Happy Easter! - Southington Calendar House
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Happy Easter! - Southington Calendar House
Volume 2, Issue 11 860-621-3014 APRIL, 2015 FROM THE DIRECTOR April begins with Easter weekend (the Center is closed on Good Friday), and then with the warmer weather we can get into the “swing” of things with activities like golf and gardening, continued classes in art, quilting and exercise and special events! It’s the perfect month for our annual Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibit, the UNICO Big Breakfast, “clowning around” with Valentine at the Membership Meeting, interesting trips, an afternoon movie and our popular Polish Night Dinner! We are fortunate to have a place in our community to enjoy many activities and programs, develop new skills, find valuable information and assistance and enjoy being with friends. As we look to the future with expectations of expanding and becoming better than ever, responding to the needs and wants of our members, we are hoping that our town leadership will decide to permit our cause to be presented on the November ballot for referendum. The architectural firm of BL Company has done extensive and excellent work in considering and presenting options that will make a significant improvement for the Senior Center, current and future members and benefit the entire community. Now it will be up to us to support the project and express the interest, desire and commitment that we share to the Town Council. Robert Verderame, Calendar House Director STORM CLOSINGS Announcements are made on WFSB Channel 3 (position 3 on Cox Cable); WTIC AM (1080) & WTIC FM (96.5) if the Calendar House is closed. When closed, the nutrition program, all classes & activities are cancelled. Buses do not run. WARM THANKS The SUMMIT at Plantsville came to our rescue recently -- sponsoring SPRING AHEAD BINGO and ICE CREAM SOCIAL -- reminding all of us -- in spite of the snow, slush, cold and seemingly endless winter -- as sure as day follows night, SPRING follows WINTER!! THANKS -- We needed that!! Smiles all around at last year’s Polish Night - Don’t miss this one! COFFEE ’N DESSERT Central Connecticut Senior Health Services invites you for “Coffee ‘n Dessert” on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm with Southington Care Center’s Ken Kirk, who is licensed in naturopathic medicine and has also been a physical therapist at the care center for the past six years, as he talks about Naturopathic medicine. He will discuss how Naturopathic medicine uses natural, traditional remedies along with modern medicine for disease prevention and improved well-being. Please RSVP at 860-621-3014. (Please note: advertised in Healthy Advantage as 4/23/15 but in fact is on 4/16/15). INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE M P. Income Tax Assistance for low and moderate income senior citizens will be available at Calendar House through April 15th by appointment ONLY Tuesday & Friday mornings from 9 am until 11:15 am. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Limited number of appointments remaining. Call 860.621.3014. SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION/ ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 6:30 pm. Calendar House Main Hall. Calendar House members and the public are encouraged to attend. Happy Easter! Call us to schedule your oral health check-up! PREVENTIVE CARE Composite Fillings Crowns (Caps) Dental Implants Dentures & Partial Dentures Fixed Bridges COSMETIC DENTISTRY Porcelain Crowns (Caps) Porcelain Fixed Bridges Porcelain Veneers Teeth Whitening CEREC: Single Appointment Crowns Stephanie A. Urillo, D.D.S., P.C. Gentle, Caring Family Dentistry 360-15 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489 860.276.0027 [email protected] | Office Hours by Appointment | New Patients Welcome Ask about our Senior Citizen Discount! CALENDAR HOUSE MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE Calling all golfers! Polish those clubs and get ready! We’ll be teeing off at Hawk’s Landing again this year! Start date: Tuesday, May 5. Sign up for the men’s golf league now in the Calendar House Office. Please have the name and phone number of your partner. Dues are $50. League meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 3 pm. FINANCIAL CLUB Wednesday, April 8, 1 PM Learn how to manage your financial investments, including stocks, bonds, CD’s, money markets, mutual funds and other investment instruments with Connie Proll, a certified financial advisor. DIGITAL PHOTO CLUB Wednesday, April 15, 1 PM State-of-the-art digital photography techniques with Peter Freeman our photography guru. Occasional field trips are planned. COMPUTER CLUB Wednesday, April 22, 1 PM Review any and all computer related topics; take part in building or upgrading computers, learning in the process how each component works. ORCHARD VALLEY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE Orchard Valley Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Saturday, May 9, 9 am1pm at Calendar House. These folks have generously donated plants, trees and much labor to the Calendar House beautifying the parking lot islands and planting areas for everyone’s enjoyment. Plants are locally grown, and the “experts” will assist you in