The Enfield Senior Center offers some great classes to start your new year. If you have always wanted to try tap dance, Beginner Tap is offered on Wednesdays at 11:45. Laughter Yoga is a fun way to exercise. Everyone can do it because it doesn’t involve getting on the floor or postures. You receive health benefits, increase your energy, and Laughter Yoga helps you to feel more relaxed and happy. Try it. Introduction to Scrapbooking is a basic class for those who want to learn how to organize photos, crop, and mat pictures and use tools and embellishments. What a great winter activity! Learn the basics of the computer in a relaxed, supportive environment with our SeniorNet Leaning Center computer classes. Learn Word, Picasa, or e-mail. Make a New Year’s Resolution to try something new this winter.
Because of the storm and power outage, we had to postpone the Holiday Craft and Bake Sale. Volunteers and staff worried that attendance might not have been as great because of the move. Amazingly, it was even better! The 2011 Holiday Craft and Bake Sale made $5,125.94 to benefit Senior Center programs. The craft volunteers and Program Coordinator Nancy Darrah worked so hard to make this event so enjoyable and profitable. Thanks to the volunteers and to all who came out to support us!
If you have attended some of the Enfield Senior Center musical events, you know that they are top quality. The events planned for 2012 are the same caliber. Our first entertainment event of 2012 is on Thursday, January 5, at 6 p.m., and you will not want to miss this exciting event. “The SHOW” is a Motown show band singing and dancing to songs of the original artists like the Temptations, The Four Tops, The Spinners, Smokey Robinson, the Miracles and many more. Enjoy songs like “My Girl,” “Ain’t No Woman like the One I’ve Got,” and “Baby, I Need Your Loving.” Coffee and dessert will be served at intermission. Tickets are on sale in the Senior Center office for $7 per person. Keep the date open for Friday, February 17, at 6 p.m. because the lead singer of The Drifters, Linwood Peel, with a full band will be entertaining. The Drifters hits include, “Under the Boardwalk,” “Stand by Me,” and “Save the Last Dance for me,” as well as many others. You don’t need to drive to the casino this winter for quality entertainment. It is right here in Enfield!
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Computer Tips, Care & Maintenance will teach you what you should be doing to keep your computer safe and performing well. This class is offered on Thursday, December 29, at 1 p.m. These classes are $3 for residents and $4 for non-residents.
The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2 for the holidays. Our holiday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30.
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Movie & Chinese Food Night is Thursday, December 22, at 5 p.m. The movie is “Water for Elephants” and the cost is $5 for dinner and the movie or $2 for the movie only. The movie will begin at 6 p.m. Pick up an assistive hearing device at the front desk.
Magician Tom O’Brien is our holiday gift! He will present the “Magic of Christmas” on Wednesday, December 21, at 1 p.m. The show will be fun and free! If you would like to make a reservation for the Community Café lunch at noon that day, please call 860-763-7428. A donation of $2 is requested for the noon meal.
Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver a noon meal to our Enfield residents. Each volunteer is individually trained and receives a stipend of $.40 per mile. Call 860-763-0400 for more information.
Keep in mind that the Enfield Senior Center classes are not held when the Enfield Public Schools are closed due to snow. If there is a weather delay, however, our programs go on as usual. Information about closings can be found on WFSB and you may also wish to call the Senior Center to verify closings.
Please register in the Senior Center office for these learning opportunities
Winning Ways for Weight Loss – Wednesday, January 11, at 1 p.m.
Blood Sugar and Diabetes Monitoring – Wednesday, January 18 at 1 p.m.
TRIPS -Trip Flyers are available at the Senior Center
February 3-6, 2012
4-Day Quebec City - Winter Carnival
Reservations are being accepted at this time.
February 14, 2012
Valentine’s Day Luncheon @ the Simsbury Inn
Reservations are being accepted at this time.
March 15-17, 2012
American Quilt Show, Lancaster, PA
Reservations are being accepted at this time.
March 24, 2012
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
Sign up date is: Friday, January 27, 2012, 10 am, Senior Center Dining Room
April 12, 2012
Westchester Dinner Theatre featuring “Legally Blonde”
Sign up date is: Friday, February 17, 2012, at 10 am, Senior Center Dining Room
May 12-23, 2012
“Ultimate Alaska & Yukon Experience”
Reservations are being accepted at this time.
May 27-June 3, 2012
Bermuda Cruise
Reservations are being accepted at this time.
An informational meeting on this cruise will be held on Friday, January 13, at 2 p.m.
Meal reservations can be made by calling 860-763-7428. I can be reached at slather@enfield.org, as well. We look forward to hearing from you.
