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The Stratford Exchange Club is again hosting an Easter Dinner. Doors at the Baldwin Center open at11:30 a.m. For people wishing to volunteer, please call Carl at 203-852-4581. Sign-up sheet is at theBaldwin Center.

We are honoring our many wonderful and dedicated volunteers who do so much to help keep SeniorServices alive and well with a luncheon on Wednesday, April 22. This event is.by invitation only. Ourtheme is, "We Are Lucky to Have You". If you volunteer with Senior Services and did not receive aninvitation, please call the office or see Marie Guman, Colleen Oleynik or me.

Speaking ofvolunteers...a special "Thank You" to one of our "behind the scenes" volunteers whoquietly takes care of our plants every week. Patricia Casenhiser and friend faithfully water and pruneplants, and recently purchased some new, hearty ones that look beautiful. Thank you, Pat andcompany, for a job well done. The plants really add a special look to the Center.

For those who enjoy surfing the Internet, there are several websites where you can check out benefitsand health information. A few-hints:

. Makesure the website is credible (does it have a name you recognize?), . If you are asked for your name and email, make. sure the Privacy,Policy guarantees that this

.,.. informationwill notbesharedwithatt'irdiparty'Y~1i' .A few of these websites are: . . .,.

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Wanted... someone to help us coordinate and plan our annual Holiday Craft Fair. This November eventis one of only two fund-raisers we do each year. We are looking for someone who can send outregistration forms to vendors, keep track of responses, arrange room setup, and help us that morningwith welcoming our vendors. Some computer skills needed. Good telephone manner. Small stipendavailable as our way of saying "Thank You". See Marie Guman orme.

As pro~ised, for all people registering to be members, we have been selecting Yo(innersof $10.00 gift. cards. The recipients for February are Madge C. Stevenson, Janet G. Morris, and Madaleen

Lazowsky. Congratulations to all!

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Caregiver Corner...... ... Beth Paris C.A.F?E.S.Facilitator

Mindfulness Meditation is a type of meditation that essentially involves focusing on your mind in thepresent. To be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judgingyourself.

Research suggests that mindfulness meditation may improve your mood, decrease stress, andboost your immune function. In addition it can assist in maintaining your calm inner awareness, provide

c; balance and clarity in the midst of any situation and gradually shift you to a heighten level oft consciousness as well as increase your clarity to see things as they truly are.. We are very pleased to have Dee Hiatt LMT from the Connecticut School of Massage as our guest

speaker at our April Caregiver Support Group meeting. Dee will introduce us to the practice ofMeditation and leads us in several exercises. If you are interested in attending please call me at 385-4055.

This month's meeting is April 21st 3:00-4:30 in the C.A.R.E.S. Activity Room off the Main Hall.

*Source: Kabat-Zinn J. Mindfulness Meditation: Health Benefits of an Ancient Buddhist Practice.

Monthly Dance Bash willbe held on Tuesday, April 28, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Music will be offered byVinni Carr. The cost is $4.00 which includes refreshments. The event is open to the public.

Bridqeport Hospital Blood Pressure Screeninq will be held on Monday, April 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. inthe Baldwin Center Clinic. Stratford Health Department Blood Pressure Screening will be held onthe 4thWednesday of the month in the Baldwin Center Clinic from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. They willbe available on the 2ndWednesday of the month at the Stratford Library.

Open Door Forum - Mayor James R. Miron will hold an Open Door Forum at the Baldwin Center onthe 3rdThursday of the month. This month's Forum will be held on Thursday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m.until 12:00 noon. Please plan to attend.

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Whether due to neglect or abuse, the normal wear andtear of the years causes changes in the feet. As persons age,their feet tend to spread and lose the fatty pads that cushionthe bottoms of the feet. Additional weight can affect the boneand ligament structures. Older people consequently shouldhave their feet measured for shoe sizes more frequently,rather than presuming that their shoe sizes remain constant.Dry skin and brittle nails are other conditions that older peopleface. Finally, it's a fact that women young and old, have fourtimes as many foot problems as men, and high heels are oftenthe culprit.

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. Make sure your shoes fit properly. Especially checkthe shoe width at the widest part of the foot, across theball of your foot.

. Purchase new shoes later in the day when feet tend tobe at their largest and replace worn out shoes as soonas possible.

. A shoe with a firm sole and soft upper is best for dailyactivities. For a walking shoe, make sure you getgood arch support.

. Alternate shoes - don't wear the same pair of shoesevery day.

. See that the top of the heel counter of the shoe (theback of the shoe) is properly cushioned and does notbite into the heel or touch the ankle bone.

