Town of Southbury – Senior Services Updates Page

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THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE SERVE

So far this fiscal year, July, 2007, the Senior Center has had a total of 520 unduplicated individuals participate in activities and programs. The Senior Service Office provided consults on various government programs, long-term care planning, housing and medical issues to 219 unduplicated individuals in December, 2007.

DIAL-A-RIDE MEDICAL BUS

The Dial-a-Ride Medical bus has added another day to their schedule and will now take you to doctor appointments on Mondays in addition to Tuesday (Danbury) Wednesday (New Haven) and Thursday (Waterbury). Monday is fairly flexible as to destination so call Sandy if you have an appointment out of town on a Monday – 262-0653.

PHOTOS FOR FUN

Parks Hopkins will resume his Photos for Fun classes on Wednesdays at 1:30. All are welcome, beginner or advanced!

PENNY O’CONNELL discusses….

Penny O’Connell will discuss Current Events 10 a.m., Mondays, at the United Church of Christ through the first Monday in February. Then her class will start meeting again in the Public Library through March, 2008.

Thursdays,at 9:45 a.m. at the Public Library, Penny will lecture on King Henry VIII and all his wives, and his children, and Martin Luther for 8 weeks through the end of February. Come on down!

QUILTING CLASS

The Quilting Class, taught by Lil Orlowski, is looking for new members. Class is held Wednesdays in the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in learning traditional techniques or new fast methods (we have a quilting machine!) is welcome to join us. The class will be starting new projects in appliqué and patchwork. Beginners or experienced, join a group of interesting, talented and friendly quilters.

Computer Room Opens

The Senior Center is happy to announce the opening of its computer room. There are 5 new machines that were purchased by the Senior Center Friends and each has internet access and Microsoft Office software. The computers are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please contact Jennifer if you are interested in volunteering to assist patrons on the computers. 262-0666 ext. 3.

Classes begin on Feb. 4^th from 3-4 p.m. (really beginner). Advanced Beginner classes will be held on Fridays from 2-4 p.m. and will focus on e-mailing and Microsoft Word. Call Carole to reserve your spot at 262-0651.

OPERA IN THE AFTERNOON

Opera in the Afternoon will be shown each month at the Pomperaug Woods Auditorium, 80 Heritage Road. Check our schedule in Voices, the Shopping News and the Danbury News Times. Operas are shown at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. For more information, please call Carole Damon at 262-0651.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER

Victorian Tinsel Painting Class is really reverse glass painting. Sign up with Carole, pay $5 and check the patterns from the samples in the Center. Questions, call Carole at 262-0651. Class is Friday, Feb. 29^th at 10 a.m.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

Applications for the State Fuel Assistance Program are being taken now BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAY MORNINGS in Jennifer Fiorillo’s office - 262-0666 x 3. Guidelines are $20,420 for one (elderly) and $27,380 for two including social security. There is also an asset test. Call for an appointment before April 2008.

FRIENDS OF THE SENIOR CENTER

There will be a general membership meeting of the Friends in March – stay tuned for the date. Also, there will be a silent auction for a quilt donated by Jane Blaurock which will be on display soon in the Center.

FREE TAX HELP

Tax consulting for the Elderly (Tax-Aide) is a free program available to those 60 and older and offers income tax preparation (Federal and State) especially for low and middle-income tax payers. To schedule an appointment in the Public Library, call Carole Damon at the Senior Center 262-0651. Hours for help are Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.