Wilton Senior Center Sets Summer Programs

WILTON, CT -- The Wilton Senior Center, located at 180 School Road, has set a very full schedule of activities through August:

LINE DANCE FUSION
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$3 drop-in fee
This program blends traditional dance steps with elements of modern line dancing. This is a great form of exercise, social interaction, and just plain FUN! Beatriz Araujo, Instructor.

TUESDAY AND/OR THURSDAY YOGA
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. to noon
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
$3 drop-in fee
Denise O’Hearn, owner of Vibrant Moves in Wilton, conducts this gentle yoga class that warms up your joints, stretches and strengthens your muscles and helps your balance and focus.

BEMOVED!
Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
$5 drop-in fee
BeMoved® is a dance fitness experience for adults of all movement abilities. It is designed to deliver a safe, body-friendly experience that improves the quality of a person’s movement. The class starts with a warm-up and easy to follow therapeutic movements and concludes with a cool down that brings the workout full circle, leaving participants feeling rejuvenated. Phyllis Hirschfield, Instructor.

JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Friday, July 6 and 20, Aug 3 and 17
10:00 a.m. to noon
$5 drop-in fee
Beads, beads, beads! No prior experience is necessary. Enjoy the fun of making your own beaded jewelry. Viola Galetta, Instructor.

STUDIO KNITTING
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Basic instruction will be provided for projects. The company will be great. If you have a work-in-progress, bring it. If it’s all new to you, come give knitting a try! We’ll supply the practice materials. Not a knitter? Bring your own handiwork and enjoy the company.

TAI CHI
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$3 drop-in fee
Tai Chi contains a series of gentle and graceful movements performed with respiration coordination and deep concentration. Tai Chi has been shown to prevent falls and improve the functioning of daily activities. Joe Alampi, Instructor.

THURSDAY LUNCH
Thursdays, 12 noon, $3
Join other seniors for lunch in the café on most Thursdays. Seating is limited. Reservations required. Elizabeth Chambers, Chef.

FELDENKRAIS
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
$5 drop-in fee
Explore this exciting and innovative movement method designed to relieve pain, exercise your brain and teach you to move with greater comfort, ease, and fluidity. Cathy Paine, Instructor.

THURSDAY BINGO
Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., 25 cents per card (except July 19)
Don’t miss BINGO at the Comstock Community Center on Thursdays. Winners get “the pot” each game.

FIVE CROWNS
Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Five Crowns is a progressive rummy-style card game. It has spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs, and stars! It can be played by two to seven players. It’s easy to learn and lots of fun to play. Call Nerina Klobas at 203-210-5624 for details.

CHAIR YOGA
Second Friday of the month July 13 and August 10
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Visiting Angels Senior Homecare sponsors this mindful session of chair yoga at no cost to the participants. The class will focus on proper breathing and muscle stretching. Adriana Caravakis, Instructor.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG
Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.
American Mah Jongg is different from Chinese Mah Jongg in several ways. American Mah Jongg utilizes racks, jokers, and "Hands and Rules" score cards, and has several distinct game-play mechanics. Come and see this game in action. In order to play, call Gale Roeder 203-762-3784 or Pat Wernig 203-762-1739.

CHINESE MAH JONGG
Second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
Kay Chann supervises the Chinese Mah Jongg. If you would like to learn how to play, Kay will be happy to instruct you. Come and see the game in action. Call Kay at 203-544-7414 for information regarding the group.

BRIDGE GROUPS
If you like to join other seniors in an afternoon of bridge, call the organizers listed below:
Duplicate Bridge: First Tuesday of the month, contact Lois Bruce at 203-762-5818.
Duplicate Bridge: Third Tuesday of the month, contact Maureen Turnier at 203-762-9386.
Contract Bridge: Fridays, contact Eleanor Mihailidis at 203-762-8720.
Open Bridge: If you prefer a morning game, come to Open
Bridge with Mike, Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., $5
drop-in fee. Michael Hess supervises.