. Pantyhose, stockings or socks should be of the correctsize and preferably free of seams.

. Don't ignore foot pain - it's not normal. If the painpersists, see a podiatrist.

. For those over 65 years old or with certain medicalconditions, see your podiatrist at least twice a year.

If you would like to register for the heart health walk,IlStep to the Beat!" please contact Greta Roberts atStratford Health Dept at 385-4090. Forms can bedownloaded from our website,www.townofstratford.com/health. If you have any other

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!~';Welcome Spring with the Elderberries,};mder the direction of Ellie Kavanaugh, asthey provide an afternoon of musical'enteHfuinmenton Wednesday, Abr'i11at 12:30 p.m.Only a fool would miss this wonderful performance...

CT Sfate Family History Director to Present Genealogy ProgramInterested in family history? Don't miss Kathleen Jones of the Family History Library inWoodbridge on Thursday. April 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Baldwin Center Library. Ms..Joneswill discuss the Library's resources, explaining basic genealogy and Internetusage, as well as an overview()f why the church focuses on this endeavor. This is agreat opportunity to get started on your own family s~arch. Sign up at the front desk or

. - c.all 385-4055 to register.' .! .I "

Saturday Show Time at Stratford High SchoolEnjoy the delightful musical liThe Secret Garden" and a light luncheon especially fors~niors at Stratford High School on Saturday. April 4. Tickets are $10 and will provide alight lunch at the school as well as a ticket to the musical production. Date and time:Saturday - April 4, 2:30 p.m. Lunch will precede the performance. You are responsiblefor your own transportation. You must pre-register by April 2.

. Traceyour family's roots further with our Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Trip

. scheduled for May 12. The bus will leave from the Baldwin Center parking lot, and costwill be $65. Details about trip, including itinerary and luncheon information, will beavailable at the Front Desk or by calling Marie Guman at 385-4055. What awonderfulway to honor Older Americans Month!

April Updates'./News in a Nutshell - Current events and your perspective

Mon., April 6,10:00a.m. - Mayor James R. Miron: What's New in Stratford - stopby! ~IL9JtieO\10ndays,pleasejoin our groupaswe lookat worldand national,. <," ... '

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./ Blood Pressure Screening provided by Bridgeport Hospital- Monday, April 13,~t30 - 11:30. No apRpintmentrequired.

_./ Si.ogies Friendshjp Club -April 13, 2:00 p.m. Newcomers are welcome../ Stew Leonard's trip - Tuesday, April 28 at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is

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Thursday, April 16 1:00 p.m.

Spring is fast approaching and the ~dies ,Boccie League is re-organizing.Newcomers are welcome - team meetings will take place Wednesday. April 22 at 9:30a:m. Stop by!

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SOCIAL SERVICESNotes by Lisa Stone

PROPERTYTAX RELIEF PROGRAMApplications are still being taken for the Property Tax Relief Program. New applicants must be age 65before January 1, 2009. Individuals collecting Social Security Disability may apply regardless of ageand must provide a Social Security award letter and current proof of Social Security Disability (1099) atthe time of appointment. If you have never applied and would like an appointment please call the TaxAssessor's office at 203-385-4025.r

ENERGYASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATEGas customers please are advised that if you were approved for energy assistance you MUST also beon the tbree (3)-way matching payment plan with the gas company.If you did not get approved for energy assistance do NOT stay on the matching payment program with

the gas company,go back to regular billing or the budget.Applications for EnergyAssistance are taken from October through the end of April.

ONE TIME STIMULUS PAYMENTA payment of $250.00will be made to most people receiving Social Security benefits. Checks should besent out the first week in June of 2009. There will be some people who do not get the payment such asthose residing in nursing homes and on Medicaid. You do not need to file a tax return to get the money.The Social SecurityAdministration is makingthe payment automatically.This money will not be countedwhen determining eligibility for state and federal assistance programs.

CONSUMER LAW PROJECT FOR ELDERSAssistance for Connecticut Seniors age 60 and over is available for those who have consumer questionsor concerns. This is a free service. The hotline (1-800-296-1467) is open Monday through Friday9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. Consumer problems include such things as debt collection, predatory lending andidentity theft.

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From the Desk of the Mayor

Dear Friend,

Approximately 325,000 Americans suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year and more than95 percent of them die before reaching the hospital. If CPR and defibrillation (a shock to theheart) are not applied within 10 minutes after sudden cardiac arrest, there is virtually no chanceof survival. However, in communities where defibrillation is provided within five to sevenminutes, the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest is as high as 49 percent.

