EXCITING EVENTS ON THE HORIZON!

The End of Summer Picnic at Lynn Deming has been rescheduled for September 1st. If you have already purchased tickets, you are all set. There are a few spots left! Price is $15.00 and includes a BBQ lunch, Entertainment by BLAISE, games and a fun day at the beach!

- LUAU AUGUST 25^TH 11AM-2PM

We will have our annual summer LUAU on August 25^th, here at the center. Tickets will be $20.oo and will go on sale August 1^st. Ticket includes entertainment, dancing, and lunch!

- An Evening of Jazz- August 31^st 5-6:30PM

Mark your calendars! An evening of Jazz with Mass Con Fusion band. There will be heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Wine and wonderful, cool, jazz music! This event is a fundraiser for the New Milford Senior Center Enrichment Fund. Busses will be running for this event as well.

- RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE LUAU BASKETS WILL BE ON SALE IN OUR LOBBY MONDAY, AUGUST 21^st- FRIDAY AUGUST 25^th. $1.00 for one ticket or $5.00 for 7 tickets!

All proceeds support the New Milford Senior Center Enrichment Fund.

- As a reminder, there will be NO WII BOWLING Friday, August 25^th as we have our annual LUAU that day.

Here are some highlights for the week ahead.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK IN THE WHITE HOUSE?

Tuesday, August 15^th

10:30 AM

Join us as we welcome former White House Butler, Alan DeValerio, once again for a continuation of his presentation of White House Memories. There will be talks of more celebrity sightings and insight into what working as a butler at the White House entailed. There will also be an in-depth look at former First Lady, Nancy Reagan (...the good and the bad!) To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, August 15^th

 12:00 PM

Happy August Birthdays! Are you celebrating a birthday in the month of August? Well come celebrate with us and all your friends at the Senior Center! Musical entertainment throughout lunch will be provided by pianist, Brian Horberg. Connect with the Senior Center to reserve lunch and Happy Birthday and best wishes to you!

HEALTHY CHATS & BREAKFAST SNACKS WITH HEIDI Wednesday, August 16^th

9:30 AM

To carry on the theme of Wellness Wednesday, join us every third Wednesday of the month as we welcome Heidi Bettcher, Community Nurse with the Housatonic Valley Health District to cover topics such as Lyme Disease Prevention, Immunizations for Seniors, Summer Health, and more! Healthy breakfast provided courtesy of Synergy Homecare and Village Crest. To sign up or for more information, please connect with the Senior Center.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

 Wednesday, August 16th, 10:30 AM

Learn about our country, our Founding Fathers, and the document that helped to establish our Nation and independence from Great Britain! Join us as we welcome historian, Art Gottlieb for this special presentation sponsored by our friends at SYNERGY Home Care and the Linden at Brookfield. Connect with the Senior Center to sign up.

BOCCE BALL CLUB

Wednesdays

10:00 AM

The weather is fine and we’re looking for folks who would like to play bocce outside on our bocce court! To sign up or for more info, please connect with the Senior Center.

Midweek Matiness

Every Wednesday at 12:45 PM

August 16^TH – Sully

CHECKMATE CHESS CLUB

Thursday, 17^th

10:00 AM

You have asked for it, so here it is! Come join other fellow chess players to play one of the world’s oldest games! All abilities welcome, and challenge yourself! This group will meet on the first and third Thursday of the month. Chess is great to keep your mind sharp, as well as enjoy the company of friends. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

CANASTA

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Love canasta or want to learn how to play? Whether you're a pro or a novice, come out to play this card game that combines elements of bridge and rummy. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

WCAAA Presents- Preparing for Medicare Open Enrollment

Friday, August 18^th

1PM

HEALING WITH SOUND

Friday   1:00 PM

Do you want to explore sound as a way to relax and have fun? Would you like to learn some sound exercises to reduce stress and improve positive thinking? Join us as we welcome Barbara (Bobbi) Soares of Hummingbird Sound Yoga and experience Hummingbird’s medicine that teaches you to listen and be deeply in the present moment. This class offering is made possible by Senior Center ARPA allocations and is free of charge for participants. Space is limited so to sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

COMING SOON

LIVING WILLS AND POWER OF ATTORNEY

Tuesday, August 22^nd

1:00 PM

If you become unable to make your own medical and/ or financial decisions due to accident or illness, make sure your loved ones can find out about your condition and help to make decisions according to your wishes.  A Power of Attorney and a Living Will/Health Care Directive will allow whomever you appoint, to be able to act on your behalf during your lifetime.Join us as we welcome local elder law attorney, Michelle M. Liguori, Esq. and learn about these documents and why everyone over the age of 18 should have them. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

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.

Renters Rebate

Application period: April 1st – October 1^st

Eligibility Requirements: Must be age 65 or older or Social Security disabled and rented in New Milford in the previous year. Income guidelines are $40,300 unmarried person and $49,100 married.

Documents required:

-Proof of last year’s income: Previous year’s tax return and Social Security 1099, or if did not file, all 1099 forms including SS 1099.  

-Proof of rent and utilities paid in previous year via note from Landlord or payment records.

Veterans Additional Tax Credit February 1st - October 1st

Application Period: February 1^st – October 1^st

Eligibility Requirements: Must have filed DD-214 at the Town Hall and must meet the established income guidelines. Income guidelines are $40,300 unmarried person and $49,100 married.

Documents required: Same as the Homeowner’s tax credit.

DID YOU KNOW?

SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFE

Come have lunch with us!

CHEZ J 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! 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.

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING CLOSET

Did you know that the New Milford Senior Center houses a “lending closet” of durable medical equipment for donated items in clean + excellent condition for those in need? Connect with the Senior Center for further details, availabilities, or acceptable items for donation.

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.