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Bolton’s Prime Time News

S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9

I M P O R T A N T D A T E S

9/5 Bingo

9/6 Hebron Fair

9/10 Commission

9/11 Basil’s

9/16 Board Meeting

9/20 Casino

9/23 A Taste of Fall

9/24 Foot Care

9/25 Senior Appreciation

9/25 Senior Center Forum

9/25 Nurse

9/27 Day of Service

10/1 Wee Faerie Trip

10/3 Tri-City Plaza

10/3 Bingo

10/11 Mystery Trip

10/18 Casino

10/21 Board Meeting

10/21 Flu Shots

10/22 Foot Care

10/23 Nurse

10/24 Safety Presentation

10/31 Halloween Party

Director: Carrie Concatelli, MSW

Secretaries: Alice Hare & Karen Frost

Director’s Note

The Bolton Senior Calendar and Newsletter are available at the Senior Center, in the Library, and at the Town Clerk’s office. It is also available online at

Bolton.govoffice.com. Or ask to join our mailing or email list!

September is National Senior Center Month!

Every September we celebrate the importance of Senior Centers! This year’s

theme is “Senior Centers: The Key to Aging Well.” We have many fun events

planned as we transition from summer to fall. We hope you try something

new. We are also already planning for the holiday season and for a fantastic

2020 as we celebrate Bolton’s 300th Anniversary!

Reminders:

Please keep your emergency contact sheet up to date with our office!

We also encourage you to pick up a File of Life card in our lobby. We

thank Bolton Girl Scouts for this wonderful donation!

Please call us right away if you need to cancel for an event. There is

often someone waiting for a seat!

One of the most common questions we hear is “do I have to sign in?”

The answer is always YES! This brief step makes a difference! Thank you.

Holiday Closures

Monday, September 2 & Monday October 14.

Regularly Scheduled Activities

BRIDGE

HATHA YOGA

MONDAYS & FRIDAYS AT 9:15 A.M.

Check calendar for exact dates!

DOMINOES MONDAYS AT 1 P.M.

CANASTA

THURSDAYS AT 12:30 P.M.

POKER TUESDAYS AT 12:00 P.M.

MAH JONGG

TUESDAYS AT 12:30 P.M.

BRIDGE 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS AT 12:30 P.M.

SETBACK WEDNESDAYS AT 12:30 P.M.

KNITTING CIRCLE THURSDAYS AT 10 A.M.

CHAIR YOGA

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

AT 9:30 A.M.

QUILTING GROUP

FRIDAYS AT 11 A.M. ALL CRAFTERS WELCOME!

6/19 Kay Peterson 3370

7/3 Betty Ramsford 3290

7/17 Kay Peterson 3810

8/7 Jim Aufman 3240

BINGO

Thursday, September 5

& Thursday, October 3

at 1 p.m. $1 a card.

Bring your lunch at 12 p.m.

Next Commission Meeting:

Tuesday, September 10 at 1 p.m.

All are welcome to attend!

News and Events

CASINO DATES FOOT CARE 40 minute appointments by

Nurse Karen.

Appointments required.

Cost is $29.

Tuesday, September 24

Tuesday, October 22

LUNCH OUT!

Sign up due one week before. Van leaves at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, September 11: Basil ’s in Stafford Springs.

Annual Mystery Trip! Where are we going this year???

Hop aboard and find out on Friday, October 11.

WELLNESS NURSE Blood pressure screening by

Visiting Nurses.

No appointment needed.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25 Wednesday, October 23

Van leaves Senior Center

at 9:15 a.m.

$7 resident/$10 non-resident van fee

Friday, September 20

Friday, October 18

Annual Veterans Collection

We are collecting for the men and women at Rocky Hill Veterans Home between October 15 and

November 15. Items accepted are: soap, deodorant, tooth brush, tooth paste, shaving cream,

shampoo, conditioner, socks, underwear, undershirts. NEW items only. Drop off at the Senior

Center, Library or Town Hall (or at the candidate tents on Election Day). Thank you!

Dance to upbeat music for fun and exercise. Classes taught select Thursdays

from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. There is a minimum three participants to hold the class; sign up required.

Dance with us on September 12, 19, 29 and October 10, 17, 24. $35 for a 5-class card or $10 per class.

ZUMBA!

LIBRARY ON WHEELS: We partner with Bentley Memorial Library to offer delivery services to homebound seniors or persons with disabilities (temporary or permanent). Call the library (860-646-7349) to request items.

The Senior Needs Assistance Chore Pro-

gram provides indoor and outdoor house-

hold assistance. There is also a handy man

for small household repairs.

This program is for residents age 60+. It is

funded in part by a grant from the North

Central Area Agency on Aging.

See staff to learn more.

Transportation is provided on a scheduled, space available basis to the Senior Center, for

medical appointments, local errands (grocery shopping, hair cut, pharmacy, bank, post office,

etc.) and community events. We will travel to towns within Hartford County and Tolland

County and to Willimantic. Please call 860-647-9196 to make an appointment. We can not

accept same day requests for appointments. This is a free service for anyone age 60+ or

adults with disabilities. It is funded in part by a grant from CT DOT.

Transportation Program

CHORE PROGRAM!

