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Brookfield Senior Center
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“… a place where things are happening!”
September 2021 Newsletter
As we say goodbye to summer, we hope that fall brings a more direct path forward through this long
Pandemic. We’re committed to staying open and keeping you safe, so we appreciate that you are following
all necessary protocols, understanding that things can change overnight. Thank you for your flexibility and
good humor!
As always, please read the entire newsletter carefully and register (and pay) for programs you are interested
in as soon as possible. In order to maintain the appropriate social distancing, class numbers remain limited.
Several members were extremely disappointed when they were closed out of classes and programs in
August. Register and pay online so this doesn’t happen to you.
In order to update you on any changes, we have begun using a new “robo call” feature offered by My Senior
Center. You may receive a call from a Massachusetts number (617-855-0125) and it may be marked as
“potential spam”. However, even if you do not pick up this call, they will leave a message with the
information. We hope that you will find this information useful.
Please do not forget to bring your key tag with you every time you come to the center and to have it out and
ready to sign in before you enter the building so that you don’t hold up the line. If you need a new key tag,
please let us know. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cards, Scrabble, Mahjongg and Poker
Board games, poker, mahjongg and scrabble are on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Card
games including bridge, pinochle and canasta are on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This allows our staff time to clean the room before and after play.
People wishing to play here MUST designate one player to call the center at least a day in advance to
register the members of the group. All members must be current senior center members.
Space for playing games will be limited, so if you do not register your group in advance, there will not
be a space for you. No walk-ins will be allowed.
Please bring your own cards, boards, etc., with you and take them home at the end of play.
Please, no outside food at this time. Bring your own water bottles with you so that you stay hydrated.
Learn Painted Paper Collage
Thursday, September 23 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
This is a fun workshop about cutting, pasting and being messy with paint! Using a
non-traditional collage approach, we will be painting our materials and making
expressive designs. Bring your ideas or get your motivation from samples shown in
class. We are creating art that is stylized and contemporary. Very beginner
friendly - just enjoy making! You will have a finished piece to frame, print or gift at the
end of our class. Materials fee is $12 and includes everything you will need, but please bring the following
to share if you have them: old plastic gift cards for scraping glue, padded mailing envelopes, toilet paper or
paper towel roles, and old paintbrushes. Space limited – registration required.
Mark your Calendars:
Knitting and Quilting – Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Bring your own project and enjoy the company of other
like-minded seniors. This is a great way to make new friends. Register in advance as space is limited in the
Craft Room.
Friends of Brookfield Senior Center (FOBSC) – Tuesday, September 14 at 12:15 p.m. Please join us as
we discuss activities at the Center. Register in advance.
Blood Pressure Screening - Thursday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Let us help you stay on
track with healthy blood pressure. Call the Senior Center to make a personal appointment with Kathy
Creighton for blood pressure screening. Appointments will be in 20-minute timeslots.
Art with Adele - Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Bring all of your own supplies and painting project and join
Adele and friends. Space is limited to eight participants. Register using the enclosed form. The fee is $20 to
be paid at the time of registration – before the first class. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.
NEW TIME! Let’s Talk- Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. This friendly group will gather to reconnect and chat.
Register in advance as space is limited.
Ask an Attorney Roundtable - Thursday, September 2 at 9:30 a.m. Michelle Ligouri, JD is here to help
you with your general legal questions. A public, round-table format will be used for this informative session.
Space is limited to six participants who have not previously attended. Register on the attached form.
Reflexology with Eileen – Friday, September 17. Foot Reflexology is a natural healing practice based on
the principle that reflexes in the feet correspond to parts of the body. Please use the enclosed registration
form and Eileen will contact you to schedule. Cost is $35 for a 30-minute session payable directly to Eileen.
Senior Center Book Club - Wednesday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. Book Club meetings are the last
Wednesday of the month. The book for September is Before We Were Yours by Georgia Tann. This is the
story of a wealthy woman whose Memphis adoption center kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy
families. Authors praise the novel for its heart-racing and shocking tale of struggle, hope, and redemption.