selection. Your support is appreciated! HOT DOG SPECIAL It’s a Hot Dog Special, come enjoy a chili dog, (sauerkraut, plain and/or with condiments), chips, coleslaw and cookies, on Friday, April 17th at 1:00 pm, just before afternoon Bingo! The Summit at Plantsville is subsidizing this events and providing the prizes! Tickets are just a buck, ($1.) and available in the office - be sure to get yours! MOVIE MATINEE Sit back, relax and enjoy “Somewhere in Time” on our big screen on Monday, April 20 at 2:15 pm. It’s the story of a young writer who sacrifices his life in the present to find happiness in the past, where true love awaits him. Starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Refreshments will be served, so please reserve your seat by calling 860.621.3014. MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday, April 23, 1:00 pm -- Calendar House Membership Association Meeting - All are welcome! You are encouraged to come for a brief update on the “business” and offer your thoughts, comments and suggestions! Following the meeting, enjoy a special treat as “Valentine” comes to “tickle your fancy” and “lighten with laughter”! Expect smiles all around and deep hearty chuckles! Light Refreshments. RSVP at 860.621.3014. FINE ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBIT You are cordially invited to join us on Sunday, April 26th from 2-4 pm to celebrate spring at our annual Fine Arts & Crafts Exhibit! Enjoy the fine arts & crafts created by Southington’s talented seniors! This exhibit features the paintings, drawings, stained glass objects, watercolors, quilts, woodcarvings, poetry and decorative arts of Calendar House students! Light refreshments will be served. Public is welcome! Be sure to invite your families and friends! POLISH NIGHT Polish Night returns on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 pm at Hawk’s Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Drive, Southington. On the menu: appetizers, tossed salad, pork loin w/applesauce, stuffing, perogies; golumpki, boiled potatoes, kielbasa & kraut, rye bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert! Cash bar. Entertainment provided by DJ Bryon Daley. Tickets, ($17.) Transportation provided from Calendar House upon request. TRIPS! TRIPS! TRIPS! Trip Desk (located in mini lounge by fireplace) open every Wednesday 10am-12noon to answer questions and reserve your trip. Payment is required to reserve your seat. Payments should be made at the Trip Desk during these times, or see Harry in the office. • Now is the time to book your trip to Mackinac Island, an 8 day 7 night trip starting on June 12 that includes 14 meals, stops at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Henry Ford Museum and Edsel Ford’s Grosse Pointe home. Two days on Mackinac Island includes carriage tour. Last night at the Marriott Niagara Falls with dinner in the Skylon Tower above the falls. Filling fast-Reserve your seat with a $100 deposit. Trip cost is $1677.pp dble; $2181.pp single. • Sunday, April 19, “Hyde Park on the Hudson” Tour FDR’s ‘Springwood’ home & grounds; the Vanderbilt Mansion; and ‘Val-Kill’ National Historical site; then lunch at the Eveready Diner (seen on the Food Network’s Diners Drive-ins & Dives Legends). Cost: $95.pp • Tuesday May 6 ‘Married to Broad- Take Positive Steps to a Healthy Recovery! Choose The Summit at Plantsville for Your Short Term Rehab! way’ at the Aqua Turf, Plantsville, features stars from Les Miserable & Cats singing memorable songs from Broadway hits; lunch served family style included. Drive yourself. Cost: $72.pp • Friday June 19: ‘Newport Flower Show’ New England’s leading flower show held at Rosecliff Mansion. Beautiful displays and market stalls on the lawn. Then time on your own in Newport. Cost $62.pp • Tuesday July 14: ‘Rhode Island Lobster dinner and Newport Harbor Cruise’ Stop at George’s of Galilee for Rhode Island Lobsterboil or Rib Eye steak, then board the Amazing Grace for a 1 hour narrated harbor cruise while sipping on a mimosa. Cost $108.pp • Tuesday August 25: ‘Boston Duck Tour and visit the Outlets’ It’s the ride of your life aboard the Duck, an amphibious vehicle that rides on land and becomes a boat in water. Then onto the hottest destination ‘The Outlets at Assembly Row’ in Somerville. Cost. $75 pp. • NEW YORK & 911 MUSEUM At long last the museum has opened documenting the impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance. Multimedia displays, artifacts & narratives. Names of those who died are inscribed in bronze around the twin pools memorial. First, enjoy lunch at Fino Ristorante, a popular Wall street restaurant. Choice of Chicken Parmigiana,Sole Organata, Penne Vodka or Cheese Ravioli Marinara; soup, salad and dessert, soda or coffee. $98 pp • GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYER RAILROAD. Board the Green Mountain Flyer for a delightful 2 hour round trip 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 train. Then lunch at the Chandler’s Tavern at Yankee Candle, Deerfield Mass. $94 pp • 11 DAY LEGENDARY DANUBE RIVER CRUISE Travel through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Czech Republic. Price incls round trip airfare, all transfers, port charges, air taxes, fuel surcharges and Tours of Distinction escort. Once on board unpack just