get one from the bus captain.
Disclaimer: The Plainville Senior Center is not responsible in whole or in part to the trip participants for any
loss, damage, injury or financial loss whatsoever, to persons or property however caused during or in
connection with any trip. Parking is at your own risk.
Trips, Announcements
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July 2016
Long Island & The Hamptons - September 15 - 16, 2016
Depart from OLM at 7:15 a.m. for a beautiful 2-day, 1-night motor-coach trip to ‘The Hamptons’! Tour Old
Westbury Gardens to visit the former home of John S. Phipps and his family. Enjoy some free time in Greenport,
followed by dinner over-looking Long Island Sound. Following breakfast the next morning, meet the local historian
and hear history, stories, sights and gossip of ‘The Hamptons’. The trip wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the
eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point. Return at approximately 8:30 p.m. $349.00 double, $469.00 single,
and $315.00 triple. A $50.00 deposit is due at registration. Sign-up has begun and is open to the public. Invite
your friends.
Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina - October 16 - 22, 2016
Depart OLM at 7:00 a.m. for the Holiday Inn of Fredericksburg, Virginia then on to Myrtle Beach the next day.
Relax during a four-night stay at The Sea Watch Resort. Enjoy 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners and 2 shows! Take a history
tour, a walking tour, a Creek Cruise on a Pontoon Boat, play golf, tour The Battery, Marion Square, the College of
the Citadel and many Ante Bellum homes. On the last day enjoy lunch (on your own) at popular Mastoris
Restaurant in New Jersey, you will return home at approximately 7:00 p.m. $1,115.00 double, $1,415.00 single,
and $1,045.00 triple. Insurance is available. A $100.00 deposit is due at registration. Sign-up has begun and is
open to the public.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex– November 12, 2016
Depart : Plainville Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. returns 5:30 p.m. The USS Intrepid is an important part of America’s
history at sea, in the air in space and spans two major wars, World War I and the Vietnam War. Explore the 900foot USS Intrepid. See where the sailors ate and slept. Learn about the various aircraft that flew from her deck and
the technologies that supported over 3,000 sailors. Walk on the flight deck and see how the airplanes’ wings fold and
where they take off and land. The Intrepid museum just underwent a 120 million dollar renovation. See the Space
Shuttle Enterprise. Dynamic exhibits, audio and films will immerse you in the history of this vessel. Climb aboard the
Submarine Growler, the only American guided-missile submarine open to the public. Enjoy a bite to eat at the Mess
Deck Café (on your own). This trip has a considerable amount of walking.
$70.00 pp. Sign-up begins July 7
Saturday Night Fever the Musical– November 16, 2016
Depart 8:45 a.m. from OLM returns 5:30 p.m. Westchester is an equity theater, featuring fine dining and full
scale musical productions. Once seated at your reserved table, each person selects from an excellent menu
and enjoys a pre-show lunch. Saturday Night Fever is mega-musical based on the film that became a
cultural phenomenon and crowned BEE GEES as disco era icons with their electrifying score. Dazzling
choreography and chart-stopping songs will leave you with Night Fever.
Cost $100.00 Sign-up begins July 7
December 4: Holiday Sparkle in the Big Apple
On Mega Sign-up Day, July 7 you can sign up for paid trips, classes and activities from 9:15 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. On all
other days, paid sign-ups take place from 9:15 a.m.-12:00 noon and Monday evenings, 5:00-5:30 p.m. Please
make arrangements to be here during the hours that we offer sign-ups. We will not take money any other time.
If you cannot be here yourself, you may send money in with someone else. If you have any questions about our
policy, please feel free to ask.
2017 “Big Trips” continued
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2017 “Big Trips”: Complete itineraries available on the “rack” for trip details. Big trips are open to the
public so invite your friends. All three trips are fully escorted from Plainville back to Plainville. Check the
early bird discounts which range from $100-$200 per person.
Cuba Cruise Experience, March 17-24, 2017, $100.00 Early Bird Discount if you sign by August 15
Visit Santiago de Cuba– Cuba's center for culture, San Juan Hill where Teddy Roosevelt and his rough riders
defeated the Spanish, time on your own at the Central Square of Santiago, Old Havana and its fortification (a
UNESCO World Heritage Site). Walking and bus tours of Havana including all the sites. Ride in the 50’s cars to
Hemingway’s House for a tour including his famous Key West Boat, and lastly tour Maria la Gorda and
Cienfuegos. Fly to Jamaica to board the cruise ship. This is a walking intensive tour. Full itinerary and details
available at the Senior Center.
