Ledyard Senior Center News 12 Van Tassell Drive, Gales Ferry, Connecticut 06335

Phone: (860) 464-0471 — Fax: (860) 464-2124

Lauren Rapp, Municipal Agent/Senior Center Director Amy Z. Hendry, Program Director

March /April 2016 Ledyard Senior Center

The Ledyard Senior Center is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. —2:30 p.m. as a place for seniors to congregate and socialize.

You must be 55 years young to be a member. Your spouse, regardless of age is welcome to join.

Come join us to dance, sing, play bridge or exercise! Lunch is served daily.

Come as a stranger, leave as a friend!

Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day, Friday 3/11/16 Join us for a tasty lunch at Noon including Dublin Coddle Hotpot,

(sausage, bacon, onion and potato) fried cabbage, salad, soda bread and pistachio cake.

$7.00—Sign up required.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

Municipal Medical Transportation and Mileage Reimbursement Program Dial-A Ride Medical Transportation and Caregiver Mileage reimbursement is for seniors 60+, persons of low income and persons with disabilities. It is funded through a state grant and is available to Ledyard and Gales Ferry residents. Transportation is provided for medical trips within New London County and Old Saybrook. The Dial-A-Ride Medical Transpor-tation is provided by Eastern CT Transportation Consortium, Inc. Registered participants who cannot have their needs met by existing services will be provided up to 26 free one way trips annually by ECTC. Transportation is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No fare is charged. No money is exchanged between the driver and rider. Registration forms and brochures are available by calling the Ledyard Senior Center office. Once you are registered you must call ECTC at 860-859-5794 (48 hours in advance) to reserve your ride.

Mark Your Calendars! **Mother’s Day Luncheon** Friday

May 6th 11:30 a.m.

$7.00 With Musical Talent

Pat Mitchell

Luncheon Party

Thurs-March 24th-Noon-$7.00

Menu includes ham, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, tossed salad and dessert.

Sign up required.

Our utmost appreciation

Complimentary Financial Wellness Workshops Join Lorna Bernadette Burkart the first Wednesday of every month after the Club luncheon to go through how money

works, debt solutions, retirement and long term care! 12:45 pm

ANOTHER FIELD TRIP IS SCHEDULED!

9th Annual Iron Chef Elm City Competition!

Sunday, 5/1/16, at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT

Competing this year will be three well respected chefs. Jocelyn Maminta, WTNH-TV’s

Award nominated medical reporter, will emcee. Tickets are $45-Bus departs @ 10:00 am.

During the competition, seniors are able to walk around the “kitchen stadium” and ob-

serve the different chefs as they prepare their dishes. The event’s format is based on the

Food Network’s “Iron Chef” program and features culinary experts as judges. This

Competition promises to be exciting from start to finish—with four acclaimed chefs and a

panel of esteemed judges! The chefs are provided with a list of possible “secret”

ingredients a week before the event. At the competition the “secret” ingredient is

unveiled and the chefs are required to create their dishes using the secret!

Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery

For Hip and Knee Info Session here!

Thursday March 31st at Noon Did you know that approximately 27 million Americans suffer from

osteoarthritis? Come and join us and Dr. Stanat from Norwich Ortho-

pedic Group and learn how this new surgical procedure can lower

your infection risk and downtime through Robotic surgery!

Congratulations to our New Police Chief John Rich!

Meet Him for Brunch on Friday April 22, 2016 11:00-12:30

In January 2016, Police Chief John Rich was promoted to Police Chief for the Ledyard Police

Department. With this promotion, Police Chief Rich will be responsible for the direct supervision

of the Ledyard Police Sergeants, Patrol Officers, and Detective Division, Emergency Dispatch

Center, Animal Control Officers and other civilian employees of the department.

Join us to welcome Police Chief Rich with a yummy Brunch of western scrambled eggs, home

fries, French toast casserole, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea and breakfast punch.—$7.00

COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS The Commission for Senior Citizens meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30p.m. The purpose of the Commission is to

act as advocate and coordinator of services for all Ledyard Seniors and to establish policies for the operation and use of the Senior

Center. The meeting is open to everyone. The next Commission meetings will be Wednesday, March 23rd and April 27, 2016

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Did you know . . .

