OUT & ABOUT · Come and cool off with a free root beer float. Enjoy summertime music with DJ Sir James, sponsored by Panda Care . Free event. Summer Breakfast & Bingo Wednesday, June

June 2018

June Highlights

♦ Live Well: Chronic Disease

Self-Management Workshop

♦ Out to Lunch Bunch:

Hilltop Restaurant

♦ AARP Safe Driving Course

♦ Luncheon Show at St.

Clements Castle — Tour Bus

Trip

♦ Summer Breakfast & Bingo

♦ Men’s Wing Tasting and

Baseball

♦ Healthy Cooking 101

♦ Make it & Take it Paint

Class: “Light Up The Sky”

♦ Crazy Whist & Pizza Party

♦ Kick off to Summer—Root

Beer Floats with DJ Sir

James

♦ Playhouse on Park:

“In the Heights” — Bus Trip

♦ Birthday Celebration:

April, May, & June

♦ Explore Art from The

Atheneum — 50 Year

Celebration Presentation

♦ Crafty Creations:

“Glass Etching”

AT THE VERNON SENIOR CENTER

OUT & ABOUT

The Senior Center has certainly been bustling with activities since its

opening in April!

In May, the Senior Center hosted two sold out events.

The seniors were treated to: The Great American Songbook, an evening

concert performed by a very talented musical group, led by Cara

Gay. This musical group gathered from all over the state to

perform at the Senior Center.

The ladies enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the Ladies Tea, which

featured: a variety of finger sandwiches, teas, and desserts, followed

by a performance by Kandie Carle, The Victorian Lady.

As we spring into summer, be sure to join us for more upcoming

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER

AARP Safe Driving Course Thursday, June 7, 11:30am-3:30pm

Please call to register

AARP will come in and host a Driver’s Safety course. This course is

designed to:

∗ Update driving skills and your knowledge of the rules and hazards

of the road

∗ Teach you about normal age-related physical changes and how to

adjust your driving to compensate

∗ Reduce your chances of receiving a traffic violation, getting into an

accident or becoming injured

AARP Member: $15 | Non-member: $20

**Check ONLY! Made payable to: AARP**

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Vernon Senior Center 135 Bolton Road

Vernon, CT 06066

Phone: 860.870.3680

Fax: 860.870.3588 www.vernon-ct.gov/senior-center

Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm

Staff Director: Maureen Gabriele

Program Coordinator: Susan Ward

Administrative Assistant: Lorien Velasquez

Facilities Assistant: Laurie Goodhue

Staff from the Vernon Social Services Department

will be available to Vernon seniors on

Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Appointments are available in 30 minute intervals with the

first appointment at 9:00am and last appointment at 11:30am.

Please contact the Senior Center to schedule an appointment.

FREE 6-Week Live Well Workshop:

Chronic Disease Self-Management Wednesday, June 6, 9:30am-12:00pm Please call to register

Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition such as arthritis, high

blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety or depression?

Or do you care for someone who does?

This workshop can help you be in control and feel better.

Trained leaders, who understand because they have health conditions

themselves or care for someone with a health condition, will teach

you how to set your own goals and make step-by-step plans to

improve your health and your life.

You will learn: ∗ Practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue

∗ Better nutrition and exercise choices

∗ Better ways to talk to your doctor about your health

∗ Communication techniques to help make your needs known Once a week for 6 weeks:

Wednesdays, June 6-July 18 (No workshop on July 4)

**Seats are limited; sign-up early**

Men’s Wing Tasting and Baseball Friday, June 15, 10:30am-12:00am Fee: $10/per person *Payment is due at sign-up*

What can be more fun than baseball and wings?

You will enjoy shooting the breeze about baseball with Travis Mistretta from the Hartford Yard Goats, and

taking pictures with the Hartford Yard Goats mascot.

We will be having award winning wings from Bidwell Tavern and sides to go with them.

Come and enjoy a couple of summertime favorites with us!

**Deadline for sign-up: Friday, June 8**

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Birthday Celebration Wednesday, June 27, 1:30-2:30pm Please call to register

Is it your birthday or someone you know?

Come celebrate with us!

We will be having cake and beverages honoring those seniors whose birthdays are in April, May, and June. All seniors are invited, whether it’s your birthday or not.

Free event.