We thank the family of Sylvia Greene for their generous donation of items for our food pantry.

Seniors Inc.

You are invited to our Board meetings.

All are welcome to attend!

We encourage you to get involved!

Monday, September 16 at 11 a.m.

Monday, October 21 at 11 a.m.

Seniors Inc. 2018-2020 Officers

President: Cheryl Udin

Vice President: Maureen Johnson

Treasurer: Arlene Giglio

Secretary: Helen Winkler

Help us save paper and get our newsletter faster!

Do you have an email address? Please ask to join our email mailing list! We will continue to

print or mail our newsletter to those who need it.

Social Services Corner

FOOD PANTRY: The Bolton Pantry offers food staples and basic household paper goods, toiletries and cleansers. Please help us reach our neighbors in need!

For more food assistance: Food Share visits St. George’s Church from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29. Bolton residents are also eligible for MACC Food Pantry and hot meals.

OUTREACH: We are happy to complete home visits . Please call if you need a visit or to refer a

friend or neighbor. We will respond to any concern and referrals are kept anonymous.

Bolton Social Services is located in the Senior Center but serves all ages.

Call to find out about programs, income qualifications or to schedule an appointment.

SEASONAL SOCIAL SERV ICES PROGRAMS

DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD: Receive a discount on prescription medications if you do not

have insurance or if the medication is not covered by your current plan. Pick up at the Senior Center.

SENIOR TAX CREDIT WORK PROGRAM: Income eligible individuals over age 65 can volunteer for a

town department to receive a credit on property tax. Apply at the Senior Center.

We offer a quarterly Social Services Newsletter! Please ask for a copy!

RENTERS REBATE: Filing ends October 1. The income limit is $36,000 individual/

$43,900 couple. Applications are accepted through the Assessors Office.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS: We invite low-income residents to participate in our holiday

programs throughout the year. Sign up is due October 31. See staff for an application.

CHOICES MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: If you have a Medicare Part D drug plan or

a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have the opportunity once a year between October 15

and December 7 to decide if you want to stay with your current plan or switch to a

new plan for 2020. Each plan is different and depends on your medical needs. Person-

alized print outs are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. See staff for details.

Special Events

Day of Service!

The Bolton Food Pantry is going

green! We are attempting to switch

to all cloth bags. A local quilting

group in Vernon has graciously made

us some cloth bags for our food pan-

try and other holiday programs.

However, we need many more! Join

the Bolton Quilters on September 27

from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to help

make bags. We will have sewing ma-

chines and there will be other non-

sewing tasks available (no experience

necessary!) We are also accepting

donations of clean (no stains) spare

fabric in lengths greater than a yard.

Please clean out those closets and/or

join in on our day of service! RSVP at

the front desk.

Hebron Fair

We’re heading to the Hebron Fair on

Friday, September 6 for Senior Day (free

admission for ages 60+) Van leaves at

12 p.m. and returns by 3:30 p.m. Sign

up required by September 2.

Senior Appreciation

Every September we gather together as a community in

appreciation of all of you who make the Senior Center a

very special place all year long. Please join us for annual

lasagna luncheon on Wednesday, September 25 at 12 p.m.

FREE. Sign up by Wednesday, September 18.

A Taste of Fall

We’re ushering in fall with our taste buds! The first

day of fall is Monday, September 23. We’re going

to Luann’s Bakery in Ellington for lunch, followed by

a stop at Johnny Appleseed’s Market. Van leaves at

11 a.m. Sign up by September 16.

The Senior Center of the Future

Immediately following the Senior Appreciation Luncheon on

Wednesday, September 25, at 1:30 p.m. we will be hosting

“The Senior Center of the Future” as a public forum of ideas.

We want to hear what is working well, what we need to do

differently and what you want to see in the coming year.

Bring your ideas for a fun 2020!

Even More Special Events

Safety Presentation

We welcome Detective Matt Hogan and

Resident Trooper Brian Contenta on

Thursday, October 24 at 2:30 p.m. They

will focus on financial crimes, online shop-

ping, bill paying and other home safety

tips. Sign up by October 17.

Halloween Party

We had so many clever costumes last year! The Bolton Regional Lions Club is getting in on the fun!

They are hosting our Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31 at 12 p.m. Wear a costume—no

tricks, just treats! Let us know you’re coming by October 21.

Wee Faeries!

We’re heading to the Florence Griswold Museum for

the annual Wee Faerie garden. This year’s theme is

Superheroes! Museum admission ($12, cash only)

includes the art museum, the house and a search for

faeries on the beautiful grounds. Lunch will be on

your own at the café. Join us on Tuesday, October 1:

van leaves at 10 a.m. Van fee $5. Sign up by Friday,

September 20.

Flu Shots

We are hosting Visiting Nurse and Health Services

of CT (VNHSC) for the annual flu shot clinic on

Monday, October 21 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

No appointment necessary, all are welcome. See

the bulletin board for insurance information.

Tri City Plaza Shopping Trip

Your survey answers indicated your would like

a trip to Tri-City Plaza. Sign up for a ride there

on Thursday, October 3. The van will leave

the Senior Center at 10 a.m. and make at

home pick ups. Let us know you are coming

by September 26.