Volume 2, Issue 6 860-621-3014 NOVEMBER, 2014 FROM THE DIRECTOR Here it is November and change is in the air! DonвЂ™t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2, then start looking forward to the holidays! Seasons change and changes come into each one of our lives. Recently Sharyn Murphy retired as our Program Coordinator. I would like to personally thank Sharyn for the more than 10 years of dedication and service she provided. When I hired Sharyn, it was at the start of major changes in Medicare and State of Connecticut Social Service programs. I want to express our gratitude for all that Sharyn accomplished in those areas, as well as in programming. As we go forward, please welcome Dave (aka Harry) Harrington as the new Program Coordinator. Harry has provided much needed assistance in recent months, and brings experience and expertise with Medicare Parts A/B/C/D, Energy Assistance Programs, CHOICES counseling, as well as other areas. Rebecca Stone, also qualified in those areas continues to be available to provide information and assistance. We also have a new full time bus driver, Rosario Cosentino. Mr. Cosentino most recently worked at Elim Park, and is a welcome addition to the staff. There are many opportunities for you at Calendar House. As you read and enjoy Active Lifestyles, we hope you find something of interest. On Thursday, November 13 at 1pm Patricia Walden, NHA, Executive Vice President of Central Connecticut Senior Health Services, a component of Hartford HealthCare will be at Calendar House to provide information and updates on HOCC-BMH campus. On Thursday, November 20 following the 1pm Membership Meeting, Denis Rioux of BL Company, the architectural firm conducting the Needs Assessment Study for Calendar House will join us to provide an overview of the project and the opportunity for you to voice your ideas, concerns and things youвЂ™d like to see developed in our senior center. Please plan to attend and offer your opinions. ItвЂ™s an exciting month! Enjoy! Robert Verderame, Calendar House Director Colorful autumn changes at the Calendar House! CLOSED! FESTIVE HOLIDAY PARTY STORM CLOSINGS Our Annual Holiday Party at the Aqua Turf, KayвЂ™s Pier South will be held on Thursday, December 11 at noon. Tickets are $30 per person. Last day to purchase tickets is Friday, December 5. If requesting to be seated at a specific table, please decide the designated person, before purchasing tickets, be sure to specify that name as the group you wish to be seated with. Even if you do not have enough for a table, and wish to be seated with one or several other individuals, PLEASE indicate that when purchasing tickets. Menu: Tossed Salad; Penne Pasta; Baked Scrod; Roast Beef; Maple Glazed Carrots; Garlic Whipped Potatoes; Cherries Jubilee. DJ Jerry Limmer will entertain. Cash bar available. M P. Calendar House will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of VeteranвЂ™s Day. Calendar House will also be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in celebration of Thanksgiving. Announcements are made on WFSB Channel 3 (position 3 on Cox Cable); WTIC AM (1080) & WTIC AM (96.5) if the Calendar House is closed. When closed, the nutrition program, all classes & activities are cancelled. Buses do not run. Have a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving! Get your bright, healthy and beautiful smile right here! PREVENTIVE CARE COSMETIC DENTISTRY Composite Fillings Crowns (Caps) Dental Implants Dentures & Partial Dentures Fixed Bridges 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! SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, November 12, 3:30 PM Calendar House Main Hall. Calendar House members and the public are encouraged to attend. MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday, November 20, 1 PM Calendar House Membership Association Meeting вЂ“ all are welcome! You are encouraged to come for an brief update on the вЂњbusinessвЂќ of the Association. Following the meeting, Denis Rioux and Al Kalvaitis from the architectural firm of BL Companies of Meriden will provide an overview of the вЂњNeeds Assessment StudyвЂќ they are conducting on behalf of the Calendar House. Your questions, ideas, insights, suggestions and concerns will