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SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFE

Community Culinary School of Northwestern CT �

Lunch is served Mondays � Thursdays at 12:00 PM | Suggested donation: $3.00 �

Sign up in person on our Touch Screen or by phone at least 3 days in advance! �

Jason Streck�Weller, Chef On Site Flora Quammie, Lunch Volunteer�

COMMISSION ON AGING

Monthly Meetings take place every �

Second Thursday at 3:30 PM�

Gretchen O’Shea, Chairperson�

Robert Bennett, Mary�Ellen Foster,

Michelle Liquori, Holly Mullen, Daniel

Sullivan, Cecilia Buck�Taylor, Bonnie

Weed, Debbie Wilcox�

ADVISORY BOARD SUBCOMMITTEES

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TRIAD for Senior Safety�

Andrea Wilson, Chairperson�

Jasmin Marie J. Ducusin�Jara, Co�Chairperson�

Rita O’Neill, Recording Secretary�

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WHEELS Program of Greater NM�

Thea Gruber, Program Coordinator �

Laura Weimar, Scheduler �

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Chore Council Members�

Dennis Carter, Jo�Ann Durdock, Lorrie Seely,

Suzanne Serbia, Patti Tompkins, Frank Wargo�

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

SENIOR CENTER STAFF

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Jasmin Marie J. Ducusin�Jara, Director�

Leonardo S. Ghio, Municipal Agent/

Senior Services Advisor�

Mira LeVasseur, Municipal Agent/�

Senior Services Advisor�

Kim Fitch, Office Coordinator �

Tom Williams, Senior Bus Operator�

Erin M. Baldwick, Senior Bus Operator�

Rufus de Rham, Chore Services

Coordinator�

Sue Desgro, Per Diem Bus Driver�

Clarence J. Pacete, PT Seasonal Office

Coordinator for COVID�19 Vaccine

Clinic Scheduling �

HEALTH & WELLNESS PARTNERS

Carolyn DeRocco, Vice President of Pro-

grams and Education of the Alzheimer’s

Association Connecticut Chapter�

New Milford Health Department�

RVNA�New Milford and Nuvance Health�

Community Culinary School of NW CT�

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tising from a number of area businesses and service providers.

Please note that although we publish these advertisements, the

New Milford Senior Center does not receive any financial

benefit from the identification of any product or service provider

contained or referred to in any ad, and does not constitute an

endorsement, referral, guarantee, or recommendation of or by

the Town of New Milford or the New Milford Senior Center. �

40 Main Street � New Milford, CT 06776�

Telephone (860) 355�6075 � Fax (860) 354�2843�

Hours: Monday�Friday, 8:00 AM�4:00 PM�

Website: www.newmilford.org�

Click on “Departments” and select “Senior Center”�

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www.facebook.com/

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www.agewellct.org/newmilford�

NEW MILFORD SENIOR CITIZENS

ADVISORY BOARD,INC.

Monthly Meetings take place every �

Second Thursday at 9:30 AM�

Joy Collins, President�

Carolyn M. Haglund, Vice President�

Diane Martell, Treasurer�

Marie Crawford, Secretary �

Tony Chiodo, Dale Genovese, Lisa Holland,

Rita Hull, Lorna MacInnis, Donna Muro,

James Polito, Geri Rodda�

Did you know that a copy of our New Milford

Senior Center Participant Handbook and is

available for viewing? �

Read�only copies are available in the Office. �

Did you know that the New Milford Senior Center is on

Facebook? “Like” and “Follow” us for up�to�the�minute

updates, information, Senior Center pics and videos, and

virtual programs to keep you busy and entertained while we

spend more time at home! Search:

@NewMilfordCTSeniorCenter or use the link below:�

https://www.facebook.com/NewMilfordCTSeniorCenter/ �

CONGREGATE

MEAL DELIVERIES

The Senior Community

Café for congregate meals

has been converted to

meal deliveries until

further notice. Meals are still prepared by Chef Jay and Chef

Blythe of the Community Culinary School of Northwestern

CT and are delivered 2 meals at a time on Mondays and

Wednesdays between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. If you are

interested in having nutritious and safely prepared meals

delivered to your home or for more information, please call

the Senior Center. Payment for this service is by suggested

donation in the forms of check only and can be made out to

Community Culinary School.

