Monroe Senior Center
May 2017
235 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-2815  Fax (203) 452-2965  www.monroect.org
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday evenings & Saturday mornings as scheduled
Wilton Café: Monday - Friday  8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Photography Exhibit
Ed Soderberg, a Bird & Wildlife Photographer and
Easy Does It Instructor, will hold a Photography
Exhibit and Lecture on Tuesday, May 9th at 10:00
am. Many of you have been admiring Ed’s amazing
photo of a Hawk, which has been on display at the
Center. The Bald Eagle is also one of his photos.
Mr. Soderberg has
traveled extensively
to photograph birds,
many from Wolfe
Park. His art work
has been exhibited
by the Fort Lauderdale, Florida Art
Guild where his painted bunting received the
guild’s silver medal. His photographs have been
published by the N.Y. Times and the Connecticut
Audubon Society.
Yellowstone National Park
Arthur Gottlieb, on Tuesday, May 9th at 1:00 pm
will be speaking about Yellowstone National
Park. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing
geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.
Thank You!
Thank you to our
Volunteers
at the Senior Center.
We couldn’t do it
without you.
Calling All Members
Center Members and guests are invited to participate in an important discussion on Wednesday,
May 17th at 2:00 pm. The survey results are tabulated and the staff would like to share the findings.
Budget adjustments will need to be made in the
next fiscal year, which our members need to be
aware of. In addition, the staff has been revising
our goals and strategic plan and would like your
input. The Member’s Advisory Council will be
adding sub-committees to facilitate staff efforts to
plan for today and the future.
Member’s Advisory Council
Members of the Center are invited to attend the
Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, May 18th
at 1:30 pm. The Advisory Council supports Center
operations and provides valuable input. The Council
will be forming four (4) new committees: Programs,
Fundraising, Volunteers and Membership & Hospitality. Each committee will establish their own
meeting schedules. For more information, please
contact the Director, Barbara Yeager, at (203) 4522815 x4, by email [email protected].
Suggestions are always welcome.
I’m Walking
It’s spring, time to be outside and start walking. In
addition to our Wednesday morning TRIAD walking program at Great Hollow Lake, the Center is
issuing a challenge to everyone. We are walking
across the country. First stop is New York City, on
to Chicago, a stop in Denver till we arrive in San
Francisco. A total of 3,123 miles.
Our journey will begin at the Center on Wednesday, May 10th at 2:00 pm. The first 50 walkers
registered will receive a pedometer. Every Wednesday morning, enter your miles and plot your progress
on the map. The first person to reach each destination will receive a gift as well as the second and third.
Anyone can participate, just walk your normal day.
Generally, 2,000 steps is equal to one mile. Let’s
start walking.
Free Luncheon Policy
Reservations will be accepted by phone. Lunch is
limited to 50 members.
Masonicare Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, May 16th @ 12:00 noon - FREE
Senior Center Shopping Trips - $4.00 Fee
Please call (203) 452-2815 x2. Shopping trips will
be cancelled without a minimum of 5 passengers.
Monday, May 15th
CT Post Mall
Pizza Party
Apple Workshops
Jane Mahoney will continue her Apple Workshops
in May. Join her on Saturday, May 6th and 20th
at 10:00 am. During these 1 1/2 hour workshops,
you will leave feeling more comfortable and excited with your devices. Workshops are limited to 6
students and pre-registration is required by phoning
the Center: (203) 452-2815 x1. Students must bring
their own tablet or iPhone, Apple ID and Password.
Minimum requirements: iPhone 5 or newer, software
update to iOS 10.
Cheese Pizza, Salad & Cookie
Tuesday, May 30th @ 11:45 am - $4.00
Free Parking Permits
Reservation Deadline: Thursday, May 11th @ 12 noon
Planning for Long-Term Care: Understanding
Medicaid and how to Protect Your Assets
Luncheon Policy
Lunch reservations must be paid in cash. The Senior
Center will not issue receipts. You are required to
initial the sign-up sheet for your confirmation.
Reservation Deadline: Friday, May 26th @ 12 noon
Monroe School Strings Program
Saturday Bingo
Come join the Bingo fun on Saturday, May 13th
at 10:00 am. Bingo cards are $.50 each. Cash winnings. Caller provided.
Planet Earth
Planet Earth - journey from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans, pole
to pole across the Earth. The seventh
installment, Jungles, will be screened
on Monday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm.
