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News Release for the Week of May 12 , 2008
It has been five years since the opening of the Enfield Senior Center at the Elm Street location. You are cordially invited to join the celebration on Monday, June 9 at 4 p.m. An outdoor reception will be held in Enfield Rotary Park with music by Sophisticated Expressions following the indoor program. We are creating a display of letters, e-mails and notes from participants. Please be a part of the celebration by sending, bringing or e-mailing a short note describing what you like about the Enfield Senior Center. We have gotten some beautiful letters so far and would love to hear from everyone.
Are you at risk for a stroke? May is American Stroke Month and the Enfield Senior Center is offering many convenient times to have a free stroke screening. On Wednesdays, May 14 and 21, Johnson Memorial Hospital will sponsor a stroke screening from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. You can call 763-7684 to make an appointment on those days. The North Central Health District is sponsoring a stroke screening on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If this day is more convenient, please call 745-0383. Take advantage of this opportunity for a free stroke risk assessment.
Last year’s production was a wildly entertaining event. So be sure to get your tickets for the 2nd Annual Variety Show to be held on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. The tickets are on sale in the Senior Center office for $5 per person. The admission ticket includes snacks and soft drinks.
Upcoming seminars:
Natural Approaches for Managing Fibromyalgia – Tuesday, May 13, 1 p.m.
How to Guarantee You Will Never Outlive Your Money – Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m.
Know Your Nutrition – Wednesday, May 14 at 2:30 p.m.
The Birth of a Prescription Drug: From Test Tube to Pharmacy Shelf – Monday, May 19 at 12 p.m.
Medicare Options – Wednesday, May 21 at 1 p.m.
Medication Safety – Wednesday, May 28 at 1 p.m.
Please register for these seminars in the Senior Center office.
Spaces remain on our June 5 – 8 Four-day Journey to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. See the sights in our Nation’s Capital and visit the World War II, FDR, Korean and Vietnam Memorials. Attend a Twilight Parade of the United States Marine Corps. Ride the tourmobile train in Arlington Cemetery to the Eternal Flame, and Tombs of the Unknown Soldiers. Travel on to Mount Vernon for a tour and a sightseeing boat ride up the Potomac River. The final morning it’s off for Baltimore, where a local guide will be waiting to show you the beautiful Inner Harbor, on Chesapeake Bay and the flag flying over Fort McHenry, where the Star Spangled Banner was written, plus more. $507 per person dbl. occ., $467 for triple and $646 for single. You may sign up in the office.
Laughs & Lobster is a great combination for a tasty day of fun. Enjoy fresh Maine lobster at the elegant Quidnessett Country Club overlooking the sights on beautiful Narragansett Bay. In addition to lobster or chicken, the menu also includes New England Clam Chowder, Baked Potato, Corn on the Cob, Rolls, Butter, Coffee, Tea and the Chef’s Dessert. Following the meal, sit back and get ready for laughs provided by Joey Vincent, one of the Northeast’s most noted comedians. Your day includes transportation, lobster luncheon, comedy show, tour escort, and driver and escort gratuities. The original sign up date is Thursday, May 15 from 10 – 11 a.m. and after in the office, as spaces remain. Cost is $81 per person.
Travel Opportunities:
All trips include transportation, tour company escort and gratuities for driver and escort. Original sign ups are taken on the sign up date from 10 – 11 a.m. in the dining room and after in the office, as spaces remain. Checks only, please.
Flyers now reflect an added fuel surcharge of $2 per person for day trips. The current charges for Washington, D.C. are $507 for double occupancy, $467 triple and $647 for single. Our Jazz and Harvest Festival trip to Corning, New York, September 19 – 21 is now $395 for double occupancy, $375 for triple and $485 for single.
Please stop by and pick up flyers on a wide variety of excursions. Our newsletter provides expanded trip information.
June 5 – 8 - Four-day Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland - Sign up in the office.
June 17 – This Is “Ya Mama’s Tour!” - Sign up in the office.
July 16 – Laughs and Lobster on Narragansett Bay – Sign up date: May 15.
August 6 – Thimble Islands – Sign up date: June 5.
August 26 – Vermont’s Best – Sign up date: June 19.
For more information, please call 763-7425. Meal reservations can be made by calling 763-7428. I can be reached at slather.org, as well. We look forward to hearing from you.
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