provide a valuable resource for them in considering the priorities and potential of our Senior Center. Please come prepared to share your thoughts and voice your concerns. Thanks! Light refreshments will be served. RSVP 860.621.3014. SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, December 18, 3:30 PM Calendar House Membership Association Meeting вЂ“ all are welcome! Celebrate the season as the DePaolo Middle School students delight you with their musical talents! A brief update on the вЂњbusinessвЂќ will follow with an opportunity to offer your thoughts, comments and suggestions. Light refreshments. RSVP at 860.621.3014. FINANCIAL CLUB Wednesday, November 12, 1 PM Learn how to manage your financial investments, including stocks, bonds, CDвЂ™s, money markets, mutual funds and other investment instruments with Connie Proll, a certified financial advisor. DIGITAL PHOTO CLUB Wednesday, November 19, 1 PM State-of-the-art digital photography techniques with Peter Freeman our photography guru. Occasional field trips are planned. COMPUTER CLUB Wednesday, November 26, 1 PM Review any and all computer related topics; take part in building or upgrading computers, learning in the process how each component works. HOCC/BMH UPDATE Thursday, November 13, 1 PM Patricia вЂњTrishвЂќ Walden, NHA, Executive Vice President of Central Connecticut Senior Health Services, a component of Hartford HealthCare will be with us to provide information and updates on the Hospital of Central Connecticut-Bradley Memorial Campus. This is a valuable opportunity to вЂњget the factsвЂќ not the rumors, voice your concerns and demonstrate your support for Bradley. Light refreshments will be served. Please register by calling 860.621.3014. COIN & CURRENCY COLLECTING Friday, November 21, 1 PM Blair Soucy has been collecting coins for over 40 years and is a professional coin dealer. Friday, November 21st at 9:30am he will talk about the state of the hobby today, the US Mint and itвЂ™s products, the gold and silver bullion market and provide a general overview of coin and currency collecting. You are encouraged to bring in any coins/ currency for Blair to examine and give you an idea of value and rarity. Time for questions & answers. Program designed for everyone experienced and/ or just curious! Reserve your seat by calling 860.621.3014 or stop in the office. CREATE YOUR OWN JEWELRY CLASS Friday 21 November 1:00 PM Imagine being able to create and design your own jewelry. Come join this вЂњHands-OnвЂќ class on November 21, 1:30-4:30 pm with The Bead Lady, Jan Hasenjager, to learn basic jewelry making techniques. YouвЂ™ll make a fabulous necklace and earrings for the holidays from crystal, metal, glass and stone beads and findings. You will also be able to make a pair of angel or snowman earrings. from stone, metal, glass and crystal beads and findings. No special jewelry skills are necessary for this class. Learn a new skill and make something special for yourself or to give as a gift. ItвЂ™s fun, rewarding and very creative. Material fee: $10. Sign up in office. COMPUTER CLASS REGISTRATION Late registration for the winter 2014 computer class sessions will be held Monday, November 3 from 10 to 11 AM. More information can be found at www.calendarhouse.org under the вЂњcomputer classesвЂќ tab. Heating.Air Conditioning Sales and Service 860-621-6295 Serving the local community for over 20 years. 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 11-30-14 вЂў Must mention code: CALENDAR FREE ESTIMATES вЂў FULLY INSURED Residential accounts receive FIRST 3 MONTHS FREE We also offer WEEKLY RECYCLING! TRIPS! TRIPS! TRIPS! Trip Desk (located in mini lounge by fireplace) will be open from 10AM-12noon on Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12 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. вЂў Sunday, December 7, вЂњItвЂ™s A Wonderful LifeвЂќ Stageloft Theatre, Sturbridge, MA. Lunch at Salem Cross Inn. Cost: $76.pp вЂў Monday, December 15, вЂњThe DiamondsвЂќ, Aqua Turf, Plantsville. Stroll with your вЂ�Little DarlinвЂ™ down memory lane at an unforgettable day. Enjoy classics...The stroll, Silhouettes, She Say, Church Bells, Why do fools fall in love and many more. Delicious lunch served family style. Drive yourself. Cost: $70.pp вЂў Sunday, February 15, вЂњDirty Rotten ScoundrelsвЂќ, a stylish, sexy, irreverent musical comedy about two con men living on the French Riviera! Warner Theatre, Torrington, CT. Full course luncheon prior to show (restaurant TBA). Cost: $90.pp For more information on any of these trips, please pick up a flyer on the вЂњrounderвЂќ! POWER FOODS Thursday, November 6, 1 PM Central Connecticut Senior Health Services will sponsor вЂњPower FoodsвЂќ. Kailee Conrad, registered dietician and Live Right program coordinator at Shop Rite will highlight foods that are nutritional powerhouses - packing an incredible amount of nutrients in small packages, resulting in a wide array of health benefits. She will lead a discussion how eating right is the foundation to boost health to the fullest potential. Attendees will receive an accompanying informational brochure. Coffee and snacks will be served. Please call 860.621.3014 to register. COFFEE вЂ�N DESSERT Thursday, December 4, 1 PM Infinity HomeCare invites you for вЂњCoffee вЂ�n DessertвЂќ on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 1 PM. Physical Therapist Peter Boudo will help you discover how to reduce your risk factor for falls; learn how most falls are caused, and how to make your home safer!Please RSVP at 860-621-3014. FOOT CLINIC Sue Zdeblick, RN with 30+ years experience including Foot Care Nurse Certification provides a monthly foot clinic by appointment only. There is a nominal fee. Please call 860.621.3014 for more info or to make an appointment. NOT TOO LATEвЂ¦ If you havenвЂ™t gotten around to it.. if it slipped your mind.. if you just plain forgot about it.. ItвЂ™s NOT too late.. to participate in your Membership AssociationвЂ™s EIGHTH (can you believe it?) annual вЂњNO-BAKEвЂќ BAKE SALE, YOUR opportunity to support your Association without baking or bringing goodies in or even sacrificing your diets by purchasing & eating extra baked goods! Your donations will provide the source to subsidize special programs, events & entertainment for the coming year. LetвЂ™s make it the most successful one ever!! Special envelopes are available in the office, or simply write вЂњNO-BAKEвЂќ BAKE SALE on any envelope, place your generous donation inside and either mail it or drop it off in the office! And THANKS ever so much! Checks should be made payable to: Calendar House Membership Association 55 ALIVE SAFE DRIVING One day only class! November 14 OR December 12, 8:45 AM -1PM. Focuses on latest driving techniques with emphasis on defensive driving. No in-thecar training involved, only classroom. PLEASE NOTE CURRENT PRICING! Cost: $15 for AARP Members (must provide membership #) $20 for Non AARP Members. Payable to AARP. Register at 860.621.3014 NOTE OF THANKS Special thanks to Nicole Spagnolietti, Sharon Robinson, Erika Stinson and Cynthia Gilbert, Central Connecticut Senior Health Services, Connecticut Center for Aging,and the many vendors who participated in our recent Mini-Health Fair. The information, connections, screenings and assistance provided were greatly appreciated by all the attendees. SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFГ‰ Jean Miller, Nutrition Site Manager PHONE: 860.621.6738 HOURS: 10:30 AM - 12 PM. 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. GOOD YARN! вЂњGranny SquaresвЂќ a group of women gather once a week at Calendar House to knit and crochet lap blankets, hats, scarves and mittens that are donated to worthy causes. If you have any GOOD YARN - clean, acrylic, colorful yarn that you could donate, it will be put it to good use! Thanks! DIAL-A-RIDE BUS 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) 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 weekвЂ™s shopping schedule. (Requests made after 12 noon on Thursdays may not be accommodated.) SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY The Town of Southington in conjunction with the Commission on DisAbilities has established a Special Needs Registry at the Southington Police Department Dispatch Center to assist residents with special needs in the event of emergency or evacuation. This includes but is not limited to events such as floods, fire, severe winter storms, etc. Some examples of needs are residents with wheelchair