Explore Art in the Atheneum—50 Year Celebration Presentation Thursday, June 28, 1:00pm Please call to register

Presented by: The Docent Council of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

In celebration of the Docent (volunteer educators) Council’s 50th anniversary, Wadsworth Atheneum docents will

visit 50 community sites across the state in 2018, including the Vernon Senior Center!

They will host an interactive discussion of highlights from the Atheneum’s collections for adults.

Participants will learn about the history of the museum and its diverse holdings using poster reproductions

of collection objects.

Free event.

**Wadsworth Atheneum trip on Wednesday, July, 11. See next page for details**

“Kick off to Summer” with a Root Beer Float Thursday, June 21, 1:00-2:00pm Please call to register

Let’s start off summer the right way!

Come and cool off with a free root beer float. Enjoy summertime music with DJ Sir James, sponsored

by Panda Care. Free event.

Summer Breakfast & Bingo Wednesday, June 13, 9:30am-11:30am Fee: $5/per person *Payment is due at sign-up*

Join us for a delicious, catered breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and fresh fruit.

We will also serve coffee, tea, and juice. After you eat, we will play classic bingo with great prizes for the

winners of each game. The prizes will be summer themed. Come have a blast playing BINGO with us!

Playhouse on Park in West Hartford: “In the Heights” Tuesday, June 26 Fee: $22.50 (plus the cost of lunch) *Payment is due at sign-up* From Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), “In The Heights” tells the universal story of a vibrant community

in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes,

dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and

which ones you leave behind. Before the show, lunch will be held at A. C. Petersen Farm, where you will

receive 15% off the cost of your lunch. Pickups will be available at the senior housing complexes as well as the Senior Center.

**Trip is currently full.**

**Please call the Senior Center if you would like to be added to the waitlist.**

**Acceptable Forms of Payment: Cash or check (made payable to: The Vernon Senior Center)**

PLEASE NOTE: In order to utilize the senior bus for special trips, membership is REQUIRED.


VERNON SENIOR CENTER ADVENTURES—SENIOR BUS

Exchange Club Picnic at Henry Park Saturday, June 16

The Senior Center offers transportation for the seniors residing at any of the Senior Housing Complexes

in the Town of Vernon.

PLEASE NOTE: If you reside in one of the Senior Housing Complexes, and would like a ride, please call the Vernon Senior Center. Free event.

Explore Art in the Atheneum—Trip Wednesday, July 11, 11:00am Fee: $10 (plus the cost of lunch) *Payment is due at sign-up*

Come and explore the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and experience the history with a guided tour. After the tour, lunch will be served inside the Café of the museum.

Pickups will be available at the senior housing complexes as well as the Senior Center.

**Deadline for sign-up: Wednesday, June 27**

**Seats are limited; Sign-up early**

HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS

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Chair Yoga Instructor: Toby Schoeneberger

*10-wk session* July 2-Sept. 10 A gentle form of yoga with a series

of simple movements to stretch

your whole body while sitting in a

chair. Chair Yoga will reduce

stress while increasing strength

and flexibility.

Mondays 1:00pm-2:00pm R$37|NR$42

Line Dancing Instructor: Shirley McElroy

Coming back in the FALL

*10-wk session* Sep. 11-Nov. 13 Line Dancing is a choreographed

dance with repeated sequences of

steps. It’s great for memory,

sequencing skills, large and small

motor skills, balance, and core

muscles!

Tuesdays 9:30am-11:00am R$25|NR$30

Silver Sneakers

Balance & Stability Class Instructor: Amy Cashman

*10-wk session* June 4-August 6

This class focuses on specific

exercises to improve strength and

power around your ankles, knees,

and hip joints, while improving

reaction time.

Mondays 11:00am-12:00pm Silver Sneakers: Free Classes R$20|NR$30

Tai Chi Instructor: Susan Barlow

*8 wk-session* June 21-August 9 Tai Chi has slow, gentle

movements, coordinated with

breathe. It helps promote serenity

and inner peace.

Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am R$25|NR$30 or $5/class

Stretch & Strengthening Instructor: Karen Michaud

This class offers a full-body

strengthening workout using

weights, following by stretching

exercises.

Mondays 9:30am-10:30am 1st class is free. $5/class|$40/ten-class card

Zumba Gold Instructor: Kathy Ferreira

Zumba Gold is a modified version

of Zumba with lower-intensity.