Donations will only be accepted

by mail at this time: Community

Culinary School 40 Main Street

New Milford, CT 06776. Please

note that this service is only

currently available to New

Milford residents and for those

not already receiving Meals on

Wheels deliveries. �

SENIOR CENTER ROBO-CALLS

Please note that the New Milford Senior

Center occasionally utilizes a robo�call

system from for special announcements,

program invitations, reminders, and

helpful information in the event of an

emergency. These calls come in as the

New Milford Senior Center’s Phone Number 860�355�6075

with a voice recording of one of the New Milford Senior

Center staff members. The message will always be repeated

twice and may be left on your voicemail if you do not pick up

the call. If you need further information following the robo�

call, please feel free to call back and leave a message if we

are unable to take your call right away. �

4 | SENIOR CENTER RE-OPENING UPDATE

HAPPY SPRING FRIENDS!

And here we are...over a year from our initial halting of in�person programs and activities, but we’re

happy to say that the light at the end of the tunnel is more visible than before!�

Over the next few weeks, New Milford Town Buildings are beginning to open to the public and that

means that the Senior Center will also be in line to re�open our doors. We ask that during this time,

continue to bear with us with patience and understanding as will begin phasing in our in�person

programs and activities. Since this is a public building, we will still have to strictly adhere to all

health and safety protocols such as social distancing, controlled room capacities, and mask wearing

despite being vaccinated (with specific exceptions). �

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It’s been a long time coming and we are excited and looking forward to our re�opening. We truly

cannot wait to see you all again when it is safer to do so and when YOU are ready to rejoin us at the

New Milford Senior Center!�

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Warmly,�

All of us at the New Milford Senior Center�

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BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR CHORE SERVICES | 5

NEW MILFORD CHORE SERVICES WILL

CELEBRATE ITS FIFTH BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH!

In April 2016, agent Leonardo Ghio received a call from a client

looking for someone to rake her leaves. After a few fruitless

days of searching, Leo took it upon himself to rake the small

yard. When he was finished, the smile on the client’s face said it

all. This was something that other New Milford Seniors could

benefit from!�

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Shortly after that incident, the New Milford Chore Services shape. We

wanted to provide heavier chores to help seniors stay safely and

independently in their homes. This is a different approach than most

chore service programs that hire people to clean their houses. New

Milford Chore Services performs heavier chores and we do it with

volunteers. We have serviced over 300 different clients and provided

nearly 1,700 hours of work for folks in the past five years. Just like a

baby, our first years were spent crawling, getting used to our mission,

and finding out just the sort of jobs we could do. �

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But as we have grown, we have learned to walk, even run. In our fourth

year, we completed over 700 hours of service. We change smoke

alarms, take out heavy A/C units or put them back in depending on the

season. We’ve cleaned gutters and raked leaves; put up grab bars and

stair railings, rebuilt steps, and fixed doors. �

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We declutter, fill dumpsters, remove old mattresses or broken furniture,

rebuild mailboxes. We’ve even moved folks into senior housing. When

our seniors ask for help, we do our best to oblige if we can. Our limits

are challenged with every new request! Our capacity to help is only

limited by the number of volunteers willing to lend a few hours here and

there. If you know someone who has skills and kindness, tell them we

are looking for volunteers! We mat a volunteer’s strength to the request

so that everyone is comfortable and no chore is a chore!�

Our goals this year are: 800 hours of service, increase our volunteer numbers, and reach out to as

many seniors in need as we can!�

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New Milford Chore Services, like a hyperactive five year old (we all remember what it was like to

be five, don’t we?), is excited about what we can do and how we have grown. If you have a need,

please call 860�457�4191 and leave a message with Rufus, our Chore Coordinator. Or, consult with

Leo or Mira, our Municipal Agents, to see if we can help you. If you aren’t sure that what you need

to be done is in our purview, call and find out. If we can’t do it ourselves, we can recommend local

businesses who are reliable and recommended by other seniors. One of our customer surveys said,

“The help was the best�friendly and kind.” Helping you, our seniors, be safe and independent

makes us extremely satisfied. Thank you for making this birthday month the best yet!�

