The days are becoming crisp and cool and the leaves are just beginning to show color; it is indeed feeling like autumn.

Our October looks to be a busy one, here at the New Milford Senior Center. 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!

Please take note of the yellow and blue highlighted items in this email, they will indicate new programs or events that are coming up soon.

Click Here To View Our October 2022 Newsletter

Bus trip to botanical gardens and lunch on arthur ave. Only a few spots left!

November 30^th we will go to the NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show, then lunch at Arthur Ave.

Tickets are $138.00 and include the bus ride, tickets to the Botanical Gardens, Lunch on Arthur Ave, and gratuity for the bus driver and tour guide. Cash Or Check Only 

Lastly, Please be sure to sign in when you come into the center; this allows us to keep track of our programs but also to know who is in the building, and in case of an emergency we can locate you. If you are not sure how to use our computer screen to sign in, please come to the office, someone will be happy to show you. 

Enjoy the update! 

Positive vibes for you all!

Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. –Dalai Lama

What’s Happening At The New Milford Senior Center

Tuesday, October 4^th, 1:30PM- Movers & Shakers go to WhiteMemorial for a guided hike. There are limited seats on the bus, and you must sign up to secure your spot. Please stop in to fill out your required waiver.

If You Are Taking The Bus You Must Be At The Center By 12:45pm. If You Are Meeting Us There, Meet At 86 Webster Rd Litchfield, CT AT 1:20pm 

 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.

Blood Pressure Screenings Resume

Wednesdays 10:30AM-11:30AM

First Come, First Serve 

Midweek Matinee

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

October 5^th- Where the Crawdads Sing. Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder. 

October 12^th- Hocus Pocus You're in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches-Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy-return from 17th-century Salem after they're accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters! It's a night full of zany fun and comic chaos once the tricky 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth-but first they must outwit three kids and a talking cat! Loaded with bewitching laughs, Hocus Pocus is an outrageously wild comedy that's sure to entertain everyone!

Thursday, October 6^th 10AM- Lullaby of Broadway!

Come tap your toes and listen to your favorite Broadway tunes with Broadway Performer James Michael. Sponsored by Synergy home care and Candlewood Valley Health and Rehab.

Be Sure To Sign Up Ahead Please 

We Got Game Club

Fridays 10:00 AM

Seeking New Members, Come Play!

Let’s get together and play some games Card games, dominoes, board games, and more! We have been known to play a pick-up game of beach ball volley ball in the grand room as well! Have a game you want to play? Bring it along. Connect with the Senior Center to sign up and join in on the fun! 

Jukebox Bingo Friday, October 7^th 1PM

Are you ready to play BINGO like you never had before?  Jukebox Bingo is a combination of "Name That Tune", "Music Trivia" and traditional Bingo. Instead of listening to numbers being drawn (B-1, I-17), you will be tapping your toes to the beat of music and filling out a bingo card to win prizes! The entrance fee is $5.00 per person at the door.

Be Sure To Sign Up Ahead! 

Coming Soon! 

Helping hands of new milford

senior center volunteer meeting

Wednesday, October 12th, 10:00 AM

New Date For This Month Only

Looking for volunteer opportunities or do you simply just want to help make the New Milford Senior Center a better place? Join us as we look to gather new and returning Senior Center volunteers to learn of upcoming events, brainstorm new ideas, or seeing where your time and talents can be shared and appreciated! All of us at the New Milford Senior Center are so grateful for all our volunteers and these monthly meetings will also serve as a way to say THANK YOU to you all who wholeheartedly serves our senior community! 

Triad for senior Safety presents:

October is Fire prevention month!

Thursday, October 13th, 10:00 AM

New Milford TRIAD for Senior Safety is proud to welcome our very own New Milford Fire Marshal, Kevin Reynolds, who will teach us about fire prevention and the steps we can take to be safe. Light breakfast fare will be served following the program. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

Breakfast Is Sponsored By Tasty Waves 

Healing with sound

Friday, October 14th, 1:00 PM

Join us as we welcome Barbara (Bobbi) Soares of Hummingbird Sound Yoga and experience the tranquil sound of pan drums, singing bowls, chimes, rain stick, and gong. Learn how sound can reduce stress. Sign up and “be sound”. Space is limited and no experience is necessary. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center. 

Music Bring Us Together_Community Connections On The Green!

Saturday, October 15^th 12PM

Join us at the Bandstand for 50’s 60’s and 70’s music by the VIRGIL ROOST BAND! Bring a chair and a picnic and enjoy the music and your community! 

Halloween trivia

Thursday, October 20th, 10:00 AM 

Join in on the fun with some spooky trivia that’s sure to make your hair stand straight up! You up for the challenge? Connect with the Senior Center to sign up. Sponsored By Synergy Home Care 

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, Sue and Tom. 

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.