Enfield Senior Center
299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
860-763-7425
News Release for the Week of December 29, 2014
Happy New Year! The staff of the Enfield Senior Center and I send out best wishes for a wonderful 2015.
To end the year on a peaceful and educational “note,” join us at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 for The Music of the Harp. Harp student, Aaron Light, will perform medieval and traditional Christmas music on the harp. Aaron will demonstrate the soothing qualities of the harp, an ancient instrument played by bards and kings through the ages. Aaron is particularly interested in Celtic music and will talk about the instrument and answer any questions. No need to register, just stop in.
If you have not been to the Enfield Senior Center, it might be a good thing to put on your list for 2015. There are so many activities, services, trips, and events going on. On Tuesday, January 13 at 10 a.m. we will offer “Welcome to Enfield Senior Center” including a tour and the answers to all of your questions about the Senior Center. You do not have to register, just meet in the Senior Center Library.
John Banker and his band have created a new show. He is always a great entertainer when he plays with Island Rhythms, Riverboat Ramblers and other groups. The new show is called The Ultimate 60s Dance Party and it will be held on Friday, January 16 at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $7 per person and includes dessert and coffee.
Stop in for Afternoon Ballroom Dance on Friday, January 23 at 2 p.m. Richie Mitnick plays the keyboard and a snack is included at the break for $3 at the door.
The movie, The Judge, with Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, will be shown on Thursday, January 29. See the movie and enjoy a ham grinder for $5 per person at 5 p.m. The movie is shown at 6 p.m. and the fee is $2 at the door.
The Dukes of Hazardville are back at the Senior Center on Friday, January 30 at 6 p.m. Whether you are a dancer or a listener, you will enjoy the music of the Dukes. Enjoy a slice of pizza before the show and dessert and coffee at the break. Tickets are on sale for $7 per person.
Tax-Aide will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning in February at the Senior Center. IRS-trained volunteers complete Federal and State income tax returns at no charge for those 60 and older. Call the Senior Center office for an appointment starting January 2.
In March, the UCONN Lady Huskies Basketball team will be playing in the AAC Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals Championship Tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena. We have a limited amount of tickets to sell for this exciting event. The $83 ticket price includes: Roundtrip Motor Coach to and from the Enfield Senior Center, Mohegan Sun Bonus Package, Reserved Lower Level Seats for the 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. games, Escort, and all Gratuities. All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be given, even if UCONN is eliminated from the Tournament. Don’t wait to register for this trip, only 25 seats will be sold.
SEMINARS
• Shen Yun Show and Traditional Culture – Wednesday, January 7 at 1 p.m. This is a talk about the upcoming show in Connecticut.
• Life in Enfield a Century Ago – Wednesday, January 14 at 1 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.
• AAC Women’s Basketball Tournament, Saturday, March 7, 2015. Cost: $83 pp. Reservations on sale now. Only 25 seats available.
• Newport Playhouse – “When The Cat Gets Away,” Thursday, March 26, 2015. Cost: $106 pp. Sign-up date: Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10 a.m.
• West Point Dress Parade, Saturday, May 2, 2015. Cost: $104 per person. Sign-up date: Friday, March 6, 2015, at 10 a.m.
• “Let’s Hang On!” at Foxwoods Casino, Thursday, May 21, 2015. Cost: $75 pp. Sign-up date: Friday, March 20, 2015, at 10 a.m.
Multi-Day Adventures
Reservations are being accepted for multi-day adventures.
• Washington DC Cherry Blossom Special, April 10 – 13, 2015. Cost: $652 pp/double.
• Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island, May 30 – June 5, 2015. Cost: $1298 pp/double.
• Atlantic Canada Cruise Tour (Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island), July 1-7, 2015. Cost: $1637 pp/double.
• Ocean City Maryland, October 11-14, 2015. Cost: $622 pp/double.
• 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.