FRIDAY, AUG. 18 PLAINVILLE INDOOR TAG SALE TO BENEFIT DIAL-A-RIDE. Friday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Early bird admission for $1 on Friday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. There will be no charge after 10 a.m. on Thursday or at all…
Senior listings, starting Aug. 18
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Senior listings, starting Aug. 11
THURSDAY, AUG. 17 BRISTOL THE ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH GOLDEN AGERS. TRIP TO FRANKIE VALLI SHOW, ‘WHO LOVES YOU?’ Includes family style lunch. Aqua Turf, Plantsville. $76 per person. Drive on your own. Register. (860) 589-5597. AUG. 17, 18 PLAINVILLE…
Senior listings, starting June 2
JUNE 5, 12 PLAINVILLE QUESTIONS FOR A SOCIAL WORKER. Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Have questions answered about Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Program, Housing Options, Alzheimer’s Help, Caregiving, Homecare, etc. No registration necessary for these one-on-one meetings.…
Seniors listings, starting May 13
SATURDAY, MAY 14 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE FOR THE ORCHARDS AT SOUTHINGTON. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee. The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., Southington. (860) 628-5656. SouthingtonOrchards.org
Senior listings, starting May 6
SATURDAY, MAY 7 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AT MULBERRY GARDENS OF SOUTHINGTON. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day, and memory care community. Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. (860) 276-1020, mulberrygardens.org MONDAY, MAY 9 BRISTOL MEDICARE AND MEDICAID…
Senior listings, starting April 29
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 BRISTOL MAXIMIZE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH WITH GOODLIFE FITNESS. 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. RSVP. (860) 584-7895.
Senior listings, starting April 22
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 PLAINVILLE FOURTH ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN PROM. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Held by the Plainville High School InterAct Club. Prom theme is “Casino Night” and will feature a full course meal, DJ, live band, free raffle prizes, and…
Senior listings for Dec. 18
SATURDAY, DEC. 19 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AT MULBERRY GARDENS. 10 a.m .to 2 p.m. An assisted living, adult day and memory care community. Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. (860) 276-1020. ONGOING PLAINVILLE CHOLESTEROL SCREENING. 10 minute appointment, few drops…
Seniors’ Listings for July 17
SUNDAY, JULY 19 OTHER OPEN HOUSE AT ARBOR ROSE AT JEROME HOME. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living and memory care community. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain. RSVP. (860) 229-3707. MONDAY, JULY 20 PLAINVILLE…
Senior listings for Jan. 30
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER’S CHORAL GROUP MEETING. 9:45 p.m. Do you love to sing, consider joining the group. Rehearses once a month on a Friday morning at the center and performs for three local facilities for the…
Senior listings for Dec. 12
SATURDAY, DEC. 13 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AT MULBERRY GARDENS AND THE ORCHARDS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mulberry Gardens, an assisted living, adult day and memory care community, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. The Orchards, an independent and assisted living community,…
Seniors in RSVP step forward to help community
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Over the past 12 years, Nancy Vicino of Bristol has worn a variety of volunteer hats for the Greater Bristol RSVP. From the Imagine Nation Museum to the American Red Cross to Ingraham Manor, Nancy…
Senior listings for Nov. 7
SATURDAY, NOV. 8 SOUTHINGTON THE ORCHARDS AT SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An independent and assisted living community. The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., Southington. RSVP. (860) 628-5656. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 BRISTOL DSS MEDICARE BUS. 11…
TRIAD to offer program to help seniors feel safe
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With the holiday season just around the corner, senior citizens may become victims of a scam, including identity theft or financial exploitation. On Nov. 19, the West Central Connecticut TRIAD will team up with People’s…
Senior listings for Oct. 17
MONDAY, OCT. 20 PLAINVILLE CHEMOTHERAPY, CANCER, AND THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE. 3 p.m. Presented by physical therapy students from the University of Hartford. Learn about the common side effects of chemotherapy and how they can bring about uncomfortable feelings, and…
Senior listings for Oct. 3
MONDAY, OCT. 6 BRISTOL CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET. 1:30 p.m. All candidates running in November who are Bristol residents can vote for are invited to participate. Meet and greet is designed to be a casual gathering with each candidate allotted…
Seniors listings for Sept. 19
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 PLAINVILLE FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS. 11:30 a.m. Offered by the Plainville Senior Center. A group of single, divorced, and widowed seniors who like to eat out at a restaurant, but do not like to eat alone. This time…
Seniors’ listings for Sept. 5
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 SOUTHINGTON MULBERRY GARDENS OF SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day and memory care facility. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. (860) 276-1020. SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 OTHER CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS…
Senior listings for Aug. 8
SATURDAY, AUG. 9 SOUTHINGTON MULBERRY GARDENS OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day and memory care community. Coffee. MulberryGardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. RSVP. (860) 628-5656. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 OTHER FREE BLOOD PRESSURE…
Senior listings for July 4
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON WEEKLY BRIDGE CLUB. 1:30 p.m. Learn the game and become a member. The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St., Southington. SouthingtonOrchards.org. (860) 628-5656.