Register on the enclosed form. Space is limited. The book is on reserve for us at the Brookfield Library.
Upcoming in October:
Flu Clinic - Monday October 25 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Medicare Part D Consultations – beginning in October. Pre-enrollment packs will be available in
October.
Hearing Assessment with Beltone – Thursday, October 21. Sign up in October for an appointment.
Fabulous Friday Bingo Join us For Lunch
Friday, September 24
Beginning in September, our Lunch Program will be
at 1:00 p.m. back. We will be serving lunches Monday through
Thursday at noon in the large meeting room. Menus
Bingo is back! Join us for an afternoon of fun and will be available in mid-August and you must
prizes! Sponsored by SYNERGY HomeCare. register at least two days in advance. The suggested
donation is $3.
Registration is required on the attached form. Walk-
ins will not be accommodated. Make plans to join us for food, socialization and
fun! All current recommended protocols will be in
place.
Brookfield Knights of Columbus brings lunch to you!
Saturday, September 11
Community volunteers are delivering a hot lunch to Brookfield seniors on the second Saturday of the month.
Please use the enclosed registration form to sign up by Thursday, September 2. Delivery is between
11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. You must be home to accept delivery.
AARP Safe Driving
Friday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The AARP Driver Safety Class provides a refresher of driving rules and teaches valuable defensive driving
skills, safety strategies, and tips. Connecticut residents age 60 and older who complete this class will qualify
for a minimum of a 5 percent automobile liability insurance discount for at least two years. Please sign up
and pay in advance – your check holds your spot in the class. Cost is $20/AARP members and
$25/nonmembers (checks only- made payable to AARP). Waiting List only.
From Lorraine Kelley, LCSW, Social Services Coordinator
203-775-7312
CEAP
Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 15. If your income is
no more than $37,645 (individuals) and $49,228(couples), you may be eligible for assistance with your
heating bills. In order to apply you must show current income information, including the last 4 weeks of pay-
stubs, if employed. Please contact Lorraine at 203-775-7312 if you think you qualify.
VA Services
If you are a U.S. veteran, navigating the complex VA system has just become as simple as a phone call. By
calling 800-My VA 411 (800-698-2411), you can speak to a live person who can lead you to the services
you are looking for, including, but not limited to health care, pensions, home care, education, etc.
Farmer’s Market SNAP Program
The Brookfield Farmer’s Market now accepts SNAP and will double your purchase dollars up to $20. The
market is located on Pocono Road across from the Post Office on Fridays from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. through
October 22.
Farmer’s Market Coupons
Farmer’s Market Coupons for low-income seniors are in. Please contact Lorraine to see if you are eligible to
receive a booklet to use at local participating markets to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, honey and bread.
Renter’s Rebate
Filing period continues through through October 1, 2021. You must apply every year to receive this benefit.
If you turned 65 by December 31, 2020, you may qualify. Please call 203-775-7312 with any questions or to
arrange getting paperwork to Social Services.
VIP Group
The Low-Vision Group (VIP) is meeting on Thursday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. We will be hosting a
presentation by the Kennedy Center and HART transportation. Please join us to hear about ways you can get
where you want to go without having to drive.Brookfield Senior Center
P.O. Box 5106
100 Pocono Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
Brookfield Senior Center
100 Pocono Road Brookfield, CT 06804 Telephone: 203-775-5308
https://www.brookfieldct.gov/senior-center
Director of Senior/Social Services:
Ellen Melville emelville@brookfieldct.gov FISH Medical Transportation:
Transportation for medical appointments weekdays
Senior/Social Services Program Coordinator:
from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ambulatory disabled and/or
Amy Diezemann adiezemann@brookfieldct.gov
seniors. Brookfield residents only.
Senior/Social Services Administrator Call 203-616-9678 to submit request at least 3 days
Kathy Creighton kcreighton@brookfieldct.gov prior to appointment.
