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Inside This Exciting Issue:

Stroke Support Group

TechLounge 2016

Literary Gem

NEW Parking Info for 2016

St. Pat’s Party

NEW Discussion Grp!

Silvertones Rehearse

Don’t Be Scammed

Pickup Tabletop Game Info

T H E G R E E N W I C H S E N I O R C E N T E R

LANTERN “Exploring Your Horizons”

F E B R UA RY 2 016

299 Greenwich Avenue

Greenwich, CT 06830

Main Phone: 203-862-6700

Web Site:

www.greenwichct.org

Friend us on Facebook too!

Wed, Feb 24, 2:15PM

February is American Heart Month:

Heart Disease & Stroke Risk

Jay Kane presents

Presidential Political Strategies

COMING SOON:

Feel Better On The Inside To Lead A

More Satisfying Life

DON’T BE SCAMMED!

THE SILVERTONES TAKE IT ON THE ROAD

2016 NEW PARKING REGS

The infamous Greenwich Senior Center singing group ―The

Silvertones‖ will be performing during the month of Feb.

Some of these musical folks appear on the left all smiles and

dressed to dazzle. Interested in becoming a part of this tal-

ented and fun group? Please contact Program Coordinator

Suzanne Testani at 203-862-6721 for further details

Very Important New Information For All Senior Center Members Who Purchase Parking Passes

The Town is no longer allowing Senior Center Members to park in the Havemeyer lot which

is located across the street from the Senior Center and to the right of the BOE Administra-

tion Building. The spaces on Greenwich Ave. between Elm and Havemeyer, to the left of

the Senior Center on Bruce Place, Mason/ Havemeyer (both feature Senior Center sign-

age) that remain appropriate for parking. Please renew your parking passes for 2016 in

the Senior Center Administration Office. If you have any questions, please con-

tact Senior Center staff at 203-862-6721 who will be more than happy to assist

you.

A senior who lives in the Fairfield County area, recently received a phone call from an ―IRS representative‖ informing them that their taxes are delinquent

and that the IRS figures from 2014 don’t match those of the 2013 IRS figures. The ―IRS representative‖ then went on to inform the individual to avert a call

to the local police, they must pay $3,004.79 immediately! The savvy individual didn’t fall for the scammer’s insistent performance, hung up on the caller,

and notified the police. Remember, scammers are very good at fooling people. They also want to rush you: scam artists want your money before you have

time to think. The following are safe contact sources if you think you may be a victim of a scam:

•Greenwich Police Department: 1-203-622-8006

•Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: 1-800-842-2649

•To report Medicare and other health care related scams:

CT’s Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program: 1-800-994-9422

•U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - Fraud Hotline (toll-free)

Call: 1-855-303-9470

Online: http://www.aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline

•Connecticut Attorney General’s Office: Call: 1-860-808-5354

•Better Business Bureau: 1-203-269-2700

http://www.aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline

SENIOR CENTER LITERARY GEM

GET FIT & HAVE FUN TOO!

TECHLOUNGE NEWS

The Greenwich Senior Center once again proudly presents WINTER SENIOR WATER

AEROBICS 2016! Certified Water Fitness Instructor/ Lifeguard Suzanne Testani will begin

the New Year with a lively workout in the cozy 84 degree indoor pool at the Boys & Girls

Club, located at 4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich, CT. Water props, ample, easy-access free

parking, locker rooms and showers are available too. The free 6 week session is open to

Senior Center members and is held 10:30AM. Due to inherent inclement weather condi-

tions, please contact Suzanne @ #862-6721 for possible cancellations and make-up

dates. Ladies and gents are both welcome. Let’s get fit and have fun in the water folks!

Please bring your Senior Center key tags along to class each week.

Did you know we have a lovely library located in the Lounge on the Main Floor of the

Greenwich Senior Center? The books you see neatly aligned on the shelves are continu-

ously being categorized and replenished by a dedicated group of Greenwich Dump Volun-

teers. One such individual, Gerhard Peter meticulously arranges each book, and carefully

watches over the area making sure that all titles are situated in their proper categories.