Jungles examines an environment that occupies
only three percent of the planet and yet is home to
more than half the world’s species
Health Screenings
Thursday, May 18th: 2:00 pm
Free Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Maintenance
Tuesday, May 23rd
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose Testing
Fasting Cholesterol Screenings - $15.00
St. Vincent’s Medical Center - Women at Heart
Registration is required for these programs.
Wolfe Park and Great Hollow Lake parking permits, free for Monroe residents, will be available
at the Senior Center on Tuesday, May 16th from
10:00 am to 12 noon. Please bring your current
driver’s license and car registration. Permits are
required from Memorial Day through Labor
Day. TRIAD Walkers, from out of Town, will
be able to receive a restrictive parking permit.
Nutrition Workshop - Make A Change
The Connecticut Department of Public Health and
University of St. Joseph are offering a free nutrition
workshop on Monday, May 8th at 1:00 pm. The
program is specifically tailored for those receiving
SNAP benefits. Session may include recipes, food
tastings and prizes. Advanced registration is required and can be made at the Center.
Wilton
Cafe
The Wilton Café, at the
Monroe Senior Center,
is open to the public
Monday through Friday
from 8:30 am to 2:00
pm for Breakfast, Lunch
Monroe Senior Center and Dinner take-out.
Stop in for the Daily
and Weekly Dinner specials. All the food is prepared fresh by Capers Caterers, operators of the
Lake Zoar Drive-In. To place an order by phone,
please call (203) 452-2815 x5.
May 2017
Every Monday
9:00 Poker
9:30 Tai Chi Beginner
9:30 Quilting
10:30 Pickleball
12:30 Mah Jongg
1:00 Bingo
Every Tuesday
Every Wednesday
8:30 Yoga Intermediate
9:30 Trip Registration
10:00 Yoga Beginner
10:00 Mexican Train
1:30 Bridge
9:00 TRIAD Walkers
9:00 Pinochle
9:15 Tai Chi Intermediate
11:00 Stretch &
Strengthen
11:00 Canasta
1:00 Quilting
1:30 Bridge
6:00 Ballroom Basics
Tuesday Specials
Wednesday Specials
No Beginner Tai Chi
on May 15th.
Monday Specials
1
8
10:00 TRIAD
Meeting
1:00 Nutrition
Workshop
15
9:30 CT Post Mall
2
9
2:00 Planet Earth
29
MEMORIAL DAY
CENTER CLOSED
NO PROGRAMS
OR
TRANSPORTATION
10
10:00 Photography 2:00 I’m Walking
Exhibit
Registration
1:00 Yellowstone 6:00 Salsa
National
Park
16
10:00 Parking
Passes
12:00 Masonicare
Lunch &
Learn
22
3
2:00 Book Club
6:00 Salsa
7:00 COA
23
9:00 Cholesterol
Screening
12:00 Volunteer
Luncheon
30
11:45 Pizza Party
12:30 Strings
Concert
17
2:00 Center
Annual
Meeting
6:00 Salsa
24
11:00 Current
Events
6:00 Salsa
31
2:00 Birthday
Social
6:00 Support
Group
6:00 Salsa
Every Thursday
9:00
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
12:30
12:30
1:30
Poker
Bridge
Chess
Mah Jongg
Ceramics
Movie
Duplicate Bridge
Bridge
Every Friday
9:15
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
Easy Does It
8:30 Yoga/
Pilates
Trip Registration
9:00 Taekwondo
Hairdresser
Ballroom
Dancing
Knit & Crochet
Mah Jongg
Pickleball
Chorus
Thursday Specials
Friday Specials
4
5
11
Saturday Specials
6
10:00 Apple
Workshop
12:30 ART Studio
12:30 Movie:
“Lion”
10:00 Creative
Cards
Every Saturday
12
13
10:00 Bingo
12:30 Movie:
“Collateral
Beauty”
18
Culinary Institute
12:30 Movie:
“LaLa Land”
1:30 Member’s
Council
2:00 Precision
Hearing
25
19
20
10:00 Apple
Workshop
10:00 Japanese
Braiding
26
27
Newport Playhouse
12:30 Movie:
“The Founder”
MEMORIAL DAY
WEEKEND
CENTER CLOSED
2017 Trips - Open to the Public
Trip Registration Policy
Trip reservations are accepted from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, in person,
on Tuesdays and Fridays. Registration forms (accompanied by
check only) can also be mailed to the Senior Center or left
with Staff. Trip Coordinator will call to verify your reservation. There is a No Refund & No Transfer policy.
