What’s Happening at the New Milford Senior Center

DAYTRIPPERS

“GYPSY” AT THE GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE

 Wednesday, June 14th

The New Milford Senior Center Day Trippers are headed to the Goodspeed Opera House to see “Gypsy” and lunch at the Gelston House. $143.00/person and payment confirms reservation. Detailed flyers including itinerary information available at the Senior Center.

Monday BINGO will begin at 1pm, going forward, as advertised.

This allows ample time for lunch to be cleaned up as well as for folks to arrive and get settled.

Thanks so much for your cooperation.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Wednesdays, 10:30 -11:30 AM

Please Note: No BP Screening on April 12th Join us for a weekly, first come, first serve blood pressure screening with New Milford’s very own Community Health Nurse part of the Housatonic Valley Health District. This free service provides you with an opportunity to check and track your blood pressure as well as meet with a nurse for basic health questions and guidance.

Midweek Matinee

Wednesdays at 12:45

April 12^th- LA STORY

A wacky TV weatherman loses his job after taking off yet another weekend - after all, he figures, L.A. weather never changes, does it? And his personal life is a mess too, because his relationship with his long-time girlfriend has gone kaput. Everything looks pretty dismal, when he unexpectedly meets a British journalist on assignment in L.A. and falls instantly in love. He fears he has no chance with her, but while driving down a L.A. freeway, he suddenly realizes that one of the highway signs is trying to communicate with him. He stops to read the messages, takes a risk, and trusts in them to save his life.

April 19^th- SOMETHINGS GATTA GIVE

Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson) is a perennial bachelor who only dates women under 30. On what was to have been a romantic weekend with his latest infatuation, Marin (Amanda Peet), at her mother's Hamptons beach house, Harry develops chest pains. Marin's mother, Erica (Diane Keaton), a successful divorced playwright, reluctantly agrees to help care for him. Once they are alone together, Harry is surprised to find himself drawn to Erica; after some initial protestations, she begins to respond. Romantic complications arise when Erica is also pursued by Harry's charming thirty-something doctor (Keanu Reeves). Recovered, Harry returns to his home and his old ways. However, when his feelings for Erica prove life-altering, Harry must undergo a true change of heart if he is to win her back.

WALL $TREET WIZARDS

Wednesdays, April 12th and 26th, 10:00 AM

This group discusses the stock market and how it effects our IRA’s, ROTH’s, 401K’s, and various investments in it. The New Year brings new rules and new challenges. There will be discussions on taxes, stocks, and bonds. Bring your questions and share ideas with the group. Personal finances are NOT discussed in this forum. Connect with the Senior Center to sign up.

INTERGENERATIONAL BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, April 12th , 4:00 PM

NM Public Library24 Main Street

 In partnership with the New Milford Library, we’re proud to announce that a new book club has formed to promote connection between today’s youth and the older generation. Join some of New Milford students as we discuss the book, “In the Wild Light” by Jeff Zentner. To sign up or for more information, please connect with the Senior Center or the New Milford Library.

HEALING WITH SOUND

 Fridays, April 14th, 21st, and 28th, 1:00 PM

 Do you want to explore sound as a way to relax and have fun? Would you like to learn some sound exercises to reduce stress and improve positive thinking? Join us as we welcome Barbara (Bobbi) Soares of Hummingbird Sound Yoga and experience Hummingbird’s medicine that teaches you to listen and be deeply in the present moment. This class offering is made possible by Senior Center ARPA allocations and is free of charge for participants. Space is limited so to sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

WHAT’S HAPPENING: CURRENT EVENTS AND CONVERSATION Thursday, April 13th and 27rd, 10:30 AM

Join us for lively discussions of current events, from local to international. Some may prefer to just listen and learn while others may offer their thoughts, but all must be respectful! Whatever your comfort level, you will be welcomed to join in the conversation. To sign up, connect with the Senior Center.

SENIOR SONGBIRDS SINGING GROUP

Friday, April 14th, 1:00 PM

The Senior Songbirds are back and ready to gather around the piano once again. Local pianist, Dan Ringuette, will be join us to tickle the ivories and accompany our singers. Warm up those voices, it’s time to SING!

COMING SOON

Celebrating April Birthdays

April 18^th at Noon

Happy April Birthdays! Are you celebrating a birthday in the month of April? Well come celebrate with us! This month’s birthday celebrants will not only have “Happy Birthday” sung to them, but will also be honored with flowers and of course, good company wishing them the happiest of birthdays and many more to come! Musical entertainment throughout lunch will be provided by pianist, Brian Horberg. Connect with the Senior Center to reserve lunch and Happy Birthday to you!