Defibrillation is the singJe most effective treatment for cardiac arrest. According to theAmerican Red Cross, chances of survival increase from five to 74 percent by having an AED onsite nearby and accessible to the public.

On October 14, 2008 the Stratford Town Council passed my proposed ordinance requiringthat an Automatic External Defibrillator be located on premises in certain types ofestablishments including municipal buildings, health clubs, lodging establishments, retail storesand restaurants.

In March, we installed the first AED in Town Hall. I had the honor of installing the first AEDwith Becky Simon, a seventh grader at Wooster Middle School. Becky read an article in thenewspaper about my AED initiative and visited me' at one of my open door meetings almostthree years ago. As AED technology has special meaning for Becky and her family, she pledgedher support for this initiative. With the help of her family and friends, Becky raised $1,000 insupport of the AED initiative by making and selling "Becky's Bookmarks" for $1 each.

Getting to know Becky and her family is personally inspiring to me. As Mayor, I have seenthe future potential of our community and I believe, as Becky does, that we can accomplish somuch as a government, and as a community, with the involvement of our residents.

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The National Family Caregiver Support ProgramPresents -

Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness: the conscious awareness of thoughts, motivations, and actions.It is easily incorporated into daily and can bring calmness and stability.Mindfulness has been found to assist in the treatment and prevention

of depression and as a way to better cope with stress.This session will be led by an experienced educator and will include both

discussion and practice of this important technique.,

Dee Hiatt, LMTApril21,2009

3:00 - 4:30 PM

Sign up is required for this session, in-person at the Center, or via phone at 385-4050.

Bereavement Support Group

April ih and 21slfrom 2:00 -3:30 in the Baldwin Center Library

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This program CQnsistsof a recent photo, informationcard and a yellowdot sticker to be affixed..~:.to the back windshieJdof the car to serve as a beacon for first responders. In the event of anemergency, first responders can identifythe vehicle and willknow to look inside the glovecompartment to find pertinent information.Volunteers willbe available to help withall stages'of the program.

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Place: Baldwin CenterFor further informationand to pre-register, contact Peggy Ford at 385-'4050This program is a joint effortof Stratford Senior Services, Stratford Police Departmentand People's United Bank.

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Groundwork Bridgeport's Our Folks program offers subsidized low-cost landscapingservices to elderly homeowners in Stratford. The rates are priced well belowthose ofcommercialcontractorsand may includeyardcleanup,landscapingduties,and lawncare.

Call the Groundwork office at 203-335-6126 for more information

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Newcomer's Lunch atthe Center -Are you interested in coming to the Center and wouldlik~someone to show you.around? There will be a,~ewcon;1e.r'S OutJ:each Lunch at theBal(jwir:1.Center on Tfturscfi'iy, April 23rd beginning'at 11:30 am. Cali Peggy Ford at385-4050in advancefor reservations. ..

Musical upporlunities.... Would you like to play classical music in a small chamber-style group? Join like-minded folks for an

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./ "Women, Stay Healthy!" will cover a variety of subjectsof special interest to women ...

osteoporosis,exercise and upper body health post-breastcancer treatment.bladder fitness to improve continence

The program, presented by Vickie Winks, Physical Therapistand Pamela Mongillo, Physical TherapistIWomen's HealthSpecialist, is sponsored by the Ahlbin Center and is free andopen to the public. A light continental breakfast will be served.Please sign up at the Front Desk.

Tuesday, April 7 10:00a.m.

./ Parkinson's Disease -What you need to knowApril is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and Donna Diazof the Parkinson's Disease Center of S1.Raphael's Hospital willdiscuss Parkinson's Disease: its symptoms, treatments, supportgoups and more. Sign up at the Front Desk if you areinterested.

Thursdav. April 9

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./ COPD - A Matter of Life and BreathGretchen Fendo of the Bridgeport Hospitalwill present aninformationsessionon livingwith COPD. The classwill coverbetter breathingtechniques,nutrition,exercise information,

. medicationmanagementand community resources. The eventis free andopen to the public.

Wednesday.April 29 12:30p.m.

Lifelong Learners Showcase Local SculptorAnn Lehman, sculptor, Yale University professor and communityleader, will share her insight into the art of sculpture on Fridav.April 24 at 1:00 p.m. in the Baldwin Center upstairs meetingroom. Ms. Lehman's works have been commissioned bynumerous groups including Sacred Heart University, Yale NewHaven Hospital, and the Smithsonian Institute.