Any book in the library (or those that make it to our infamous ―giveaway‖ table on the low-

er level right outside the elevator) are always free to take home and enjoy. You need not

return the book once its been read, but rather pay its words forward in a random act of

kindness to a friend, neighbor, or loved one.

The 2016 TechLounge classes will be featured in the monthly Lantern activities schedule.

Class are only $5 for Senior Center members and $10 for non-members. And, as always,

the FREE open computer lab is every Fri from 9:30AM until noon. Feel free to stop by and

practice your skills. You are invited to bring your own mobile devices to class or the lab.

Participants may also learn on our newly acquired Mac desktop computers! Regular Clas-

ses will resume this month, don’t miss the continuing free lab on Fridays for all your com-

puting needs.

FAM I LY CE N TE RS CAR ES TO SH ARE

The Greenwich Senior Center & Family Centers of Greenwich Present

55 & Better Meetup

with

Kelly Johnson, MSW

Join fellow Senior Center Members and chat about

anything on your mind in a safe, compassionate,

and secure setting.

10:00AM, 3rd Monday of every month beginning in March

Held on the lower level of the Senior Center in the Lions Den

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM LINEUP Basic & Reg. Balance & Stretch & Core

Strengthening w/ Neville

Join Certified Personal Trainer Neville War-

burton for a creative approach to whole

body balance and core strength.

Bingo

Takes place on Fridays @ 10:30am.

Winners receive a small cash prize. Cost of

cards is 25 cents.

Bridge Play

Join other seniors for an afternoon of

informal bridge. Check calendar for game

dates and times.

Birthday Luncheon

Members’ birthdays are

celebrated on the last Tuesday of each

month with a free lunch, courtesy of the

GREATS.

(Sign up ahead at front desk is a must!)

B.Y.O.B. w/ Wendy Lee

―Build Your Own Back‖ pro active strength

and toning class to combat and prevent

back issues.

Chair & Floor Yoga w/ Paula & Jeannie

Jeannie Stevens and Paula Schooler bring

participants all the spiritual, physical and

mental benefits of Yoga in a chair and on

the floor! Held in the Main Dining Room/

Far Lounge. Check calendar for days and

times.

Chess

A group that meets to enjoy the game.

Chinese Brush Painting w/ Marianne

Create lovely works of Asian art w/ expert

demo and instruction. Materials provided.

Core Strengthening w/ Neville

Specialized movements that target trunk

muscles for a strong and healthy core.

Crosswords w/ Ed

Do the Intermediate level NYT Crossword

Puzzles with Ed Stein’s professional exper-

tise. Check calendar for dates and times.

Discussion Groups w/ Bob and Kelly

A safe environment to share and listen.

Lead by caring professionals. Check calen-

dar for dates and times.

Famous People, Places & Events

An informative monthly presentation/ dis-

cussion w/ professional lecturer Art

Gottlieb, CSA, MSW. See calendar for in-

teresting monthly topics.

Feldenkrais Style Movements For Arthritis

Join Instructor Wendy Lee Rosa for a series

of slow, static healing movements scientifi-

cally proven to combat arthritis pain in

seniors. Props and music are used for pro-

gram enhancement.

Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie & Paula

Hatha postures that challenge the body,

mind and spirit. Floor mat is required.

Garden Center Workshop

Held every month From Sept to March. Cre-

ate lovely live arrangements. Sign-up re-

quired. Limit: 18 participants.

Total Body/ Mind Wellness Programs

Credentialed professionals discuss modern

mind/ body health related topics. See cal-

endar for dates and times.

Italian Lessons w/ Luciana

Learn Italian grammar from

experienced educator Luciana

Orzano in a structured forum. Classes meet

every week.

Interesting Lectures/ Presentations/ Q & A

Professional guest speakers present on an

array of interesting and informative topics

of interest to seniors ranging from

healthcare to wellness, to history and na-

ture and elder law/ financial planning. Nev-

er a sales pitch. Forums are purely educa-

tional and never sales-oriented. Refresh-

ments & giveaways at many sessions!

Knitting / Needlework Groups

All levels welcome. Create any item of your

choice. Instruction offered on Wed morn-

ings w/ Debbie.