The class focuses on balance,

range of motion, and

coordination.

Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm 1st class is free. $5/class|$40/ten-class card

Coming in July… Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar

Screening

at the Senior Center

Hearing Screening Thursday, September 13

A representative from the Hearing

Wellness Center will provide

FREE hearing screenings, check hearing aids, and will be available

to answer any questions you may

have.

Foot Care Thursday, June 14

Specially trained nurses from

PediCare, LLC. will provide

general assessment of the feet

and lower extremities and provide

guidance for better foot health.

Cost: $29 (pay nurses directly)

Healthy Cooking 101 Teacher: Debbie Orth

Thursday, June 14, 12:00pm Each month, Debbie will come in

and prepare quick and healthy

meals. When she is finished, you

will be able to taste them! The

recipes will also be given out

FREE OF CHARGE. Please call to register

*Space is limited*

Walking Club Mondays & Thursdays 10:00am Walking Club meets at The Sacred Heart Church to walk to

Rails to Trails.

Please contact The Senior Center for more information.

(860) 870-3680


Upcoming Medical

Screenings from ECHN

Just to name a few: Blood Pressure checks

Cholesterol screenings

Diabetes screenings

Flu clinics

Depression screenings

Hearing & Vision screenings

Foot clinics

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VERNON SENIOR CENTER TOUR BUS TRIPS

MONTH DATE DAY TRIPS COST

June 12 Luncheon Show at St. Clements Castle in

Portland, CT. Lunch with entertainment in the Prince

Edward ballroom, with choice of: chicken francaise with lemon and capers OR broiled scrod with crumb topping

$85

July 22 The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, Newport, RI. Buffet lunch, theater play (No Tell Motel),

and cabaret show.

$97

August 21 Riverboat Cruise aboard the Indian Princess in Webster, MA. Cruise the dotted islands and enjoy a nice lunch at the Point Breeze Restaurant, with choice of: champagne chicken breast OR baked haddock

$93

September 26 Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. View a trademark of New England with a guided tour and lunch at Fitzwilliam Inn, with choice of chicken picatta OR maple salmon. Then, complete your day at Cameron’s Winery

$91

October 24 The Williams Inn Annual Germanfest in Williamstown, MA. Participate in story telling of German heritage. Take part in games, or sit back and enjoy! Buffet lunch of traditional German dishes

$105

November 13 Toast to the Armed Forces & Veterans, Oakville, CT. Cheese, crackers, and pepperoni upon arrival with a family style meal

$85

MONTH DATE MULTI-DAY TRIPS COST

DEADLINE

May 11

June 22

July 20

August 24

September 21

October 12

DEADLINE

August 6-8 “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA. 3 days/2 nights. Includes deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, sightseeing, & admissions per itinerary, & Friendship Tours Escort.

Deposit: $150 (May 14) & Final: June 18

Starts at $451 pp double

Trip Policy Payment is due in full at the time of sign-up, unless specified (multi-day trips require the deposit at sign-up). Some trips are shared with other centers and we are allotted a certain number of seats. If minimum requirements are not met, the trip will be cancelled and a full refund will be provided. Trips close out at least a month in advance, so advanced registrations are highly recommended.

Trip Cancellation Policy

If a participant cancels for any reason, NO refund will be provided unless a substitute is found. **For all non-members participating in trips, we require emergency contact information.

Forms can be picked up at the time of sign-up**

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Sign-up or fee may be

required*

Conference Room for

computer use:

Monday, Wednesday, &

Friday

12:30pm-3:30pm

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9:00am W

al-Mart—East

Windsor Bus Trip

9:45am Setback

12:45pm W

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12:45pm Bridge

1:00pm Billiards

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9:30am M

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10:00am W

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11:00am Balance &

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1:00pm Chair Yoga*

1:00pm Knit & Crochet

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1:00pm Scrabble

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9:30am Live Well

Presentation*

9:45am Cribbage

10:00am Crochet &

Knitting

10:00am Movie:

“Going in Style”*

12:00pm Canasta

1:00pm Billiards

1:00pm—Out to Lunch

Bunch: Hilltop

Restaurant*

1:30pm Zumba Gold

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9:00am Shopping Trip

9:00am Social Services

Appointments

9:30am Tai Chi*

10:00am D

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10:00am W

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11:30am AARP Safe

Driving Course*

12:30pm M

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12:45pm Pinochle

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9:45am Setback

12:45pm W

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12:45pm Bridge

1:00pm Billiards

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11:00am Balance &

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10am Tour Bus Trip:

St. Clements Castle*

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9:30am Live Well

Presentation*

9:30am Summer Breakfast

& Bingo*

9:45am Cribbage

10:00am Crochet &

Knitting

12:00pm Canasta

1:00pm Billiards

1:30pm Zumba Gold

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Appointments

9:00am Make it & Take it

Paint Class: “Light Up

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9:30am Tai Chi*

9:30am Footcare

10:00am D

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10:00am W

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12:00pm Healthy Cooking

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12:30pm M

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10:30am Men’s Wing

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12:45pm Bridge

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9:30am M

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10:00am W

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11:00am Balance &

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9:30am Live Well

Presentation*

9:45am Cribbage

10:00am Crochet &

Knitting

10:00am Movie:

“Rear Window”*

12:00pm Canasta

12:30pm Crazy Whist &

Pizza Party*

1:00pm Billiards

1:30pm Zumba Gold

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Appointments

9:30am Tai Chi*

10:00am D

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10:00am W

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10:00am Book Club

12:30pm M

ah Jongg

12:45pm Pinochle

1:00pm “Kick off to

Summer”– Root beer

Floats with DJ Sir James*

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9:45am Setback

12:45pm W

ii Bowling

12:45pm Bridge

1:00pm Billiards

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9:30am Stretch &

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9:30am M

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11:00am Balance &

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9:30am Live Well

Presentation*

9:45am Cribbage

10:00am Crochet &

Knitting

11:00 Newcomers

12:00pm Canasta

1:00pm Billiards

1:30pm Birthday

Celebration:

April, May, & June*

1:30pm Zumba Gold

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Appointments

9:30am Tai Chi*

10:00am D

ominoes

10:00am W

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roup

12:30pm M

ah Jongg

12:45pm Pinochle

1:00pm Explore Art from

the Atheneum—50 Year

Celebration Presentation*

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9:45am Setback

12:45pm W

ii Bowling

12:45pm Bridge

1:00pm Billiards

1:00pm Crafty

Creations: Glass

Etching*


JOIN IN ON THE FUN

Other individual games are

available if you’d like to stop

in and play! We have: Parcheesi

Poker

Trivial Pursuit

Rack-O

Yahtzee

Rummikub

Boggle

Back Gammon

Book Club Thursday, June 21, 10:00am The book club meets on the third

Thursday of every month. Each

person in the group gets to select a

book to read.

June’s pick:

Casting Her Own Shadow by Allida M. Black

You are responsible for picking up

your own copy

Crazy Whist Wednesday, June 20, 12:30pm *Payment is due at sign-up* Do you like to play Bridge or

Hearts with a twist?

Come and join our group to play

this exciting game!

Pizza will also be served.

$7/per person

Out to Lunch Bunch Wednesday, June 6, 1:00pm Each month a new restaurant is

chosen. The “bunch” will be going

to Hilltop Restaurant in Willington, CT. Pickups will be

available at the senior housing

complexes: Franklin Park, Court

Towers, Grove Court, Florence Mill,

Pitkat Congregate Center, Windermere

Court, & Welles Village as well as

the Town Hall and the Senior

Center.


Billiards It doesn't matter if you’re an avid

player or a little rusty, all players

are welcome.

Come and join us for an afternoon

of fun.

Men’s drop in: Wednesdays &

Fridays, 1:00pm

Ladies: Tuesdays, 10:00am

Feel free to stop in and practice or

play a game anytime.

Computer Use The conference room is open for

computer use on Mondays,

Wednesdays, and Fridays from

12:30pm until 3:30pm.

All Seniors are welcome

Senior Center Library The Senior Center library offers a

wide variety of books for your

enjoyment. Feel free to come in

and check out whatever interests

you. All items have been donated and we

would like to thank you all for the

generous donations.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not accepting donations of paperback books at this time.

NOW SHOWING!

Going in Style (2017) PG-13 Wednesday, June 6, 10:00am Cheated out of their pensions,

three elderly friends decide to

extract justice by robbing a bank

and then heading for Las Vegas.