Social Services Coordinator
Lorraine Kelley, LCSW SweetHART Telephone:
lkelley@brookfieldct.gov Main Phone: 203-744-4070
Reservations: Press 3
All Are Welcome Here!
Brookfield Senior Center respects the Meals on Wheels:
diversity of our members. You will find a warm Home delivered meals for those 60 years of age or
welcome regardless of sex, age, race, ethnicity, older who are homebound.
national origin, range of abilities, sexual Main number: 800-994-9422
orientation, gender identity, financial means,
education level and political perspective.Improve Your Mind & Body
Register and pay using the enclosed form for classes each month. We cannot accommodate walk-ins.
Yoga with Eileen: Mondays at 10:00 a.m. This yoga class includes postures to work on strength, flexibility,
balance and movement to make you feel stronger. Bring your own floor mat. Zoom and in-person.
Back in Balance with Kathy - Entry Level Class: Mondays at 1:00 p.m. Gently work on balance, range of
motion, flexibility and strength. Gentle enough for those with arthritis or other limitations. Learn about your
body and its asymmetries. Practice different styles of meditation. In-person.
Cardio Dance Party with Matt: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Come for the party music and stay for the dance
moves. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to dance with Matt every Tuesday morning! Zoom and in-
person.
Tai Chi with Susan: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises to improve
balance and reduce your risk of falls. Susan’s gentle encouragement and enthusiasm will help you quickly
feel the benefits of this class. In-person.
Functional Strength and Balance with Cassie – Intermediate Level Class: Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. The
focus of this class is on movement and range of motion exercise through all the joints and muscles in your
body with multiple directional movements. Bring your hand weights. In-person.
Chair Yoga with Eileen: Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. You get all the benefits of movement and breath work
without having to get down on the floor. You can do everything in chair yoga that you do in floor yoga. This
class is appropriate for beginner and advanced students. In-person.
Bandstand Boogie with Matt: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. This fun and easy class mixes basic choreography with
freestyle movements. No dance experience needed. Open to all fitness levels. Zoom and in-person.
Wellness and Wisdom with Eileen: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Join us to increase joint flexibility and strengthen
both your body and your mind. Bring your own light hand weights and a small ball. This class includes
movement, strength training with hand weights and balance work. All movement can be adapted to your
level. Zoom and in-person.
Outdoor Adventure: First Friday Hike at Deer Pond Farm Audubon Center: Friday, September 3 at 9:00
a.m. Join our friends at Deer Pond Farm in Sherman, for their ever popular “First Friday Hike.” Register
directly through the Audubon Center at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2021/05/first-friday-hike-sept-3/
Please consult your personal physician before beginning any new exercise class.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for class and always bring your water bottle.
Wellness Corner
September is Healthy Aging Month, designed to draw attention to the importance of leading a healthy
lifestyle, and taking personal responsibility for one’s health: physically, socially, mentally and financially.
Ivy Rehab Network recommends ‘Have fun and live your best healthy life. Now is the perfect time to turn
over a new leaf, assess your lifestyle and make your health a priority. Take up a new activity – celebrate the
many positive aspects of growing older. Keep moving and find ways to incorporate exercise and healthier
habits into your life. Healthy aging begins with establishing routine habits around nutrition, exercise and
prevention.’ Move forward with Healthy Aging as a mindset – look to make lifestyle changes rather than a
quick fix.Programs and Life-Long Learning
AARP Virtual Community offers a wide variety of FREE interactive online events and classes designed for
learning, self-improvement and fun. If you’re a history buff or a techie, this is for you! Keep checking their
website as activities are added daily: https://local.aarp.org/brookfield-ct/arp-events/
Live Well With Chronic Conditions Telephone Workshop: Join us for this FREE 6-week workshop starting
Monday, October 18. Learn to manage your ongoing health conditions. You can do this from the comfort of
your own home. All you need is a phone to join the one-hour group conference call with the Senior Center
facilitator. Please refer to the flyer in the newsletter and sign up on the enclosed registration form.