ROAD TRIP!! Thursday, February 25, 2016 Leave the Center at 9:00 a.m.

We will travel to IKEA in New Haven for a day of Shopping. $5.00 for van. Lunch on your own.

Safe Driver Course Schedule AARP Safe Driver Courses are scheduled for the follow-

ing dates/times. Each course is scheduled on a

Thursday

May 26th—10-2:30 July 21st - 10-2:30

October 6th - 10:2:30 December 8th - 10:2:30

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance Local AARP volunteers will meet with members of the community by appointment to file income taxes for 2015. All appointments will be

scheduled for Tuesdays. Call for eligibility requirements.

To schedule an appointment, call the Senior Center (860) 464-0471

SENIOR CLUB LUNCH On Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted, the Senior Citizens Club meets at the Ledyard Senior Center for lunch.

The Lunches are prepared by volunteer groups, to whom we are very grateful, and are always wonderful. Join the Senior Club and get involved in discussion, listen to special guest speakers, and have an enjoyable time.

March 2nd-Seniors Helping Seniors March 9th—Navy Officers Wives

March 16th—Ledyard Congregational Church March 23rd—Republican Town Committee March 30th - Community of Christ Church

April 6th—Our Lady of Lourdes Church April 13th—Lions Club

Sign Up Today! Fish Fry-Portuguese Fisherman Luncheon Trip

When: Friday March 18th—Leave Center at 11:15

Upcoming

Ledyard Senior Center Trips

Celtic Crossings-Tuesday, March 15th—Foxwoods Casino.

Andy Cooney, with his outstanding tenor voice and dynamic stage pres-

ence, has captured the hearts of Irish music lovers from coast to coast. Phil

Coulter, is known as Ireland’s Musical Ambassador, his lyrics and melo-

dies well known throughout the world. Geraldine Branagan, with records

in Ireland, will delight us with her beautiful voice as well. These three out-

standing performers, along with the Irish Pops Ensemble, will create a

memorable afternoon of Irish entertainment. Cost $79.00.

Will & Anthony-Tuesday May 24th—Aqua Turf Club

Will and Anthony Nunziata will bring their outstanding talent and leading

man good looks to the Aqua Turf. These identical twins will delight you

with their fresh take on pop standards, Broadway showstoppers and classic

Italian music. Blessed with strong voices, undeniable charm, and brass

comedy, their stage presence is a combination sure to create a memorable

entertainment experience. Cost $72.00.

“They Write The Songs”-Wednesday-June 15th Saint Clement Castle

John Timpanelli returns by popular demand. John pays tribute to some of

the great songwriters and singers such as Neil Sedaka, Paul Anka, Barry

Manilow, Peter Allen, Elton John and Barry Gibb, to name a few. John is

a complete entertainer and a real crowd pleaser! You’ll enjoy a beautifully

prepared and presented lunch in the Prince Edward ballroom at the lovely

Saint Clement Castle . Choice of Chicken Francaise with Lemon and

Capers or Tropical Mahi Mahi with Mango Pepper Relish, vegetables,

potatoes, dessert and coffee. Cost $75.00

Atlantic Canada Cruise Tour-July 1-7—7 days/9 meals Tour includes motor coach transportation, one night private cabin on Nova

Star, 5 nights hotel accommodations, taxes and baggage handling, 9 meals,

guided tours of Nova Scotia, Halifax, and Prince Edward Island, all sight-

seeing and admission fees, tickets to Royal Nova Scotia International Tat-

too, full time tours with a distinction escort and gratuities for escort and

driver. Cost $1,667.00.

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Coffee Hour with the

Commission!

Fridays

Starting March 18th

9:00-11:00 am

Here at the Center

Concerns? Have your needs addressed with the new

Commission members. They are here for

you! What a perfect time of the day to

meet the “pulse” of the center and see

what’s new! What’s on your mind?!?

March & April Out to Lunches Jump on the van and go to lunch!

