Hello all,

I hope that you are staying cool during this very warm summer; make sure that you hydrate!

July has been briskly moving along and we have been very busy here at the center. There is something for everyone (60 & over) here, at the New Milford Senior Center; come join us!

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.
 
 - Todays Declaration of Independence Program has been postponed to August 16th at 10:30.
 
 - The End of Summer Picnic at Lynn Deming has been rescheduled for September 1st. If you have already purchased tickets, you are all set. There are a few spots left! Price is $15.00 and includes a BBQ lunch, Entertainment by BLAISE, games and a fun day at the beach!
 
 - LUAU Friday, August 25TH 11AM-2PM

   We will have our annual summer LUAU on August 25th, here at the center. Tickets will be $20.oo and will go on sale August 1st. Ticket includes entertainment, dancing, and lunch!

 - An Evening of Jazz    Thursday, August 31st 5-6:30PM
 
   Mark your calendars! An evening of Jazz with Mass Con Fusion band. There will be heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Wine and wonderful, cool, jazz music! This event is a fundraiser for the New Milford Senior Center Enrichment Fund. Busses will be running for this event as well.

 - We are still waiting for the Farmers Market vouchers to arrive; we will update you as soon as there is more information.
 
 - Lions Club Picnic- Friday, August 11th  11AM-2PM  Tickets are available now at the center.  Butterbrook and Glen Ayre should pick up there tickets at at their respective offices. Tickets are limited. Only 5 per person.
 
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

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 Lyme Disease Prevention, Immunizations for Seniors, Summer Health, and more! Healthy breakfast provided, courtesy of Synergy Homecare and Village Crest. To sign up or for more information, 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 19th- PAY IT FORWARD

THE SILVER CORNSTARS VERSES THE NINJAS
Thursday, 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.

HEALING WITH SOUND
Friday   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
Brain Games
Tuesday, July 25th 1:30PM

Join us as we work our brains with games with our friend, Danielle Ramos from Village Crest! To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

TRIAD For Senior Safety Presents
Mental Health Awareness
Friday, July 28th  PM

Sometimes depression and anxiety can creep up on us before we realize anything is wrong. Most of us like the feeling of being in control but when depression and anxiety seep into our lives, we feel anything but in control. Come learn from Gretchen O’Shea, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Jane Rush, Nurse Practitioner, the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety, and more importantly, tools to manage these feelings. There will be a short presentation then plenty of time for questions and answers.

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.