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Garden Club: Friday, January 3 at 10:00 am

Garden Club members meet the first Friday of every month. Newcomers are welcome. Odd months we meet at the Senior Center, even months we meet at Putnam Diner

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Caregivers Support Group – Saturday, January 4 10:00 am

Maureen Salerno, LCSW, is offering a session at the Center once a month for caregivers who need support and information. This group is for any family member or friend who cares for a loved one, whether the limitation is due to an illness, an injury, dementia or something else.

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Hot Dog Bingo: Monday, January 6 at 1:00 $6 covers both 1st Bingo card and refreshments. Additional cards are $1.00 each.  Please, adults only. Come for fun.

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Men’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, January 7, 8:30 am 

Enjoy some hot catered breakfast foods. Donations are kindly requested to offset the cost of breakfast.

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Craft with Danielle – Tuesday January 7, 1:30 pm

Danielle Ramos of Bethel Health Care and the Cascades will bring everything you need for a DIY flannel tree. Sign up to be sure she can bring enough.

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Bronx Club: Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00

We will share memories and experiences and meet other “Bronx Transplants”. We may live in Connecticut now, but our hearts will always be in the Bronx!

 

Prayers for Peace: Wednesday, January 8 at 3:00

People of all faiths are welcome to join us to share prayers and inspirational writings for both inner peace and world peace. Participants can bring a prayer or quote of their choosing. We will also have available books with prayers and writings from all religions, encompassing many themes. Hosted by Susan and Michael Dutton.

 

COA Listening Session: Thursday, January 9 at 10:00am

Members of the Commission on Aging will be here to meet you and hear your concerns.

 

*Walking Club:  

January 9  at 10:30 Walking Club Meeting,

All other Tuesdays meet at 9:30 for a walk.

January 7 - Lakeside Pawling

January 21 – Richter Park

January 28 - Wooster Cemetery

 

Judge Martin Landgrebe: Friday, January 10 10:00 – 12:00  Bring questions on different aspects of probate that you may have, including guardianships, living trusts, unclaimed property, estate taxes and administering decedents’ estates. Contact us to schedule your appointment.

 

Senior Medicare Patrol Roundtable: Monday, January 13 at 2:00  The mission of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program is to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling and education. Meet their newest representative, Trevor Reeves. Trevor will fill you in on what to watch out for and you can share your concerns.

 

Origami with Dirk: Tuesday, January 14 at 1:00  Dirk Fernandez will be here to lead a class in Origami. Everyone will be making their own Origami woven heart project that they can bring home to enjoy. All materials will be supplied.

 

Finger Lakes Trip Presentation: Tuesday, January 14 at 10:30

SNOW DATE Tuesday, January 21 at 10:30

Nick Calderazzo from Twin Travel Concepts and Kay Schreiber from Kay’s Tours will describe and discuss this 3-day, 2-night tour. It promises to be a beautiful trip with picturesque views, lakes, and waterfalls. Please join us to learn about this trip and get your questions answered.

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Friends of the Senior Center Meeting – Wednesday, January 15, 3:00

The Friends are always looking to welcome new members and fresh ideas for their projects and fundraising.

 

New Short Story Writing Class: Friday, January 17 at 10:00 am

Do you dream in color? Put it on a page and paint a picture in someone else’s mind! No experience necessary. Read your work to other writers. This fun stress-free class is a great place to start to become a better writer. Only $75.00 for 6-week class.

 

TV Shows from the 50’s and 60’s: Friday, January 17 at 1:00

Synergy Home Care  is hosting Steve Armstrong who will lead a discussion about the TV shows from 1950’s  and 60’s. Steve is an adjunct faculty at Central Connecticut State University and a State of Connecticut Historian. He will have a conversation with attendees while showing videos of some of the most popular shows. This is the perfect replacement for our Friday movie. Sign up, enjoy and reminisce.

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Let’s Dance!!! Tuesdays, beginning January 21 at 11:00 am

 We will be joined by Andy Cabell of Arthur Murray Danbury who says:

In this class, you are going to be taught the basics of moving to music and social dancing. Starting from the very beginning, you will learn to feel the rhythm and groove along. No partner necessary and no dance experience required! Arthur Murray Dance Studios specialize in instructing people who have never danced before and always makes sure that the process is fun and easy. $30 for 6-week session.

Sign up at the desk or call 203 312-5665.

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Discussion Group with Kathy: Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00pm.

We look forward to exploring and sharing thoughts.

 

Housing Market Update: Wednesday, January 22 at 1:30 pm. Melissa Luks Fidanza will bring back the Luks Realty team to fill us in on the most up-to-date housing market condition. They are making themselves available for all your questions.  

 

Foot Reflexology Appointments with Eileen Byrnes: Tuesday, January 24 at 9:00 and Friday, January 28 at 1:00 Reflexology reduces stress, promotes relaxation, improves circulation of oxygen and nutrients, also detoxifies and cleanses the body.  Eileen Byrnes, nationally certified reflexologist, provides one-on-one therapy appointments twice a month. Since this is partly funded by the Friends of the NFSC, you may sign up for a 30-minute appt. for only $25.

 

Intuitive Readings: Monday, January 27 at 1:00

Intuitive readings are sessions where a professional reader will read your energy vibrations. Readers are usually empaths and healers who are sensitive to other’s energy. These people can sense what is going on in your life. Based on the issues they will work with you to empower you. Sign up for your 15 minutes with Courtney Stark for $15.00.

 

Red Hat Luncheon : Tuesday, January 28  at  1:00

The Sunshine Rambling Roses is the only New Fairfield officially registered chapter of the Red Hat Society. We are holding out our red-gloved hands and inviting you to join us at our next monthly luncheon, signup required.

 

Danbury Fair Presentation: Wednesday, January 29, 1:00

Brigid Guertin, executive Director of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society, will be here to give a presentation on the history of the Danbury Fair. She will bring artifacts and a wealth of information to share about the Fair. Synergy Home Care is sponsoring this program.

 

Women’s Book Club:  Thursday, January 30 at 11:00

We will be reading “The German Girl” by Armando Lucas Correa. There is a monthly fee of $4.

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