Bus leaves at 11:15 AM and returns when the party starts to wind down. March 7—The Hideaway, Old Lyme March 14—The Shack, Groton March 21—Olive Garden, Waterford March 28— Groton Townhouse, Groton April 4-Valentino’s—April 11-Village Pizza

Meet the New Commission

Members

2016 Tom Roch-Commission Chairman

Tim Holmes-( pending)

Jennifer Tillinghast, Secretary

Norma Sokolski, Finance Committee

Rob Schialabbe, Finance Committee

Alma Dougherty

Barbara Jones

Lucille Paulk

Mary Jane Peterson

Movie Thursdays Continue

March 3rd—Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee March 10th—Fruitvale Station

March 17th—Out of the Furnace March 24 - no movie– Easter Party

March 31st—no movie—Shining Star Lunch April 7th—Everest

April 14th—Life of Pi

NEWS!

Thursday-March 31st at 7:00 pm

Brooks Kuhn will take you on an unbelieva-

ble adventure at the Bill Library. As a cap-

tain of sailing vessels and a captain of a

charter boat that provided tours from the

Caribbean to New England, she developed

her stories, “A Housewife Goes to Sea”.

Approached by National Geographic TV, she

spent 3 weeks at the haunted lighthouse on

Race Rock. Join us for some great stories!

We are an addiction - but a good, affordable and healthy one!

The cost for a ten session class for Ledyard residents is $25.00. For non- residents, the cost is $30.00. Sign up as early as possible. Walk-ins welcome: $2.50 Ledyard Residents/$3.00 Non-residents.

Art Class

Beginning Acrylics

Friday-March 11th

With Art Instructor

Carrie Everitt

$25-includes everything

Sign up for Spring Classes beginning Monday March 28th at 8:30 AM

Spring Session begins Monday April 11th.

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Senior Transportation Information Call us at 860-464-0471

The Ledyard Senior Center offers daily transportation to the Center for activities including lunch, along with rides to medical appoint-ments and other necessities according to the schedule below. All individuals using our transportation must complete an annual transportation form. A wheelchair lift is available. Please be aware that the Senior Center does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle. Persons must be able to: Travel without assistance, wait outside for 10 minutes, climb three 12-inch steps or use the wheelchair lift. The Senior Center cannot provide rides home from a medical appointment/procedure that involves general anesthetics.

SENIOR VAN SCHEDULE MONDAY… Senior Center, Community Café for Lunch, Doctor Appointments, Bank Runs TUESDAY… Senior Center, Community Café for Lunch, Doctor Appointments, Bank Runs WEDNESDAY Senior Center, Grocery Shopping and Bank Runs, Senior Club Lunch THURSDAY… Senior Center, Community Café for Lunch, Doctor Appointments, Bank Runs FRIDAY…… Senior Center, Grocery Shopping, Community Café for Lunch

All reservations for transportation must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the office between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and talking to a staff person. Requests for transportation giving less than 48 hours notice will be addressed on a case by case basis. Drivers can not schedule appointments. *Bank runs and shopping require reservations in advance* Round trip donations are $1.00 within Ledyard and Gales Ferry and $2.00 for out of town. We provide transportation to Sub Base medi-cal appointments and the pharmacy for people with a Military/Base I.D.

*Driver routes are planned in advance. Unscheduled stops and pick-ups are not permitted. Please refrain from requesting any impromptu stops.* Call to schedule all transportation requests (860) 464-0471

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MISSION STATEMENT-The Mission of the Ledyard Senior Center is to promote the physical, emotional, and economic well-being of senior citizens and to promote their participation in all aspects of community life. To continually evaluate the needs of senior citizens and ways to meet their needs. Also provide an atmosphere that will be conducive for seniors to find companionship and develop friendships.

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9:00 - Yoga & Tech Help

9:30 - Quilting/Sewing

11:30-Chair Zumba

8:30 - Hairdresser 9-12—AAR taxes & Tech Help 10:00 - Bridge Club & ………….Wii Bowling 10:30 - Latin Line ………….Dancing 11:00 - Dominoes, ………….Cards, etc. 12:00 - Lunch

9:30 - Chorus

9:00 - Free Coffee! 11:00 - Yoga-Gales Ferry Landing

12:00 - Club Lunch

8:30 - Hair Appt

9:00 - Tech Help 11:00 - Till 11AM

10:30 - Zumba

12:00 - Lunch &

8:30 - Hair Appt

9:00 - Yoga

10:00 - Bridge Club & ………….Chair Yoga

12:00 - Lunch