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Tribute to Veterans to be Held at Senior Center
All the latest news and upcoming events from the Enfield Senior Center.
Our veterans are our national treasure. The Enfield Senior Center will celebrate the service of veterans at our Veterans’ Patriotic Tribute on Thursday, November 10, at 1 p.m. Dave Colucci will perform popular and traditional American music. Coffee and cake will be served. There is no charge for this event.
If you enjoy country music, you won’t want to miss “An Evening of Nashville Sounds” on Thursday, November 3, at 6 pm. The incredible vocals and the guitar strummin’ of Ray Scott and his country music show highlight music of Hank Williams and Eddy Arnold through today’s big names like Tim McGraw and Alan Jackson. Tickets for this event, with dessert and coffee, are on sale in the Senior Center office for $7 per person.
Get into the Holiday spirit a little early this year by shopping for unique, handmade and reasonably priced holiday gifts at our Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 5, from 8 am to 1 pm. Browse through an array of decorations, ornaments, household treasures, jewelry, hand-knitted scarves, sweaters, mittens and more. After picking up items for others on your list, then treat yourself by bringing home a delicious homemade cake, some cookies or other sweet treats.
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The Lions Club will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 5, from 8 am to noon, in conjunction with our Holiday Craft Fair. All proceeds from the breakfast will be used for community programs.
Don’t forget to register for November and December classes. The November issue of Front & Center, the Senior Center newsletter, should be arriving in your homes shortly and is available online now. It includes a new lunchtime Zumba Gold class, Tap Dancing, another session of Laughter Yoga and many exciting special events.
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Join the Friends of the Enfield Senior Center on a 6 Day/5 Night round trip to Las Vegas, April 22-27, 2012. Fly Southwest Airlines from Bradley Field to stay at Bally’s on the strip. Bally's has some of the largest rooms in town, and is located across from Bellagio's and Caesar's, and next door to Paris and Flamingo. Trip includes bus transportation from Senior Center to airport and from airport in Las Vegas to Bally's. Price includes trip cancellation insurance, a day trip to Laughlin, baggage handling and all taxes and gratuities. Pick up a flyer at the Senior Center or come to the sign-up night November 7, at 7 pm. The cost is $784 per person, double occupancy.
Please register in the Senior Center office for these learning opportunities
Medicare Workshop – Wednesday, October 26, at 1 pm.
Heart Healthy Eating – Wednesday, November 2, at 1 pm.
What Your Public Library Can Do For You - Monday, November 7, at 5 pm.
Community Support Services for Seniors – Wednesday, November 9, at 1 pm. Presented by Attorney Marilyn Denny from Greater Hartford Legal Aid.
DAY TRIPS -Trip Flyers are available at the Senior Center
November 16, 2011
Woodbury Commons Outlet Shopping - Join us for a day of shopping at the world’s largest outlet center. Stroll through a charming Colonial-American style village and enjoy fantastic savings at 220 specialty stores. Cost is $49
December 1, 2011
Festival of Trees & Salem Cross Inn - What better way to begin the Holiday season than combining Southbridge’s 14th Annual Festival of Trees with a delicious luncheon at the historic Salem Cross Inn. After lunch, enjoy the sounds of the season with Jody Ebling, singing all your holiday favorites. On the way home, we’ll stop off at the Oakwood Christmas Barn. Cost is $91
December 13, 2011
“Greatest Generation” Holiday Luncheon - Celebrate the season in grand style with a Holiday Luncheon at the newly renovated LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in East Windsor, CT. Enjoy upbeat entertainment and dancing with Jim Fryer’s band Celebration Swing which will perform a musical tribute to the “Greatest Generation” showcasing songs from the 30s and 40s. Cost is $50
MULTI-DAY TRIPS
November 10-12, 2011
Washington, DC
Reservations are being accepted at this time.
AIR TOUR
April 23-May 2, 2012
“Reflections of Italy”
Reservations are being accepted at this time. The reservation deadline is October 24th.
May 12-23, 2012
“Ultimate Alaska & Yukon Experience”
Reservations are being accepted at this time.
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.
