November 2009 Events
Avon Senior Center
675-4355
Jennifer Bennett, MSW
Avon Senior Center Coordinator
Darlene Tate, Administrative Secretary
"MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT"
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
Avon Senior Center
Please join us for the musical entertainment of Chip Ames. He always performs well, we enjoy him and he's coming back per request. His music is country and patriotic focused with some folk music and you will enjoy the afternoon. Please call the Senior Center at 675-4355 to sign up.
"AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS"
Wednesday, November 4 & Friday, November 6, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (both days)
at the Avon Senior Center
Please join us for this important and informative class on Driving Safety given by AARP. Please call the Senior Center at 675-4355 to sign-up. The cost is $12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members.
"MENTAL AEROBICS"
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at the Avon Senior Center
Please join Jessica from Newington Health Center as she explains the importance of exercising your mind as well as your body! She will go over ways to stay mentally fit and keep your brain moving. Please call the senior center at 675-4355 to sign up.
"FREE BALLROOM DANCE CLASS"
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Library
Get Your Groove on with a family ballroom dancing class at the Avon Library featuring: lessons and samples of Tango, Merengue, Samba, Waltz & Swing. Wendy Nielsen will bring her 15 years of dance professional dance competition and 25 years of teaching experience to this program. She teaches at the Arthur Murray Studio, New Britain High, the Elmwood Community Center, and many other places, training amateurs and professionals for Ballroom Dance competitions. Please call the library to register, 860-673-9712. A partner is not required for this event. For adults, seniors, and children age 6+. This event is co-sponsored by the Senior Center and Library.
"ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT MOVIE AT THE AVON LIBRARY"
Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arden Courts of Avon, the Avon Public Library and the Avon Senior Center Present a free Film Screening of "The Alzheimer's Project." This critically acclaimed HBO documentary series will change the way you think about Alzheimer's disease. "Caregivers" is a collection of five family portraits that illustrate caring for those in different stages of Alzheimer's disease. "Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?" featuring Maria Shriver. This film is geared toward children and young teens coping with a grandparent's illness. An open forum discussion will follow each of the screenings which will include an overview of the information contained in the documentary as well as answer any questions you may have regarding Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Call early to reserve your seat as
we expect high interest for this event. Light refreshments will be served. Event to be held at: Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT. Please call the Avon Senior Center at 675-4355 to sign-up. NOW!
 "VETERAN'S CELEBRATION"
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 12-2 p.m. at the Avon Senior Center
Please come and join us as we celebrate our veteran's. We will be having a meal, dessert and entertainment all in honor of our veteran's. This is a FREE event, but you must sign up in advance. Please call the Senior Center at 675-4355 to sign up.
"YOUR WISHES"
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at the Avon Senior Center
What will you talk about with your family over Thanksgiving dinner? Your wishes. . . . . It's important to implement plans to ensure that one's wishes at end-of-life are known, documented and honored. Learn about options for end-of-life care and services. When you make choices, be sure the person appointed to make decisions on your behalf understands your wishes. But don't stop there. Engage in communications to voice those wishes and decisions to family, friends, faith leaders, and medical providers. Learn about CT Advance Directive statutes. Please join Amy Sumner, LCSW from McLean as she explains the importance of your wishes.
"MOVIE"
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 12:45 p.m.
Please call the senior center at 675-4355 the week before showtime for the movie title. We look forward to seeing you here.
"SPEAKER: DR. VINCENT JAEGAR"
Monday, November 30, 2009 – Presentation from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative discussion about matters of the heart with board certified Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Dr. Vincent Jaegar. Learn how a heart healthy lifestyle will promote total well being including eating a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, reducing stress and being surrounded in an environment that stimulates the mind, body and soul. A carotid artery screening performed with a stethoscope will be available following the presentation. Pre-registration required. Please call the senior center at 675-4355 to sign up. Co-sponsored with The McAuley & the Avon Senior Center.
(CRT Lunch Schedule for November, 2009)
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.
Avon Senior Center Calendar
November 2009
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Tuesday |
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Friday |
2 Foot Care Clinic 8:30 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 10:30 Executive Board Meeting 12:00 Senior Citizens of Avon Lunch 12:30 Mah Jongg
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3 9:00 Powerful Aging Exercise Program 10:00 Wii Bowling 12:00 CRT Lunch 12:30 Wii Bowling 12:30 Musical Entertainment 12:45 Bridge |
4 8:45 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 9:00 AARP Safe Driving Class 10:00 Crafts 1:00 Setback |
5 9:00 Powerful Aging Exercise Program 10:00 Billiards 12:00 CRT Lunch 12:30 Wii Bowling 12:30 Mental Aerobics 12:45 Bridge |
6 8:45 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 9:00 AARP Safe Driving Class CENTER CLOSED
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9 8:30 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 10:30 Executive Board Meeting 12:00 Senior Citizens of
Avon Lunch 12:30 Mah Jongg |
10 9:00 Powerful Aging Exercise Program 10:00 Wii Bowling 12:00 CRT Lunch 12:30 Wii Bowling 12:45 Bridge 7:00 FREE Ballroom Dance Class at APL |
11 CLOSED FOR VETERAN'S DAY |
12 9:00 Powerful Aging Exercise Program 9:30 Billiards 12:00 CRT Lunch 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Alzheimer's Project Movies at APL |
13 8:45 Mid Tempo Cardio Class
CENTER CLOSED
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16 Foot Care Clinic 8:30 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 12:00 Senior Citizens of Avon Lunch 12:30 Mah Jongg |
17 9:00 Powerful Aging Exercise Program 10:00 Wii Bowling 12:00 CRT Lunch 12:30 Wii Bowling 12:45 Bridge |
18 8:45 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 10:00 Crafts 12:00 Veteran's Celebration 1:00 Setback |
19 9:00 Powerful Aging Exercise Program 9:30 Billiards 11:30 Blood Pressure 12:00 CRT Lunch 12:30 McLean Presentation 12:45 Bridge |
20 8:45 Mid Tempo Cardio Class CENTER CLOSED
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23 8:30 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 12:00 Senior Citizens of Avon Lunch 12:30 Mah Jongg |
24 9:00 Powerful Aging Exercise Program 10:00 Wii Bowling 12:00 CRT Lunch 12:30 Wii Bowling 12:45 Bridge 12:45 Movie |
25 8:45 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 10:00 Crafts 1:00 Setback |
26 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING |
27 8:45 Mid Tempo Cardio Class CENTER CLOSED
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30 8:30 Mid Tempo Cardio Class 12:00 Senior Citizens of Avon Lunch 12:30 Mah Jongg |
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