Wonders of Italy, April 25—May 5, 2017, $100.00 Early Bird Discount if you sign by August 15
Visit Rome, Vatican City, Pantheon, Roman Colosseum and more. Travel to Capri, Sorrento, the picturesque
coastal village of Positano, Amalfie Coast, Tuscany and Florence. In Florence, see Statue of David, Gates of
Paradise, Duomo and more. Continue to Chianti, Pisa , San Gimignano, enjoy authentic Tuscan fare at an Italian
farm and more and more. Full itinerary and details available at the Senior Center.
Canadian Rockies and Vancouver, British Columbia by Train, Bus & Plane September 2-8, 2017
$200.00 Early Bird Discount if you sign up by September 3
Highlights include: Vancouver City Tour, (Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, & Olympic Village) daylong train trip
through the most beautiful mountains ever seen, sights you can only see by train (glacial lakes, rushing rivers and Canadian wilderness, mild rafting tour, cruise on Maligne Lake, Wildlife Safari, Columbia Ice Fields Highway, Athabasca Falls,
snow coach ride on a glacier, Petyo Lake, Banff, Yaho National Park, Moraine and Emerald Lakes, Lake Louise and more.
This is a walking intensive tour. Full itinerary and details available at the Senior Center.
THE SUGGESTION BOX
Drop your suggestions in our box either signed or unsigned. If you need an answer to a question, please leave a
name or number. The box is located at the giveaway area, near the public computers. As an example, we had a
request for a larger print newsletter. We can create a larger print newsletter upon request. If anyone would like a
larger print, please let us know if you would like to pick it up or if we should mail it to you or email it. We will also
try to space the newsletter differently in September for easier reading. Let us know if you like it.
The Senior Center Needs Sympathy, Get Well and
Thinking of You Cards
We send cheer, get well and sympathy cards to our members
who could use a lift of their spirits. If you are interested in
donating these cards, please bring them to the Senior Center’s
front desk. We would really appreciate it. At this time, we
cannot use blank cards, holiday cards, etc. A special thank you
to Carol Perry who is in charge of this program. If you know
someone who needs a card, please let us know! Thank you for
helping to bring sunshine to someone in need!
SENIOR CENTER DISPLAY CASE
Check out the beautiful displays this
month! Charles Kaminski is displaying his
collection of kerosene lamps and fixtures.
The Acrylic Painting Class will showcase
some of their art work.
Do you have a collection, hobby or
artwork you would like to put on display
such as teapots, figurines, etc? If so, stop
by the front desk to make a reservation
for our display case.
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a great work out in our state-of-the art fitness center that is comparable to a commercial gym!
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Cardiovascular equipment includes: Nusteps, treadmills, recumbent bicycles and elliptical cross trainers
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Weight Training includes: Seven pieces of upper and lower body strength training equipment
* Chest Press * Leg Press * Tricep Press * Row * Seated Leg Curl * Leg Extension * Abdominal
Stop by the front desk for a membership packet that includes a medical approval form
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Membership rates: $9.00 for 1 month, $40.00 for 6 months and $60.00 for one year. A one-time registration fee of $25.00 (cardio & weights), or $8.00 (cardio only), $17.00 (weights only), is charged at the time
of your initial training.
Donations /New Members
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When you bring donations into the Senior Center, our volunteer receptionist needs to know your name and what
you are donating so that we may list your name in the Newsletter. (If you wish to have your donation remain
anonymous, please tell that to the receptionist). We do our best not to leave any donor’s name off the list, but if
we do, please let us know so we can include it in the next Newsletter.
GENERAL DONATIONS: May 18- June 16
Carol Vojtila, Ellen Thomson, Pat Cancelli, Sally Cobrain, Rosaleen Peters, Mary Trombley, John Sisson Joan Caron,
Rita Susco, Bob LaBarre, Don Plasczynski, Anne Theriault, Circle Group, Marianne Zablocki, Claire Camp, Betty
Green, Trudy Kijanka, Marlene Maglio, Beatrice Gay, Bruce Scott, Ruth Pipkin, Evelyn Kuziak, Mulberry Gardens,
Corinne Lagace, Jack & Marie Cassidy, Judy Ronewicz-Stock, Evelyn Case, Paul Bouffard, Roberta Hastings, AARP
and many anonymous donations.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
The Senior Center has a Memorial Fund for people wishing to make a donation in memory of a friend or relative.