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER AFTER

6 | COUNSELORS’ NOTES

MUNICIPAL AGENTS/SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORS

OFFICE AND CHORE SERVICES NEW PHONE NUMBER: 860-457-4191

LEONARDO S. GHIO & MIRA LEVASSEUR

MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR THE ELDERLY/SENIOR SERVICE ADVISORS�

Our two Municipal Agents/Senior Service Advisors are available for appointments at the �

Senior Center, home visits and may be also contacted by phone and email. �

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO NEW MILFORD RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY�

• Information and Referrals • Housing Options • Prescription Drug Plans • Energy Assistance • Renter & Tax Rebates •�

• Medicaid • Medicare and Supplemental Plans • Medicare Advantage Plans • Long Term Care Planning and Insurance •�

• Social Security Counseling •Meals On Wheels • Home Care Options • Life Line • Financial Counseling • Transportation •

• Title 5 Senior Employment Options • Chores • Elderly Nutrition/SNAP/Farmers Market Coupons • �

• Volunteer Opportunities • Support Groups •�

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR COVID-19 SCAMS

Unfortunately, scammers are

using the COVID�19 pandemic to

try to steal your Medicare

Number, personal information,

and money. And they're using

robocalls, social media posts, and emails to do it.

Remember, if anyone reaches out to get your Medicare

Number or personal information in exchange for something,

you can bet it's a scam.�Be on the lookout, so you can stop

scams before they happen.� Here are recent Coronavirus

scams to watch for:�

�Robocalls offering you respiratory masks they'll never send�

�Social media posts fraudulently seeking donations for non�

existent charities, or claiming to give you stimulus funds

if you enter your bank account information�

�Fake testing kits, cures, "immunity" pills, and offers for

protective equipment�

Visit�Medicare.gov/fraud� for more information and tips on

preventing Medicare scams and fraud.�

The mission of New Milford

Chore Services is to assist

senior residents of New

Milford with light chores

work so that they are able to

remain living independently

and with dignity, at home. We

assess work on a case by case

basis, but here are some

examples of how we might be

able to help: Trim hedges,

rake leaves, weed the garden, wash windows, spring

cleaning, decluttering, rearrange furniture, switch out

screen/storm windows, change lightbulbs, or even tighten

screws. The New Milford Chore Services program is

funded through federal and state grants and donations based

on a sliding scale of client fees. If you think we might be

able to help, give Chore Services a call at 860�457�4191.�

COST-OF-LIVING

ADJUSTMENT (COLA)

INFORMATION FOR 2021

An Important Update: Social

Security and Supplemental

Security Income (SSI) benefits

will increase 1.3 percent in 2021 �

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR �

HOMEOWNER’S TAX CREDIT�

If you turned 65 or were deemed Social Security Disabled

in the year 2020, you may qualify for this program. The new

State income limits for 2021 are $37,600 for individuals and

$45,800 for married couples.� Half of the Social Security

income is used to determine eligibility for the�Town tax

credit�only. Assets are not counted. If you think you may

qualify, please call the Senior Center and make an appoint-

ment with one of the Senior Services Counselors.�Please be

sure to bring your Social Security 1099 showing your

annual benefit amount for the year of 2020, as well as

any 1099’s from Pensions/annuities etc. and�if�you still

file taxes, a completed tax return for 2020.�The filing

period ends on May 15, 2021.�There are other tax credit

programs and abatements for veterans, disabled and legally

blind residents. Please contact the Assessor’s Office for

more details on those programs at (860)�355�6070.�

AQUARION WATER CUSTOMER

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM �

Aquarion Water Company has been

allocated $50,000 to assist customers in

need with the payment of their water

bills.��A one�time voucher, per customer,

in the amount of $50 will be granted to

1,000 customers in 2021 who are either

home�owners in Aquarion’s service

territory or contractual renters (water bill

must be in renter’s name) who pay a quarterly water bill.

Please contact one of the counselors for more details on

applying by calling the Center.�

COUNSELORS’ NOTES | 7

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

The New Milford Senior Center will

begin taking applications for the CT

Energy Assistance Program on

September� 1st. Qualifying income

guidelines are as follows: $37,645 for

individuals and $49,228 for couples.