or mobility issues and/or residents that require oxygen on a daily basis. Detailed info is contained on the registration form, available at http://www.southingtonpolice.org/911specialneedsform.pdf. Mail completed form to Southington Commission on DisAbilities, PO Box 439, Marion CT 06444 or deliver to SPD, 69 Lazy Lane, Southington. Registration forms are also available at the Calendar House Senior Center. The Southington Commission on DisAbilities follows the HIPAA privacy laws. CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP TRIP Tuesday, November 18, 9:30 AM A shopping trip to the Christmas Tree Shop in Manchester has been scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2014, departing from the Calendar House at 9:30 AM. Lunch at HomeTown Buffet (on your own). Return approx 3 PM. Cost: $5. covers transportation only. Limited to approx 50 passengers. SOLD OUT - Waiting list only. WARM WELCOME вЂњGood Morning!вЂќ вЂњWelcome!вЂќ вЂњMay I help you?вЂќ First impressions do count! Would you be willing to volunteer as a вЂњgreeterвЂќ at the front entrance? Would you consider answering the phone for a few hours each week? Your assistance would be much appreciated by the Calendar House staff, and create a warm, welcoming reception for folks! If youвЂ™re even вЂњthinkingвЂќ about it, please talk to Dawn or Cindy. Thanks! WINTER ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Winter is rapidly approaching and thoughts turn to home heating needs. We are taking applications for individuals who heat their homes with deliverable fuels (oil, propane, wood chips, pellets, coal, etc.) by appointment ONLY. Call your vendor before applying to make sure the vendor is still participating. Applications for CL&P/Yankee Gas customers will be scheduled for after November 30. Please specify which type of gas used, (Propane or Yankee Gas) when calling to make your appointment. 2014/15 INCOME GUIDELINES HAVE NOT BEEN SET YET; BUT LAST YEARS WERE: $32,190.08* single individual; $42,094.72* married couple *subject to change by State of CT. Call 860.621.3014 to make an appointment. Proof of Income/Assets for ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD is required. ALL PAGES of each financial statement are required by the State. Documents must show all income, incl. year-to-date interest and assets AND MUST BE the most recent available prior to your application date. LIQUID ASSETS INCLUDE: checking, savings, CDвЂ™s, stocks/bonds, IRAвЂ™s annuities & any other accounts in which the principal amount can be accessed & cashed in at any time. You must bring TWO COPIES (both sides) that we may keep of the following income verifications from 2014 no older than one month prior to your application. Social Security: SSA printout (1.800.772.1213) or copy of current SS check or copy of bank statement with direct deposit. Pensions/Annuities: check stubs or copies of check or letter on payerвЂ™s letterhead. If working: four most recent consecutive pay stubs or two consecutive bi-monthly or semi-monthly pay stubs or statement on employerвЂ™s letterhead. Self-employment: worksheet for last six months. Unemployment benefits: CT Dept of Labor documentation with start date and amount received weekly. Rent receipts:if heat is included in rent. Gas/Electric/ Oil: most recent utility bill; oil ticket received. DriverвЂ™s License or other form of ID. SSA TPQY form: if receiving disability benefits (no older that one month). WILLING TO HELP? Calendar House provides an amazing free service in the preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns for our senior population, saving them time, anxiety and fees! Our dedicated Income Tax Counselors make this possible and receive training and certification through the AARP TCE program. But the program is growing and we need YOU! Time frame: January - training; Feb-April 15 counseling, one day per week. Please consider this opportunity and contact Cynthia in the office for more info. Thanks! Enjoying the holiday festivities at our annual holiday party. MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE PART D RX Medicare features a six-week period annually known as Open Enrollment Period (OEP) when you can make changes to your plan, leave your plan entirely in favor