Checks may be made out to the Plainville Senior Center. The deceased person’s name will be listed in the
Memorial Book displayed in our lounge, along with the donor’s name. Memorial donations are used to enhance
the operation of the Senior Center.
Dial-A-Ride: Rosaleen Peters, John Lomonte, Hazel Decker
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO COULD USE SOME CHEER?
Please let us know if someone is hospitalized, sick, convalescing or has lost a loved one. We have no other way of
knowing. The cheer cards mean SO much to our members and it also helps us to keep our files updated. Contact
the Senior Center at 860-747-5728. When you give a name, please let us know if the person should receive a cheer
card or a sympathy card. A special thank you to Carol Perry for handling our cheer report.
CHEER REPORT: May 13 - June 9
CHEER CARDS: Marcel Boilard, Gladys Haber, Dorothy Stephenson, Mary Needham, Sandy Waiksnoris, Judy
Baston, Anna Glynn, Rosemarie Dunlap, Shirley Cavaliere, Sally Miller, George Moxley, Robert & Regina Berube
SYMPATHY CARDS: Pierre & Evelyn Morin, Family of Sylvia Gaughan, Mary Ann Truszkowski, Joseph & Christine
Giannattasio, Family of Caryle Brotherton, Family of William Phillips, Family of Josephine Calistro, Family of Fred
Ibitz, Cecelia DiFrancesco, Family of John McCarthy, Roger & Barbara Kidwell, Family of Frederick Arena, Joseph
Mack, Family of Robert Merrill Jr., Family of Elizabeth Ann DiFrancesco.
NEW MEMBERS: May 1 - May 31
Mary Bardani, Keith Barrington, Carlo Colagiovanni, Dineen Garon, Anna Kaczmarczyk, Roberta Lalama, Anthony
Rinaldi, Donna Stachelek, Donald Vye
New Member Party
Tuesday, July 19, 2:30 p.m.
New Members: Invitations were sent the week of June 20th to those who have joined the Plainville Senior
Center since November 30, 2015. You are being invited to our Welcome New Member Party to be held on
Tuesday, July 19, at 2:30 p.m. Our Welcoming Committee looks forward to seeing you at this informative,
entertaining program. If, for some reason, you did not receive an invitation, please call us.
Support Groups
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FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS
Third Friday of Every Month at 11:30 a.m.
July 15th
Marilyn's Pub, Broad St, Forestville
The Plainville Senior Center has the perfect solution
for those who like to eat out at a restaurant, but do not
like to eat alone. The Friends Helping Friends group is
made up of single, divorced and widowed seniors.
They meet for lunch at a local restaurant on the third
Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
QUESTIONS FOR THE SOCIAL
WORKER
Mondays, July 18 and July 25
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicaid,
Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Program or
Housing Options? Maybe you have questions about
where to find Alzheimer’s help in the community,
Caregiving, Homecare, etc. Just stop by Stephanie’s
office to have an individual chat with her. Please note:
this program is for Plainville residents only. No preregistration necessary. No question is too small!
CAREGIVING CONNECTIONS
None in July & August
“Life is the balance of holding on and letting
go.” Rumi
BRIGHTER FOCUS
None in July & August
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your
flames”. Rumi
PLAINVILLE VETERANS’ COMMISSION
The Plainville Veterans’ Commission invites all veterans to visit its facilities at the Plainville Town Hall, to
determine eligibility for assistance. The Commission meets every Monday evening in the employees’
lounge, third floor of the Municipal Center for one hour beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please bring your
discharge (DD 214) or active duty documents, that will enable the commission to determine eligibility.
All information is maintained in strict confidentiality. For additional information or questions, please call
David Dudek, 860-747-8947.
Living with Cancer Support Group Held at New Cancer Center, 183 North Mountain Road, New Britain
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month
5:30—7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General. This support group is a free service
open to anyone living with cancer and their loved ones and friends. The Living with Cancer Support Group is
facilitated by Sarah Beham and Reverend William Baumgartner (a member of our Committee on Aging for
many years). The meeting is held at the New Cancer Center on 183 North Mountain Rd in New Britain, just
past the Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information please call Sarah Beham at 860-696-4891.