Live Entertainment

Talented musical artists perform for your

pleasure. Dance & sing the morning or af-

ternoon away! Check calendar for dates

and times.

Multi-Level & Beginner Art Classes w/ Chris

Both novices and experienced

artists are welcome. Some materials provid-

ed. Participate in local exhibitions. Peer/

professional assistance from expert Chris

Gordon available depending on the class.

NYT Crosswords w/ Ed Stein

Not your grandmother’s crosswords folks!

Check activities calendar for dates and

times.

Pickup Tabletop Games

Random card/ game sessions throughout

the day, Mon thru Fri. Scheduled activities

take room precedence.

Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie

Challenge your bod to stretch and tone. On

the floor, or in a chair. Mats required.

Quilting Corner

All are welcome to practice the lovely art of

quilting. Work on group projects or your

own!

Shopping w/ The TAG Bus Driver

Twice every month on Fridays go shop-

ping at Shop Rite of Stamford and once

per month shop at Walmart Rte.7 Nor-

walk on a Mon. Limit: 2 bags per per-

son. Sign up at the front desk. Check

calendar for dates. Limit: 20 shoppers.

Silvertones Choir

A group of enthusiastic seniors who

love to sing led by professional Music

Director Pamela Kuhn Travel to area

facilities/ organizations & events to

perform live! Two rehearsals per month.

Special Events/ Parties & Trips

Check the Lantern/ Center

flyers for upcoming fun

gatherings at very affordable fees.

Super Noggin

Total brain healthy living course. Evi-

dence based! 9 weeks for $20. See

staff for sign up.

T’ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn

Learn the moves and wellness benefits

of this ancient art from a Certified Mas-

ter. A safe form of exercise that

strengthens core balance, increases

mental function, and tones the body.

TechLounge

A variety of computing classes to meet

today’s demand. Only $5 per class.

Check Lantern calendar for class days

and times. Newly renovated!

Water Aerobics w/ Suzanne

Work out at the BGCG.

Word Games w/ Suzanne

Challenge your brain for prizes!

Check Lantern activity calendar for days

and times.

Zumba Gold w/ Wendy Lee

All the benefits of regular Zumba

for seniors now twice per week! Great

music & moves. We rock out to the lat-

est groovy tunes. It’s the real thing

folks!

HEALTHY YOU

The Greenwich Senior Center & Greenwich Hospital Present The

Stroke Education

&

Support Group

Please join us at the

Greenwich Senior Center 4th Monday of the month

Next Session: Feb. 24, 2016

2:15PM – 3:00PM - Far Lounge

Topic: Heart Disease & Stroke

Did you know: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability among adults in the U.S.

Every 40 seconds someone suffers a stroke

80% of strokes can be prevented

Facilitated by

Sally Scannell, RN

299 ON THE AVENUE F E B R UA R Y 2 0 1 6

( C H E F S A S H A W N A ’ S M E N U I S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E )

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Pasta Primavera

Stir Fry Vegetables

Cream Sauce

Buttered Rolls

Cookies

2

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Stuffed Cabbage

Tomato Sauce

Garlic Bread

Jell-O

3

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Liver & Onions

Brown Gravy

Mashed Potato

Cauliflower

Fresh Fruit

4

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Roast Pork w/ Brown Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Glazed Carrots

Cream puffs

5

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Pesto Shrimp

Angel Hair Pasta

Sautéed Spinach

Lemon Pudding

8

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Stuffed Peppers

Marinara Sauce

Garlic Bread

Chocolate Pudding

9

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Lemon Chicken

Brown Rice

Steamed Cabbage

Rice Pudding

10

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potato

Peas & Carrots

Boston Cream Pie

11

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

BBQ Pulled Pork

Corn on The Cobb

Broccoli

Fresh Fruit

12

Valentine’s Day

Luncheon!