Assets under $12,000 for renters and

$15,000 for homeowners are excluded. Anything over that

is added to your income. The total 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. We will also need proof of assets which will be ALL

bank accounts, stocks, bonds and any other liquid assets and

whether you heat with electricity or not, we need a current

electric bill. When all of your documents are ready, call the

Center to make an appointment.��

“STAY CONNECTED” TECHNOLOGY GRANT

The Western Connecticut Area Agency

on Aging is pleased to announce a new

grant, “Stay Connected” designed to

connect older adults with the most

appropriate Assistive Technology to

foster improved communication with

medical professions, family/friends and

the community during COVID�19.� Please call the WCAAA

directly at (203) 757�5449 and ask to speak with Carol

D'amelio at Extension 118. This project is funded by the

Administration for Community Living CARES Act grant

through the CT Aging & Disability Services.� � �

THE COMMUNITY FUEL BANK OF NEW MILFORD

In the spirit of giving, please

consider making a donation to the

Community Fuel Bank of New

Milford. The Community Fuel Bank

is a special fund shared by the New

Milford Senior Center and New

Milford Social Services to aid in

keeping New Milford families in

need warm during the winter

months. Donations are graciously

accepted either online on the “Senior

Center” page at newmilford.org or by mail: Community Fuel

Bank 40 Main Street New Milford CT 06776 with checks

made payable to Community Fuel Bank of New Milford.

2021 COSTS AT A GLANCE�

Part A Premium�

Most people don't pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called "premium�

free Part A"). If you buy Part A, you'll pay up to $471 each month in 2021. If you paid

Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $471. If you

paid Medicare taxes for 30�39 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $259. �

Part A Hospital Inpatient

Deductible and Coinsurance�

You pay:�

$1,484� deductible for each benefit period�

Days 1�60: $0 coinsurance for each benefit period�

Days 61�90: $$371 coinsurance per day of each benefit period�

Days 91 and beyond: $742� coinsurance per each "lifetime reserve day" after day 90

for each benefit period�(up to 60 days over your lifetime)�

Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs�

Part B Premium�

The standard Part B premium amount is $148.50� �

(or higher depending on your income)�

Part B Deductible and Coinsurance �

$203. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the�Medicare�approved

amount�for most doctor services (including most doctor services while you're a

hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy, and�durable medical equipment (dme),�

IF YOU DIDN’T GET THE FULL ECONOMIC

IMPACT PAYMENT, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO

CLAIM THE RECEOVERY REBATE CREDIT

The IRS and Treasury have issued all first and

second Economic Impact Payments. If you didn’t

get any Economic Impact Payments or got less than

the full amounts, you may qualify for the Recovery

Rebate Credit and must file a 2020 tax return to

claim the credit even if you don’t normally file.�

SMOKE DETECTORS FOR SENIORS

As you’re spring cleaning, don’t forget to

also change your batteries in your smoke

detectors�or make sure they’re working

properly in general! New Milford’s Fire

Marshal, Kevin Reynolds, has graciously

offered both the distribution and installation of brand new

smoke detectors in your homes as a courtesy service to help

keep our seniors safe. For more information or to schedule

an installation, please contact Kevin the Fire Marshal at 860

�355�6099 and make fire safety a priority!

WIDOW’S SOCIAL GROUP

Join us for a social group for any and all

widows looking for a place of acceptance, talk

about their losses, develop friendships, and to

obtain a feeling of connectedness after the loss

of a loved one. �

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Join us for a weekly, first come, first serve

blood pressure screening. This FREE service

provides you with an opportunity to check and

track your blood pressure. �

REIKI HEALING �

Reiki is used to reduce stress, promote

relaxation, and restore physical, mental, and

emotional health through simple hands�on

healing techniques. A 10 minute Reiki Healing

session is a suggested donation of $7.00 and clients are

received on a first come, first served basis.�

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CHAIR MASSAGE�

Take a moment to relax, recharge and renew with a

chair massage right here in our Health and

Wellness Room. A 10 minute Chair Massage

session is a suggested donation of $7.00 and clients

are received on a first come, first served basis.�

8 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE CONCERNS OF COVID-19,

ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE NEW MILFORD

SENIOR CENTER ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

The Alzheimer’s Association is available for

you to get connected with resources,

advocacy, and advice. For more information,

please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at

1�800�272�3900. A representative of the

Alzheimer’s Association can be available for

questions/information by appointment.�

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

For the most up�to�date information on CT’s COVID�19 Vaccine distribution plan, please visit: https://

portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID�19�Vaccinations. At the time of this publication, the New Milford Senior

