The New London Senior Center

06/10/2015

September is National Senior Center Month and we are doing a membership drive. Everyone who is 55 years of age and older is eligible for membership. There is no fee for membership. Become active at YOUR Senior Center. . We are planning a celebration every day in September and hope you will be able to attend and tell us what you would like to see in your future.

06/10/2015

Come in and pick up your copy of the June newsletter if you'd like to see what other trips we have planned. Bingo is played Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Pickle ball is a Monday happening and there's always room for another participant. Join us!

06/10/2015

Today the group will be travelling to Newport for dinner and a show. There are six seats remaining for those who are interested in travelling on this gorgeous day!

03/20/2015

Celebrate Spring! Shortly, with all the trees and flowers in bloom and the milder temperatures, it will soon be a good day for a walk. Need a destination....come visit us at the New London Senior Center. We'd like to hear where you been and what you've been doing all winter. Join us!

03/20/2015

Need Help? Call or stop by the Senior Center for a listing of agencies. Need Food? The New London Senior Center distributes food in partnership with the United Way Food Center. On Thursdays, Sign ups begin at 11:30 a.m. Food distribution is at 12:15 a.m. TVCCA serves a meal daily, Monday through Friday for the suggested donation of $3.00. Please call in your reservation.

03/20/2015

Having trouble sleeping at night? Check this out, "Screens May Be Terrible for You, and Now We Know Why" |
http://www.wired.com/2015/03/artificial-light-may-be-unhealthy/...

For more than 3 billion years, the cyclical light of sun, moon, and stars governed life on Earth. Then along came electric light. Our bodies and brains may not have been ready.

03/13/2015

Coming Soon: "Life's Most Dangerous Game" featuring Dr. Bill Thomas, an authority on aging. You need to experience this as I did last year. We are providing transportation to this event. Through a variety of sponsorships, the program is being offered free to as many people who would like to attend. I have reserved 30 tickets for New London Residents. The reservations will begin with the issuance of the April newsletter. Need more information? Visit their website:www.drbillthomas.com. More information has just arrived describing the Age of Disruption tour (see below). Would love to hear your comments.

Age of Disruption Tour is a collaborative effort brought to you by passionate organizations committed to helping people transform their lives and communities

03/12/2015

To: Millie Dickey
From: Elizabeth Witter

Thanks, Millie for taking the time to promote this activity. Hope the Pickle Ball teams will be increasing! Milder weather on the way. That should help!
8:41am
(Some advice from someone who knows)From: Millie Dickey
We're still learning and having fun! Such great exercise for all parts of the body!
Weather is on the upswing...just need to get through March.
See you soon.

03/12/2015

Older Americans Month 2015 Materials Now Available
ACL has published outreach materials to support communities celebrating Older Americans Month this May. The 2015 observance theme, “Get into the Act,” honors the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act and emphasizes older adults taking charge of their health and getting engaged in their communities. The available materials include a poster series (select one or use them all!), sample social media, event ideas, document templates, and more. To join ACL in recognizing older adults for their contributions to the nation, visit the Older Americans Month section of the ACL website.

03/11/2015

Rental Rebate Season will open April 1. Call the senior center to make an appointment. In order to complete your application you will need your income statements, rent receipts for each month in the year 2014 and all your utility bills, gas, electric, etc.

03/11/2015

Oh, almost forgot Jae has been working on the computer lab and he has just about all the computers tuned up and running. Do you like to surf the net or need to communicate with your family long distance and instantaneously? There is no charge. We are here to help. Computer lessons are scheduled on Thursday mornings 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. 3 lessons for $10.00. Come learn what you did not know you did not know!