Senior Writing Contest: Take a Stab at It! Calling all amateur writers to try their skills out at mystery
writing. Compliments of Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center (750 word minimum to 2,000
word maximum). Cash prizes awarded. Submit writing piece to Mmarici@CandlewoodValley.com.
Submission deadline is December 31, 2021.
Oasis Senior Advisors Downsize Gourmet: Monday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. Enjoy preparing smaller
scale recipes from the comfort of your home. Register on the enclosed form. The center will send you the
Zoom link.
Senior Planet offers a large variety of streaming online events. These include exercize and meditation
programs, virtual museum tours and courses about technology. Sign up for their newsletter:
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/.
Movie Matinee – Two Showings.
Register on the attached form for ONE showing – check the times.
Friday September 3 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Two Popes At a key turning point for the
Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI forms a surprising friendship with the future Pope
Francis. Inspired by true events. (Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Pryce and Juan Munujin)
Friday, September 17 at noon and 2:00 p.m. When We Last Spoke. In 1967, two sisters are
abandoned and raised by grandparents. Humor, heartbreak and triumph are served with
whipped cream and lots of local nuts in this tale of family, friendship and forgiveness.
(Corbin Bernson, Cloris Leachman, Darby Camp and Melissa Gilbert).
Tuesday, September 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Presenting Ollie and Stress Relief!
Georjean Lubus, Director of the Christian Counseling Center of Danbury, will present with PAWS and
Breathe! During the hour, Ms. Lubus will introduce us to stress relief and is bringing
Ollie to the Center to assist her.
You won’t want to miss this important presentation on stress, especially during these
uncertain times. You certainly will not want to miss our special visitor!
Use the enclosed form to register – space is limited.BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
September 2021
You must have a current membership form on file for 2021-2022.
Name: ________________________________
Cell Phone: ____________ Home Phone: ____________ Email address: _____________________
Monthly Total
Cost
Mon Yoga at 10:00 a.m. ___ Zoom or ___ In-person $10 $_____
___ Mon Back in Balance at 1 p.m. (In-person) $10 $_____
Tues Dance Party at 9:30 a.m. ___ Zoom or ___ In-person $12 $_____
___ Wed Tai Chi at 9:30 a.m. (In-person) $15 $_____
___ Wed Functional Strength & Balance at 1:00 p.m. (In-person) $10 $_____
___ Wed Chair Yoga at 2:30 p.m. (In-person) $12 $_____
Thurs Bandstand Boogie at 9:30 a.m. ___ Zoom or___ In-person $12 $_____
Fri Wellness & Wisdom at 10:30 a.m. ___ Zoom or ___ In-person $10 $_____
___ Art with Adele: Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. $20 $_____
___ Knitting and Quilting Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
___ New Time: Let’s Talk: Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m.
___ Ask an Attorney: Thursday, September 2 at 9:30 a.m.
Movie Matinee: Friday, Sept 3 ___ 11:00 a.m. or ___ 1:30 p.m.
Knights of Columbus lunch delivery: Saturday, September 11
___ Address: ___________________________
___ FOBSC Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 12:15 p.m.
___ Stress Relief with Ollie: Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 1:00 p.m.
___ Blood Pressure Screening: Thursday, Sept. 16 (call for timeslot)
Movie Matinee: Friday, Sept. 17 at ___ noon or ___ 2:00 p.m.
___ Downsize Gourmet: Monday, Sept 20 at 3:00 p.m. (Zoom)
___ Painted Paper Collage: Thursday, Sept. 23 at 1:00 p.m. $12 $_____
___ Bingo: Friday, Sept. 24 at 1:00 p.m.
___ Book Club: Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 1:00 p.m.
___ Live Well with Chronic Conditions: (begins Monday, Oct 18)
Reflexology with Eileen: ___ Friday, Sept 17 Pay
directly
Total Cost – Payment MUST accompany registration
Make checks payable to the Town of Brookfield.
Payment type (where required):
check attached ___ charge online ___ $_____You can also read
