Enfield Senior Center Column: Week Of Oct. 17

Press release from the Enfield Senior Center:

Oct. 17, 2022

New Bocce Courts:
The Friends of the Senior Center recently donated money to the Senior Center to have bocce courts installed outside the Center behind the Gazebo. On Friday, October 7 the Friends and members of the Town Council held a ribbon cutting ceremony where they thanked Bill Maynard and John DeGray from Buildings & Grounds for designing and building the courts. Mayor Cressotti played the first game christening the courts. A special thank you to the Friends of the Senior Center for their vision and their donation! The bocce courts are now open for play. During normal business hours, the bocce ball sets are available at the front desk. On weekends, participants must bring their own bocce ball sets.

Gnome Wreath:
Tuesday, October 18, 1:30-3:30pm.
Using fall leaves and burlap, participants will make a cute fall gnome wreath. Resident $12.00, non-resident $15.00.

Fun Bingo:
Wednesday, October 19, 10:45-11:45am.
Drop-in and play a few games for small cash prizes. Cost is fifty cents per card. Please bring exact change.

Medicare Workshops:
Wednesday, October 19 at 1:00pm - Aetna
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7. Senior Stateline Services will be offering workshops at the Senior Center to discuss Medicare plan options.

AARP CT Smart Driver Program:
Wednesday, October 19, 1:00-5:00pm.
AARP will sponsor this in-person deriver safety class at the Senior Center. Pre-registration is required by calling 860-763-7425. Space is limited.

Special Yoga Class:
Wednesday, October 19, 6:45-7:45pm
This energetic sequenced class will integrate breath with resolute movement culminating in a deep, immersive yogic experience. Bring your mat, a towel and water bottle. Resident $5.00, non-resident $6.00.

Presentation:
Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador
Thursday, October 20 at 1:30pm.
Bob, the “Travel Guy” takes us to Newfoundland and Labrador, the most historic, beautiful, and unique province of Canada. Please reserve your seat by calling 860-763-7425. Free.

Enfield Single Seniors:
Thursday, October 20 at 4:00pm.
Join other senior singles aged 55 and older to help alleviate loneliness through friendship. Each month the group gets together to socialize and have fun. For more information, contact Helen Olander at 860-922-5405.

Trip Registration:
Registration for the December 6 day trip to Christmas Lights & Song will begin on Friday, October 21 at 9:30am. View trip details on www.enfield-ct.gov/seniors or stop by the front desk.

Afternoon Dance:
Friday, October 21, 1:30-3:30pm
Enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing to the sounds of Ritchie Mitnick on the keyboards. Free.

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. To book an appointment, call 860-763-7425,

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.

Legal Consultation: October 18 (guidance from general practice law firm)
Ask the CPA: October 19
Ask the Lawyer: October 26 (advice from practicing Elder Law attorneys)
Ask the Realtor: November 2

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