August/September 2010 Events
Avon Senior Center
675-4355
Jennifer Bennett, MSW
Avon Senior Center Coordinator
Darlene Tate, Administrative Secretary
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2:00 PM
Thursday Movie Matinees
Avon Free Public Libray 281 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001
(860) 673-9712 |
Film & Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library and the Avon Senior Center. |
August 19 Mogambo Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly. 1953. Attraction on a Kenyan safari. |
August 26 Gaslight Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman. 1944. Young women is driven mad by her husband. |
September 2 Cat Ballou Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin. 1965. Revenge in Wyoming |
September 9 Sergeant York Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan. 1941. WWI pacifist becomes a WWI hero. |
September 16 Butterfield 8 Elizabeth Taylor, Lawrence Harvey, Eddie Fisher. 1960. The life of a fashion beauty turned Manhattan call girl. |
September 23 The Man Who Knew Too Much James Stewart, Doris Day. 1956. A family vacation in Morocco goes terribly wrong. |
September 30 His Girl Friday Cary Grant, Roselind Russell. 1940. A newspaper editor tries to keep his ace reporter ex-wife from remarrying. |
Summer 2010 Classes at the Avon Senior Center
Tai Chi for Seniors Session 2
Class Description: Tai Chi has been proven through scientific study to improve joint health, strengthen muscle, increase flexibility and reduce stress-based illnesses. Australia's Doctor Paul Lam, a practicing M.D. and Tai Chi expert himself, and a team of Tai Chi and medical experts has created a simple, safe and effective program to prevent bone loss and improve balance. Many people have enjoyed learning the program and have gained significant health benefits from a program that is especially suited to seniors and people suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis. Come see what Tai Chi can do for you!
Tai Chi originates from ancient China; nowadays it is practiced throughout the world as an effective exercise for health. Tai Chi consists of fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. It can be practiced almost anywhere and is a suitable form of exercise for just about anyone. This program incorporates exercises that improve muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. It also has many additional benefits including improved relaxation, balance, posture, and immunity.
Dates of Class for Session 2: |
August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20 (10 weeks) |
Program Session 2 Number: |
1128 |
Time: |
2:30 pm - 3:30-pm |
Days: |
Wednesdays |
Cost: |
TOTAL COST TO PUBLIC: $ 54.00 Senior Fee: $ 48.60 |
"Dress Down Day"
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - Avon Senior Center
Join us at the Avon Senior Center for our Dress Down Day. Please wear a t-shirt with your favorite sports team, favorite college, favorite color or favorite saying (within reason) and show your spirit!!!!! We enjoyed this so much the last time we did it, so come and let us see your t-shirt.
"Eye Care Screening"
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 12:30 p.m. - Avon Senior Center
Please join Primary Eye Care Center as they have FREE Vision Screening & Information on: CATARACTS, GLAUCOMA, EYE LID SURGERY, DRY EYES & MACULAR DEGENERATION. They will bring Optical Coupons, Snacks & FREE Giveaways! Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign up.
"Musical Performance"
Thursday, September 9, 2010, 12:30 p.m. - Avon Senior Center
Please join us as we welcome back the lovely and talented Laurie Festa. She will move us with her beautiful voice and wonderful music. We look forward to having her back for an hour musical performance. Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign up.
"Back Pain, Posture and Arthritis"
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 12:30 p.m. - Avon Senior Center
Please join Leslie, OT from Apple Rehab Sport & Spa as she goes over issues related to back pain, posture & arthritis. Do you have spine or shoulder pain when you are reaching for an object? Do you struggle with stiffness and discomfort when getting in or out of bed? Do you have difficulty holding or operating an item in your hand? Is Mr. Arthro-ritis knocking on your door? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions, then please visit with us for an interactive discussion about back pain, posture and arthritis. Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign up.
"AARP Safe Driving Class"
Wednesday, September 15 &
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 9 a.m. -1 p.m. - Avon Senior Center
Please join us for the AARP Safe Driving Class where you can refresh yourself on driving tips. AARP members pay $12.00 & non-members pay $14.00. This class is both days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must attend both sessions. Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign-up.
"Exercise Your Mind"
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 12:30 p.m. - Avon Senior Center
Please join us as we welcome Seabury and their presenter- Bobbie Klau as she tells us ways we can exercise our mind and keep our brain active and healthy. This is a great program and is informational and educational, so please join us. Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign-up.
"Hurricanes"
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 12:30 p.m., Avon Senior Center
Join us as we welcome back Art Horn. Between 1938 and 1960 five hurricanes smashed into the region with devastating consequences. There has been a long drought of land falling Hurricanes here in Southern New England with only 2 in 48 years! That may be about to change. The big question is when will it happen and will we be ready? Hurricane Katrina was a devastating storm that struck the Gulf Coast in late august of 2005. New England's Katrina was the Great New England Hurricane of Wednesday September 21st 1938. This storm struck southern New England without warning (Although one man at the weather bureau knew it would strike but his forecast was overruled by more "experienced" forecasters). This massive hurricane had winds of 120 miles per hour and gusts as high as 160 miles per hour! In this
program we will explore that great storm and what might happen if another like it were to return. The clock is ticking! Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign up.
 "Luau Brunch & Entertainment"
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Avon Senior Center
Please join us for Luau Brunch & Entertainment to help celebrate Senior Center Month!!!!! We will feature the entertainment of Kahana Hula to get us in the Luau mood. We will be serving brunch food such as Belgian Waffles, eggs, fruit, pastries, and other breakfast items. The cost for this wonderful event is $2.00 and must be received when you sign up. We look forward to an excellent event. Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign up.
"Avon Day"
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Come and enjoy yourself at Avon Day as you reminisce with old friends and meet new ones. Come and say hello to the Senior Center Staff, enjoy delicious food from area restaurants and gather information. You can park at the senior center and a shuttle will bring you to the event. That way, there will be less walking for you to do.
"Widows/Widowers Financial Talk"
Thursday, September 30, 2010, 12:30 p.m. - Avon Senior Center
Personal Financial Planning for Widows and Widowers presented by Cheryl S. Hinze, MBA, CLTC. Here are some of the areas she will discuss: Goals- Become more financially literate, Barriers to overcome- Lack of knowledge, Building a financial plan, Getting organized, Sources of income, & Don’t panic – good answers are out there!! Please call the senior center at 860-675-4355 to sign up.
FOOTCARE CLINICS FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER :
FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
DATES: MONDAY, AUGUST 2ND and MONDAY, AUGUST 30TH (because we are closed on Monday, September 6th, Labor Day (when we usually have footcare scheduled).
PLEASE CALL DR. SCOTT LINDSAY AT 860-677-7272
FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
$40.00
SERVICES PROVIDED DURING FOOTCARE:
Assessment of feet (skin, nails, etc.)
Toenail clipping
Callus removal
Provide Resources
Answer Questions Any questions, please feel free to contact the senior center at 860-675-4355.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS (CHANGE IN SCHEDULE):
EVERY 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
EVERY 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
*APPOINTMENTS NOT NECESSARY
*NO CHARGE - Provided by the Farmington Valley VNA - 860-653-5514
Come and enjoy lunch at the Avon Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. CRT (Community Renewal Team) sponsors a lunch program at the Avon Senior Center, offering a hot, nutritious and health conscious meal. A printed menu is available each month, and reservations are required. To make a reservation, please call the Avon Senior Center the day before by 12:00 noon at 675-4355. The cost is a $2.00 donation for persons over the age of 60 and a $4.50 donation for persons 55-59 years of age. The lunch program is open to all seniors in the Town of Avon as well as surrounding towns. Come and join us and make some new friends.
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