Thursday November 21, 2024
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Medicare Appointments
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Hold for tai Chi - Beginner Thursdays
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Thursdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Thursday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Hold for Every Body's Exercise (Thursdays)
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2024 Drop in with other enthusiasts in a relaxed environment.Please bring your own materials.Mondays & Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Drop-in)Cost: FREE! (No instructor)
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Bridge Group
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Oct-Apr) Tai Ji Quan®:Moving for Better Balance Instructor: Ken ZaborowskiAuditoriumTai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults and people with balance difficulties. No prior experience with Tai Chi is needed. You will learn the movements over 24 weeks in classes held twice a week. Classes are taught by a trained instructor in a supportive environment. This program can accommodate individuals who need some assistance with walking, such as use of a cane. This 24-week program will run twice a week from October 22 through April 17 on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. *(No class 11/28, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24)This program is offered at no charge in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area on Aging. Visit www.cthealthyliving.org for more information.Limited spots available.Please call the Senior Center to register at 860-658-3273.
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Tuesday November 26, 2024
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8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Footcare - Footcare 2024 A registered nurse provides foot care at the Senior Center on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. During your appointment, they trim and file nails, sand calluses and corns, and give a foot massage. Appointments run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and cost $40, cash or check (made payable to Dancing Feet).Call the Senior Center at (860) 658-3273 to make your appointment.
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Intermediate
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Intermediate Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Beginner
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Ceramics Class - Ceramics (Tues) - Nov/Dec Enjoy being creative at our weekly Ceramics class.All skill levels welcome.Instructor: Gloria Cerniglia(Session fee plus cost of supplies)
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) Yoga can improve strength, flexibility and endurance, and manage inflammation, arthritis and pain. This class is perfect for offering chair support for people with knee and back discomfort.Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Oct-Apr) Tai Ji Quan®:Moving for Better Balance Instructor: Ken ZaborowskiAuditoriumTai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults and people with balance difficulties. No prior experience with Tai Chi is needed. You will learn the movements over 24 weeks in classes held twice a week. Classes are taught by a trained instructor in a supportive environment. This program can accommodate individuals who need some assistance with walking, such as use of a cane. This 24-week program will run twice a week from October 22 through April 17 on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. *(No class 11/28, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24)This program is offered at no charge in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area on Aging. Visit www.cthealthyliving.org for more information.Limited spots available.Please call the Senior Center to register at 860-658-3273.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Hold for Lunch Cafe
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch CAFE (Tuesdays) - Lunch Cafe (Tuesday) 2024 Our Lunch Cafe is served each Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with soup and sandwiches for $2 each, (cash or check made out to the Town of Simsbury). Eat in or take out!There is no need to register ahead of time; simply pay when you pick up your meal.
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Scrabble (Tues) 2024
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Tuesday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Hold for Every Body's Exercise (Tuesdays)
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Cribbage (Tues) 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Dance Class (Rec Dept)
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Wednesday November 27, 2024
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit-Stronger with Strength Fusion (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) This 60-minute class is designed to give you a complete workout by giving you low-impact fun and energizing aerobics. Strength training, balance work and floor exercises are also part of this great exercise class for all ages. You will need a mat and weights. (For the Zoom class, common household objects can be used as fitness equipment, such as canned vegetables for weights, and pantyhose or T-shirts for resistance bands.)Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hold for Perfect Fit
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) An ancient secret to health and wellness, Yoga is the perfect way to learn how to care for your body from the inside out. These 60-minute sessions are perfect for all levels and ages, (including beginners), and a great balance to your self-care routine. We will work from the ground up combining breathing and relaxation techniques, with postures to lengthen and strengthen your whole body, along with poses focusing on balance. Afterward you will feel recharged and refocused. Please use a mat. Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hold for Yoga
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening - Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings (Wed) 2024 Blood Pressure & Sugar ScreeningsThe Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County will perform blood pressure and blood sugar screenings on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Lower Rotunda. Appointments are not required.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Hold for Lunch @ Eno
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 11/27/24 Lunch @ Eno - Baked Cod, Wild Rice, Mixed Vegetables All meals, served Wednesday at noon, include bread or rolls, and dessert. Please register by 10:00 a.m. on the Friday before and make your payment at that time. Cost: $4 for Simsbury residents 50 and older; $5 for non-residents and Simsbury residents under 50
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hold for Book Club
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hold for Line Dancing
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Line Dancing - Line Dancing (Wednesday) - Nov/Dec With great camaraderie and no need for a partner, this 60-minute class is a wonderful way to stay healthy. Regular line dancing may increase flexibility, strength and lung capacity, and lead to an improvement in bone health, balance and coordination. Adding light weights increases the health benefits! (Weights are optional.) In addition, a 21-year study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among several forms of exercise studied, only dancing reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; and it was by a dramatic 76 percent.Instructor: Mary Root
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Tuesday December 3, 2024
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8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Footcare - Footcare 2024 A registered nurse provides foot care at the Senior Center on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. During your appointment, they trim and file nails, sand calluses and corns, and give a foot massage. Appointments run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and cost $40, cash or check (made payable to Dancing Feet).Call the Senior Center at (860) 658-3273 to make your appointment.