Open June 20th—August 12th
Norton Park– 100 Norton Park Road Monday-Friday
Breakfast 9:00 a.m.—9:45 a.m. Lunch 11:45 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Free summer Meals for the Kids!
Are you taking care of your grandchildren this summer?
Did you know the CT meals is offering free summer meals
for kids and teens 18 and under in Plainville all summer
long? These healthy balanced meals include sandwiches,
salads, fruits and milk products. No registration is
required. Rain or shine. There are 5 different locations to
choose from.
For additional sites and confirmations call 211 or go to
www.ctsummermeals.org
Open June 20th—August 19th
PARC, Inc 28 East Maple Street Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs
Breakfast 9:15 a.m.—10:15 a.m. Lunch 12:15p.m.—1:15 p.m.
Plainville Library– 56 East Main St Monday-Friday
Lunch 11:45 a.m.—12:45 p.m.
Open July 5th—July 28th
Plainville High School– 47 Robert Holcomb Way Mon-Fri
Breakfast 7:00 a.m.—7:30 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Open July 5th—August 15th
Louis Toffolon School—145 Northwest Drive Mon—Thurs
Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Community Events, What Don’t You Hear
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Monday, July 25, 1:00p.m.—3:00 p.m. LGBT Adults and Allies of the LGBT Community are invited to join the LGBT
Moveable Senior Center-a partnership among Senior Centers in the Greater Hartford area to connect the LGBT
community to mind-body-spirit, to each other and to services ad supports for healthy aging!
Come out and feel the magic and relaxation a summer breeze can bring! Enjoy a cool, refreshing lemonade or
iced tea and join us in Canton for a light lunch and the soothing sounds of the harp, played by local musician
Marcie Swift, M.Ed. CMP. 1:00 Tour of the Center/Mingling & Lunch, 2:00 Musical Performance
Join us at—Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT. Pre-Registration suggested by Wednesday,
July 20th, by calling (860) 693-5811 X6, Sponsored by CCCI as part of “Getting it Right: creating an LGBT
responsive Organization” a project funded by the John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust.
Lions Club Homeless Project Collection
The Senior Center will be collecting items for the Lions Club Homeless Project. A box will be located at the Senior
Center for items such as: socks, gloves, scarves, hats, small blankets, backpacks/duffel bags, sweatshirts, sweatpants, personal care items (wet wipes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toothpaste/brushes, and feminine care items),
hand/foot warmers. In addition, they will also accept coats and cold weather clothing that is in clean, good
condition.
Renters Rebate Program
The Town of Plainville Assessor’s Office has announced that it has begun to make appointments to take
applications for the Renters Rebate Program for the elderly and disabled renters. Income requirements for the
renters rebate are: for single people $35,200 and married couples $42,900. One qualification for the above
renter’s benefits is: applicants must have been 65 prior to December 31, 2015, or have a 100 percent disability
rating from the Social Security Administration, and must have been a resident of Connecticut for any one year.
A complete list of requirements and list of items needed for an appointment are available at the Senior Center
front desk. You must call the Assessor’s Office for an appointment at 860-793-0221, ext 244
Free Cosmetology Services for Cancer survivors, Monday, August 15, 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
UConn Health, Outpatient Pavilion, 4th floor
Look Good...Feel Better is a free program to help improve the self-image and self-esteem of women experiencing
appearance-related side effects from cancer treatment. During this hands-on workshop, a trained volunteer
certified cosmetologist will offer self-help instruction and education on hairstyling and coping with hair loss, skin
care, makeup and nail care. Wigs, turbans and scarves will also be discussed. Classes are offered every other
month (http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/program-finder-results?zip=06030#MoreInformation) and are not limited to
UConn Health patients. Registration is required: call 800-227-2345 with your name, program date, phone number,
and skin color. Makeup kits are available in Light, Medium, Dark and Extra Dark.
IT MAY BE HOT OUTSIDE, BUT IT IS COOL IN HERE
Is it one of those hot days, and you just cannot get comfortable? Well, come to the Senior Center and enjoy the
air conditioning. Join in on one of our planned activities, catch up with some friends, read a book, do a puzzle
or just relax and enjoy a little cool air. Come in and find out why the Plainville Senior Center is the “coolest”
Center around.
What Don’t You Hear? By: Irene Kelsey
From Tele-coil to Loop --It is well known by hearing aid users that the aids alone cannot bring back the clearest sounds. Background
noise is still a problem, more than one person speaking at a time is confusing, and sound reverberates from
walls, floors and windows -- especially in large, open areas designed for multi-purposes.