Menu TBA

by

Chef Sashawna

15

Presidents Day

Holiday

Senior Center

Closed

16

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Chicken Tenders

Honey Mustard Sauce

Sweet Potatoes

Spinach

Fresh Fruit

17

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Beef Hot Dogs

Baked Beans

Coleslaw

Chocolate Pudding

18

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Baked Ziti/

Meat sauce

Marinara

Broccoli

Garlic Rolls

Jell-O

19

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Baked Tilapia

Brown Rice

Stew Tomatoes

Lemon Meringue Pie

22

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Chili Con Carne

Baked Potato

Broccoli

Berry Parfait

23

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Oven Fried Chicken

Mac & Cheese

Green Beans

Birthday Cake & Ice

Cream

24

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Chicken Stir Fry

Brown Rice

Fresh Fruit

25

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Pork Chops

Baked Sweet Potato

Mixed Veg

Cookies

26

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Fish & Chips

French Fries

Coleslaw

Jell-O

29

Soup Du Jour

House Salad

Vegetable Lasagna

Marinara

Garlic Bread

Fresh Fruit

2016 FEBRUARY 2016 (Activities Are Always Subject To Change)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday T hursday Fr iday

9:45 Mutli Level Art Class & 1 Peer Critique with Chris Gordon

11:00 Basic Balance Class w/ Neville-LD

1:30 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-MDR

2:15 Feldenkrais Style Movements

For Arthritis w/ Wendy Lee-MDR

9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens 2

10:00 Quilting Corner-CR

10:45 T’ ai Chi w/ Bill Wrenn

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play

1:00 Floor Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens-FL

2:00 Pilates Gold w/ Jeannie-FL

3

9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR

10:30 Floor Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-FL

1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations of Play Vary

1:45 ZUMBA Gold w/ Wendy Lee Rosa

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD 4 10:00 Knitting

10:30 Senior Water Aerobics-B&G Club

1:00 Italian Lessons w/ Luciana-CR

1:15 NYT Crosswords w/ Ed Stein-MDR

2:15 ―B.Y.O.B.‖ w/ Wendy Lee Rosa-LD

9:30 Painting Session-CR 5

9:30 Core Strengthening w/ Neville

9:30 Free Open Computer Lab-TechLounge

10:30 Bingo!

1:00 Shopping @ ShopRite

1:00 Chess & Bridge Play-CR

9:30 Shopping @ Walmart 8

9:45 Mutli Level Art Class &

Peer Critique with Chris Gordon





9 9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens 10:00 Quilting Corner-CR

10:45 GREATS Open Meeting-MDR



1:15 Garden Center Workshop: Terrarium-Craft Room


10



1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations of

Play Vary


11

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting

10:30 Silvertones Rehearse-MDR



12

9:30 Painting Session-CR



10:30 Bingo!


1:15 Art Gottlieb Presents on

Black History Month-MDR

15

Presidents Day Holiday

Senior Center Building Closed







17



1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary


9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD 18

10:00 Knitting





9:30 Painting Session w/ Chris Gordon-CR 19



10:30 Bingo!



1:15 Discussion Grp. W/ Bob & Friends-FL

22

9:45 Mutli Level Art Class











24 9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR


10:30 Beginner Art Class w/ Chris Gordon-CR

1:00 Pickup Card Games Play-LD


2:15 GHA Stroke Awareness Grp. Topic: Heart Disease & Stroke

25

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD

10:00 Knitting

10:30 Senior Water Aerobics-B&G Club (Final Class)







10:30 Bingo!


1:15 Political Strategies of the Presidential

Candidates w/ Jay Kane

29







Daily Pickup Table Top Games 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Locations of play vary: scheduled

activities take room precedence

2016 FEBRUARY 2016 (Activities Are Always Subject To Change)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday T hursday Fr iday

9:45 Mutli Level Art Class & 1 Peer Critique with Chris Gordon











3



1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations of Play Vary


9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD 4 10:00 Knitting








10:30 Bingo!



9:30 Shopping @ Walmart 8







9 9:45 Chair Yoga w/ Jeannie Stevens 10:00 Quilting Corner-CR

10:45 GREATS Open Meeting-MDR



1:15 Garden Center Workshop: Terrarium-Craft Room


10



1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-Locations of

Play Vary


11

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class w/ Neville-LD

10:00 Knitting




12

9:30 Painting Session-CR



10:30 Bingo!


