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Hamden
Senior Citizen News
Suzanne Burbage, Elderly Services Coordinator 203-287-2547
Elderly Outreach 203-287-2691 Miller Cafe 203-287-0057
JUNE 2021 A Virtual Approach
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The Staff is onsite Monday through Friday from 8:30- letter stating rent paid for Jan -Dec. 2020 is required. If
4:30pm. If you need us, just call 203-287-2547 or if you your landlord is a friend/relative a notarized letter
have a social service need contact Elderly Outreach at stating rent has been paid for Jan. - Dec. 2020 will be
203-287-2691. The Center is reopening by necessary along with a copy of his/her 2020 income
appointment only beginning April 19th. SOON to tax 1040 verifying the rent income.
all programs stay in touch! www.hamden.com : *Payment history for water, gas, oil, or electric (you
Department; Elderly Services. can be obtain this history from the utility companies).
VNA Community Helpline
Retirement Announcement When your in need, it’s best to call an expert. Our
Jeanne Folsom in Elderly Outreach has decided to Helpline is available toll free at 1-866-474-5230
retire this summer. Her last day onsite will be July Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. On off
2nd. We will miss her dearly (maybe we can talk her hours, call our main number at 203-458-4200 and
into volunteering?!) She has been with this someone will assist you.
department when it was located down at Keefe Center.
She has brought a caring and sensitive touch to our
Outreach department. I know many of us will miss Parkinson’s Exercise Live Zoom Class
her and her and her caring ways with everyone. You Tues & Thurs: Ongoing, 10:30am to 11:30 am, $4/class
can contact her and chat and wish her well on her Beneficial exercise program for those living with
retirement —hopefully we can visit her at her families Parkinson’s Disease.
vegetable stand— which has the best corn! Best to you To register email wellnessclasses@vna-commh.org.
Jeanne—-don’t be a stranger!
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Advanced
Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters Rebate Live Zoom Class
Please call the Elderly Outreach program at 203-287- Fridays, 9:30am to 10:15am April 9th to June 25th, $30
2691 to receive an application starting the first week in for series.
April for Rent Rebate which begins in April. This course, formally known as Tai Chi: Moving for
Eligibility for this program is you must have turned 65 Better Balance, is an evidence-based fall prevention
by Dec. 31, 2020, or were deemed disabled by Social program aimed at improving strength, balance, mobility
Security. Your 2020 annual income must not have
and daily functioning to prevent falls in older adults and
exceeded $37,600 if single and $45,800 if married.
Documents Needed: individuals with balance disorders. This therapeutic
*Documentation of all 2020 income: Social Security regimen improves posture and awareness and mindful
Form 1099 or SS4926; 1099 Pension statement; W-2 control of body positioning, as well as coordination.
Wage Statement; Interest & Dividends, etc. Register on our website at nvacommunityhealthcare.org
*2020 Income Tax 1040, if filed by clicking on the calendar button at the top of the
*Social Security 1099 for year 2020 homepage.
*A printout from your rental management company or
corporation verifying rent paid for Jan thru Dec 2020.
If your landlord is a private individual then a notarized
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Functional Cardio & Fitness Live Zoom Class
Beginners Live Zoom Class Thursdays 9:30 to 10:15am, April 15th to July 1st, $15
Wednesdays, 9:30am to 10:15am April 7th to June for 12 week series
23rd, $30 for series Thursdays 9:30-to 10:15am, July 15 to August 19th, $10
This course, formally know as Tai Chi: Moving for for 6 week series.
Better Balance, is an evidence-based fall prevention This class is fit for active older adults with a robust
program aimed at improving strength, balance, mobility activity level and prior fitness experience. This is the
and daily functioning to prevent falls in older adults perfect class for those who have taken an Exercise for
and individuals with balance disorders. Register on our Better Balance, Moving for Better Balance, Exercise to
website at vnacommunityhealthcare.org by clicking on Prevent Falls or Sitercise class with us before. It
the calendar button at the top of the homepage. provides strength training, agility, balance, coordination,
range of motion and cardiovascular segments.
Mobility and Movement Participants must be able to stand throughout the class.
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15pm, April 14th to June 30th, Register on or website at vnacommounityhealthcare.org
$85 for 12 week series by clicking on the calendar button at the top of the
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15pm, July 14th to August 18th, homepage.
$15 for 6-week series
Stretching and mindfulness for releasing tight and Hamden Ask the Nurse
restricted muscles and improving joint mobility ideal Nurse available virtually to Hamden residents
for anyone looking to learn correct stretching and to Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm.
improve strength. Appropriate for those with Call our Helpline 866-474-5230 to schedule a slot and
osteoporosis or struggles with joint flexibility. Register receive Zoom or call-in information. A registered nurse
on our website at vnacommunityhealthcare.org by can work with you to set health goals and to review your
clicking the calendar button. medications, help you create a medication list, and
discuss how you can prepare for a medical appointment.
Dodge Diabetes There is no cost for this service. If you need to have an
Thursdays, 6pm-7pm beginning Jan. 28th, $85 for series. RN check your blood pressure, heart rate or weight, an
Months 1 to 4, classes meet weekly in-person visit may be scheduled on an as-needed, case-
Months 5 to 6 classes meet every other week by-case basis in our Guilford and Hamden offices only.
