There's a lot to do in Windsor! - Town of Windsor
There's a lot to do in Windsor! - Town of Windsor
There's a lot to do in Windsor! - Town of Windsor
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Seniors<br />
The most beautiful New England fall is right here <strong>in</strong> W<strong>in</strong>dsor!<br />
September<br />
September 4: This month’s AARP meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
takes place at the Senior Center from 1:00 PM <strong>to</strong><br />
3:00 PM. Everyone 50+ is welcome <strong>to</strong> jo<strong>in</strong> the<br />
AARP W<strong>in</strong>dsor Chapter. Visit and learn about the<br />
benefits and programs. Meet<strong>in</strong>gs are held on the<br />
first Tuesday <strong>of</strong> every month. $3.00 per year<br />
membership. Call 688-2515 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
September 7: Enjoy a relax<strong>in</strong>g trip <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Foxwoods Resort Cas<strong>in</strong>o <strong>in</strong> Ledyard. The<br />
bus will leave the Senior Center at 8:00 AM and<br />
will return by 5:00 PM. Visit the museum, shop<br />
or try your hand at the s<strong>lot</strong>s or the tables.<br />
$18.00 residents, $23.00 non-residents.<br />
Meal and bett<strong>in</strong>g vouchers will be available.<br />
Call 285-1992 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
September 10: Stretch<strong>in</strong>g and Ton<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Class. This new class starts <strong>to</strong>day and will meet<br />
on Monday morn<strong>in</strong>gs from 10:50 AM <strong>to</strong> 11:20<br />
AM through Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 15. This six-week class will<br />
focus on stretch<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>to</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g the muscles. Wear<br />
comfortable c<strong>lot</strong>hes and be prepared <strong>to</strong> remove<br />
your shoes. $12.00 per session or $3.00 if you<br />
pay as you go. Call 285-1992 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
September 10: Water Aerobics classes<br />
are held every Monday and Wednesday from<br />
1:15 PM <strong>to</strong> 2:15 PM at the Hil<strong>to</strong>n Garden Hotel<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>do</strong>or pool through September 26. Exercises<br />
are <strong>do</strong>ne <strong>in</strong> shallow water and <strong>do</strong> not require<br />
swimm<strong>in</strong>g or putt<strong>in</strong>g the head under water.<br />
Please come <strong>to</strong> the Senior Center prior <strong>to</strong> the<br />
start date for this class <strong>to</strong> make the payment for<br />
the month and fill out a program waiver. This is<br />
a great exercise program for those with arthritis.<br />
Call 285-1992 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
September 10: From 9:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 1:00 PM<br />
<strong>to</strong>day and <strong>to</strong>morrow September 11, you can take<br />
the two day 55-Alive Mature Driv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Course presented by tra<strong>in</strong>ed volunteers from<br />
AARP. Learn about new laws and how you can be<br />
a better and safer driver. This course may qualify<br />
you for lower <strong>in</strong>surance rates. You’ll need<br />
a $10.00 check payable <strong>to</strong> the AARP. Call<br />
285-1992 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
September 11: Internet Classes will be<br />
held <strong>in</strong> the Senior Center from 11:00 AM <strong>to</strong><br />
1:00 PM Tuesdays through September 26.<br />
Come and see our new lab! Learn how <strong>to</strong><br />
get on<strong>to</strong> the Internet, look up <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
receive E-mail and much more. When not be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
used for classes our lab is yours for the us<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
$15.00 for W<strong>in</strong>dsor residents, $23.00 for<br />
non-residents. Call 285-1992 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
September 11: Introduction <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Computer classes will be held at the Senior<br />
Center from 9:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 11:00 AM each Tuesday<br />
through Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 16. This six-week course covers<br />
basics and will show you how <strong>to</strong> use the mouse<br />
and how <strong>to</strong> move around from program <strong>to</strong> program.<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> a grant from the Hartford<br />
Foundation for Public Giv<strong>in</strong>g, we have all new<br />
computers so come and jo<strong>in</strong> a class! $30.00<br />
for W<strong>in</strong>dsor residents, $45.00 for non-residents.<br />
Call 285-1992 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
September 12: Get your Pho<strong>to</strong> ID at the<br />
Senior Center <strong>to</strong>day from 10:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 1:00 PM.<br />
No appo<strong>in</strong>tment necessary but please br<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
Social Security Card. $2.00. Call 285-1992 for<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
For all programs at the Senior Center, we ask that you call 285-1992 if you plan <strong>to</strong> attend or make<br />
your reservation by mail. If there is a charge for the event, please mail your payment <strong>in</strong> promptly or<br />
drop your check <strong>of</strong>f when visit<strong>in</strong>g the Senior Center.<br />
Wellness Cl<strong>in</strong>ics<br />
A nurse from the Visit<strong>in</strong>g Nurses Association<br />
is available <strong>to</strong> assess your general health and<br />
make recommendations <strong>to</strong> help you stay<br />
healthy. Call 285-1992 for more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
or <strong>to</strong> make an appo<strong>in</strong>tment.<br />
These cl<strong>in</strong>ics are held at the Senior Center<br />
from 9:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 11:15 AM on:<br />
September 4, 11, 12, 18 and 26<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2, 9, 10, 16 and 24<br />
November 6, 13, 14, 20 and 28<br />
December 4, 11, 12, 18 and 26<br />
The same cl<strong>in</strong>ics are also held at Millbrook<br />
Village from 9:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 10:00 AM on :<br />
September 25<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 23<br />
November 27<br />
Cl<strong>in</strong>ics are held at Shad Run from<br />
10:30 AM <strong>to</strong> 1:00 PM on:<br />
September 25<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 23<br />
November 27<br />
Please make appo<strong>in</strong>tments <strong>in</strong> the Community<br />
Room at each hous<strong>in</strong>g site.<br />
September 13: The Senior Center<br />
Anniversary Party will be held <strong>to</strong>day from<br />
1:00 PM <strong>to</strong> 3:00 PM. Exhibits will be on display<br />
that highlight all <strong>of</strong> the activities <strong>of</strong>fered at the<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dsor Senior Center. There will be a his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong><br />
the Senior Center with old pho<strong>to</strong>s and memorabilia<br />
from days gone by. We will enjoy refreshments,<br />
and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment by John Banker beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
at 1:30 PM. We encourage anyone who<br />
was connected <strong>to</strong> or who has contributed <strong>to</strong> the<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dsor Senior Center over the last 30 years <strong>to</strong><br />
jo<strong>in</strong> us. $5.00. Call 285-1992 for <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />
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