1:15 Art Gottlieb Presents on

Black History Month-MDR

15

Presidents Day Holiday

Senior Center Building Closed







17



1:00 Pickup Tabletop Games-

Locations of Play Vary


9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD 18

10:00 Knitting





9:30 Painting Session w/ Chris Gordon-CR 19



10:30 Bingo!



1:15 Discussion Grp. W/ Bob & Friends-FL

22

9:45 Mutli Level Art Class











24 9:30 Chair Yoga w/ Paula Schooler-MDR


10:30 Beginner Art Class w/ Chris Gordon-CR

1:00 Pickup Card Games Play-LD


2:15 GHA Stroke Awareness Grp. Topic: Heart Disease & Stroke

25

9:30 Balance & Stretch Class-LD

10:00 Knitting

10:30 Senior Water Aerobics-B&G Club (Final Class)







10:30 Bingo!


1:15 Political Strategies of the Presidential

Candidates w/ Jay Kane

29







Daily Pickup Table Top Games 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Locations of play vary: scheduled

activities take room precedence

HELPFUL SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Senior Center:

Open Monday thru Friday

9:00AM to 4:00PM

Front Desk 203 862-6700

Administrator

Laurette Helmrich 203 862-6720

Program Coordinator

Suzanne S. Testani, TRD, ADC 203 862-6721

Administrative Staff Assistant I

Deana Salerno 203 862-6700

Morrison, Inc. Food Services

Chef Manager

Sashawna Dacosta 203-862-6725

Commission on Aging (CoA):

Open Mon thru Fri

8:00AM to 4:00PM

Director

Lori Contadino, MS 203 862-6710

Administrative Staff Assistant II

Chicky Krois 203 862-6710

Greenwich Dept. of Health:

The Health Suite

is located on the ground floor of the Senior Center.

A Public Health Nurse is in on Tuesdays

from 12:30PM to 2:30PM—Free walk-in visits

Health Suite 203 862-6730

Dept of Health 203 622-7864

Luncheon by Morrison Foods, Inc.

A delicious hot meal is served Mon thru Fri at the Senior

Center between 12:00PM & 1:00PM. Please make reser-

vations the day before at the front desk until 11:00AM. If

interested in dining on a Monday, please call the Friday

before.

Reservations the day of the lunch will not

guarantee you a meal.

Noon meal prices: dining in: $4.00 to go: $4.25

Senior Tax Relief:

Applications for the State and Local Senior Tax Relief

must be submitted between February 1 and May 15.

Forms will be mailed to prior recipients and they may com-

plete the forms required, including copies of their income

tax return and social security documents and send them

to the Assessor before March 15. After March 15, the

completed applications must be dropped off at the Asses-

sors Office prior to the deadline of May 15. New appli-

cants may come to the Assessor's Office for assistance.

Assessor’s Office 203-622-7885

Social Services:

(Town Hall Number) 203-622-3831

Linda Sandiaes, MSW 203-622-7797

Senior Center Office Hours Thursdays: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

To make an appointment contact the CoA

203-862-6710

Rent Rebate: May 1 Through Oct 1

Mon (by appointment only) 10:30AM - 12:30PM to

2:00PM. Walk ins welcome no appointment needed

Office Hours: 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Contact: Jayne Wilson

Dept. of Social Service 203 622-6458

Energy Assistance: Nov 1 thru April 30

Mon (By App Only)

Shut-offs, out of oil, emergency issues

12:30PM-2:00PM

Dept. of Social Service 203 622-3800

Transportation:

Please sign up for transportation the day before you wish

to come to the center. Reservations can be made at the

front desk until 1:00PM

203 862-6700

In case of cancellation please call TAG

directly at: 203 637-4345

Utilize Senior Energy (USE):

An organization that posts jobs/ hires individuals aged 50

and up for paid/ volunteer positions.

Located on the ground floor of the Senior Center

Open Mon thru Fri 203-629-8032

Hours are 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Director

Michael Amoroso 203 629-8032

The Greenwich Senior Center & Greenwich Hospital Present The

Greenwich Hospital

Stroke Education

&

Support Group

please join us at the

Greenwich Senior Center Now the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Far Lounge

Next Session: Wed Feb 24 2:15PM – 3:15PM

Topic: Heart Disease & Stroke

Every 40 s

Did you know that:

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability among adults in the U.S.