once in your tastefully furnished river view stateroom with panoramic window viewing. Visit five countries with the best shore excursions included. Twenty-three meals and all on board four course dinners served with complimentary regional wines. Afternoon pastries and late evening snack served daily in lounge. Selling fast-Please call now for more information ask to speak to Lana White. From $4995 pp • OKTOBERFEST! Enjoy the best Oktoberfest around. The Platzl Brauhouse in Pomona New York offers a day full of fun. No waiting in lines and the biggest selection of German and American Oktoberfest beers. Check the flyer for the list! Beside the great beer selection menu includes sauerbraten, knockwursts, Bratwursts, potato pancakes, cucumber salad, red cabbage, hot German potato salad, pretzels, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, salads and ice cream sundaes. Live German bands and German folk dancers. $110 pp For more information on any of these trips, and to see what’s coming up, please log-on www. calendarhouse.org & click “trips” tab! Or pick up a flyer on the “rounder” in Calendar House lobby. DIAL-A-RIDE BUS SERVICE DIAL-A-RIDE BUS provides transportation at no charge for Southington residents aged 55 & over and for people with disabilities. Transportation is available to & from doctor & dental appointments. On Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays rides are available to various shopping locations. Mon-Fri rides are provided to & from Calendar House for lunch, activities, programs & appointments. ADVANCE notice is required - three days (72 hours) or more is requested when possible. We ask that medical appointments be made between 9am-2:30pm for in town and between 10am-1pm for out of town. Please call 860-621-3014. SHOPPERS please call Calendar House on Thursday mornings for following week’s shopping schedule. (Requests made after 12 noon on Thursdays may not be accommodated.) 55 ALIVE SAFE DRIVING One day only classes! Friday, April 17 8:45 AM - 1 PM. Focuses on latest driving techniques with emphasis on defensive driving. No in-the-car training involved, only classroom. Cost: $15 for AARP Members (must provide membership #) $20 for Non AARP Members. Payable to AARP. Register at 860.621.3014. Heating.Air Conditioning Sales and Service Our short term rehab program is great for: • Orthopedic Patients • Joint Replacement • Cardiac Patients • Pulmonary Patients • Surgical & Wound Management • Stroke Rehab 860-621-6295 Serving the local community for over 20 years. Our knowledgable and caring staff includes: • Physical Therapists • Occupational Therapists • Speech Therapists • Skilled Nurses • Highly Credentialed Medical Staff For more information please contact our admissions department at extention 233. WE EMPLOY NATE-CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS 50 OFF $ Service Plans Available 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Call and ask about our a service call of DUCT CLEANING $250 or more* www.ductworkshvac.com Lic. # 61-400300, S1-400301, SM1-5943 *Expires 4-30-15 • Must mention code: CALENDAR FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED YMCA AD ST. DOMINIC’S SENIOR LUNCHEON Calendar House members are invited to a luncheon hosted by St. Dominic School on Friday, May 8 from 12-1 p.m. at Geraghty Hall, 1050 Flanders Road. Menu: fruit cup, salad, choice of chicken or ham salad on bakery roll, with cookies for dessert. By reservation only, call 860.621.3014. SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFE PHONE: 860.621.6738 HOURS: 10:30-12. Signup sheets are provided daily in the Main Hall. You may sign up on a daily or weekly basis, but you must sign up at least 24 hours in advance. You must also call to cancel meals. Suggested donation: $2.50. The program is limited to individuals 60 and older. RENTERS RELIEF PROGRAM The State of Connecticut provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room, living in cooperative housing and individuals residing in mobile homes who pay monthly lot rent may also apply. The rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale; and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the calendar year prior to the year the renter applies (2014 info). *Applicants must have resided in CT for one year/or more. * You must have reached age 65 by December 31, 2014 (if married, only one spouse need be 65+). * Individuals who are 100% totally, permanently disabled may apply regardless of age but must show proof of Social Security Disability. * Income Guidelines: $34,100 Single Individual; $41,600 Married Couple. The Renters Rebate program will start on April 6th and run through October 1st. Appointments will be scheduled on Monday & Thursday afternoons. Please provide one (1) copy, that we may keep, of the following required documentation from the 2014 tax year: *Copy of 2014 Income Tax Form (if filed) *Copy of 2014 Social Security Form SSA 1099 or 2458 *Copy of all interest, dividends, wage statements, pensions for 2014 (if no income tax filed) *Documentation of all 2014 Utility Payments - including: Gas (natural and propane); Electric; and/or Oil printouts or receipts from January 1 to December 31, 2014 (CALL UTILITY COMPANIES AND REQUEST PRINTOUT OF ALL 2014 PAYMENTS MADE, INCLUDING ENERGY ASSISTANCE BE