Senior listings for June 13
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 OTHER OPEN HOUSE AT ARBOR ROSE AT JEROME HOME. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arbor Rose at JeromeHome, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain. (860) 229-3707. MONDAY, JUNE 16 PLAINVILLE QUESTIONS FOR A SOCIAL WORKER. 12:30 p.m.…
Senior listings for June 6
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 OTHER OPEN HOUSE AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A not-for-profit independent and assisted living community. Refreshments. CedarMountainCommons, 3 John H. Stewart Dr., Newington. (860) 655-7901. TUESDAY, JUNE 10 PLAINVILLE BRAIN FITNESS TEASER…
Senior listings for May 30
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 PLAINVILLE AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Course covers the effects of aging and medication on driving, local hazards, accident prevention measures, and more. Films and discussions will be presented and a driver’s manual…
Seniors listings for May 23
FRIDAY, MAY 23 PLAINVILLE ‘TRASH TO TREASURE ART PROJECT.’ Fridays, 10 a.m. Make a floral arrangement using toilet paper tubes. Bring 10 to 15, toilet paper tubes to create this project. Sample will be on display in the Senior Center…
Senior listings for May 16
FRIDAY, MAY 16 PLAINVILLE FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS. 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of each month. Single, divorced, widowed seniors who don’t like to eat alone meet at a local restaurant. Stadium Burgers, 245 East St., Plainville. (860) 747-5728. …
Senior listings for May 9
MONDAY, MAY 12 BRISTOL BRISTOL HOSPITAL CEO AND PRESIDENT KURT BARWIS. Presented by Advocates for Bristol Seniors. He will speak about practice of hospitals admitting patients for “observation” or as “out-patients” even though the ailment is critical and the hospital…
TRIAD shows seniors how to ‘Stay Strong– Live Long’
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Last Wednesday, the United Way of West Central Connecticut held its annual TRIAD conference, providing resources and information to seniors on how to “Stay Strong — Live Long.” TRIAD is a partnership that was formed…
Senior listings for May 2
SATURDAY, MAY 3 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE FOR MULBERRY GARDENS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day, and memory care community. Coffee served. MulberryGardens, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. (860) 276-1020. MONDAY, MAY 12 BRISTOL BRISTOL HOSPITAL CEO AND…
Senior listings for April 25
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 PLAINVILLE FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS. 11:30 a.m. Single, divorced, and widowed seniors who don’t like to eat out alone meet for lunch on the third Friday of each month. Great Taste, 597 West Main St., New Britain. (860)…
Senior listings for April 11
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 OTHER OPEN HOUSE AT ARBOR ROSE AT JEROME HOME. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Independent, assisted living, and memory care community. The Arbor Rose at Jerome Hojse, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain. RSVP. (860) 229-3707. THURSDAY,…