Stratford Lifelong Learners is a group of communityindividuals age 50+ who are looking for interesting opportunitiesand stimulating programs. New members are always welcome,and all programs are open to the public. Light refreshments areserved after the presentations, with an opportunity to meet thespeakers.

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Ethel Merman's Broadway and Foxwoods-casino bonus/lunch - $76.00"AIDA" at Warner Theatre with lunch at Cornucopia - $78.00AII-You-Can-Eat-Lobster & Comedy Show at Delaney House - $89.00

"Music Man" at Sharon Playhouse Summer Theatre plus lunch atFife 'N Drum in Kent - $76.00

September 23 Big E, Springfield, MA - Price TBDMulti-Day Trips

March 29-30 Trump Plaza in Atlantic City plus casino package - $107.00 DoupleSept. 3-12 Explorer of the Seas Canada & New England - $799.00Reservations may be made from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays bycalling Betty at 385-4050. Payment and deposit due on all trips.

Day TripsApril 21May3July 20August 12

. Baldwin Center Office Opens at 8:30 a.m. The Center closes at 4:00 p.m.daily.

. The CARES Program is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

. The Billards Room is open daily 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

. Woodshop is opened daily.

Senior Services transportation is available. A mini-bus is provided for senior residents orhandicapped individuals, Monday-Friday,8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Call 385-4051 forreservations, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Scheduler will confirm ride.

MEN'S CLUB NEWS - APRIL, 2009

MEETINGS - Meetings are scheduled for Friday April 3rdand Friday April 17that 9 A.M.The speaker for April 3rd will be Tom O'Dwyer whose topic will be Manly Magic! Thespeaker for the 17thwill be an ophthalmologist, Dr. David McCullough. All gentlemen,over 55, are most welcome and encouraged to attend and learn about the group.BOWLING - Bill Hickey, our Bowling Kingpin, reports that the Bowling League is "rollingright along." Leading the second half of the Bowling League season is team six; JoeSaladino, Walt Dunbar, Harry Tashjian and Vin Costa. In second place is team five, LouSimon, Don Elliot and Bill Hickey. In third place is team four; Gordon Griswald, PeterSiconolfi, Ed Craston and Tony Barone. AI Papp has the highest average with a 166.The League Championship will be determined by a play-off on April14 followed by aluncheon and awards at the Blue Goose Restaurant.

PINOCHLE - Our popular Potentate of Pinochle, Dick Feher, optimistically reports that"All participants are playing with a full deck!" For proof, in first place are Russ Jagoe andDick Feher. In second place are Frank Kaputa and Joe Soltis; and in third place areHoward Baker and Joe Cremin. There are ten teams in all and substitutes are needed.Please call Dick at 378-7730 if interested.

BOCCE - Mal Starratt, Commissioner of Bocce, announces that sign-up for the springand summer Bocce League has begun. The League plays on Tuesday mornings at theBaldwin Center. No experience is necessary. Just show up, have some fun and getsome exercise. Call Mal, 378-0979, for more information or to sign-up.BIRTHDA YS FOR APRIL - Birthday greetings are extended to Herb Butler, RichardFeher, Robert Hamilton and John Tabak.

NEW MEMBERS - The Club heartily welcomes Bill Vars and Richard Lavery. Bill is aretired school teacher who lives with his wife, Dorothy, on Lawlor Ter. in Stratford.Richard is also a retired school teacher who lives with his wife, Barbara, on Bronson Rd.in Stratford. Welcome Bill and Rich.'DIDJA' KNOW - AI Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.

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DIRECTORC.A.R.E.S. FACILITATORSOCIAL SERVICES COORDINA TOR/MUNICIPAL AGENT

C.A.R.E.S. ACTIVITY COORDINA TORC.A.R.E.S~ ACTIVITY ASSISTANTCLERK TYPISTDRIVERS

Diane PuterskiBeth ParisLisa Stone

Andrea Ca"ollMio Vazquez-Ramos

Colleen O/eynikAlfredo Se"ano, Tony Melita, Reggie Mouning,

&Frank BennardoBarbara Esposito &Art Pivirotto

George DickervitzMarie Guman

Peggy FordKerri McManama

MarieHovanecNirginia TopeMargaret Balint

Susan M.PawlukHelen Sanville

SCHEDULERSCUSTODIANOUTREACH PROGRAM SUPERVISOROUTREACH COORDINA TORNA TlONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER CONSUL TANT

ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM STAFFPUBLIC HEAL TH NURSES (Birdseye Complex) 385-4058HANDICAPPED INFO & REFERRALS-385-4020SENIOR AIDE

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