Center and the New Milford Health Department have been working hard to organize COVID� 19

vaccination clinics here in town locally as well as having a COVID�19 Info Line available to assist with

scheduling appointments and answer questions regarding the vaccination process. Information is also

available by going to the Town of New Milford website: www.newmilford.org where across the top, a red

banner has helpful info and links regarding clinics, eligibility status, VAMS navigation tips, and more. �

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The Town of New Milford COVID�19 Info Line can be reached on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM � 1:00 PM to assist

with scheduling appointments for individuals 60+, COVID�19 vaccine�related and general questions, and scheduling for

individuals who do not speak English. �

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For any further questions, you are always welcome to call the New Milford Senior Center at 860�355�6075 or the New

Milford Health Department at 860�355�6035. Remember that we’re in this together and here to help as best we can ��

RESERVATIONS AND RIDERSHIP

Transportation is available for seniors and

individuals who are ADA�certified to head

to the Senior Center, work, shopping, and

anywhere within New Milford. To reserve

a ride, please call the Center at 860�355�

6075 a minimum of three days before you

need transportation and you will receive a

phone call the afternoon before your bus

ride (Friday afternoon for Monday rides),

for confirmation and your pickup time. We

require at least 24 hours notice for a change

in destination as all “stops” are scheduled accordingly. We ask that bus riders be

ready at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time! When you are

finished with your appointment and/or have been waiting for more than 15 minutes

for your ride, please call the Center. All walkers and canes must be secured and

wheelchairs will be secured in appropriate locked positions while onboard the bus.

For the safety of yourself and others, please limit yourself to bringing no more than

3�reasonably sized bags of groceries or other goods/belongings that can be easily

stored at your feet or on your lap. Bus riders must be able to independently handle/

carry your belongings and purchases on and off the bus as the bus drivers are not

permitted to handle your personal items and must remain within 3 feet of the bus at

all times. For the comfort and security of our riders, we ask that you please refrain

from any cell phone conversations while riding the Senior Center bus. �

SUGGESTED DONATION IS

$1.00 PER ONE-WAY RIDE

Senior Center Bus riders must present

their MySeniorCenter Card upon

entering the bus and bus riders must

have independently mobility. If you

need assistance, aides and companions

(>18 years old) are welcome to ride

with you free of charge, but you must

indicate that there will be an additional

passenger with you at time of

scheduling. �

PLEASE WEAR A MASK!

The health and safety of our riders and

drivers are of upmost importance. At

this time, transportation will be limited

to rides for gainful employment and

necessities only. Riders must wear

masks upon entering, exiting, and for

the duration of the bus ride until further

notice. �

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For information regarding Title VI, �

please refer to www.newmilford.org:�

Departments �> Senior Center�

WHEELS PROGRAM OF GREATER NEW MILFORD

WHEELS is a volunteer organization that provides seniors and individuals who

are ADA�certified to non�emergency medical appointments in and around the

greater New Milford area. Two cars and a wheelchair accessible van are available

to transport based on availability. The WHEELS Office, located on the lower level

of the Senior Center, is open Monday � Thursday, 9:00 AM � 12:00 PM and can be reached at 860�354�6012 or through their

website: www.wheelsofnewmilford.org�

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION | 9


SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WILL BE FUNCTIONING

AT A LIMITED CAPACITY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE


THE WHEELS PROGRAM WILL BE FUNCTIONING AT A

LIMITED CAPACITY— PLEASE CALL FOR RIDE REQUESTS

19 Poplar Street, New Milford, CT

Call or stop by to arrange a tour today.Meet our experienced and friendly staff.