Monday - Monday, September 11 - 18, 2017
Galapagos Islands Cruise
Spend a day in Quito, Ecuador before cruising the Galapagos Islands.
Wildlife viewing includes marine iguanas, sea lions, penguins, flightless cormorants, sea turtles and the giant tortoises. Snorkeling and
glass-bottom boats to view sea animals.
Cost: $5,999.00 per person, double
CASINO TRIPS - Cost: $26.00 per person
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - Providence - Italian Style
Spend the day at Providence’s Little Italy in historic Federal Hill.
Experience a Venetian Gondola ride and entertainment.
Cost: $122.00 per person
Monday, May 22, 2017
Foxwoods
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Mohegan Sun
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Foxwoods
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Mohegan Sun
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Warner Theatre - “Follies”
Lunch will be at the San Marino restaurant in Waterbury before traveling to the historic Warner Theatre in Torrington. The musical “Follies”
is based on the reunion of the 1940’s Ziegfield Follies.
Cost: $98.00 per person
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Culinary Institute and Hyde Park
Enjoy a tour of the Culinary Institute of America before lunch at
Shadows on the Hudson perched 40 feet above the Hudson River.
After lunch tour Springwood, the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Cost: $131.00 per person
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
Travel to the Newport Playhouse for a great buffet, a wonderful play,
“Lunch with Mrs. Baskin” and a fun-filled cabaret.
Cost: $100.00 per person
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Twin Rivers Casino & “Four by Four”
Travel to Twin River Casino in Rhode Island, slot only
facility, before the show “Four by Four”. Four entertainers perform
hits by the Beach Boys, Beatles, Bee Gees and Motown.
Cost: $91.00 per person
Tuesday & Wednesday, September 12-13, 2017
Jonah – Sight & Sound Theatre
The trip begins with a view of Philadelphia from One Liberty
Observation Deck. After lunch there will be a tour of the US Mint.
The hotel offers a private wine & cheese reception, dinner and a show.
The second day is at the Sight & Sound Theatre for the story of Jonah.
Cost: $285.00 per person, double
Thursday - Sunday, October 5 - 15, 2017
Spain’s Classics
Highlights include Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona. Flamenco Dancing and Paella.
Cost: $3,899.00 per person, double
Friday - Friday, October 20 - 27, 2017
Bermuda Cruise
Eight day cruise aboard the Norwegian Dawn with three days in
Bermuda. All meals and daily entertainment onboard and private
cocktail party.
Cost: $1,199. per person, double
*2018: March 6 - 20, 2018
South Pacific Wonders
Presentation: April 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am
*2018: April 26 - May 5, 2018
Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria
Presentation: September 13, 2017 @ 10:00 am
*2018: October 11 - 16, 2018
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Monday, June 19, 2017
The Tall Ships - Lunch at the historic Salem Cross Inn includes
live entertainment. After lunch enjoy a narrated cruise of the Tall
Ships in Boston Harbor.
Cost: $145.00 per person.
Tuesday - Tuesday, August 15 - 22, 2017
America’s Cowboy Country
Highlights: Choice of Wildlife Float Trip or Whitewater rafting on
the Snake River, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Buffalo Bill Center
of the West, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore and Badlands
National Park.
Cost: $3,249.00 per person, double
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - Museum Without Walls
Enjoy lunch at the River Grill on Newburgh’s historic waterfront
before spending the afternoon at Storm King Art Center. Ride
a tram to explore 500 acres providing the setting for over 100
modern sculptures.
Cost: $90.00 per person.
May Birthday Social
All May birthdays are invited to celebrate on
Wednesday, May 31st at 2:00 pm. Each birthday guest will receive a coupon to the Wilton
Café. Albert Song, Center member, will be our
DJ. We encourage all Center members to join
their friends at these celebrations of joy and
friendship.
Registration required for this free event.
Class Fees
Art Studio - Thursday, May 4th / 12:30 pm
$5.00 fee per class.
Ballroom Basics - Wednesdays / 6:00 pm
$4.00 per class paid in advance; Drop in is $5.00
Movie begins at 12:30 pm
Thursday, May 4th
“Lion”
A true story of a child adopted after becoming
lost in India and his quest 20 years later
to find his family.
Drama - 1 hour & 58 minutes - PG-13
Thursday, May 11th
“Collateral Beauty”
Howard, unable to break from his depression
after a tragedy, is helped by his colleagues.
