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Thursday AfternoonAt the Movies!Join us Thursdays at 12:30 pm at the Senior Activities Centerwhere each week we will feature a different movie genre.The first week of the month will feature Action/Western/War, the second will be Romance/Comedy, the third willshowcase great Classic films and the fourth week will be forNew Releases. In the event there is a fifth Thursday it will beour Wild Card week!Jan 7th ~ “National Treasure: Book of Secrets”(PG) Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) and Dr. AbigailChase reteam for another romp through US history—thistime obsessed with finding out the truth behind Lincoln’sassassination.Jan 14th ~ “The Proposal”(PG-13) In danger of losing her job, overbearing book editorMargaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) forces her put-upon assistant(Ryan Reynolds) to marry her.Jan 21st ~ “Julie & Julia”(PG-13) Amy Adams and Meryl Streep star as JuliePowell & Julia Child in this recent hit!Jan 28th—No movie—Lion King tripFeb 4th ~ “The Italian Job”(PG-13) A clever thief (Mark Wahlberg) masterminds a majorheist amid the waterways of Venice, Italy, but a betrayalby one of his own spells disaster and revenge!Feb 11th ~ “ A Room With A View”(NR) At the turn of the century, Lucy (Helen BonhamCarter) travels to Florence with her chaperone in tow whereshe falls for a fellow countryman’s moody son.Feb 18th ~ No movie ~ Center closed for vacationFeb 25th ~ “Chocolat”(PG-13) A single mother and her young daughter move intoa peaceful French village and open an uncommon chocolateshop during the height of Lent—directly across from achurch.Just a LittleConversation…….This lively group meetsonce a month to chit &chat. Every day things happen in theworld which impact us in our dailylives. They explore all of the waysthat we face those changes. Facilitatedby Joan Hartnett (who comesto us with a background in socialservices), we will meet on Monday,February 22nd at noon in the SeniorActivities Center for an hour. Alight lunch will be served. There isno fee for this program, but preregistrationis required. For moreinfo, call Jen or Nancy at 222-2608.(Due to scheduling conflicts, therewill be no group in January.)Did you know?If you or your family members contribute toUnited Way you can decide where yourdonation goes. We are the recipients of a fewgenerous donations given to the Weston SeniorCenter through United Way charitydesignations each year.Won’t you help us by doing the same?2

LUNCH BUNCHJoin us on Tuesday, January 19th aswe ’lunch bunch’ at the RainbowGardens right on the Green in thecenter of Milford. We will leave onour bus from the Norfield parkinglot at 11:45 am. Call for updated information or look forthe sign-up sheet at the Center or at Wednesday Lunch.There is limited seating on our bus or you can take yourown car and meet us there but pre-registration is required..Call Jen or Nancy at 222-2608 for info.Please note: because the Center is closed the week ofFeb 15-19th, there will not be a Lunch Bunch trip inFebruary.Directions to the Weston Senior Activities CenterWe are located in the Hurlbutt Elementary School SouthHouse building where we have two rooms. To get to us, turnonto School Road from Rte 57 (N or S). At the first split, bearright. Turn right into the first parking lot. We are right infront of you at the end of the building. Our hours are Mondays,Tuesdays, and Thursdays from10 am to 2:30 pm ~ please drop in for a cup of coffee andcheck us out! See you at the Center!Please RememberNO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY FROM ANYPROGRAM OR ACTIVITY DUE TO FINANCIAL NEED.Please see Jen or Nancy for more information.All inquiries are confidential.MASSAGERebecca Schiff, LMT, is offering reduced rates forseniors. Rates are by the half hour and the hour. Inaddition to being a Licensed Massage Therapist,Rebecca is experienced in Chronic Pain Managementand practices acupressure. Please call the Center at222-2608 with any questions or call Rebecca directlyat 227-5905 to make an appointment (don’t forget tomention the Senior Center when you call.) Appointmentsare held in her studio. Rates are as follows:1/2 hour—$30Hour—$50Experience the Healing Power of Touch!Happy Birthday to You!January & February BirthdaysUlla Driscoll Jan 13Peggy Anderson Jan 20Frances Hill Jan 23Eleanor O’Connell Jan 25Doris Munchank Jan 25Helge Marozik Jan 27Mary DiRollo Jan 31Margaret Dowdy Jan 31Tom Studwell Feb 4Joe DiRollo Feb 18Ted Coley Feb 19Jody Hedberg Feb 22Happy AnniversaryRoberta Morelli 1963Book Club NewsThe Weston Senior Center Book Clubreturns in February!We’re pleased to once again have TerryHulley back (with a big thank you toJune Fancher for helping out) to leadour book clubThe next book for our club is Chocolat,by Joanne Harris—a timeless novel of astraitlaced village’s awakening tojoy and sensuality.The Book Club will meet on Thursday,February 25 at 10:00 am in the CenterThe book discussion will be followed bylunch (bring your own) and the movie ofthe novel~The center will have copies of the bookto lend—please call 222-2608to reserve one~3