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Intermediate
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Intermediate Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Beginner
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Ceramics Class - Ceramics (Tues) - Nov/Dec Enjoy being creative at our weekly Ceramics class.All skill levels welcome.Instructor: Gloria Cerniglia(Session fee plus cost of supplies)
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) Yoga can improve strength, flexibility and endurance, and manage inflammation, arthritis and pain. This class is perfect for offering chair support for people with knee and back discomfort.Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Oct-Apr) Tai Ji Quan®:Moving for Better Balance Instructor: Ken ZaborowskiAuditoriumTai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults and people with balance difficulties. No prior experience with Tai Chi is needed. You will learn the movements over 24 weeks in classes held twice a week. Classes are taught by a trained instructor in a supportive environment. This program can accommodate individuals who need some assistance with walking, such as use of a cane. This 24-week program will run twice a week from October 22 through April 17 on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. *(No class 11/28, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24)This program is offered at no charge in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area on Aging. Visit www.cthealthyliving.org for more information.Limited spots available.Please call the Senior Center to register at 860-658-3273.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Hold for Lunch Cafe
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch CAFE (Tuesdays) - Lunch Cafe (Tuesday) 2024 Our Lunch Cafe is served each Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with soup and sandwiches for $2 each, (cash or check made out to the Town of Simsbury). Eat in or take out!There is no need to register ahead of time; simply pay when you pick up your meal.
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Scrabble (Tues) 2024
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Tuesday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Hold for Every Body's Exercise (Tuesdays)
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Cribbage (Tues) 2024
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Dance Class (Rec Dept)
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Police Cadets
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Wednesday December 4, 2024
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit-Stronger with Strength Fusion (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) This 60-minute class is designed to give you a complete workout by giving you low-impact fun and energizing aerobics. Strength training, balance work and floor exercises are also part of this great exercise class for all ages. You will need a mat and weights. (For the Zoom class, common household objects can be used as fitness equipment, such as canned vegetables for weights, and pantyhose or T-shirts for resistance bands.)Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hold for Perfect Fit
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Safety Committee Meeting
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) An ancient secret to health and wellness, Yoga is the perfect way to learn how to care for your body from the inside out. These 60-minute sessions are perfect for all levels and ages, (including beginners), and a great balance to your self-care routine. We will work from the ground up combining breathing and relaxation techniques, with postures to lengthen and strengthen your whole body, along with poses focusing on balance. Afterward you will feel recharged and refocused. Please use a mat. Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hold for Yoga
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening - Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings (Wed) 2024 Blood Pressure & Sugar ScreeningsThe Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County will perform blood pressure and blood sugar screenings on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Lower Rotunda. Appointments are not required.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Hold for Lunch @ Eno
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 12/04/24 Lunch @ Eno - Italian Beef & Pasta, Vegetable Blend All meals, served Wednesday at noon, include bread or rolls, and dessert. Please register by 10:00 a.m. on the Friday before and make your payment at that time. Cost: $4 for Simsbury residents 50 and older; $5 for non-residents and Simsbury residents under 50
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Book Club - Book Club - Dec. 4 Share your thoughts and opinions on the selected book of the month.
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hold for Book Club
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Line Dancing - Line Dancing (Wednesday) - Nov/Dec With great camaraderie and no need for a partner, this 60-minute class is a wonderful way to stay healthy. Regular line dancing may increase flexibility, strength and lung capacity, and lead to an improvement in bone health, balance and coordination. Adding light weights increases the health benefits! (Weights are optional.) In addition, a 21-year study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among several forms of exercise studied, only dancing reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; and it was by a dramatic 76 percent.Instructor: Mary Root
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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HOLD for Holiday Party Set Up
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6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
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Simsbury Bridge Club
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Thursday December 5, 2024
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Thursdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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HOLD for Holiday Party
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Thursday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2024 Drop in with other enthusiasts in a relaxed environment.Please bring your own materials.Mondays & Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Drop-in)Cost: FREE! (No instructor)
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Bridge Group
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Oct-Apr) Tai Ji Quan®:Moving for Better Balance Instructor: Ken ZaborowskiAuditoriumTai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults and people with balance difficulties. No prior experience with Tai Chi is needed. You will learn the movements over 24 weeks in classes held twice a week. Classes are taught by a trained instructor in a supportive environment. This program can accommodate individuals who need some assistance with walking, such as use of a cane. This 24-week program will run twice a week from October 22 through April 17 on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. *(No class 11/28, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24)This program is offered at no charge in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area on Aging. Visit www.cthealthyliving.org for more information.Limited spots available.Please call the Senior Center to register at 860-658-3273.
