Hello all,

Happy Monday to you!
A few important things….

 - There was one scheduling issue in the newsletter; CANASTA will take place on Fridays at 10AM in July; please note your calendars.

 - The Declaration of Independence Program has been postponed to August; stay tuned.
 
 - Spanish Club is BACK! We have a substitute teacher beginning tomorrow, July 1th!
 
 - STAY TUNED- Weather looks iffy for Friday’s picnic and we may have to cancel. If so, we will do our best to reschedule, if possible; stay tuned!
 
 - NO WII BOWLING THIS WEEK.
 
BUS TRIP

Resort World Catskills

August 23rd

Depart at 8:30AM from the New Milford Senior Center

Depart the Casino at 5PM

$40.00pp includes

$25 in slots

$15.00 for food

Bus transportation and driver gratuity

TICKETS GO ON SALE TUESDAY, JULY 11TH

5 TICKETS MAX PER PERSON

German Conversational Group
Mondays
1:00 PM

Sprechen sie deutsch? If you enjoy speaking German and want to join others in informal conversation, come join and practice with us! All levels welcome. Connect with the Senior Center to sign up.

STROKE PREVENTION
Tuesday, July 11th
1:00 PM

What are the signs and symptoms of stroke? Who is at risk? What can one do to prevent stroke? What are the latest treatment options? Join us as we welcome Neuroscience Coordinator of Danbury and New Milford Hospitals, Lauren Henriques, MSN, RN, SCRN, ASCBC, NVRNBC for this informative seminar. To sign up, connect with the Senior Center.

REIKI HEALING
Tuesdays, July 11th and 25th
1:00 - 3:00 PM

Reiki is used to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and restore physical, mental, and emotional health through simple handson healing techniques with Reiki Master, MaryEllen Foster every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. A 10 minute Reiki Healing session is a suggested donation of $7.00 and clients are received on a first come, first served basis.

YOU’RE SWEET ENOUGH!
Wednesday, July 12th
11:00 AM

Join us as we welcome back New Milford Senior Center’s Registered Dietician, Judy Prager as she educates us about diabetes and carb counting. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

BOCCE BALL CLUB
Wednesdays
10:00 AM

Warmer weather is right around the corner and we’re looking for folks who would like to play bocce outside on our bocce court! To sign up or for more info, please connect with the Senior Center.

Midweek Matiness
Every Wednesday at 12:45 PM

July 12th- DREAMER
July 19th- PAY IT FORWARD

WHAT’S HAPPENING: CURRENT EVENTS AND CONVERSATION
Thursday, July 13th and 27th
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.

STAND UP TO FALLS
Thursday, July 13th
1:30 PM

Don’t draw attention, take part in fall prevention! Participants needed as we welcome Physical Therapy students of Sacred Heart University who have customized a Fall Prevention Program just for us as part of their educational journey. Through the utilization of various equipment and techniques, the goal is to build confidence in participants’ skills to recover from a loss of balance and improve their ability to independently function at the community level. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

WALKIE TALKIES WALKING GROUP
Fridays, July 14th and 28th
10:00 AM
Harrybrooke Park100 Still River Dr New Milford, CT

Known as the “Hidden Gem of New Milford”, join the Walkie Talkie Walking Group at Harrybrooke Park featuring a flat and smooth walking path, lots of shade, and park benches. To join this walking group, please connect with the Senior Center for meet details or to set up transportation with our busses.

HEALING WITH SOUND
Fridays, 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.

COMING SOON

HEALTHY CHATS & BREAKFAST SNACKS WITH HEIDI Wednesday, July 19th, 9:30 AM

To carry on the theme of Wellness Wednesday, join us every third Wednesday of the month as we welcome Heidi Bettcher, Community Nurse with the Housatonic Valley Health District to cover topics such as Lymes Disease Prevention, Immunizations for Seniors, Summer Health, and more! Healthy breakfast provided, courtesy of Synergy Homecare and Spring Village of Danbury. To sign up or for more information, please connect with the Senior Center.

HE SILVER CORNSTARS VERSES THE NINJAS
July 20th
1PM

Our very our Silver Cornstar Cornhole team, invites the New Fairfield NINJAS for a rousing game of cornhole!

Come cheer them on!

JUKEBOX BINGO
Friday, July 21st, 1:00 PM

It’s not just Bingo, it’s Jukebox Bingo! Enjoy an afternoon filled with music that you know and love and we’ll throw in a pizza party for even more fun! The cost is $5.00 to be collected at the door. Connect with the Senior Center to sign up.

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.

Renters Rebate

Application period: April 1st – October 1st

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 1st – October 1st

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, Tom and Sue.

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING CLOSET

Did you know that the New Milford Senior Center houses a “lending closet” of durable medical equipment for donated items in clean + excellent condition for those in need? Connect with the Senior Center for further details, availabilities, or acceptable items for donation.

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.