MAILED TO YOU). Our annual Fine Arts & Crafts features amazing works by our students. * 2014 Rent Receipts (one from January plus one from December and, if your rent increased during the year, bring the receipt showing the first month of increase. PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING ALL COPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS WITH YOU. CALL CALENDAR HOUSE 860.621.3014 TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT. TRAVEL TIPS On Monday, April 20 at 1:00 pm, Margo Thompson Madore from AAA in Plainville will present a program on travel safety and tips to make your travel more In Memoriam Gary Costello, Sr. Chester Lubinski Donations in memory or honor of of a friend or relative may be made to the Calendar House Memorial Fund and are gratefully accepted enjoyable. Ms. Thompson Madore has traveled around the world. So, whether you are going around the world, to New York City, New England or the shore, come learn how to keep yourself, your money and your identity safe. Margo will also have items on display and will take questions. A drawing will conclude the program, which will end by 2:00 pm. worthy causes. If you have any GOOD YARN - clean, acrylic, colorful yarn that you could donate, it will be put to good use! 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Expires May 31, 2015 SUNDAY 29 April MONDAY 30 9AM 9AM Ping Pong 31 Pool Players 9:30AM Line Dance 10AM Stained Glass 10AM Folk Art 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton 5 12 7:30-11AM UNICO Breakfast Trip Departs: Hyde Park 19 Fine Arts & Crafts Exhibit 2-4pm 26 TUESDAY 6 9AM Ping Pong 9AM Pool Players 9:30AM Line Dance 10AM Folk Art 10AM Stained Glass 10AM Computer Registration 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton 9AM Pool Players 10AM Poetry 12:30PM Acrylic Painting 1PM Setback 1:30PM Strength Training 2:30PM Drawing 7 9AM Pool Players 10AM Poetry 12:30PM Acrylic Painting 1PM Setback 1:30PM Strength Training 2:30PM Drawing 1 8 WEDNESDAY 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Ping Pong 1PM Watercolor 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Trip Desk 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Financial Club 1PM Watercolor 1PM Ping Pong 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Trip Desk 2 THURSDAY 9AM Pool Players 9:30AM TOPS 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Karen) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 1PM Scrabble 11AM-12PM BP w/CT Center for Healthy Aging 9 9AM Pool Players 9:30AM TOPS 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Karen) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 1PM Scrabble FRIDAY 3 SATURDAY 4 Center Closed Good Friday 10 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Bingo 11 Foot Clinic by Appointment 13 9AM 9AM Ping Pong 14 Pool Players 15 16 17 18 20 9AM 9AM Ping Pong 21 Pool Players 22 23 24 25 27 9AM 9AM Ping Pong 28 Pool Players 29 30 31 1 9:30AM Line Dance 10AM Folk Art 10AM Stained Glass 10AM Late Computer Registration 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton 9:30AM Line Dance 10AM Stained Glass 10AM Folk Art 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton 1PM AAA Travel Safe 2:15PM Movie Matinee: Somewhere in Time 9:30AM Line Dance 10AM Stained Glass 10AM Folk Art 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton 9AM Pool Players 10AM Poetry 12:30PM Acrylic Painting 1PM Setback 1:30PM Strength Training 2:30PM Drawing 6:30PM Advisory Board Meeting Trip Departs: Newport Playhouse 9AM Pool Players 10AM Poetry 12:30PM Acrylic Painting 1PM Setback 1:30PM Strength Training 2:30PM Drawing 3PM Men’s Golf League Meeting Foot Clinic by Appointment 9AM Pool Players 10AM Poetry 12:30PM Acrylic Painting 1PM Setback 1:30PM Strength Training 2:30PM Drawing 10-11AM BP w/CT Center for Healthy Aging 5:30PM Polish Night at Hawk’s Landing 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Ping Pong 1PM Watercolor 1PM Digital Photo Club 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Trip Desk 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Ping Pong 1PM Watercolor 1PM Computer Club 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Trip Desk 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Ping Pong 1PM Watercolor 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Trip Desk 9AM Pool Players 9:30AM TOPS 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Karen) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 1PM Scrabble 1:30PM Coffee ’n Dessert “Holistic Medicine” 9AM Pool Players 9:30AM TOPS 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Karen) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 1PM Scrabble 1PM Membership Meeting “Valentime” 9AM Pool Players 9:30AM TOPS 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Karen) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 1PM Scrabble 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 8:45AM 55 Alive Safe Driving 1PM Hot Dog Special & Bingo with The Summit of Plantsville 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10:15AM Ace Aerobics Calendar House Southington Senior Center | 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT 06489 | 860-621-3014 | www.calendarhouse.org For advertising information please call 860-877-4324 or 860-621-6167