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Aging and Disability Subcommittee
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Monday December 9, 2024
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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JRB
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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DAR Holiday Luncheon
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Hold for Jewelry Workshop
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Jewelry-Making Workshop - Jewelry-Making Workshop - December 9 Learn to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces with many different types of beads: glass, plastic, metal and semi-precious. You can make as many items as time allows in this 5-hour workshop. The instructor will supply all tools. COST: $5.00 payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop (plus cost of supplies).Instructor: Sandy Merrill
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2024 Drop in with other enthusiasts in a relaxed environment.Please bring your own materials.Mondays & Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Drop-in)Cost: FREE! (No instructor)
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Hold for Beginner Line Dancing
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing (Monday) - Nov/Dec With great camaraderie and no need for a partner, this 60-minute class is a wonderful way to stay healthy. Regular line dancing may increase flexibility, strength and lung capacity, and lead to an improvement in bone health, balance and coordination. Adding light weights increases the health benefits! (Weights are optional.) In addition, a 21-year study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among several forms of exercise studied, only dancing reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; and it was by a dramatic 76 percent.Instructor: Mary Root
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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HOLD for Simsbury Youth Hockey
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Simsbury Youth Hockey
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Tuesday December 10, 2024
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Intermediate
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Intermediate Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Beginner
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Ladies of the Knockers - Ladies of the Knockers 2024 Ladies of the KnockersFreeThis group meets once a month on a Tuesday from 10:00-11:30 a.m. to knit hand-made breast prosthetics.Please bring size 4 or 5 double-pointed needles.
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Ceramics Class - Ceramics (Tues) - Nov/Dec Enjoy being creative at our weekly Ceramics class.All skill levels welcome.Instructor: Gloria Cerniglia(Session fee plus cost of supplies)
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) Yoga can improve strength, flexibility and endurance, and manage inflammation, arthritis and pain. This class is perfect for offering chair support for people with knee and back discomfort.Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Oct-Apr) Tai Ji Quan®:Moving for Better Balance Instructor: Ken ZaborowskiAuditoriumTai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults and people with balance difficulties. No prior experience with Tai Chi is needed. You will learn the movements over 24 weeks in classes held twice a week. Classes are taught by a trained instructor in a supportive environment. This program can accommodate individuals who need some assistance with walking, such as use of a cane. This 24-week program will run twice a week from October 22 through April 17 on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. *(No class 11/28, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24)This program is offered at no charge in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area on Aging. Visit www.cthealthyliving.org for more information.Limited spots available.Please call the Senior Center to register at 860-658-3273.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Hold for Lunch Cafe
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch CAFE (Tuesdays) - Lunch Cafe (Tuesday) 2024 Our Lunch Cafe is served each Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with soup and sandwiches for $2 each, (cash or check made out to the Town of Simsbury). Eat in or take out!There is no need to register ahead of time; simply pay when you pick up your meal.
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Scrabble (Tues) 2024
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Tuesday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Hold for Every Body's Exercise (Tuesdays)
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Cribbage (Tues) 2024
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Holiday Pinecone Gnomes
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Holiday Pinecone Gnomes - Holiday Pinecone Gnomes Holiday Pinecone GnomesTuesday, December 101:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Old Court Room FreeRegister by Nov. 26Join us to make an easy pinecone gnome holiday craft. All materials will be supplied and no crafting skills are necessary.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Dance Class (Rec Dept)
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Wednesday December 11, 2024
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit-Stronger with Strength Fusion (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) This 60-minute class is designed to give you a complete workout by giving you low-impact fun and energizing aerobics. Strength training, balance work and floor exercises are also part of this great exercise class for all ages. You will need a mat and weights. (For the Zoom class, common household objects can be used as fitness equipment, such as canned vegetables for weights, and pantyhose or T-shirts for resistance bands.)Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hold for Perfect Fit
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) An ancient secret to health and wellness, Yoga is the perfect way to learn how to care for your body from the inside out. These 60-minute sessions are perfect for all levels and ages, (including beginners), and a great balance to your self-care routine. We will work from the ground up combining breathing and relaxation techniques, with postures to lengthen and strengthen your whole body, along with poses focusing on balance. Afterward you will feel recharged and refocused. Please use a mat. Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hold for Yoga
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening - Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings (Wed) 2024 Blood Pressure & Sugar ScreeningsThe Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County will perform blood pressure and blood sugar screenings on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Lower Rotunda. Appointments are not required.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Hold for Lunch @ Eno
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 12/11/24 Lunch @ Eno - Tuscan-style Turkey Breast, Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans, All meals, served Wednesday at noon, include bread or rolls, and dessert. Please register by 10:00 a.m. on the Friday before and make your payment at that time. Cost: $4 for Simsbury residents 50 and older; $5 for non-residents and Simsbury residents under 50
