Fall Fun!

Fall is such a busy time here at the Center - people who have indulged in lazy summers get up and get going, and those who have been traveling return and are looking for more....more time with friends, more exercise, more service opportunities....more! If you're looking for more, this is the page for you; read on and then call (203-263-2828) or stop in to register for those programs which interest you. Enjoy the most beautiful season of the year!


Exercise Classes & Fitness

Zumba Gold Watch for day and time announcements for a free trial of this hot exercise class, especially designed for seniors. Coming in October! Instructor: Amporo Pino

Line Dancing A classic class series (8 weeks) mixing dancing and fun exercise with friends. Begins Monday, 9/20 at 1:30. (no class 10/4, 10/11, 11/15 & 11/22) Fee: $24

Fitness Room Do you prefer to work out on your own? Are you looking for a convenient place to exercise, walk, meet a friend? Try our fitness room! Outfitted with 2 Nu-Step crosstrainers, 2 treadmills, an upper body pulley machine and 2 Airdyne spin bikes - open weekdays from 8:30 - 3:30 pm. September special -- $35 membership takes you to April 2011! Call for details.

Special Events

Labor Day Cookout - our last of the season! Hot dogs and potluck dishes, along with ice cream sundaes - YUM! September 2, noon

Old Fashioned Breakfast Party - Friday, October 8, 8 - 10 am. Come enjoy french toast or strata, sausages, fruit juice, muffins, and coffee, hot chocolate or tea. Just $3, and get your day off to a great start!

Pizzazz Presents...a Broadway Salute to "Oklahoma!" A wonderful afternoon, featuring dinner-theater style cabaret and a full, professionally catered luncheon. See full details on our "announcements" page (located in sidebar). Don't miss this! Friday, October 22, 12:30 p.m

Lectures and Presentations

Nutrition Talks - Tuesday, 9/14 during lunch. Topic: Do Portion Sizes Really Make a Difference?

Patchwork of Hope Shingles and After-Shingles Pain Presentation - new hope for those who must deal with the lingering pain after shingles. Thursday, 9/16, 11:00 a.m.

5 Wishes: There are many things in life that are out of our hands. The Five Wishes document is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. This program will introduce you to the 5 Wishes process and allow you the time and opportunity to ask your questions. Wed., 10/13, 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by VITAS.

When is an Antique- an antique? Join us for a delightful presentation based on the life of the presenter, a British antiques expert. Hear stories from her searches, and learn more about antiques than you thought possible! Tuesday, 10/19, 2:30 p.m.

New Classes

Zumba Gold - see listing, above under Exercise and Fitness

Breath and Voice Training - Mondays, beginning 10/18 (6 weeks), 10:30 am. Free! Do you wish your speaking voice could be stronger, less quivery? Try breath and voice training! With the right techniques and practice, you can improve your spoken voice quality and volume, and improve your breathing to boot! Each class will feature a short lecture and practical activities. Join us!

Writing Your Life Stories - Everyone has a story to tell; this could be the year to tell yours. Our memoir writing program is fun, easy to join and complete - sign up today! Classes meet on Fridays at 1:30 pm beginning 10/15.

Recorder Consort - Learning to play the recorder is a simple process that reaps wonderful rewards. Come learn to play, and join our newly forming recorder consort! Call for more details.

and so much more...read our newsletters or stop by the Center to see our full range of current offerings. Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know; together, we may be able to make it happen!