Middletown Senior Center Updates

Hi Everyone, It's hard to believe it's been 7 weeks already! The latest update we've received from the Mayor is the building is closed through May 24th. This is just an update and may be extended. The City has formed a committee to work on guidelines for what reopening the City will look like. We will keep you informed as soon as we hear about any new rules.

I'm writing today with some exciting news. We now have online programming! If you are reading this message, then you should have everything you need to get started. Online programming can be accessed through a pc, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. So far, we have Exercise with Jane, Tai Chi, Qigong, Guided Meditation, and Trivia Tuesdays. Diane is in the process of working on Zumba videos. We've also scoured the internet looking for the best virtual tours (zoos, museums, aquariums, national parks, etc.), craft projects, cooking and baking videos, entertainment (nostalgic tv, music, etc.), covid-19 videos, and computer and technical resources. We've organized these resources and put them into playlists and have them featured on our YouTube channel. The best part is that you can view these programs at your leisure on your own schedule!

The June newsletters were mailed out on Friday so you should be receiving them soon! Here is a brief explanation of where you can access the information:

Open up your web browser on your computer OR go to your YouTube App on your tablet or smart phone and search for: Middletown Senior Services. Click on the picture of our building and get started! Do not forget to Subscribe if you want to see updates! https://www.youtube.com/channe...

If you'd rather not go to YouTube directly, we've updated our website to include all of the programming. Open up a web browser and go to middletownct.gov/seniors and then click on **NEW** Online Programming.

For those without a device or internet connection, we have put the content on Comcast Channel 19. Here is the schedule, This Schedule Runs Each Day with a rotation of different videos:

• 8:00am Exercise With Jane
• 9:00am Middletowns Community Forum on Covid-19 Virus
• 10:15am Tai Chi/Qigong with Lisa
• 11:30am Guided Meditation with Elizabeth
• 1:00pm Middletowns Community Forum on Covid-19 Virus
• 2:30pm Exercise With Jane (will be swapped with Zumba once Dianes videos are ready for release)
• 4:00pm Rotating Programming (starting with a Talking Trash Recycling Program)
• 5:00pm Middletowns Community Forum on Covid-19

Trivia Tuesdays on Kahoot

Every Tuesday, we will be hosting a trivia challenge on Kahoot for all of our members! The topics will vary. You can play whatever time you like on Tuesday until 11pm and we will send out the top 5 winners on Wednesdays. You can play from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Simply go to kahoot.it from your browser OR you can download the app. All you will need is the game pin. Enter the game pin for that days game and select enter. Please only play once each Tuesday. Enter your full name if you want to be recognized as a winner. Game on!!

• May 5th 1970's Music Trivia Quiz Code: 04905858
• May 12th Famous Slogan Trivia Code: 05187833
• May 19th General Trivia Code: 06103096
• May 26th Classic TV Triva Code: *Pending
• June 2nd 1970's Music Trivia #2 Code: *Pending
• June 9th Food & Drink Trivia Code: *Pending
• June 16th All Trivia Code: *Pending
• June 23rd Miscellaneous Triva Code: *Pending
• June 30th Jeopardy Trivia Code: *Pending

*Pending Our software will not let us give out codes more than 3 weeks in advance. We will release those codes in a few weeks. Go to middletownct.gov/seniors and look under Online Programming for Trivia Tuesdays!

City COVID-19 information for Seniors

We've updated our senior website to include a ton of information relevant to our members during the pandemic. You can find this on our website: middletownct.gov/seniors and then select **NEW** Covid-19 Resources.

The last thing I wanted to mention was to let you know that regular city meetings such as Common Council meetings and budget hearings are all being conducted online. You are welcome and encouraged to attend. Information can be found on the city's main website. middletownct.gov

Just a reminder, the city has a covid-19 hotline for any general questions you have. Their number is 860-638-4965. Its answered Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and on the weekend from 8:30am-8:30pm.

Ways to stay updated:

Our facebook page is updated daily. Please check us out at https://www.facebook.com/middletownseniors

Our website: middletownct.gov/seniors

If you want to email a staff member, please don’t hesitate to do so.

Ann ann.gregg@middletownct.gov

Laura laura.runte@middletownct.gov

Heidi Heidi.otero@middletownct.gov

Becky becky.carroll@middletownct.gov

All staff members are still working remotely and you are welcome to leave us a voicemail at (860) 638-4540. We miss you all so much! We hope this email brightens your day. Let us know what you think! Can't wait to see you all soon!

Ann Gregg Manager of Senior Services

City of Middletown