Happy New Year!!New Years DaySenior ActivitiesCenter ClosedNational Treasure:Book of SecretsThe ProposalMartin LutherKing DaySenior ActivitiesCenter ClosedRainbowGardens in Milford~leave Norfield at11:45 amJulie & JuliaWeston SeniorActivities CenterClosed –“Lion King “ tripleaving Norfieldparking lot @ 11 am

The Italian JobBeat The WinterDoldrums Game Da!A Room With A View~Weston Senior Activities Center Closed~ChocolatChocolat

~ Upcoming Wednesday Lunch Hosts & Entertainment ~Mark Your Calendars!January 6 ~ Norfield Church/BingoJanuary 13 ~ St Francis of Assisi/Don SinetiJanuary 20 ~ Emmanuel Church/Tom CallinanJanuary 27 ~Newcomers & Neighbors/TBAFebruary 3 ~ Norfield Church/BingoFebruary 10 ~ St Francis of Assisi/Larry RuhlFebruary 17 ~ No Lunch/School breakFebruary 24 ~ Newcomers & Neighbors/John Redgate6BackgammonScrabbleParcheesiBogglePick Up SticksWhat do all of the above have in common?They will be available at theBeat the Winter DoldrumsGame Dayon Monday, February 8th from 1—3 pmin the Weston Senior Activities Centeron School RoadFree! ~ Refreshments will be served!Dial-A-RideThis free transportation service is availablefor Weston seniors and disabled to go tomedical appointments, shopping, andsenior center events.Hours: M-F from 9 am-3 pmCall 24 hours in advanceto schedule a ride including for MondayService (call by Friday)222-2576Mixed MediaWith Eileen GraceTuesdays in JanuaryJanuary 5, 12, 19 & 261—3 pmAt the Center$20 for the 4 week sessionTo reserve a place, please call Nancy at 222-2608 or mail your check toWeston Senior CenterPO Box 1007Weston, CT 068883Meals on WheelsFor information on Receiving or Delivering Meals onWheels, please call Social ServicesDirector Charlene Chiang-Hillman at203-222-2663Computer Lessons Start in JanuaryTuesday, January 12 from 10-11 am at the Senior ActivityCenter for 4 weeks ~ Come learn how to email, downloadpictures, set up a home computer, even what to look for topurchase a home computerRSVP Volunteer Eric Ericsson will teach you how!This is a free program but pre-registration is requiredCall 203-222-2608 to registerRSVP(Retired Senior Volunteer Program)Get Involved!Call (203) 899-2443They need volunteers in all types of capacities includingbut not limited to: drivers, readers, museumdocents, tutors, teachers, administrative support...thelist goes on and on! Call today to find outwhere you fit in!

Weston Senior ActivitiesP.O. Box 100756 Norfield RoadWeston, CT 06883Presort StandardU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPermit No. 2WESTPORT, CT 06880There is still space available forDisney’sThe Lion Kingat the Bushnell ~ Thursday, January 28thDepart Norfield Church 11 am Return approx 4:30 pm$65 per personThis award winning show is worth the trip for the costuming alone! Add in fantasticmusic, dancing, story and staging and you can’t go wrong! We’ll be taking a coach busup to Hartford but seats are going fast so call now to reserve your space!Questions? Please call Jen or Nancy at 222-2608