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growing baby boomers and beyond Boot Camps and Personal Training BEGINNER BOOT CAMP FOR WOMEN Just what you have asked for, a boot camp for women only! This beginner boot camp is for the baby boomer who hasn’t been exercising and needs to get a total body conditioning program in a non-competitive environment. The program will include various forms of non-impact aerobics, resistance training, stretching and Pilates. This class will meet at Northwest Park’s new aerobics and wellness room. Each class will be different from the last. All classes will be held indoors. Instructor: Miriam DeGrandi, CPT Location: Northwest Park Activity Room Ages: 41 and older Session I: M/W, 1/9-2/15, 7-8 p.m. Session II: M/W, 3/6-4/10, 7-8 p.m. Session III: M/W, 4/24-5/31, 7-8 p.m. Fee: $55/$69 (nr) per session GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING EVENINGS This one day per week program will include an orientation to our cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines and also instruction to stretching and toning techniques. In addition, your trainer will develop a personalized program for you to assist in obtaining a consistent workout schedule leading you to a healthier lifestyle. Instructor: Deb Poudrier, CPT Location: Community Y Fitness Center Ages: 41 and older Session I: W, 1/11-2/15, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Session II: W, 3/1-4/5, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Session III: W, 4/19-5/24, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Fee: $75/$94 (nr) per session GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING LUNCH TIME Re-energize yourself mid day twice per week by participating in this small group training program for boomers. Those looking for a little extra attention will get a customized workout plan developed for beginner through advanced enthusiast. This program will enable you to work out at the gym or home. Assessments will be done during the first class. Instructor: Miriam DeGrandi, CPT Location: Community Y Fitness Center Ages: 41 and older Session I: M/Th, 1/9-2/6, 12-1 p.m. Session II: M/Th, 3/2-3/30, 12-1 p.m. Session III: M/Th, 4/24-5/18, 12-1 p.m. Fee: $100/$125 (nr) per session Social BABY BOOMER MONTHLY MEETING CLUB Get together with other baby boomers and share your thoughts, recreational interests, volunteerism and much more. Start making connections with your community today! Light refreshments will be served. Instructor: Karen Dinnie/Chris Silver Location: Community Y Rec Center Ages: 41 and older Meets: First meeting will be held 1/25, 6:30 p.m. Fee: Free Social Adventure BABY BOOMER WINTER OUTDOOR SOCIAL ADVENTURE Trek through snow at some of Manchester’s most scenic trails. Meet other boomers for a great workout! This adventurous program will include two weeks of each of the following, weather and snow depth permitting: hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing. Equipment not provided. Instructor: Miriam DeGrandi Location: Various Manchester trails Age: 41 and older Meets: T, 1/17-2/28, 12 noon-1:15 p.m. Meets: Sa, 1/21-2/25, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Fee: $20/$25 (nr) Bus Trips DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This trip includes a delicious pre-show buffet lunch at the Cornucopia in Torrington, CT, followed by reserved orchestra seating for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Warner Theatre also in Torrington. Buffet includes: garden tossed salad, baked stuffed sole, chicken piccata, stuffed shells, vegetable, potato, fruit salad, desserts and beverage. Date: Su, 2/26 Bus departs from the Senior Center Departure Time: 10 a.m. Return Time: ETA at Senior Center, 6 p.m. Cost: $60 per person based on 40-52 registrants Registration: Registration begins 12/22 and to register or for more information, contact Friendship Tours at 860-234-1630 or 1-800-243-1630 MAGNIFICENT CHERRY BLOSSOMS BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN Experience a great Spring day in the 52 acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This peak blooming time for over 200 dazzling trees along Cherry Esplanade, meandering along Cherry Walk, graceful sweeps of weeping cherries in the Japanese Garden. The most showy Prunus Kanzan have double pink, almost magenta, extravagant blossoms hanging in clusters of 2-5 flowers. We’ll be walking through a fairy tale experience. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden has many different gardens. There is so much to see. Time to shop in the gift shop. Dinner stop en route at Raceway Diner in Yonkers (on your own). Date: Su, 4/30 Bus departs from the Senior Center Departure Time: 9:30 a.m. Return Time: ETA at Senior Center, 6 p.m. Cost: $42 per person based on 40-52 registrants Registration: Registration begins 12/22 and to register or for more information, contact Friendship Tours at 860-234-1630 or 1-800-243-1630 Team Sports BOOMER SPRING TENNIS CHALLENGE LADDER MIXED DOUBLES It’s for everyone The Boomer Spring Tennis Challenge Ladder is for all tennis players novice to serious. Players can meet and play other tennis enthusiasts with comparable skills. Whether you play only occasionally, just for fun, or compete hard several times a week, you can meet others at your level and passion for tennis. It’s Convenient The ladder is run and administered entirely over the Web and via e-mail. You can enter match scores, review ladder standings, learn the previous match results of your opponents and read their player profiles at any time. It’s Challenging You will have the opportunity to improve your game by challenging new opponents who are slightly more advanced or who play the game with new styles and strategies. How Do I Join Fill out the form below and send a check payable to the Town of Manchester to: Manchester Parks and Recreation, 41 Center St., P.O. Box 191, Manchester, CT, 06045-0191 Attention, Boomer Tennis Ladder. Note: Prior to the start of the league, there will be a short orientation meeting to fully acclimate players to the program. Date: Ladder runs 4/21-6/2 Fee: $20 per team or/$26 (nr) Location: Manchester Public Tennis Courts Boomer Mixed Doubles Ladder Registration Form Player 1 Name: Player 2 Name: E-Mail Player 1: E-Mail Player 2: Phone Player 1: Phone Player 2: Prior to ladder play, you will be e-mailed a user name and password enabling you to access the Web-based ladder system, set up your player profile, select opponents, enter match scores and view up to the minute ladder standings. CALLING ALL BOOMERS FOR SUMMER 6 VS 6 COED SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE The Recreation Department is planning to develop a summer sand volleyball league early evenings for boomers at Northwest Park in Manchester. The league will run with a minimum of four teams and a maximum of eight teams. At this time, the Recreation Department is trying to determine the interest in this league. If you or others you know are interested, contact the Recreation Department at 647-3084 and leave your name and contact information. If enough interest is generated, the department will pilot a summer program and develop plans to offer an indoor program in the Fall of 2006. come grow with us 9 recreation.townofmanchester.org
growing senior center programs General Information MANCHESTER SENIOR CENTER The Senior Center is part of the Human Services Department. This department along with the Recreation Department collaborate to provide a full program of recreation, social and health programs for Manchester seniors. 549 East Middle Turnpike • 647-3211 Dates of Operation: Year round Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 p.m. MEMBERSHIP Senior Center Membership Cards can be purchased at the Manchester Senior Center or Recreation and Customer Service Centers. Senior Center cards are now honored at all Recreation Centers, indoor and outdoor pools. Proof of age (55 and older) and residency is required upon purchase. The cost of the membership is $5. Membership cards are valid from September 1, 2005-August 31, 2006. Members age 60 and older may participate in all programs. Members age 55 through 59 may participate in evening and Saturday programs only. Many programs and activities are offered at no additional cost. REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS Most programs require pre-registration in person at the Senior Center or by calling 647-3211. OFF SITE PROGRAMS The Senior Center offers activities that are run outside of the Senior Center. These programs, as well as the Senior Center programs, are open to Manchester residents who are 60 and over. Programs include: Breakfast Club, Biking Club, Hiking Club and Senior Hoopsters. For more information, call the Senior Center at 647-3211. SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMS The Senior Center offers the following support group programs: Caregivers, Low Vision, Diabetes. For more information about these groups, contact the Senior Center at 647-3211. HEALTH PROGRAMS The Manchester Health Department provides the following health programs at the Senior Center: Blood Pressure Screening, Foot Care, Diabetes Support Group, Low Vision Support Group and Health Consultation. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 647-3211. SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS Questions regarding health insurance, home care, housing, ConnPACE, or anything of a personal nature can be directed to Sue Bernstein, the Senior Center Social Worker by making an appointment by calling 647-3211. MEAL PROGRAM Lunch is served daily at a cost of $2.25 every weekday, except Thursday. On Thursday, lunch is $2.75. You may purchase a meal ticket for 11 meals at $22.50. Wednesday evening meals, are served at a cost of $5.00, and must be purchased in advance by the Friday preceding the meal. TRIPS Trips offered by the Senior Center are advertised in the local papers on Tuesday and Saturdays. A variety of day trips, over nights, cruises and trips abroad are all available. Trip brochures are available at the Senior Center. come grow with us CANCELLATION POLICY During inclement weather, if Manchester schools are closed, all center programs, meals, and transportation