of one you believe is better, or if satisfied with your current coverage, leave it exactly as it is. This period will begin October 15, ending December 7. All changes made will become effective January 1, 2015. Calendar House Counselors are available to assist first time or returning individuals in making informed choices re. their prescription drug/healthcare plan for the coming year. Please call 860.621.3014 to make an appointment. When calling, please let us know your specific needs so the length of time needed to assist you may be scheduled accordingly. NOTE: Individuals on the Medicare Savings Program with extra help for prescription drugs have a special exception and may change their plans at any time. Medicare Supplement plans do not have an open enrollment period. People can switch plans at any point. In Memoriam Robert Rosenbaum Donations in memory or honor of of a friend or relative may be made to the Calendar House Memorial Fund and are gratefully accepted 15 North Liberty Street Southington friendscafect.com 860-426-1020 $5 OFF YOUR PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE! ONE COUPON PER VISIT. VALID MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY ONLY. EXPIRES 11/30/14. Take Positive Steps to a Healthy Recovery! Choose The Summit at Plantsville for Your Short Term Rehab! 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Phone: 860.426.1602 вЂў Fax: 860.863.5623 вЂў email: [email protected] NOVEMBER вЂў 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 26 27 28 29 2 3 4 VOTE! 5 9AM Ping Pong 9AM Pool Players 9:30AM Line Dance 10AM Folk Art 10AM Stained Glass 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Computer Class Late Registration ItвЂ™s Election Day! 9AM Pool Players 10AM Poetry 12:30PM Acrylic Painting 1PM Setback 1:30PM Strength Training 2:30PM Drawing 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Watercolor 1PM Ping Pong 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Trip Desk Foot Clinic by Appointment 9 10 9AM 9AM Ping Pong 11 Pool Players 9:30AM Line Dance 10AM Folk Art 10AM Stained Glass 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton Center Closed in Observance of VeteranвЂ™s Day 9AM Ping Pong 18 17 9AM Pool Players 16 9:30 AM 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 Christmas Tree Shoppe 9AM Ping Pong 25 24 9AM Pool Players 23 9:30 AM Line Dance 10AM Stained Glass 10AM Folk Art 11AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Mah Jong 2:30PM Badminton 30 9AM Pool Players 10AM Poetry 12:30PM Acrylic Painting 1PM Setback 1:30PM Strength Training 2:30PM Drawing Foot Clinic by Appointment 12 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Watercolor 1PM Ping Pong 1PM Financial Club 2:30PM Badminton 10AM-Noon Trip Desk 3:30PM Commission Advisory Board Meeting 19 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Watercolor 1PM Ping Pong 1PM Digital Photo Club 2:30PM Badminton 26 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10AM Granny Squares 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Watercolor 1PM Ping Pong 1PM Computer Club 2:30PM Badminton 12:30-1:30PM BP w/CT Center for Healthy Aging THURSDAY FRIDAY 30 6 8:45AM TOPS 9AM Pool Players 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Mickey) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Quilting (Karen) 1PM Scrabble 11AM-12PM BP w/CT Center for Healthy Aging 1PM Coffee вЂ™n Dessert Power Foods 7 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Bingo SATURDAY 1 8 139AM 8:45AM TOPS 14 Pool Players 15 209AM 8:45AM TOPS 21 Pool Players 22 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Mickey) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Quilting (Karen) 1PM Scrabble 1PM Coffee вЂ™n Dessert HOCC/BMH Update Trish Walden 10AM Strength Training 10AM Quilting (Mickey) 11:15AM Physical Fitness 12:30PM Quilting (Karen) 1PM Scrabble 1PM Membership Meeting 1:30PM Denis Rioux BL Company 27 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Bingo 8:45AM 55 Alive Safe Driving 9AM Dancercise 9AM Pool Players 9AM Gentle Yoga 10:15AM Ace Aerobics 1PM Bingo 9:30AM Blair Soucy вЂњCoinsвЂќ 1:30PM Beading Class 28 29 Center closed in celebration of Thanksgiving 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