Assistive Listening Devices are available with some of the newer Bluetooth capable hearing aids, but still are
limited to the individual acquiring such add-ons.
Much-preferred is the Audio-Induction Loop System. With a hearing aid fitted with the Tele-coil, it can be
engaged in a venue that indicates the Loop sign and many individuals using it will experience remarkable clarity
of both spoken word and music.
I can attest to the value of the Loop from having attended meetings of the Eastern CT Chapter of Hearing Loss
Association and will be attending further presentations in the coming months. Watch for updates.
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Check Out Our July Café Specials
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July 5 & 6- Grilled Cheese: Bacon, cheddar and tomato
July 12 & 13– Tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette. Your choice of salad or sandwich
July 19 & 20– Pulled pork and melted cheddar panini
July 26 & 27 — Harvest Turkey Panini: Roasted turkey, green apple, cheddar and honey mustard
Check out our Center Café, open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., featuring a variety of made
-to-order fresh salads, grilled Panini, sandwiches and weekly specials. The Center Café is open to the public. Invite
your friends and family to enjoy our selection of wholesome, handcrafted foods that are sure to wow your taste
buds!
DIAL-A-RIDE, (860) 589-6968
Monday
9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dial-a-Ride can provide transportation to medical and social service appointments, and to visit loved ones in
nursing homes in Plainville, Bristol, New Britain, Southington, Farmington and the Newington VA Hospital. It will
also take you to any destination in Plainville.
The Dial-a-Ride drivers cannot assist passengers in or out of their homes or into the building at their destination.
In addition, the drivers cannot help with groceries or packages or help you walk. However, the bus is wheelchair
equipped.
Reservations should be made one week ahead for medical or social service appointments and two days in advance
for all other errands. A donation of $1.00 for each way is suggested, but not required.
Need a Ride? Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Paratransit Service Adds More Hours and Service on Sunday!
The ADA Paratransit ride service travels anywhere for any reason to Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol,
Cromwell, East Hartford, Ellington, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, New
Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon/Rockville, West Hartford, Wethersfield,
Windsor and Windsor Locks.
Plainville hours, except for major holidays, Monday-Friday, 5:45 a.m. -midnight, Saturdays, 6:15 a.m.midnight and Sundays, 7:40 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Some of these hours may change, dependent on ridership usage of
the CT Transit buses. ADA can transport you to many more towns and many more hours than our Dial-A-Ride
service. Each ride is just $3 and discount ticket books can be purchased at Stop and Shop. A driver can assist you
door-to-door. There is a wheelchair lift, if needed. Reservations may be made a week before and up until a day
ahead of time. A personal care assistant can accompany you for free if approved. There is a phone reminder
service and a Smartphone mobile app if you would like to use this.
How to Apply:
The application process is now part of the Greater Hartford Transit District. You can also call the Senior
Center (860-747-5728) for an appointment with one of our social workers who can assist with the online
application process. We also have copies of the application here at the Center. An application can be sent to you
by calling 860-247-5329 x3086 or x3100. The same number can be called to get an updated ID number if you
are already an ADA Paratransit rider.
After the online or paper application is submitted, the next step is to call 860-247-5329 ext. 3086 or ext.
3100 for a face-to-face interview. A medical form will be sent to your doctor if needed. The entire process
generally takes 4 weeks. Even if you don’t see a need now, it is good to get an application approved for the future.
For any complaints or issues, please call Customer Service at 860-724-5340 ext. 9.
Rides are reserved by calling 860-724-5340 x1, 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Still have Questions about our transportation services? Call Bette or Stephanie at 860-747-5728.
S.E.N.I.O.R.
