P R O G R A M N O T E S
AARP Drivers Safety Program
If you have any questions about the information outlined, you are encouraged to contact a volunteer in your area or contact 1-800-569-1658 or . September 29th, October 27th, November 17t and no class held in December. Classes will resume January 2017. SAVE at least 5% on your Auto Insurance. The class is limited to 25 participants. Class times have changed. They will begin at 8:45 a.m. through 12:45 p.m. AARP does not accept walk-ins the day of the class. $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 non-AARP members. Payments made by Check only.
Advisory Committee Meeting
YOUR Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, September 2nd at 9:00 a.m. in the Library to discuss issues of concern to members! This is your chance to see the committee in action and to let them know that you support them 100%. All Senior Center and New Members are encouraged to attend.
Book Group
The Book Group will meet on Tuesday, September 13th (due to flu clinic 9/20/16) at 10:30 in the Library. “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. The story is narrated by a mixbreed dog, Enzo. In the first pages, he is looking forward to his death because he believes that after his death he will be reborn as a human. While the dog waits for this transformation, he enjoys observing the humans around him A.J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over--and see everything anew.
P R O G R A M N O T E S
Biking Group – Fall Schedule
MONDAYS 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Length of rides varies from approximately 10 to 15 miles on either paved or hard-pack surfaces that are fairly flat or with gentle hills. Our pace is relaxed, stopping for water breaks or things of interest.
SEPT. 12 - Hop River Trail (Bolton at Steele’s Crossing Rd. to Willimantic) Rt. 44E to Rt. 6E. From the 44/6 split go approx. 2-½ mi to Steele’s Crossing Rd, go right on Steele’s Crossing and access trail parking lot on the right.
SEPT. 26 – Mass Central/Norwottuck Rail Trail (Hadley to Amherst, MA) 91N into Massachusetts and take Exit 19. Continue straight from the ramp onto Damon Rd. After about a block, turn right into the trailhead parking lot at Elwell State Park.
OCT. 10 – Farmington River Trail (Farmington to Collinsville) 84W and take Exit 39 and follow (to the right) Rt. 4W. Go left onto Main St. and right onto Meadow Rd. Go right onto New Britain Ave. and immediate left into parking area.
OCT. 24 – Farmington Canal South (Cheshire to Hamden) 84W to Exit 27 (Rte. 691), then take Exit 3 and head South on Rt. 10/Highland Ave. through town. Turn right on Cornwall Ave. and proceed to the trailhead and adjacent parking.
**Please be aware that the rides in more distant locations will likely run until 4 or 4:30 by the time we are back in Manchester so please plan accordingly. In the event of rain, bikers will be notified by e-mail (please provide your email to bike group) the day before a scheduled ride and the ride will be re-scheduled to Monday of the next week.
Bridge Players
Please make sure to sign up on September 6th and pay to play. If there are any Bridge players that would be willing to substitute and play a table please leave your name and phone number for Betty Rousseau at the front desk.
Computer Room *
The open computer lab is open from 8:30a.m. – 4:15p.m. *Hours are subject to change. Jim Lessard, Jimmy and Fran are available in the computer room Monday and Thursday (9:00 – 11:00a.m.) should you have any questions.
Computer Training – Drop-in Program
Karen will not be avail for computer training for the month of September. Karen Freund (pronounced “Froy-nd”) from our own Information Systems will be available in the Computer Lab Wednesday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon to answer questions and tutor regarding Microsoft Products, Facebook, Twitter and other computer/media questions.
P R O G R A M N O T E S
Hiking Group – Fall Schedule - Thursdays
TIMES: A) 1 to 3 PM – Local areas B) 12:30 to 3:30 PM – More distant or limited parking areas/Carpooling. **Note: ALL carpooling will be from the parking lot on the corner of Oak and Cottage St. in downtown Manchester.
September 8 – Massacoe State Forest (Great Pond), Simsbury – B
September 22 – King Riverside Conservation Area, Tolland – B
October 6 – Holcomb Farm, W Granby – B
October 20 – Botti Farm, Manchester – A
November 3 – Natchaug Trail (General Lyon Memorial), Eastford – B
November 17 – Highlawn Forest, Middletown – B
December 1 – Riverside Park (North), Hartford – B
December 15 – Case Mountain (from Line St.), Manchester - A
Newcomers Meeting
The next Newcomer’s meeting, open to those 60+ and Members will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at 11:00 a.m. in the Bingo Room. New members will receive introductions to our programs and tour our facility. You must REGISTER with the front office by calling (860) 647-3211 ahead of time so we may properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to have lunch with us, please register for lunch on Monday, September 19th or Tuesday, September 20th by 12:00 Noon. We look forward to your visit!
Do You Enjoy Working on Puzzles?
Over the past few months the Senior Center has received donations of many puzzles. The variety of choices is endless. These puzzles are stored in the back of the library in what was once the student coat room. Working on a puzzle can not only help pass the hours but keep the brain active.
Please feel free to take a few puzzles. There is no sign out sheet. Just pick up a few and take them home. And “PLEASE”, if pieces are missing, do not return them. In fact we have so many puzzles, feel free to take and share them with others. We hope you find some enjoyment in working on the puzzles. And if you are here and have a few extra minutes, join the folks at the back of the café or downstairs by the elevator, who are always working on an interesting puzzle.
Senior Advisory Committee
The next meeting will be held on Friday, September 2nd from 9:00-10:00a.m. in the Library. The Senior Advisory Committee monthly meetings are held on the 1st Friday of each month. Senior Center Members are always WELCOME to attend. Bring a friend. Have a voice, be heard, this is your Senior Center! If you are interested in joining the Senior Advisory Committee, please speak with Chairman, Tom Lowery or Co-Chair, Cathy Rose regarding nomination to the committee.
P R O G R A M N O T E S
Red Hat Society
The next two meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 6th at 1:00 pm. TheRed Hats monthly meetings are held on the1st Tuesdayof each month at 1:00 pm in the Senior Center Library.New members always WELCOME! Bring a friend. If you’re interested in joining the Royal Scarlet Gadabouts Red Hat Chapter, please contact Queen Maelene Williams at (860) 644-1747.
Save the Date
Thursday, October 13th, 2016
Meet the Candidates
Thursday, October 13th at 1:00p.m. the Senior Center will host a “Meet the Candidates” program. All candidates on the November ballot for Federal and State offices have been invited to attend and speak a little about themselves and explain why they are running for office. Join us to meet the candidates and learn what contributions they feel they can bring to the office for which they are running. Have your questions answered and become better-informed voters.