are cancelled for that day. However, the Center will operate its regular scheduled office hours. When school is delayed, all programs, meals and transportation will be delayed for 1-2 hours. Call the center or check WTIC 1080 AM for exact time of opening. TRANSPORTATION The Senior Center provides transportation for seniors who wish to come to the center for classes, activities, and lunch. Transportation is also provided for those who wish to grocery shop on Tuesdays. Our bus goes to a different department store each Wednesday for general shopping. Schedule as follows: Grocery Shopping 1st Tuesday - Shop-Rite 2nd Tuesday - Stop & Shop 3rd Tuesday - Shop-Rite 4th Tuesday - Stop & Shop 5th Tuesday - Shop-Rite (subject to change) Department Store Shopping 1st Wed - Walmart 2nd Wed - Target 3rd Wed - Kmart/Kohl's 4th Wed - Buckland Mall & Christmas Tree Shop 5th Wed - Walmart (subject to change) Rides To and From the Senior Center Bus rides can be scheduled up to 3:00 p.m. on the day before your ride. You may call the Senior Center office at 647-3211, and speak with Cheryl or Catrina to schedule bus rides. Cancellation of Ride If you find that you need to cancel your ride with us, please call the office. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. WINTER EVENING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The evening program series is for Senior Center members ages 55 and up and runs April 4th-June 8th. Programming is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. There are a variety of classes, activities and programs held in the evenings. See Evening Programs for specific class dates and times. SPECIAL WEDNESDAY EVENING PRESENTATIONS Join us every Wednesday evening April-June for dinner and a special presentation immediately following dinner. Contact the Senior Center, 647-3211 for a complete listing of evening presentations. MAY MOVIE MADNESS Join us on Thursdays, May 4-May 25 for a movie, popcorn and a beverage. Each week will feature a recently released movie. Movies begin at 6:00 p.m. Call the Senior Center, 647-3211 for a complete listing of movies. EVENING SENIOR DANCES Ringing in the New Year Dinner Dance Grab your party hats and horns, get together with friends and loved ones to dine, dance and ring in the new year. A toast will cap off the night as we welcome in 2006. Date: Friday, December 30th, 4-8 p.m. Fee: $12/$15 (non resident) Location: Manchester Senior Center Spring Fling Dance Come dance and enjoy the sounds of the Stan Scott Band. Date: Thursday, April 20th, 6:30-9 p.m. Fee: $3/$5 (non resident) Location: Manchester Senior Center May Pole Dance Come dance and enjoy the music of DJ Dale Griffith. Date: Thursday, May 18th, 6:30-9 p.m. Fee: $3/$5 (non resident) Location: Manchester Senior Center Clubs & Groups BOOK GROUP Calling all book lovers! This group meets monthly to discuss the book of the month and share their love of reading. New faces welcome. Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. Ages: 60 and up Location: Senior Center Library GOLDEN AGERS A social group of women that meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. This group gathers to share friendship and play bingo over a cup of tea. New faces are always welcome. Meets: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month, 1:00 p.m. Location: Senior Center Bingo Room Ages: 60 and up FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Coffee, crafts and fun. Interested in crafts such as knitting, crocheting, sewing and crafting projects Join our group to learn more about crafts or to share your knowledge. Meets: Wednesdays, 8:30 -11:00 a.m. Location: Senior Center Craft Room FLORAL CRAFT GROUP Like to work with silk flowers and greenery Enjoy making arrangements, wreaths, swags and baskets This friendly group meets to work on projects, share stories, enjoy tea and a treat. Meets: Mondays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Senior Center Craft Room WATERCOLOR AND OIL PAINTING GROUP This group of artists meets weekly to draw, create and inspire each other. New artists are always welcome. Meets: Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Location: Senior Center Craft Room BREAKFAST CLUB The Breakfast Club meets on Fridays at Valentino's Restaurant at 9:00 a.m. This group socializes and enjoys a wonderful breakfast together. Please join us. All are welcome. Valentino's is located at the corner of Hartford Road and McKee Street. Meets: Fridays, beginning December 30, 9:00 a.m. Location: Valentino's WALKING GROUP This group meets for weekly treks around town and beyond. This is a great way of getting in your daily dose of exercise. Meets: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. Location: Senior Center Parking Lot ORCHESTRA The Senior Center Orchestra practices every Thursday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Senior musicians who are interested in joining may contact the center for more information. Meets: Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Location: Senior Center Auditorium 10 humanservices.townofmanchester.org
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