INDEX
AARP Trips
4
ADA Transportation
13
At-Risk List
2
Billiards Winners/Tournaments 2
Bi-Lingual Volunteers
14
Blood Pressure Clinics
*BC
Brighter Focus
11
Café Specials Menu
13
Caregiving Connections
11
Cheer Report
10
Cholesterol
*BC
Choral Group
14
Computer Classes
4
Congregate Meal Program
14
Cooling Center
12
Craft Classes
3, 4
Daily Activities
BC
Dial-A-Ride
13
Dental Clinic
2
Display Case
9
Donations
10
Ear Wax Removal
*BC
Fitness Classes
3, 4
Foot Care
*BC
Free Cosmetology for Cancer 12
Free Sign Up Day
1
Free Summer Meals for Kids 11
Friday Shopping Bus
6
Friends Helping Friends
11
General Volunteer Meeting
14
Greeting Cards Needed
9
Keeping Your Memory Strong 1
LGBT Event
12
Lions Club Homeless Project 12
Live Well Program
2
Living with Spinal Stenosis
1
Living with Cancer Support
11
Mega Sign-Up Day
1,8
New Members & Party
10
Norton Park Concerts
2
Nurse Information
*BC
Outdoor Adventure
5
PEAK Fitness Center
9
Plainville Library News
14
Plainville Veterans’ Comm.
11
Questions for the Social Worker 11
Quick Trips
6
Recycle Cell Phones
*BC
Renters Rebate Program
12
Reserve Lists
8
Saturday Shopping Bus
6
Setback Winners
2
Subsidized Housing Openings 1
Suggestion Box
9
Transportation
13
Trips
7, 8,9
Veterans Coffee Hour
1
What Don’t You Hear
12
*BC = Back of Calendar.
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Choral Group
Please note the Choral Group will not be rehearsing in July and
August
A BIG THANK YOU to the Lion’s Club Volunteers for grilling and providing the hot dogs
and hamburgers for the Summer Picnic and to all of our wonderful volunteers who
helped with cooking, setting up, serving and clean up. It was the biggest turn out
we’ve ever had for this picnic and it was a great success!!
General Volunteer Meeting
There will be no meeting in July
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Volunteers Needed!! Contact Toni, Volunteer Coordinator, if interested.
Café: Looking for someone to run the dishwasher for the Center Café or
to be a café volunteer floater.
Foreign Language Instructor and/or Interpreter: Are you fluent in French,
Polish or Spanish etc?? If so, please let us know if you could help teach a
class or with interpreting.
Plainville Library News ~ July 2016
The July monthly movie will be shown Thursday, July 7th at 6:00 p.m. and
Thursday, July 14th at 1:00 p.m. at the Plainville Public Library in the
Peter F. Chase auditorium. We will be showing “The Revenant,” the
Oscar nominated film about a frontiersman on a fur-trading expedition in
the 1820s who fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for
dead by members of his own hunting team. The movie is rated R and is 2
hours and 36 minutes long.
Plainville Big Y
Come walk the aisles of Big Y with Registered Dietician Kittie Spedding on
Wednesday, July 20th at 4:30 p.m. The topic being discussed is “Healthy
Eating on a Budget.” Learn tips to keep your food bill down while
planning out nutritious meals. Registration is required. Call the Plainville
Library at 860-796-1446 or stop by the Reference Desk.
WING DING
The Plainville Police Association is having the WING DING on July 9, 2016
from 5-9 p.m. at the VFW. Please come and support the Association in this
family friendly event. The Association uses the money raised in the WING
DING to fund the Robert Holcomb Scholarships which are given out each
year in remembrance of Officer Robert Holcomb who was killed in the line of
duty.
The WING DING is an all you can eat, who has the best wings in Plainville
contest with a cash bar provided by the VFW, DJ, and plenty of outdoor
seating under the tents. Admission $15.00 can be purchased at the door or
advance tickets can be purchased at the police departments dispatch
center or from Officer Eric Giudice.
CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM: July 2016
Please stop by the kitchen to pick up the July calendar. Reservations for a
meal must be made at least one day ahead by calling the kitchen at
860-747-5728 between 10:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon. A suggested donation is
$2.50
10:00- Current Events: Friendly, lively discussion
of current events. Does not meet in July or August!
12:30- Mahjong
1:00- Setback: Pre-register at the weekly
tournament.
1:15- Charlemagne Card Game
1:00- Bingo
1:00- Open Painting
3:00– Coloring Club
10:00- Mexican Train
12:00- Pool Tournament
12:30- Pinochle
1:00- Scrabble
2:30- Band and Dancing: Enjoy dancing and
socializing with a live band.
9:30- Beginners Wii Bowling
10:00- Ladies Billiards
10:00- Cribbage
12:00- Pinochle
12:30- Open Circle
1:00- Advanced Wii Bowling
1:00- Bridge
9:30- Mahjong
10:00- Canasta
12:00- Pinochle (at the Library)
Foot Care
Cholesterol Testing
Regular Foot Care and Diabetic Foot Care
Please note fee increase.
