Tribute to the Drifters Is a Hot Ticket

Even though the show is not until February 17, the tickets to Linwood Peel’s Tribute to the Drifters are going like crazy.  Linwood Peel and his band bring back the music that made the Drifters famous.  Listen and dance to “Under the Boardwalk,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “This Magic Moment,” and “Up on the Roof.” Tickets are on sale in the Senior Center office for $7 per person.

We are planning an evening of local entertainment at The Enfield Senior Center Talent Showcase for May 4.  If you sing, play an instrument, dance, or have any other talent you would like to share this spring, call Robin at 860-698-9392.

If you have not seen the movie, “The Help,” you have an opportunity on Thursday, January 12, for Movie and Turkey Grinder Night.  The meal is served at 5 p.m. and the tickets are on sale in the Senior Center office for $5.  If you would like to see the movie only, it begins at 6 p.m. and the tickets are $2.  Please purchase dinner/movie tickets in advance.

Every second Thursday of the month, we offer a Salon.  A Salon was a gathering of people, in 17^th and 18^th century France, who discussed ideas.  The Salon at the Enfield Senior Center has a new presentation every month by a volunteer on a topic they choose.  On Thursday, January 12, at 1 p.m. the discussion is about “IBM: Corporate Culture”.  Join the audience, participate in the discussion, or volunteer to coordinate a discussion.  If you have traveled and would like to share your experience or if you have an expertise in or would like to research a certain topic, call or e-mail me to be a presenter.

The AARP Tax-Aide program will begin on February 1.  Appointments are now being taken in the Senior Center office for Mondays and Wednesdays until April 11.  Trained volunteers help to complete Federal and State income tax returns at no charge for those who are 60 years and older.  Schedule an appointment and then bring last year’s Federal and State tax returns, all original documents for taxes, W-2s, 1099s and Town property bills for your house and/or car, and Social Security statements. 

Make your reservations this week for our 4-day trip to the Quebec Winter Carnival on Feb. 3-6, 2012.  Your Bonhomme Carnival Pass will be your ticket to many of the Carnival activities and sites.  There are parades, snow sculpturing, ice canoe races, snow baths, an ice palace, an outdoor snow concert with dancing and much more.  Cost: $699 pp/dbl. occupancy.

One of our exciting trips for 2012 is the Bermuda Cruise on May 27 to June 3.  An informational meeting on this trip will be on Friday, January 13, at 2 p.m.  This will be your opportunity to gather information on this luxury cruise to the pristine island of Bermuda.

Jaime Ingaran, Evening Program Coordinator, is putting together a cookbook for the spring.  She would love to include some of your favorite warm weather recipes.  Please drop off a copy of a recipe at the front desk. Jaime will compile the recipes and sell copies of the collection in the gift shop for $2.  Some of the best recipes can be found in local cookbooks.

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.

We are tidying up our newsletter mailing list.  If you, or someone you know, does not want to receive the Enfield Senior Center newsletter, Front & Center, please let us know.  We can save money on the postage and be “green” by only sending the newsletter to Enfield residents who want to receive it.  Thanks for your help. 

Please register in the Senior Center office for these learning opportunities 

Blood Sugar and Diabetes Monitoring – Wednesday, January 18, at 1 p.m.  Sponsored by St. Francis Care.

Cooking Demonstration and Tasting – Friday, January 20, at 9 a.m.  Learn to make a healthy protein smoothie.  Sponsored by Kettlebrook Care Center.

Your Personal Econo(me) Doesn’t Have to Feel So Bleak – Wednesday, January 25, at 1 p.m. Discussion of the impact of the economy.

TRIPS -Trip Flyers are available at the Senior Center

February 3-6, 2012

4-Day Quebec City - Winter Carnival

February 14, 2012

Valentine’s Day Luncheon @ the Simsbury Inn

March 15-17, 2012

American Quilt Show, Lancaster, PA

March 24, 2012

Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant

Sign up date is: Friday, January 27, 2012, 10 a.m., Senior Center Dining Room

April 12, 2012

Westchester Dinner Theatre featuring “Legally Blonde”

Sign up date is: Friday, February 17, 2012, at 10 a.m., Senior Center Dining Room

April 28, 2012

West Point Dress Parade

Sign up date is: Friday, February 24, 2012, at 10 a.m., Senior Center Dining Room

May 27-June 3, 2012

Bermuda Cruise

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.