Every 40 seconds someone suffers a stroke

80% of strokes can be prevented

Facilitated by:

Marie Dalton, RN &

Sally Scannell, RN

Please contact GSC

Program Coordinator Suzanne Testani

@ 203-862-6721 for details.

http://www.greenwichhospital.org/?sid=0

The Greenwich Senior Center 299 Greenwich Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830

Announces a Special Presentation by:

Arthur N. Gottlieb, LCSW, CSA

I Have a Dream

Delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28th, 1963 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the “I Have a Dream” speech remains one of the most famous ora-

tions in modern history, calling for America to live up to its founding ideals of equality for all, and the end of racial discrimination.

Friday February 12, 2016

1:15 pm to 2:15 pm

TechLounge Classes Beginning March 2016! For info and to get a detailed FALL SCHEDULE (Sept.-Dec.):

email [email protected] (or 203-862-6700)

TechLounge Lower Level, Greenwich Senior Center

299 Greenwich Avenue

Greenwich, CT 06830

Each class is 1:00PM-3:00PM and cost is just $5

for Senior Center Members and $10 for non-members.

FREE DROP IN PRACTICE LAB

EVERY FRIDAY 9:30AM-12:00PM

Classes Will Include:

iPhone Intermediate, Social Media, Facebook, Skype, iPhone Beginner, iPad Beginner,

Take Great Photos w/ iPad & iPhone

(This is a NEW class: use your eye to

take great photos!),

Travel w/ Mobile phone, Tablet, and much more!

Contact info: [email protected] or please call 203-862-6700

LEARN THE FACTS FROM THE ADA

The Greenwich Senior Center Presents

Begins Thursday March 24, 1:15PM-8 Week Informative Course!

Intervention/Workshop #1– Diabetes 101:

Description – general overview of diabetes

Types of Diabetes statistics for seniors

Intervention Workshop #2– Healthy Food Choices:

Description – Learning to prepare and eat healthier foods

Importance of carbohydrate counting

Intervention Workshop #3– Diabetes & Depression Among Older Adults:

Description – Understanding the warning signs of depression and learning tools to help relieve stress and

anxiety

Intervention Workshop #4– Complications (Neuropathy and Diabetes):

Description – Understanding nerve damage and learning the symptoms

Intervention Workshop #5– Diabetes & Foot Care:

Description –Understanding Proper Foot care for Seniors Living with or at Risk for Diabetes

Learn three (3) ways to prevent a foot wound

Performing a comprehensive foot exam

Serious foot care mistakes seniors living with diabetes commonly make

Intervention/Workshop #6– Getting Physical – The importance of physical activity in reducing glucose

levels among seniors:

Description –Physical Activity via music

Learning simple exercises/physical activity seniors can do at home during the cold season

Intervention Workshop #7 – Medications & Diabetes: Description – “Ask the Pharmacist.”

Identifying certain drug interactions

Understanding insulin

Questions to ask your pharmacist

Intervention/Workshop #8:– Caregiving – Raising Diabetes Awareness and Learning Strategies in

Caring for Those with Diabetes.

Description – As a caregiver for a senior living with diabetes, how can you reduce the stress associated with

caregiving. Learn the basics of diabetes management and understanding diabetes.

Understanding the link between diabetes and dementia

Learning to use a diabetes meal plan

The Greenwich Senior Center Invites You to the Annual

St. Patrick’s Party

at the

Greenwich Senior Center

Dance the afternoon away to live entertainment featuring Mike Rinaldi, tradi-

tional Irish fare, giveaways, and TAG transportation available.

Thursday March 17, 2016

11:00AM to 2:00PM

Price: $14 pp

HELPFU L SE N I OR CE N TE R INFO

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER:

Membership is free to any Greenwich Resident aged 55 or older. Our hours of operation are Mon thru Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm. Come in

and see a friendly staff member who will register you and provide a tour. Stay for lunch and see why we’re the best kept secret in Town.