ARTS AND CRAFTS: FLORAL FRAME ART

 Wednesday, April 19^th

10:00 AM

Join us as we welcome back our fabulous volunteer Arts and Crafters to create some season inspired floral frame art. All materials and supplies included. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

DRUMMING CIRCLE

Thursday, April 20^th

 1:30 PM

Native American, steady heartbeat drumming has been proven to promote healing and to create a pathway toward meditation. This drumming circle will be led by Sandra Cointreau who has been a student of many forms of healing for the past forty years and who is an Usui and Karuna Reiki Master as well as a Shamanic Practitioner. Drums will be provided but feel free to bring in your own drum if you have one! This class offering is made possible by Senior Center ARPA allocations and is free of charge for participants. Space is limited so to sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

CORNHOLE

Thursday, April 20^th

1PM

The Senior Center Silver Corn Stars will travel to New Fairfield to play the Ninjas and fight to keep their trophy! This group is amazing and we are very proud of them!

SPRING FLOWERS AND VOLUNTEER HOURS

Friendly Gathering and Volunteer Appreciation!

APRIL 21^ST, 1PM

Let’s gather together to welcome spring and celebrate our wonderful volunteers!

Light fare will be served.

Musical entertainment by Jack

SAVE THE DATE

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY *SAVE THE DATE*

Friday, April 28th, 10:00 AM -2:00 PM

Turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal and help keep our community safe! Accepted items include over the counter and prescription medications, medical samples, household pet medicines, and medical ointments. Nonaccepted items include chemotherapy drugs, needles/other sharps, hazardous waste, personal care products, and medical practitioner supplies. The NMPD will be onsite to ensure safe collection. Can’t make Drug Take Back Day?

The NMPD has a drug take back box in their lobby available 24/7 at 49 Poplar Street.

A Note From Our Senior Advisors

Our Senior Advisors are ready to help! They are here Monday- Friday 8AM-4PM, please call the center to set up an appointment.

About 988

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

• Thoughts of suicide
• Mental health or substance use crisis, or
• Any other kind of emotion distress

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE IS OPEN

Energy Assistance is only open to Electric Heating Customers for 2022/2023 season until May 2023. Income guidelines are as follows: $39,761 for individuals and $51,996 for couples. The total income must be below the above numbers to be eligible. Make sure you have all documents before coming in to apply. We will need your current income, such as: Social Security benefit, wages from work (previous 4 weeks worth of pay stubs), interest and/or dividends, etc. If you are self-employed, please call before you make an appointment to find out what you will need to bring. In addition, please bring a current electric bill and please bring your water or sewer bill if you have one. When all of your documents are ready, please connect with the Senior Center to schedule an appointment.

 Homeowners Property Tax Credit February 1st - May 1st

Are you a Homeowner in New Milford? Must be age 65 or older or Social Security disabled and owned a home throughout 2021 in New Milford. Income guidelines are $40,300 unmarried person and $49,100 married.

Documents Required: Applicants will need to provide proof of income from all sources in the previous year.  If applicants file a tax return this must be included along with SSA-1099s.  If applicants don’t file tax returns then all 1099s are required.

Renters Rebate

Application period: April 1st – October 1^st

Eligibility Requirements: Must be age 65 or older or Social Security disabled and rented in New Milford in the previous year. Income guidelines are $40,300 unmarried person and $49,100 married.

Documents required:

-Proof of last year’s income: Previous year’s tax return and Social Security 1099, or if did not file, all 1099 forms including SS 1099.   

-Proof of rent and utilities paid in previous year via note from Landlord or payment records.

Veterans Additional Tax Credit February 1st - October 1st

Application Period: February 1^st – October 1^st

Eligibility Requirements: Must have filed DD-214 at the Town Hall and must meet the established income guidelines. Income guidelines are $40,300 unmarried person and $49,100 married.

Documents required: Same as the Homeowner’s tax credit.

DID YOU KNOW?

SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFE

Come have lunch with us!

CHEZ J serves lunch Monday - Thursday at 12:00 PM and there is a suggested donation of $4.00. Come on in for a program then stay for lunch! Please note that the menu is always posted in the monthly newsletter.

Sign up in person, on our Touch Screen, or by phone, at least 3 days in advance!

Chef Jay has placed a suggestion box on the lunch table! Your feedback is important and valued. Please take the time to write down what you love, what you do not love, some suggestions, share a recipe, what you would like to see, or even a recipe you would like to share.

Senior Bus Transportation

If you live in New Milford, Gaylordsville or Northville and need transportation to come to the center, go shopping or go to a friend’s house? All you have to do is give us a call a few days ahead of time to get on our bus schedule. Call us at 860-355-6075 to schedule your ride and meet our fantastic bus drivers, Erin and Tom.

THE LUNCH BUNCH

The Lunch Bunch is back and meets one Saturday a month to enjoy a new or favorite area restaurant. Join in for delicious local fare and friendships! Connect with the Senior Center for contact information.