North Branford Senior Newsletter November 2016 On Wednesday, November 9 from 10:30-2:00 p.m., the Office of Social Service will honor veterans by providing a community education workshop. Please join us for a presentation on veterans benefits including property tax exemption, military relief fund, veterans honor flight, housebound benefits, health care and much more! Enjoy entertainment from the North Branford High School Choral Program. FREE lunch will be provided for all of our veterans! Pre-registration is required. Please stop by or call (203)484 6017 to register for this event. THEY CALLED HER RECKLESS A TRUE STORY OF WAR, LOVE AND ONE EXTRAORDINARY HORSE Please join us on Monday, November 14th at 12:30 to hear the story of Reckless as told by Janet Barrett, author of the first full biography of this amazing warhorse. Enriched by the memories of more than 60 Marines who knew her in Korea and thereafter, "They Called Her Reckless" tells of an incredible human-horse connection, and the power it unleashed. Copies of the book, signed by the author, will be for sale at this event. When the U.S. Marine Fifth Regiment's Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines, they got a real-life warhorse, the courageous and indomitable Reckless, who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, saving lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her. Sponsored by the North Branford Parks and Recreation Commission 1332 Middletown Ave., Northford, CT 06472 203-484-6017 ~ www.nbparkrec.com
Ceramics by Fire It Up! Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Fire It Up! of Branford is bringing the fun of painting ceramics here to the Senior Center! 5 different items to choose from, be creative and have fun with friends. Please sign up in advance and indicate which item you would like to paint. Cost is $20.00. Bingo Change Due to lunch at C. Napoli, Bingo will be held on Friday, November 4 at 12:45. Birthday Celebration Change Due to Thanksgiving, we will be celebrating November birthdays on Thursday, November 10 at lunch. Bowling & Lunch Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Join us for bowling at Colony Lanes in Wallingford and then lunch at the North Haven diner. Departing the senior center at 10:30 a.m. Transportation = $2 Bowling = $7 Fun = PRICELESS! Come join us for a FREE Water Color Painting Class on November 14, 2016 At 11:00 a.m. All supplies provided. Please sign up in advance. Reflections Edwin Sutcliffe Gertrude Altieri Grocery Shopping Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. BIG Y: November 1, 15, 22 STOP & SHOP: November 8, 29 *Please note, due to the general consensus we have eliminated our monthly trip to ShopRite. Please let us know if there is any future interest in adding ShopRite back into our grocery shopping rotation. Thank you! Election Day There will be no lunch service on Tuesday, November 8th, due to the election. Instead, we will be going out to lunch at prior to grocery shopping. Restaurant to be determined. Knitting Nook Are you interested in being a part of a casual knitting or crocheting group? Please let us know!
Ed Adamczyk Mary Ann Angelopoulos Jane Bertrand Grace Chatary Brian Coane Kim Connolly Richard Coppola Nan DeFilippo Richard Dextraze Pasquale Delise Edward Delouise Robert Ellis Ruth Ferraro Sharon Frazier Leona Frey Donald Hayden Susan Koval Elizabeth LaMarche Vivian Lawrence Beatrice Martone Ronald Mattson Ann Mei Mary McCabe Olivia McClam Betty Moore Thelma Mouning Paul Mullen James Niziolek Jane Norrie Rosemarie Noto Ann Pomerleau Frank Talarczyk Myrna Thompson Susan Wakefield Vita Watson John Zalonski Collecting Mixed Bags We are collecting gently used pocket books, backpacks and duffle bags for our upcoming sale on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th of December from 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please bring your items to the senior center. Thank you! Thanksgiving Take Out In addition to our sit down lunch, we will be offering full, frozen Thanksgiving meals to go for $3.00. The dessert may vary. Meals will be available for pick up the week of November 24. Please order take out meals by Monday, November 14. Sales will benefit the Senior Center Programs. Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Check out these upcoming activities! Jimmies & The Savin Rock Museum Friday, Novemeber 18, 2016 - $2.00 First stop, lunch at Jimmies of Savin Rock. Then enjoy a visit to the Savin Rock Museum featuring displays that chronicle West Haven s 363 year history, along with artifacts from the Old Savin Rock amusement park. Mah Jongg Made Easy Tuesdays, ongoing at 10:00 a.m. - FREE If you are interested in learning a fun, group table game, classes are available. For more information, please contact the Senior Center or Larry at (203) 484-2151. And you may be interested in. Fall Craft - Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 10:30 Come join us for a fun, fall craft. Please sign up in advance for this FREE activity! C. Napoli - Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 12:00 Enjoy a delicious lunch with friends at C. Napoli for only $3.00 (pay the day of). Please sign up in advance. Veteran s Luncheon - Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 10:30-2:00 p.m. The Office of Social Service will provide community education for veterans. Benefits reviewed will include property tax exemption, military relief fund, veterans honor flight, housebound benefits, health care, and much more! Enjoy entertainment from the North Branford High School Choral Program. Pre-registration is required. Please stop by or call (203)484-6017 to register for this event. FREE lunch to all veterans; others $3. Hearing Clinic - November 14, 2016 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. FREE hearing test, FREE hearing aid cleaning and repair, FREE listening demonstrations, FREE hearing aid prescriptions and fittings. And a 30-day trial with state of the art technology! Call for appointment times. Thanksgiving Lunch - Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 12:00 Please join us for a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings for only $3.00. Please sign up in advance. Thrift store treasure hunt & Lunch - Monday, November 21, 2016 Join us for thrift store treasure hunting and lunch! First stop is at SARAH s Cupboard Thrift Shop, next it s over to the Townhouse Diner for lunch, and then we ll head over to The Cedar Chest for our final stop. Van departs at 10:30, please sign up in advance!