Joining is easy! See any Senior Center staff member and we’ll enter you in the MySeniorCenter database. You will also be issued a key

tag for our MySeniorCenter swipe system at no charge. There is a $5 fee to replace lost key tags. Just swipe the card at the screen in

our front lobby, choose your activities for the day on the touch screen, and you’re good to go! It’s our mission to keep the process very

user-friendly and welcoming. We also offer annual parking passes that must be renewed each Jan for $5. Your current CT license plate

number is required to obtain a pass.

HOW TO HAVE BREAKFAST AND OR LUNCH WITH US:

The Senior Center is serving a continental breakfast menu along with our complete noon meal daily. Luncheon includes: soup of the

day, house salad, entrée, dessert and refillable beverage during the breakfast/ lunch hour. The fees are as follows and payable by

cash, check, or pre-paid tickets:

COFFEE $ .75 (includes free refills)

MUFFIN or TOAST W/ COFFEE $1.00

LUNCH $4.00

TO GO LUNCH $4.25

PRE PAID LUNCH COUPON BOOKS $80.00 (FOR 20 LUNCHES)

If you’re dining with us or taking it to go, please sign up at the Front Desk or place your order over the phone the day before by calling

203-862-6700. Monday’s lunch sign up list will be available on the previous Friday. Lunch signup ends each day promptly at 11:00AM.

If you decide to order a luncheon item off the alternative menu, you must do so before 11:00AM. Absolutely NO changes will be accept-

ed after that time. Please be advised that if you sign up the same day as you wish to have lunch we cannot guarantee you a meal for

that day. Also, due to the increased volume of lunches served, we may run out of an item on the menu. Please be advised that substi-

tutions may occur. For your convenience, we offer ―To-Go‖ Lunches for an additional 25 cents. They are packed standard and no substi-

tutions are allowed. Please indicate if you choose to dine in or take out when signing up on the phone or in person at the front desk. To-

Go Lunches must be picked up between 12:30PM and 1:00PM, are subject to availability, and cannot be held. If you care to take home

an additional to-go meal, you must wait until everyone has been served. Lunch Tickets are non refundable due to loss or theft and are

not redeemable for cash at any time.

EXCITING SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES:

Classes, performances, professional lectures, health forums plus WiFi are free of charge and open to any Senior Center Member.

Due to space limitations, we occasionally require sign ups prior to a specific program or event which is done on a first come, first

served basis. Activities are advertised in the monthly Lantern Newsletter, event flyers, daily/ Sunday Greenwich Time Senior Page/

Greenwich Post/ News/ Sentinel/ Citizen newspapers, Greenwich Patch online, WGCH AM 1490 Radio, Constant Contact, all of the

Town’s libraries, Greenwich Town Hall, our Facebook page, and The Official Town of Greenwich Web Site.

SENIOR CENTER PARTIES, TRIPS & EVENTS:

Although the majority of our programs are free, there are fees associated with our trips and theme/holiday parties. A staff member will

be available Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to assist with trip/ event sign-ups and table assignments. Fees are payable by

cash or check. Please make checks payable to: ―Senior Citizens GREATS Club–Old Town Hall‖ or for your convenience, we can stamp

the check for you. If you would like to send a check in to reserve your seat, simply contact Program Coordinator Suzanne Testani at

203-862-6721 to inquire about event availability/ seating arrangements and TAG transportation. The Senior Center is not responsible

in whole or in part to trip participants for any loss or damage to persons or property. There are No Refunds, No Party Reservation Trans-

fers, and No To Go Meals at any Senior Center Events.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE:

Bus service to and from your home to the Senior Center is provided daily Monday thru Friday by the Transportation Association of

Greenwich (TAG). Your arrival at the Center is approx. 9:00 am and departure is at 2:45 pm. Please sign up for transportation the day

before you wish to come to the Center. Reservations can be made at the Front Desk until 1:00 pm or call 203-862-6700 the day be-

fore to have your name placed on the transportation list. In case of cancellation please call TAG directly at 203 637-4345.

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL:

Senior Center Policy & Procedure Manuals are available for review at the Front Desk or in the Program Coordinator’s work area. They

can also be purchased for $5.00 a copy.

Documents

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