Months 7 to 12 classes meet once per month Our nursing staff follows strict safety guidelines to
Classes will be held virtually via Zoom with a potential protect our patients and themselves. Hoping to have
for in-person, socially distanced meetings in our nurse onsite in September.
Hamden Program Room and Guilford Wellness Center
once it is deemed safe to do so. This Group Lifestyle Journeys on line
Balance Program follows curriculum approved by the Welcome everyone to Journeys, a group dedicated to
CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program. This preserving memories of Hamden in times past. Due to
program is supported by grant funding form the the pandemic we are currently meeting online, on
Connecticut Department of Public Health and the CDC. Zoom, on the third Wednesday of every month. If you
Call 866-474-5230 to register. would like to attend the next meeting, on Wednesday,
June 16th, at 1:30 pm, please email
Fitness and Movement basics Live Zoom Class pausau@sbcglobal.net to receive the Zoom link. Bring
Mondays 9:30 to 10:15am, April 12 to June 28th, $15 your pictures and memories of Hamden to share, or just
for 12 week series. enjoy some good conversation.
Mondays 9:30 to 10:15am, July 19th to August 23rd,
$10 for 6 week series. AAA’s Free Driving Improvement
This class features chair exercises that are appropriate Classes are Back!
for people with mobility challenges and provides Starting on Tuesdays in March through July, AAA will
exercises which focus on muscular strength, range of be offering its FREE 4 –hour Classes VIRTUALLY to
motion, agility and balance, and cardio. Activities that drivers 60 years of age and older who need to obtain a
can be accomplished while seated and will conclude certificate for up to 5% off on a portion of their
with a stretch and relaxation segment. Register on our insurance premiums. Classes are open to AAA members
website at vnacommunityhealthcare.org by clicking on and non-members. To register, participants must visit
the calendar button at the top of the homepage. www.aaa.com/defensive driving, follow the links and
then choose “Connecticut Virtual” under your homestate-which in our case is Connecticut. We need your help to continue our safe opening by
Classes will be held on Tuesdays via Zoom on the following the protocols below:
following dates and times: *Mask wearing is required at all times and social
From 10am-2pm: distancing of 6’ will be observed at all programs.
June 8th, July 13th and 27th *You must register for every in-person program you
From 12noon-4pm attend. Registrations will be taken over the phone
beginning on the first business day of the month.
June 1st, 15th and 29th, July 6th and 20th
*The center will be closed from 12pm to 1pm to allow
2021 HOLIDAY HILL SENIOR OUTING for sanitizing between appointments or sessions.
Seniors only. Holiday Hill *Space for in-person programs will be limited.
Monday, August 23,2021 9am – 4pm Reservations will be taken on a first-come-first served
basis.
To purchase tickets:
*Wash hands frequently. Hand sanitizing stations will
Make a check payable to Holiday Hill & mail to be located at entrance and in each classroom for your
there office: Holiday Hill, PO Box 338, convenience.
Cheshire, CT 06410 *Coffee, baked goods and donated food will not be
Call 800-533-0029 by 8/9/2021 to purchase available, at this time.
tickets with Visa, MasterCard or Amex. Tickets *To minimize having people congregate, we are
will be mailed upon receipt of payment. asking that you not just come in to “hang-out”. Only
Non-refundable. You must provide your own people pre-registered for programs should be in the
transportation. building. Space is limited and only people with a
reason to be in the building should be.
HAPPY DAY! We are opening for programming We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in
indoor so let’s celebrate by knowing how this opening upholding these new standards. So let’s work on
will work– and work by keeping you and our staff safe keeping the protocols in place so we can continue to
and healthy. keep you and the staff members safe!JUNE 2021
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Dare Day National Bubba Day World Bicycle Day Applesauce Cake Day
Flip a Coin Day National Rocky Road Repeat Day Hug Your Cat Day
Day ( I said “Repeat Day”) National Cheese Day
National Doughnut Day
Old Maid’s Day
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National Chocolate Best Friends Day Donald Duck Day Ball Point Pen Day National Corn on the
Ice Cream Day Name Your Poison National Strawberry Herb and Spices Day Cob Day
VCR Day Day Rhubarb Pie Day Iced Tea Day National Flip Flop Day
World Ocean Day
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Chinese Dragon Boat National Nature Fresh Veggies Day Eat Your Vegetables Go Fishing Day
Festival Photography Day International Water- Day International Panic Day
Flag Day National Prune Day fall Day Nursing Assistants International Picnic
Monkey Around Day Smile Power Day Day Day
Global Wind Day International Sushi Day
National Splurge Day
Take a Road Trip Day
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Go Skateboarding National Chocolate International Widows International Fairy Day Log Cabin Day
Day Éclair Day Day National Handshake National Catfish Day
International Yoga National Columnists Let it Go Day Day National Food Truck
Day Day National Pink Day Swim a Lap Day Day
National Sea Shell National Onion ring Take Your Dog to Work
Day Day Day
National Selfie Day World Rainforest
Day
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Insurance Awareness Camera Day Meteor Day
Day Hug Holiday
International Body International Mud
Piercing Day Day
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