Visit us online at www.villagecrestrehab.com860.354.9365 / [email protected]

THE NEW MILFORD SENIOR CENTER HOPES TO BE ABLE TO

OFFER A FEW EXERCISE CLASSES IN-HOUSE/IN-PERSON

LATE SPRING/EARLY SUMMER 2021! AS WE CONTINUE TO

PLAN, PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT THE SITUATION WITH

COVID-19 IS EVER CHANGING AND YOUR HEALTH AND

SAFETY IS THE TOP PRIORITY.

ALL EXERCISE CLASSES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE NEW

MILFORD SENIOR CENTER WILL STRICTLY ADHERE TO ALL HEALTH

AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS INCLUDING SOCIAL DISTANCING,

LIMITED CLASS SIZES, AND WEARING OF MASKS/FACE COVERINGS

BEFORE, AFTER, AND DURING YOUR EXERCISE CLASS

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AS SOON AS WE ARE ABLE!

STRENGTH & BALANCE

Join Kerry Swift, our Strength and Balance exercise instructor

who teaches a low�impact exercise program that includes

strength training with light hand weights, stretchy bands,

chair exercises and lots of laughter! This class is designed to

benefit individuals of all abilities

and is geared to help reduce joint

and muscle pain, and stiffness

plus help� improve mobility,

muscle strength, balance, posture

and functional capacity. The

exercise techniques are performed

while sitting and/or standing.

ZUMBA GOLD

Get ready to join the party! Join Jasmin Ducusin�Jara,

certified Zumba Gold instructor for a class that’s perfect for

active older adults who are looking for a Zumba® class that

recreates the original moves you love at a lower�intensity.

The class introduces easy�to�follow Zumba

®

choreography

that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination as

well as all the elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular

conditioning, flexibility and balance. Come ready to sweat,

and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong! �

CHAIR YOGA �

Join Elaine Donahue, Certified Yoga Instructor, for an

enriching gentle yoga class where you have a partner on the

mat: a chair! Elaine aims to offer a range of poses along with

their many variations so that this class is relaxed, fun, and

accessible for all.�Improve balance, strength and flexibility by

practicing classic yogic poses while supported by your

chair.� Learn and practice deep breathing and relaxation

techniques in a setting that welcomes all to bring their own

practice to the mat. This class is welcome to all who are

striving for increased energy, improved wellness, and an

enhanced enthusiasm for life!

YOGA

Join yoga instructor, Kristin Wilkins who brings compassion

and a positive approach to her work by helping people

maintain a healthy lifestyle! With two levels available, Yoga

and Gentle Yoga it is a not only a type of exercise, but a

discipline that includes breath control, simple meditation, and

specific bodily postures for health and relaxation. Come calm

your mind, relieve stress, and strengthen your body because

taking time to care for you is an important part of staying

active for a lifetime!�

10 | PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

HANDIWORK CIRCLE

Knitters and crotcheters of all levels are

welcome to work on their own projects,

learn from each other, and enjoy crafting

and chatting at the table with a needle and

crochet hook in hand.�

QUILT CIRCLE

All levels of “stitchers” are welcome to

work on individual projects with help from

other members when needed and on group

quilts with fabric, thread, quilting tools and

sewing machines available.�

WII BOWLING

A virtual bowling game that simulates all

the moves of bowling minus the heavy ball!

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Come together with other readers to talk

about books and the reading experience!

MIDWEEK MATINEE

Complimentary Movies in the Grand Room.

�Enjoy the show!�

BINGO

Join us for an afternoon of Bingo! Whether

across, down, or diagonally � everyone’s a

winner when they have a BINGO!

SENIOR SONGBIRDS - SINGING

All voices are welcome to sing along!�

ASK THE ATTORNEY—

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Roundtable discussion to discuss any Elder

Law issue that might be of interest such as

estate planning, living wills, transfer of

assets, Medicare, and Medicaid. These are

informational discussions only; no legal

advice is offered. �

ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP

30 minute, one�on�one appts to answer

questions about your technical devices.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE CONCERNS OF COVID-19, THE

FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE NEW MILFORD SENIOR

CENTER CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES | 11

AARP SMART DRIVING COURSE

The AARP Smart Driver™ Course has

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they need to drive safely on today’s roads.

Highlights of the course include the safest

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discount. At this time, all in�person classes

have been cancelled through September

2021 but the course is available to complete

online at www.aarpdriversafety.org with a

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