Town of Brookfield Announces December Events

From Town of Brookfield: The full December Newsletter is now available on our website. Click here to open it.

Senior Center Holiday Boutique: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for this year's annual Boutique. This is your chance to get into the holiday spirit, buy some handmade items, holiday decorations and treats!

Holiday Gala 2016: Friday, Dec. 16 at Noon

Join us for a gala lunch and entertainment by The Elderly Brothers! Prior to the entertainment, we will share in an old tradition loved by many "Yankees," and that doesn't mean the baseball team, nor does it mean "Yankee Swap!"

Bring a wrapped item from home or a new item purchased for under $10.00. We will enjoy a festive game together and also enjoy a few laughs. That's all we'll divulge so we don't let the cat out of the bag. Lunch will include ham and au gratin potato and more. Please inform us when you sign up if you would prefer a vegetarian option. Cost is $15 per person.

Seeking Your Old Jewelry!

Our Boutique committee is seeking your old jewelry for our jewelry sale table at the Holiday Boutique. Please drop off with Ellen or Amy.

Holiday Shopping Wish List!

For everyone having trouble with a holiday "wish list," here are some ideas!

• Free weights for strength training class
• Yoga mat
• Water bottle
• New exercise shoes
• Workout clothes
• Gift certificate for a Senior Center trip

Are you from the Bronx? Monday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.

We often hear "are you from the Bronx?" around Brookfield Senior Center. On Monday, December 19 at 11:00am, we are calling all of you to join us for coffee and a chance to chat and reminisce. Join us as we share memories and experiences and meet other "Bronx transplants". We may live in Connecticut now, but our hearts will always be in the Bronx!

December Garden Club: Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m.

We will be making holiday arrangements for your wall or door using fresh greens. Sign up for this fun and creative class!

Don't Forget our Soldiers!
Deadline for Collection is Monday, Dec. 12. Sending boxes to our soldiers continues as an ongoing effort to support our Brookfield Troops.We will be sending a box to a Brookfield resident stationed in Afghanistan. We hope to be able to ship the box(es) well before the holiday so he may receive it on Christmas or New Years. If you are unable to shop, we will shop for you.If you choose to send clothing, it should be black, gray or white and size XL.A collection box will be located at the front desk. Some items requested are:

• Chap Stick
• Q-Tips
• Deodorant
• Chocolate Kisses
• A Christmas Card (or 2)
• Wool socks
• Sunscreen
• Winter Gloves
• Wool Hat
• Pop Tarts
• Disposable Razors
• Candy Canes
• Pop Tarts, Granola Bars
• Trial Size moisturizer
• White Hanes Undershirts
• Homemade Cookies
• Homemade anything!

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