Enfield Senior Center
299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
860-763-7425
News Release for the Week of October 27, 2014
WOW! Women on Weights was such a popular class that we are adding a new day and time. This class is broken down by muscle groups so the entire body is trained. Light weights and bands will be used. The sessions are held Wednesdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. from November 5 through December 17 for 7 classes. The fee is $21 for residents and $28 for nonresidents. Additionally, the class is offered on Fridays, from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. from November 7 to December 19 for 6 classes. There is no class on November 28. The fee is $18 for residents and $24 for nonresidents. Register in the Senior Center office.
A few people have asked about a letter they received in the mail about a Water and Sewer Line Warranty. Assistant Town Manager Derrik Kennedy will visit the Senior Center on Thursday, October 30 at 1 p.m. to explain the letter and program. Please stop in with any questions.
Gather your friends, your children, and your grandchildren to celebrate the music of the Beatles together. On Friday, November 7, Beatles for Sale, an amazing Beatles tribute band, will share the music of the Beatles, singing song after classic song. Tickets are $7 per person and include a dessert and coffee.
Elle Van Dermark, Asnuntuck Community College History Professor, will paint a picture of what it was like in Salem in 1692 in her talk about the “Witchcraft Scare in Salem.” This free talk will be held on Monday, October 27 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about these historical events in time for Halloween. No registration is necessary.
All programs on Public Access Channel 15 are produced by volunteers. Training and equipment are offered, at no charge, to any Cox Enfield franchise resident to produce non-profit shows of interest to the community. On Monday, October 27 at 1 p.m., Access Coordinator, Sandy Zukowski, will be at the Senior Center to talk about Community TV Production. Join us on that day or call 860-698-6124 for more information.
Join us for a day trip, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, to the Garde Arts Center in New London, CT to see The Lettermen. Known for their easy listening vocals, The Lettermen will be performing many of their gold record hits. “When I Fall in Love”, “Summer Place”, “Going Out of my Head”, and “Shangri-La” are just some of the hits you’ll recognize. Prior to the 3 p.m. show, you’ll have time to explore Mohegan Sun Casino, which includes $20 free slot play or free bet, and a $10 meal voucher. To receive a casino bonus, passengers must have a Player’s Club Card or be able to sign up for one on the day of the trip. Price: $88 pp. Reservations are being accepted at the Enfield Senior Center front desk.
SEMINARS
• Discount Hearing – Wednesday, November 5 at 1 p.m.
• Blood Cancer Survivorship Program: Living Beyond Cancer – Thursday, November 6 at 6 p.m.
2014 TRIPS
Trip flyers are available on our website at www.enfield-ct.gov/seniors or can be picked up at the Senior Center.
Day Trips
Day trips are available for sale on or after the trip sign-up date.
• The Lettermen at the Garde Arts Center, November 12, 2014. Cost: $88 pp.
• Texas Tenors at Foxwoods Casino, December 11, 2014. This trip is sold out!
• Santa & the Goldtones at the Log Cabin Restaurant, December 11, 2014. Cost: $52 pp. Tickets are available at the Senior Center Front Desk.
• It’s a Wonderful Life at the Stageloft Theatre, Salem Cross Inn, December 13, 2014. This trip is sold out!.
Multi-Day Adventures
Reservations are being accepted for multi-day adventures.
• Hawaii Cruise, January 22-February 1, 2015. Contact 860-763-7427 for pricing and availability. This trip is sold out!
• Springtime Tulip River Cruise, Belgium & the Netherlands, April 10 – 18, 2015. Contact 860-763-7427 for pricing and availability.
• Alaska Inside Passage Cruise, May 6 – 16, 2015. Cost: $2489 pp/inside stateroom/dbl. This trip is sold out!
• Sunny Portugal, October 15 – 25, 2015. Cost: $2999 pp/double.
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.