The Senior Center offers appointments for regular
and diabetic foot care. Foot care is provided by an
APRN and includes a foot inspection and nail
cutting. Cost is $18.00 Plainville resident members
and $28.00 for Out of Town Plainville Senior Center
Members and must be paid with exact change or by
check only (made out to the Plainville Senior
Center) neither the Nurse nor the Senior Center can
make change. Please call the Senior Center to make
an appointment. Foot care is for Senior Center
members only.
With a ten-minute appointment and a few drops
of blood from a fingertip, you can know your
numbers for total cholesterol, good (HDL) and
bad (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose.
This form of testing does not require fasting.
These numbers, along with a few other risk
factors, can help your provider determine your
personal cardiovascular risk. The cost is $10.00,
payable at the appointment. We will be holding
a cholesterol screening in September. Call the
Senior Center to make an appointment to have
your cholesterol tested.
Ear Wax Removal
Call the Senior Center to make your ear wax removal appointment. At least one week prior to your
appointment, you must come into the Senior Center for an instruction sheet explaining the prep procedure
and pick up the paperwork that must be filled out and brought in at the time of your appointment.
Blood Pressure Clinics at the Senior Center
Many thanks to The Pines of Bristol, , Hartford Health Care Senior Services, and
The Summit for Offering their Services
Monday, July 11, 1:00 - 2:00 (The Pines of Bristol)
Thursday, July 14, 1:00—2:00 (Hartford Health Care Senior Services)
Wednesday, July 20, 11:00 - 12:00 (The Summit in Plantsville)
Monday, July 25, 1:00—1:30 (Senior Center Nurse)
Monday, August 1, 1:00 - 2:00 (The Pines of Bristol)
Thursday, August 11, 1:00—2:00 (Hartford Health Care Senior Services)
Wednesday, August 17, 11:00 - 12:00 (The Summit in Plantsville)
Recycle Your Old Cell Phones!
Do you have old cellular phones that you don’t know how to properly dispose of? Keep them out of landfills by
donating them to The Plainville Senior Center. The donation box is located in the hallway between the main office
and billiards room on the table. Please drop ONLY cellular phones in the box! Please no phone chargers or any
other type of electronic devices. Thank you to all who have donated. The money received from these cellular
phones goes to support Dial-a-Ride! Every phone helps, tell your friends and family!
Plainville Senior Center , 200 East Street, Plainville CT 06062
Sun
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Phone 860-747-5728
Thursday
KEY:
GR: Green Room,
BR: Blue Room
GA: Game Room
CR: Craft Room
C: Café
CL: Computer Lab
OS: Old Store
L: Library
*: By Appointment
3
4
17
10:30 William
Hart House
and WWII
Exhibit
24
Sat
1
9:00 Walking GR
8:45 Int Yoga L
9:30 Mahjong GA
10:00 Canasta CR
10:30 Cardio Step &
Abs GR
12:00 Pinochle L
2
Nova
Scotia Trip
Departs
5.
*9:00 Nurse
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Beg Wii Bowling GR
10:00 Ladies Billiards
10:00 Cribbage GA
10:30 Veterans Coffee
Hour CR
12:00 Pinochle GA
12:30 Open Circle
1:00 Bridge OS
.
6 FREE SIGN UP
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Quilting CR
10:30 Zumba Gold BR
1:00 Bingo GR
1:00 Open Painting CR
1:15 Charlemagne C
3:00 Coloring Club GR
.
7 MEGA SIGN-UP
*9:00 Nurse
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Begin Yoga L
9:30 Ceramics CR
10:00 Mexican Train GA.
