MEMBERSHIP DUES ~ dues not paid by the end of this month will result in removal from our data base. So don’t delay and register today. Monroe residents remain at $15.00 and non res-idents at $20.00. Checks payable to the Monroe Senior Center can be mailed or brought in if you are attending one of our programs. Cash is also accepted.

235 Cutlers Farm Road Ι Monroe, CT 06468 Ι (203) 452-2815 Ι www.monroect.org

Maggie Sessa, RN, from Griffin Hospital, will be here Tuesday, September 28 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm to check your blood pres-

sure, vital signs and answer questions regarding vari-ous health or medication matters you have. Sign up sheet for time slot on the counter at the center.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

In discussion with a few members, we are adding the following programs to our regular schedule:

Bocce ~ Mondays at 9:30 am Cribbage ~ Tuesdays at 9:30 am

Book Club ~ The Giver of Stars will be available for pickup September 1 for the October 13 program.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES ~ call for your free spot to try one or all of them out. COVID friendly classes.

Yoga with Elaina ~ Wednesday, September 15 at 1:30 pm

Pilates / Barre Combo with Deb ~ Wednesday, September 22 at 9:30 am

Tai Chi with Linda ~ Wednesday, September 29 at 9:30 am

Genealogy ~ September 21 at 1:00 pm

Have you ever wondered where your family mi-

grated from or where your second cousins are

today? With the help of the computer and vast

databases of information, you may be able to

find the answers to these questions. Genealogy

is not about your blood relatives - it can help

you search for anyone. Find out what became

of a teenage buddy or reconnect with a col-

lege roommate.

Kevin Cleary, a lifelong Bethel resident, will help

you trace your lineage or find others during this

interactive class that will show you what data is

available to you as you search your roots.

Share your life experiences and learn about your

past as Kevin did. He spent many hours with

both of his Grandmothers talking about their

families. The Cleary's came to Bethel in 1874

from Cross, Kilballyowen, Clare, Ireland and his

other Grandmother's grandparents eloped from

Bavaria and came to Staten Island in 1850.

This event is sponsored by Right at Home who

provides home care for people who do not

need an institutional setting but need assistance

to live at home safely.

Refreshments will be served, registration required.

AARP Driving Safety Classes ~ we are working with the representative for in person classes. As soon as dates are approved through their national organization, we will let you know. For those who need it sooner, classes can be done on line through their website at aarpdriversafety.org.

Our Knit & Crochet group is hard at work creating handmade items for infants to adults.

Not only great gift ideas but items to keep you or your loved ones warm as the weather changes.

Fall Apple Festival ~ in celebration of the fall season, we will be serving up some apple goodness on Tuesday, September 28 at 2:00 pm! We will have a variety of delectable treats. Registration and payment of $3.00 required by noon on Friday September 24. For refunds, cancelations must be made by noon on the 24th as we will be ordering the refreshments for the program based on the number of registrations.

Have you had your hearing screened? If you think you may be having problems with your hearing, perhaps it’s time for you to take advantage of a free screening. Free Hearing Screenings will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The screenings will be held from 9:00 a.m. until noon. They will be provided by Audiologist Susan Chin, representing Hearing Aid Specialist of CT. Reservations are required. Stop in or call 203-452-2815 ext. 0 to register.

Center Staff Kim Cassia - Director, ext. 4 - Administrative Assistant, ext. 1 Veronica Jensen - Elderly Services Coordinator, ext. 3

John Williams - Transportation Coordinator, ext. 2 - Office Assistant, ext. 0 Rose Marie Syarto - Driver John Delfino - Driver Bob Scopoletti - Custodian Helma Chartier - Chairperson, Commission on Aging

In Memory

Barbara Fischer Barbara Travis Berta Seferovic Florence Montreys

Gerald Fox John Therina Joseph Sagnelli Rose Love

Virtual programs on Zoom from Masonicare

Monday, September 27th at 10 am ~ Vertigo Therapy- Feeling dizzy? Learn about what causes vertigo and how a specially trained Physical Therapist in vertigo from Easter seals can help alleviate symptoms.

Wednesday, October 13th at 10 am ~ Low Vision Therapy - How can Easter seal's Low Vision Therapy help me? Learn about progressive eye diseases and how Low Vision Therapy can help increase or main-tain your independence and ability to read.

Thursday, October 14th at 10:00 am ~ Myths and Misconceptions of Medicare and Medicaid - Join El-der Law Attorney Joan Reed Wilson for a discussion about Medicaid and Medicare. You probably have Medicare and may be unsure what it will cover if you ever have a long-term illness. You may also have a form of Medicaid that pays for your Medicare premium. Medicare and Medicaid have similar aspects and many unique and different aspects. Through a discussion about the most common myths and misconcep-tions about what the programs cover and what they do not, Attorney Wilson will provide you with the correct information regarding qualifying for benefits, so you can make informed and educated choices for yourself and your loved ones.

If you are interested in any of the above programs, please email Kim at kcassia@monroect.org for the zoom link.

Health & Wellness ~ in discussion with the Town of Monroe Health Department, we would

like to offer programs that support healthy aging. Please let us know what topics you would like to learn more about and things to do to help prevent or reduce the effects of: Alzheimer's

disease or related dementias; Diabetes; Stroke; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Hypertension; Ischemic heart disease; Congestive heart failure; Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid Arthritis; Osteoporosis; Glaucoma; Breast Cancer; Prostate Cancer or any other

illness.