Their grand plan starts to fall

apart when an FBI agent picks

up their trail.

Rear Window (1954) PG Wednesday, June 20, 10:00am As his broken leg heals,

wheelchair-bound L.B. Jefferies

becomes absorbed with the

parade of life outside his

window and soon fixates on a

mysterious man whose behavior

has Jefferies convinced a murder

has taken place.

Cards & Games

Bingo Tuesday ...................... 1:00pm

Bridge Friday ....................... 12:45pm

Canasta Wednesday ............... 12:00pm

Chess Tuesday ...................... 9:30am

Cribbage Wednesday ................. 9:45am

Dominoes Tuesday ...................... 1:00pm

Thursday ................... 10:00am

Mah Jongg Monday ...................... 9:30am

Thursday ................... 12:30pm

New to Dominoes Tuesday ...................... 9:30am

Pinochle Tuesday .................... 12:45pm

Thursday ................... 12:45pm

Scrabble Tuesday ...................... 1:00pm

Set Back Friday ......................... 9:45am

Wii Bowling Friday ....................... 12:45pm



CREATIVE ARTS CORNER

Crochet & Knitting Wednesdays, 10:00am Do you like to crochet or knit?

We have a very enjoyable group that meets weekly.

Come and join our knitting and crochet group! All seniors are welcome

Crochet & Knitting Class Instructor: Linda Benoit Mondays, 1:00pm Looking for the perfect hobby?

Come to the Vernon Senior Center and learn how to

crochet and knit by one of our very own seniors,

Linda Benoit.

1st class is free. $5/class (payable to the instructor)

Free Drawing Tuesdays, 1:00pm If you like to draw and be amongst your peers, come

and join our fun, artistic, and welcoming group that

meets weekly.

Bring your own supplies. All seniors are welcome

Make it & Take it Paint Class:

“Light Up The Sky” Instructor: Sandra Poirier Thursday, June 14 , 9-11am or 1-3pm *Payment is due at sign-up*

June’s painting will be one to remember!

The picture to be painted will be a fireworks

celebration featuring twinkling lights.

(No artistic talent needed)

Sandra will take you step-by-step in creating this

Masterpiece.

The picture will be on display at the Senior Center. Supplies are included

$20/class

*Space is limited*

Crafty Creations: Glass Etching Instructors: Susan Ward & Maureen Gabriele Friday, June 29, 1:00pm *Payment is due at sign-up* This month’s creation will be glass etching!

Glass etching is a fun and creative way to design

glass surfaces to your liking.

No worries, no actual glass cutting involved.

Each person will be provided with 2

glasses to design. Supplies are included

$10/per person *Space is limited*

What are you interested in?

If you are interested in any crafts or

projects, please let us know! We are open to suggestions!

Introducing…

CRAFTY CREATIONS If you’re a crafty and creative person that likes to tackle new projects, come to the Vernon

Senior Center for our crafty creations.

We will be coming up with projects so you can spark your creativity.


MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

CHECK-IN SYSTEM: MySeniorCenter

MySeniorCenter is specifically designed to help the staff manage the various sign-ups and sign-ins, and improve the way we report our services. The new system is extremely easy to use. Here’s how it works:

1. All members will receive a scan card (The scan card is the same as your membership card. The card does not contain any personal information. It will allow the system to recognize you.) 2. Instead of signing into our sign-in sheets, you’ll swipe your card at the scanner. 3. Press the touchscreen to select the programs you’ll be participating in that day. 4. Press FINISH.

***If you have signed up for a program at the Vernon Senior Center, you will receive an

automated reminder call from “MySeniorCenter” from Somerville, MA (617) 440-3507***

Membership Requirements: Membership fees are as follows:

Resident: $10/lifetime Non-Resident: $15/lifetime

Membership is open to anyone ages 55 and older

Note to Seniors: If you are a current member, please take time to verify and update your

membership information.

If you have not become a member, please be advised that ALL seniors that

participate on a regular basis or utilize the senior bus for special trips will be

required to become members. Upon membership registration, members will be

provided with a scan card, which will allow access to the building during normal

business hours.

Applications are available at the front desk.

**REMINDER: Please remember to sign into the “MySeniorCenter”

scan station each time you come into the building**

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Vernon Senior Center—Senior Bus Contact: (860) 870-3680

The Vernon Senior Center bus provides transportation every Thursday for grocery shopping and the first

Friday of each month to Wal-Mart.

