FYI
INTERGENERATIONAL BOOK CLUB has a NEW DATE!
Wednesday, November 16th 4:00 PM

In partnership with the New Milford Library, we’re proud to announce that a new book club has formed to promote connection between today’s youth and the older

generation. Join some of New Milford students as we discuss the book, “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. To sign up or for more information, please connect

with the Senior Center or the New Milford Library

Once again, PLEASE, when you see a program or activity that you are interested in, sign up for it right away to ensure that you secure your spot. Some of our programs are

quite popular and if you wait to the last minute, you may be put on a waiting list; we do not want you to be disappointed! So, be sure to sign up as soon as something strikes

your fancy!
Click the link below to view the November 2022 Newsletter.

https://www.newmilford.org/filestorage/3088/3136/11_November_2022_Newsletter_-_New_Milford_Senior_Center.pdf

Enjoy the update!

Positive vibes for you all!

When someone else’s happiness is your happiness, that is love. –Lana Del Rey

What’s Happening at the New Milford Senior Center

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, November 15th, 12:00 PM

Happy November Birthdays! Are you celebrating a birthday in the month of November? Well come celebrate with us!

This month’s birthday celebrants will not only have “Happy Birthday” sung to them, but will also be honored with flowers, balloons, and of course, good company wishing them the happiest of birthdays and many more to come! Musical entertainment throughout lunch will be provided by pianist, Brian Horberg. Connect with the Senior Center to reserve lunch and Happy Birthday to you!

RIVER WALK WEDNESDAYS

9:30 AM

CALLING ALL WALKERS!- Join us for a nice walk along the Housatonic! The path is paved and flat which makes it perfect for all abilities. Park at the Senior Center and hop on the bus and we will take you there; bus leaves at 9:25AM. Or if you prefer to drive, meet us on Youngsfield Rd by the playground. Be sure to stop in to sign up! This is an independent group for our members, however, staff will happily join if time allows.

ARTS AND CRAFTS: HOLIDAY TREES &COOKIE PLATES

Wednesday, November 16th

10:00 AM

Let’s get into the Holiday spirit! Our fabulous arts and crafts team will guide us in creating Crafty Ribbon Christmas Trees and Holiday styled Cookie Plates. All materials and

supplies will be provided. Please connect with the Senior Center to sign up.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

WEDNESDAYS 10:30AM-11:30am

Midweek Matinee

Every Wednesday at 12:45 PM (NOTE NEW TIME)

November 16th

Grumpy Old Men

Put Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ann-Margret together in a smalltown; add Sophia Loren; mix it up; and you get the only thing more ornery than

Grumpy

Old Men-it's sequel-in which a vivacious Italian beauty attempts to convert Wabasha, Minnesota's cherished bait store into a romantic Italian restaurant.

November 17th at 12PM-2:30PM
Thanksgiving lunch/Thanks-For-Giving Volunteer Appreciation

Let’s join together in fellowship and to give thanks to our AMAZING volunteers! Traditional Thanksgiving lunch followed by Musical Entertainment by Blaise.

You MUST sign up for lunch ahead of time if you wish to stay for the Thanksgiving meal.

Alzheimer Community Forum

November 18th 1PM-2:30PM

Join us for a listening session on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory loss presented by the Alzheimer

Light refreshments will be served.

*NEW* WALL $TREET WIZARDS

Fridays, November 4th and

18th, 2:00 PM

This group discusses all things financial with focus on the stock

market. If you are confused about ups and downs, sideways movements of the largest financial market in the world, you will enjoy these lively discussion. Covering all aspects of investing, trading stocks, bonds, commodities and more.

Connect with the Senior Center to sign up.

COMING SOON!

SPECAIL BINGO SPONSORED BY SYNERGY HOME CARE

NOVEMBER 22nd 1PM

Cultural Connections- Celebrating Diversity Around the World

November 23RD

10AM

Space is limited, be sure to connect to the center to register.

A Note From Our Senior Advisors

Our Senior Advisors are ready to help! They are here Monday- Friday 8AM-4PM, please call the center to set up an appointment.

About 988

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

Thoughts of suicide
Mental health or substance use crisis, or
Any other kind of emotion distress
People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point

so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE IS OPEN

"Energy Assistance is now open for 2022/2023 year. Qualifying income guidelines are as follows: $39,761 for individuals and $51,996 for couples. The total income must be

below the above numbers to be eligible. Make sure you have all documents before coming in to apply. We will need your current income, such as: Social Security benefit,

wages from work (previous 4 weeks worth of pay stubs), interest and/or dividends, etc. If you are self-employed, please call before you make an appointment to find out

what you will need to bring. Whether you heat with electricity or not, we need a current electric bill. When all of your documents are ready, please connect with the Senior

Center to schedule an appointment."

Medicare

Upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment You can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Health Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) with or without drug coverage during

these times:

Open Enrollment Period. From October 15 – December 7 each year, you can join, switch, or drop a plan. Your coverage will begin on January 1 (as long as the plan

gets your request by December 7).
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. From January 1 – March 31 each year, if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to a different

Medicare Advantage Plan or switch to Original Medicare (and join a separate Medicare drug plan) once during this time. Note: You can only switch plans once during

this period.

DID YOU KNOW?

SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFE
Come have lunch with us!

The Community Culinary School of Northwestern CT serves lunch Monday - Thursday at 12:00 PM and there is a suggested donation of $4.00. Come on in for a

program then stay for lunch or pick up to take home to enjoy! Please note that the menu is always posted in the monthly newsletter.

Sign up in person, on our Touch Screen, or by phone, at least 3 days in advance!

Chef Jay has placed a suggestion box on the lunch table! Your feedback is important and valued. Please take the time to write down what you love, what you do

Not love, some suggestions, share a recipe, what you would like to see, or even a recipe you would like to share.

Senior Bus Transportation

If you live in New Milford, Gaylordsville or Northville and need transportation to come to the center, go shopping or go to a friend’s house? All you have to do is give us a call a few days ahead of time to get on our bus schedule. Call us at 860-355-6075 to schedule your ride and meet our fantastic bus drivers, Erin, Tom and Sue.

THE LUNCH BUNCH

The Lunch Bunch is back and meets one Saturday a month to enjoy a new or favorite area restaurant. Join in for delicious local fare and friendships! Connect with the Senior Center for contact information.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Janette