Phone Calls ~ if you don’t know who is calling ~ DON’T answer the PHONE!!! Let it go to voice mail. Scammers are very good at lying to people and playing on your emotions. A scammer will call up and say “hi grandma,” don’t use any names, they are waiting for you to reveal your grand child name. If someone tells you “don’t tell” or get’s pushy, be wary! Scammers are ex-cellent actors and will play on your emotions. Hang up the phone and call your loved one direct-ly!!! This may reduce your stress level and will definitely save you financial loss!!

Farmer’s Market Notable Dates Our Farmers Market is held on Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on the Town green. There are parking spaces reserved for seniors. On September 10 in celebration of Grandparents Day ~ bring your grandchild / children OR a pic-ture of them and get a Passport to choose various items from vendors and participate in activities with your grandchildren. On October 8 the Market will be going Pink to support breast cancer awareness, more details to follow.

Arts in the Park ~ Friday, September 3, Mary Beth Sippin and the Goldrush Band will perform a mix of original songs, as well classic country, swing, acoustic and traditional bluegrass songs.

Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday Every Friday

9:00 Poker

9:30 Quilting

9:30 Bocce

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Mah-Jongg

9:30 Cribbage

10:00 Mexican Train & Triominos

1:30 Bridge

9:00 TRIAD Walkers

9:30 Pinochle

11:00 Canasta

1:30 Bridge

9:00 Bridge

9:00 Poker

9:30 Chess

9:30 Mah-Jongg

12:30 Movie

12:30 Duplicate Bridge

1:30 Bridge

Big Y Shopping 9:30 Mah-Jongg

10:00 Cornhole

10:00 Knit & Crochet

12:30 Mah-Jongg

Monday Specials Tuesday Specials Wednesday Specials Thursday Specials Friday Specials

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2:00 Commission on Aging meeting

12:30 Movie ~ “Back to School”

7:30 Concert in the Park ~ Mary Beth Sippin & Goldrush Band

Birthstone: sapphire

Flowers: aster & morning glory

Virgo (August 23 ~ September 22)

Libra (September 22 ~ October 20)

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Labor Day & Rosh Hashana

Center Closed

No transportation

12:30 Movie ~ “Queen Bees”

1:00 What’s On Your Mind

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1:00 Farkel 9:00 Audiology 1:30 Free Yoga with

Elaina

12:30 Movie

“Radio”

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1:00 Genealogy Fall Begins 9:30 Free ~ Pilates /

Barre Combo Class with Deb

12:30 Movie “Caddyshack”

1:00 What’s on Your Mind

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10:00 Zoom Vertigo Therapy Program

1:00 Farkel 1:30 Blood pressure &

more with Maggie 2:00 Apple Festival

9:30 Free ~ Tai Chi with Linda

12:30 Movie “Rudy”

September 2 ~ “Back to School” | PG-13 | Comedy, Romance, Sport | 1 hr. 36 min. Millionaire businessman Thornton Melon is upset when his son Jason announces that he is not sure about going to college. Thornton insists that college is the best thing he never had for himself, and to prove his point, he agrees to enroll in school along with his son. Thornton is a big hit on campus: always throwing the biggest parties, knowing all the right people, but is this the way to pass college? September 9 ~ “Queen Bees” | PG-13 | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 1 hr. 40 min. Helen is an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it's just like high school - full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. What she ini-tially avoids leads her to exactly what she has been missing: new friendships and a chance at love again with newcomer Dan. September 16 ~ “Radio” | PG | Biography, Drama, Sport | 1 hr. 49 min Set in 1976, real life Coach Jones befriends mentally disabled black student, Radio. They then form a friendship and bond over the football season. Though things take a turn for the worst when certain fans and parents feel that Radio is a distraction, and is getting in the way of the team succeeding. September 23 ~ “Caddyshack” | R | Comedy, Sport | 1 hr. 38 min There's something fishy going on at the elitist Bushwood Country Club, and the schem-ing president of the clubhouse, Judge Elihu Smails, has something to do with it. But, the suave golf guru, Ty Webb, and the distasteful, filthy rich construction magnate, Al Czervik, are onto him. In the meantime, the young caddie, Danny Noonan, struggles to get his life back on track, and the only way to do it is by winning the demanding Caddie Day golf tournament; a prestigious competition that can earn him a scholarship from the judge himself. Now, war breaks out, and all bets are off. Will Danny ever make his dream come true? Does he know that a subterranean menace is threatening to put in jeopardy everyone's plans? September 30 ~ “Rudy” | PG | Biography, Drama, Sport | 1 hr. 54 min. Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon join-ing the team.

CASINOS ~ $28.00 per person, no comps, eat on your own. Registration form with payment secure your seat. Bus departs the center at 9:30 am and returns around 7:00 pm. Foxwoods Casino ~ Wednesday, September 15 Mohegan Sun Casino ~ Wednesday, October 13 DAY TRIP ~ registration forms available at the center

Winter Wonderland in Newport ~ Tuesday, December 7 ~ $140 per person Bus departs the center at 7:00 am and returns around 8:00 pm.

See the Breakers in all of it’s Christmas Glory on a self guided tour, following is lunch at Johnny’s at the Atlantic Resort for a choice of an eclectic menu featuring fresh seafood and local fare. After lunch, enjoy a tour and tasting at Newport Vineyards and Winery.