Pick-up locations:

Franklin Park, Windermere Court, Court Towers, Grove Court, Rose Commons, Florence Mill,

PitKat Congregate, Welles Village, as well as the Town Hall.

Coming soon…

**Transportation to and from the Senior Center from the Vernon Senior Housing Complexes;

dates and times to be determined**

Medical Appointments—Vernon Senior Center Car Contact: (860) 870-3680

Vernon Residents: 55 and older

MUST be ambulatory

The Vernon Senior Center car provides transportation for out of town medical and dental

appointments.

Medical transportation requests should be made at least 2 weeks in advance to the appointment.

You can call to request a ride Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm.

There is a first come, first serve policy and only one ride is scheduled per day.

Appointments may be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9:00am

and 2:00pm.

Hockanum Valley Community Council: Dial-A-Ride Contact: Michele Lundberg (860) 870-7940

Reservation Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm & Friday: 8:30am-1:00pm

Hockanum Valley Community Council (HVCC) provides transportation to Vernon, Ellington, and

Tolland residents ages 60 and older.

They request that you call at least one week in advance and to be ready at least 15 minutes before your

scheduled pick up time.

Rides are on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, please contact Michele Lundberg or visit www.hvcchelps.org/transportation

SHOPPING BUS:

Stop & Shop, K-Mart, and Price

Chopper: Every Thursday

Wal-Mart: First Friday of each

month


FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Veterans Community Access Point Phone: (860) 563-8800

The Hartford Veterans Center has established a Community Access Point at the Vernon

Senior Center. This service is available every Tuesday from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

This service offers free counseling to veterans who proudly served our country in combat war zones.

If you, or anyone you know, may be in need of these services, please call the Hartford Vet Center.

Hibernation is Over

Depression in older adults is real. There may be many factors that contribute to depression, but right now

we are going to talk about social isolation. Winter is a very easy time to hibernate in your home and avoid

any social obligations, thus shutting yourself off from the world. The more one isolates themselves, the

more likely they are to become depressed. Now that spring has arrived, let's discuss some tools that may help you

get back out.

The first tool that I teach in my Older Adult Program, is called 'opposite action' (when you act opposite to

how you feel). For example, when you are feeling depressed, your first instinct when you wake up may be

to pull the covers over your head and stay in bed. If you were to use ‘opposite action’, you would get up and

take a shower. It is a choice you will need to make and at times, may be very difficult to do. The more you

'act opposite', the easier it will become and the less depressed you may feel.

Another tool to combat social isolation is scheduling and planning; planning out your week day by day. Even

if it’s going to get a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop, getting out can be beneficial to your mental

health. With many of my older adults, I help plan their week out. For some this means going to the Senior

Center one day, grocery shopping another day and maybe going to the park. Some other activities include

going to the library or out to meet friends for lunch. The better you have days planned out, the more it will

give you something to look forward to.

If you feel that you are suffering from depression please seek out mental health services as soon as

possible. We provide same day psych evaluations at Manchester Hospital Open Access, Monday through

Friday starting at 8 am, at 150 North Main Street, Manchester.

Jay R. Sheridan, LCSW

Treatment Coordinator

Older Adult Program

Eastern Connecticut Health Network

860-646-1222 x3834

Advisory Board Tuesday, June 26, 9:30am

The Advisory Board of Senior Citizens of Rockville Vernon, Inc. meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month

at 9:30am.The present members are as follows: William Campbell, Sally Geer, Maryann Hopowiec, Pat Iamonaco,

Ron Kane, Roxann Lannan, John Mytych, Wes Shorts, Carole Slattery, Edward Slattery, and William Tyler.

The Advisory members are approved by Town Council and the Mayor. They act as representatives for the

seniors and provide the Director with information or suggestions on various senior issues.

PLEASE NOTE: Seniors may attend these meetings and provide comments during the public forum section

of the meeting.

Newcomers Wednesday, June 27, 11:00am

If you are interested in joining the center, please join us for our Newcomers Group.

Come in and learn about the different programs, activities, and trips we have to offer.

We are always open to suggestions and are willing to try new endeavors to meet our seniors needs.

Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.com Town of Vernon, Vernon, CT 06-5304

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