Drama - 1 hour & 36 minutes - PG-13
Thursday, May 18th
“La La Land ”
Two lovers pursuing fame find they have
to make some tough choices.
Musical - 2 hours & 8 minutes - PG-13
Thursday, May 25th
“The Founder”
The concept and expansion of
McDonald’s golden empire.
Drama - 1 hour & 55 minutes - PG-13
Town of Monroe
Senior Homeowner Tax Credit Program
The Monroe Assessor’s Office will be taking applications for the Senior Tax Credit Program until
Monday, May 15th, 2017. If you are currently
receiving a tax credit and did not file last year, it
is time to renew your application. If you and/or
your spouse are 65 years of age or older or totally
disabled, own your home and your income does not
exceed $60,000 you may be eligible for a tax
benefit on your real estate taxes. Your 2016 Federal
Income Tax Return and 1099 Social Security
statement are needed as proof of income to submit
an application.
Information regarding our Tax Deferral Program
can be found on our website www.monroect.org or
by contacting our office at (203) 452-2803.
Ballroom Dancing - Fridays / 10:00 am.
$3.00 fee per class
Bingo - Cards - $.50 each.
Mondays / 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 13th /10:00 am.
Ceramics - Thursdays / 10:00 am. Fee for supplies.
Cholesterol Screenings, Blood Pressure & Glucose Testing
Tuesday, May 23rd / 9:00 am - 12 noon.
$15.00 fee for Cholesterol Screening
Creative Cards - Thursday, May 11th / 10:00 am
$3.00 fee for supplies.
Easy Does It - Fridays / 9:15 am, chair stretching
endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation.
$3.00 fee per class.
Hairdresser - Cut & blow dry / Fridays / $15.00 - men
& $20.00 - women. Appointment: (203) 452-2815 x1
Home Services available: (203) 556-4639
Japanese Braiding - Saturday, May 20th / 10:00 am
Reservations by: 5/12/2017 $10.00 fee per class.
Stretch, Strengthen & Sustain - Wednesdays / 11:00 am
$4.00 per class paid in advance; Drop in is $5.00
Taekwondo - Saturdays / 9:00 am
Free in May; June will be $3.00
Tai Chi - Beginners: Mondays / 9:30 am
Intermediate: Wednesdays / 9:15 am
$4.00 per class paid in advance; Drop in is $5.00
Yoga - Tuesdays / Intermediate Class: 8:30 - 9:45 am
Beginner Class: 10:00 - 11:15 am.
$4.00 per class paid in advance; No Drop In.
Classes are limited to 12 participants.
Yoga/Pilates - Saturdays / 8:30 am
$4.00 per class paid in advance; Drop in is $5.00
In Memory
Barbara Allen
Joyce Danscuk
Betty Timpanelli
Louis Topo
Monroe Senior & Disabled Transportation
The Town of Monroe, through the Senior Center,
provides transportation to residents who are age 60
and over and/or disabled. Transportation options
include fixed routes and a Dial-a-Ride program.
Our service is curb to curb. Our drivers can escort,
but cannot assist, our riders. Caregivers ride free.
Medical appointments have priority over social or
personal care destinations. Every Friday, the Senior
Center Bus does local shopping within Monroe.
To schedule transportation, call (203) 452-2815 x2.
The Transportation Coordinator is available
Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
When leaving a message, please include the
Barbara D. Yeager - Director
Pat Martin - Administrative Assistant
Kim Cassia - Elderly Services Coordinator
Betsy Kraushaar - Transportation Coordinator
Anne Gulia - Office Assistant
Rose Marie Syarto, John Delfino & John Williams - Drivers
Bob Scopoletti - Maintenance
Darrin Snihur - Building Attendant
Helma Chartier - Chairperson, Commission on Aging
destination, address, phone number, date and time
of the appointment, in addition to your name and
number. If you need to cancel a ride, please call as
soon as possible.
Appointments should be made at least 48 hours in
advance. Rides within Monroe are $2.00 one-way
or round trip and $4.00 one-way or round trip to
Trumbull, Stratford and Bridgeport.
We do not carry over standing appointments. You
must call at the end of each month to request dates
for the next month.
Further information is located on our website:
www.monroect.org or by calling (203) 452-2815.
Member Policy
Membership is required to attend and participate
in activities scheduled at the Monroe Senior
Center. Guests are allowed with a Member’s
Guest Card. Membership is not restricted by
residency, but you must be 55+ years.
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Monroe, CT
Monroe Senior Center
235 Cutlers Farm Road
Monroe, CT 06468
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