Enfield Senior Center Column: Week Of Dec. 5

Press release from the Enfield Senior Center:

Dec. 1, 2022

Special Thank You:
This year’s Holiday Craft Fair and raffle was a big success. We wish to extend a great big thank you to all the talented volunteers that devoted their time, energy, and resources by creating all the wonderful handcrafted treasures. All your efforts made the craft fair possible. And a big thank you to all of you in the community that came out and supported us.

Paint Party:
Monday, December 5, 1:00-3:00pm.
December painting: red mittens. All supplies included. Resident $20.00, non-resident $25.00.

Ornament Workshop:
Tuesday, December 6, 1:30-3:30pm.
Ornaments: pom pom gnome, macrame tree, and mini stocking cap.

Fun Bingo:
Wednesday, December 7, 11:00-11:45am.
Drop-in and play a few games for small cash prizes. Cost is fifty cents per card. Please bring exact
change.

Computer Classes: Smart Phone Basics
Wednesday, December 7, 1:30-3:30pm.
Resident $4.00, non-resident $5.00.

Coloring for Stress Relief:
Thursday, December 8, 1:00-3:00pm.
Please sign up at the front desk. Free.

Holiday Trivia:
Thursday, December 8, 1:30pm.
Join Nicole Matson from Home Helpers for trivia, treats and prizes.
Free.

TED Talks:
What You Can Learn from People who Disagree with You
Thursday, December 8, 1:30-2:30pm.
Free.

CareOne Pulmonary Virus Presentation:
Thursday, December 8, 2:30-3:30pm.
Chris Reimann, RT presents a discussion on Respiratory Viruses making the rounds this Winter like COVID-19, Flu and RSV. Free.

Foot Care Clinic:
Friday, December 9, 8:30am-3:00pm.
Call 860-205-2993 for pricing and to schedule an appointment.

Christmas Goodie Jars
Friday, December 9, 10:00am-12:00pm.
Need a last-minute one-of-a-kind gift? Paint two mason jars with holiday motifs to fill with goodies! Resident $10.00, non-resident $12.00.

Dan Kane Singers:
Friday, December 9, 6:00pm.
The Dan Kane Singers will present a fabulous show of holiday favorites and Pop blockbusters. Tickets are available at the front desk. $6.00 per person.

CHOICES Counseling:
Will St. George, CHOICES Counselor, will offer free 45-minute appointments on Friday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm and Monday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm at the Senior Center. Also, additional hours have been added to meet the December 7 deadline. To book an appointment, call 860-763-7425.

Trips:
The Senior Center is currently planning the 2023 trip schedule. If you have any suggestions, please stop by the front desk with your ideas. We are interested in where you would like to travel next year.

Ask The …:
The following services are available for a free 15-minute consultation during limited morning hours. Call the Senior Center at 860-763-7425 to schedule an appointment.

Ask the Realtor: December 7
Legal Consultation: December 20 (guidance from general practice law firm)
Ask the CPA: December 21
Ask the Lawyer: December 28 (advice from practicing Elder Law attorneys)

Weather Policy:
The Enfield Senior Center no longer follows the Enfield Public Schools inclement weather policy. Cancellations will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and on WFSB Channel 3. You may also call the Senior Center for cancellation information at 860-763-7425.

This press release was produced by the Enfield Senior Center. The views expressed here are the author's own.