Annual Tree Lighting Friday, December 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m. At the town owned Augur Property, 290 Forest Road, Northford. The evening is co-hosted by the North Branford Rotary Club and the NB Recreation Department. Tree donated by the North Branford Rotary Club and installed by Christensen Landscape Services, LLC. Stay tuned ~ new and exciting surprises to come! Mixed Bag Sale Thursday, December 8 & Friday, December 9, 8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Come shop our collection of gently used pocket books, backpacks and duffle bags. Wide variety and styles for all ages! Trees of Hope Friday, December 9 Tour beautifully decorated trees and shop for the perfect gift in the holiday boutique. We will make our way to the popular restaurant, The Greek Olive, for lunch on your own. Cost is $2.00. Please sign up in advance. Fantasy of Lights Sunday, December 11 Join us for a leisurely drive through Lighthouse Park and enjoy the colorful display of holiday lights. Cost is $8.00. Please sign up in advance. Holiday Fun with NBHS Student Council Friday, December16 ~ 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3.00 Come have lunch and enjoy a fun-filled day of sing-a-longs, holiday treats and much more with the students. Please register in advance. Senior Holiday Luncheon Wednesday, December 21 at 12:00. Cost: $8 resident/ $10 non-resident Join your friends at the Senior Center for a delicious holiday luncheon. Enjoy entertainment and a full course meal, with a choice of either meat or fish. More details to follow!
Upcoming Trips Radio City Christmas Spectacular Monday, December 5 Cost: $105 resident/$110 non-resident Come enjoy the Rockettes and the story of Christmas. Orchestra seats to 2 p.m. show. Fun for the whole family ~ see the show and still have time for shopping, the Rockefeller Center tree and so much more! Aqua Turf / Jimmy Mazz Holiday Show Tuesday, December 13 Cost: $45 resident/$50 non-resident 2 hour shifts available No experience necessary Volunteer with a friend Refreshments provided Help the seniors raise funds Break out the jingle bells and join us for a heartwarming day of melodies and memories. Classic and contemporary holiday tunes will put you in the mood for the most wonderful and magical time of year! Entertainment will be accompanied by a delicious meal of salad, pasta, sliced roast beef, baked scrod, bean medley, potato and ice cream. Westchester Dinner Theater-Christmas Inn Wednesday, December 14 Cost: $95 resident/$100 non-resident It's Christmas Eve at an old New England Inn. Enjoy a delicious luncheon and an afternoon of holiday music and laughter. The show features all your favorite Christmas music including an old-fashioned sing-along.
November 2016 Activities North Branford Senior Center (203) 484-6017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Big Y 12:30 1 2 3 4 SR: Coffee & Conversation 12:45 7 Ballroom Line Dancing 1:30 Election Day 8 Out for lunch 11:30 Stop & Shop 12:30 SR: Fall Craft 10:30 Veteran s Luncheon 10:30-2:00 9 C. Napoli 12:00 ($3) 10 CR: Bingo 12:45 Birthday Celebration 12:00 CR: Bingo 12:45 11 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Fitness Room Open 5:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Hearing Clinic 10:00 14 SR: Watercolors 11:00 Author Talk 12:30 21 Bowling Club 10:30 ($2) Big Y 12:30 Ballroom Line Dancing 1:30 Bingo 10:30 Big Y 12:30 15 22 16 Atwater Library 1:00 23 Holiday Centerpiece 10:30 Blood Pressure 11:00am Thanksgiving Lunch SR: Bingo 12:45 17 24 THANKSGIVING SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Jimmies & Savin Rock Museum 10:45 18 25 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Fitness Room Open 5:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Ballroom Line Dancing 1:30 28 Fired Up Ceramics 10:30 29 30 Stop & Shop 12:30 Smith Library 10:30 Ballroom Line Dancing 1:30
November 2016 Menu Soup s on! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Soup of the Week Cream of Broccoli Chicken Cutlet 1 Toasted Cheese Chips Pickle 2 Baked Ziti 3 Hot dogs & Beans Chips 4 Pasta Fagioli Italian Wedding Soup 7 Cheeseburgers Potato Pickles 14 Eggplant Parmesan w/ Ricotta Election Day *No lunch service 8 15 Make your own (Choose from a variety of toppings) 9 Veteran s Luncheon Spaghetti & Meatballs Garlic bread/ Shepard s Pie 16 10 Meatloaf w/ gravy Mashed potato Birthday Celebration 17 Thanksgiving Lunch w/ all the trimmings & SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Pizza 11 18 Cream of Mushroom 21 Grilled kielbasa Potato 22 Ground Beef w/ gravy Noodles 23 Vegetable Lasagna 24 THANKSGIVING SENIOR CENTER CLOSED SENIOR CENTER CLOSED 25 Chicken Noodle Hot Dogs Mac n Cheese 28 Swedish Meatballs Noodles 29 30 Sausage & Peppers *Please remember to call by 10:00 a.m. to order lunch. *menu subject to change without notice. Sm. Soup - $1.00 Lg. Soup - $2.00 Lunch - $3.00 *Lunch is served at 12:00 unless otherwise noted.