12:00 Pool Tournament
12:30 Pinochle GA
1:00 Scrabble C
1:00 Bridge OS
1:00 Knit & Crochet GR
2:30 Band / Dancing BR
8
8:45 Int Yoga L
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Mahjong GA
8:45 Shopping Bus
10:00 Canasta CR
10:30 Cardio Step &
Abs GR
12:00 Pinochle L
9
11
*Dental Clinic
Appointments
12
*Dental Clinic
Appointments
13
*Dental Clinic
Appointments
14
*Dental Clinic Appointments
15
*Dental Clinic
Appointments
16
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Zumba Tone GR
10:00 Acrylic Painting CR
12:30 Mahjong GA
1:00 Blood Pressure
1:00 All Around Fitness BR
1:00 Setback GR
2:30 Chair Yoga BR
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Beg Wii Bowling BR
10:15 All You Can Eat
Lobster Trip
10:00 Bring it Back GR
10:00 Ladies Billiards
10:00 Cribbage GA
12:00 Pinochle GA
12:30 Open Circle
1:00 Bridge OS
1:00 Up-Right and
Balanced GR
9:00 Ultimate Adventure
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Quilting CR
10:30 Zumba Gold BR
1:00 Bingo GR
1:00 Open Painting CR
1:15 Charlemagne C
3:00 iPhone Class GA
3:00 Coloring Club GR
3:00 Power Burst BR
18
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Zumba Tone GR
10:00 Acrylic Painting CR
12:30 Questions for the
Social Worker
12:30 Mahjong GA
1:00 All Around Fitness BR
1:00 Setback GR
2:30 Chair Yoga BR
19
*9:00 Nurse
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Bike to Collinsville
9:30 Beg Wii Bowling BR
10:00 Bring it Back GR
10:00 Ladies Billiards
10:00 Cribbage GA
12:00 Pinochle GA
12:30 Open Circle
1:00 Bridge OS
1:00 Up-Right and
Balanced GR
2:30 New Member Party
BR
20
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Quilting CR
10:00 Field Day at
Paderewski Park
10:30 Zumba Gold BR
11:00 Blood Pressure
1:00 Bingo GR
1:00 Open Painting CR
1:15 Charlemagne C
3:00 Coloring Club GR
3:00 Power Burst BR
21
*9:00 Nurse
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Begin Yoga L
9:30 Ceramics CR
10:00 Mexican Train GA
10:30 Beg. Fargo Fit BR
12:00 Pool Tournament
12:30 Pinochle GA
1:00 Scrabble C
1:00 Bridge OS
1:00 Int Fargo Fit BR
1:00 Knit & Crochet GR
2:30 Band / Dancing BR
22
23
8:45 Int Yoga L
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Mahjong GA
8:45 Shopping Bus
10:00 Memory Strong
CR
10:00 Canasta OS
10:30 Cardio Step &
Abs GR
12:00 Pinochle L
9:00
Tangier
Outlets
25
*9:00 Nurse
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Zumba Tone GR
12:30 Questions for the
Social Worker
12:30 Mahjong GA
1:00 All Around Fitness BR
1:00 Setback GR
1:00 Blood Pressure
2:30 Chair Yoga BR
26
*9:00 Nurse
9:00Walking GR
9:30 Beg Wii Bowling BR
10:00 Bring it Back GR
10:00 Ladies Billiards
10:00 Cribbage GA
12:00 Pinochle GA
12:30 Open Circle
1:00 Bridge OS
1:00 Up-Right and
Balanced GR
27
9:00 Walk at Nod Brook
9:00 Walking GR
9:30 Quilting CR
10:30 Zumba Gold BR
1:00 Bingo GR
1:00 Open Painting CR
1:15 Charlemagne C
3:00 iPAD Mini Class GA
3:00 Coloring Club GR
3:00 Power Burst BR
28
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Begin Yoga L
9:30 Ceramics CR
10:00 Mexican Train GA
10:30 Beg. Fargo Fit BR
12:00 Pool Tournament
12:30 Pinochle GA
1:00 Scrabble C
1:00 Bridge OS
1:00 Int Fargo Fit BR
1:00 Knit & Crochet GR
2:30 Band / Dancing BR
29
30
Center Closed 4th of July
10
Friday
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Begin Yoga L
9:30 Ceramics CR
10:00 Spinal Stenosis GR
10:00 Mexican Train GA
10:30 Beg. Fargo Fit BR
12:00 Pool Tournament
12:30 Pinochle GA
1:00 Blood Pressure
1:00 Scrabble C
1:00 Int Fargo Fit BR
1:00 Knit & Crochet GR
1:00 Bridge OS
2:30 Band / Dancing BR
9:00
Thimble
Islands
8:45 Int Yoga L
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Mahjong GA
10:00 Memory Strong
CR
10:00 Canasta OS
10:30 Cardio Step &
Abs GR
11:30 Friends Helping
Friends
12:00 Pinochle L
8:45 Int Yoga L
9:00 Walking GR
9:00 Mahjong GA
10:00 Memory Strong
CR
10:00 Canasta OS
10:30 Cardio Step &
Abs GR
12:00 Pinochle L