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1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sound On (YSB)
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hold for Line Dancing
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Line Dancing - Line Dancing (Wednesday) - Nov/Dec With great camaraderie and no need for a partner, this 60-minute class is a wonderful way to stay healthy. Regular line dancing may increase flexibility, strength and lung capacity, and lead to an improvement in bone health, balance and coordination. Adding light weights increases the health benefits! (Weights are optional.) In addition, a 21-year study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among several forms of exercise studied, only dancing reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; and it was by a dramatic 76 percent.Instructor: Mary Root
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Farmington Valley Quilters Guild Meeting
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6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Theatre Guild-Random Acts Rehearsals & Performance
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6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
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Simsbury Bridge Club
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Thursday December 12, 2024
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Hold for tai Chi - Beginner Thursdays
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Thursdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Thursday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Hold for Every Body's Exercise (Thursdays)
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2024 Drop in with other enthusiasts in a relaxed environment.Please bring your own materials.Mondays & Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Drop-in)Cost: FREE! (No instructor)
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Bridge Group
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Oct-Apr) Tai Ji Quan®:Moving for Better Balance Instructor: Ken ZaborowskiAuditoriumTai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults and people with balance difficulties. No prior experience with Tai Chi is needed. You will learn the movements over 24 weeks in classes held twice a week. Classes are taught by a trained instructor in a supportive environment. This program can accommodate individuals who need some assistance with walking, such as use of a cane. This 24-week program will run twice a week from October 22 through April 17 on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. *(No class 11/28, 12/17, 12/19, 12/24)This program is offered at no charge in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area on Aging. Visit www.cthealthyliving.org for more information.Limited spots available.Please call the Senior Center to register at 860-658-3273.
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Bingo - 12/12/24 Financial Fraud Bingo Play BINGO with your Senior Center friends!Prizes for all winners.Please register online @ simsburyseniors.com, call (860) 658-3273 or email khaberlin@simsbury-ct.gov.
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Financial Fraud Bingo
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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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American Legion
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Simsbury Soccer Club Board Meeting
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Monday December 16, 2024
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8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Social Services Holiday Gift Distribution
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Holiday Customs Around the World
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Thomas Jefferson
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Thomas Jefferson - Thomas Jefferson Thomas JeffersonMonday, December 1611:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Youth RoomFreeRegister by Dec. 12Jerry Perkins will present on Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, our third President and primary author of the Declaration of Independence.Presented by Jerry Perkins,Retired History Professor
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2024 Drop in with other enthusiasts in a relaxed environment.Please bring your own materials.Mondays & Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Drop-in)Cost: FREE! (No instructor)
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Hold for Beginner Line Dancing
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing (Monday) - Nov/Dec With great camaraderie and no need for a partner, this 60-minute class is a wonderful way to stay healthy. Regular line dancing may increase flexibility, strength and lung capacity, and lead to an improvement in bone health, balance and coordination. Adding light weights increases the health benefits! (Weights are optional.) In addition, a 21-year study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among several forms of exercise studied, only dancing reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; and it was by a dramatic 76 percent.Instructor: Mary Root
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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DIY Blanket
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6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Theatre Guild-Random Acts Rehearsals & Performance
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Tuesday December 17, 2024
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8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Footcare - Footcare 2024 A registered nurse provides foot care at the Senior Center on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. During your appointment, they trim and file nails, sand calluses and corns, and give a foot massage. Appointments run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and cost $40, cash or check (made payable to Dancing Feet).Call the Senior Center at (860) 658-3273 to make your appointment.
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8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Social Services Holiday Gift Distribution
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Intermediate
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Intermediate Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Beginner
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Tuesdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Needlers - Needlers 2024 This group meets twice a month. Bring your needlework projects and supplies in to work on in the company of other needlework enthusiasts! (No instructor)
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Ceramics Class - Ceramics (Tues) - Nov/Dec Enjoy being creative at our weekly Ceramics class.All skill levels welcome.Instructor: Gloria Cerniglia(Session fee plus cost of supplies)
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) Yoga can improve strength, flexibility and endurance, and manage inflammation, arthritis and pain. This class is perfect for offering chair support for people with knee and back discomfort.Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Hold for Lunch Cafe
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch CAFE (Tuesdays) - Lunch Cafe (Tuesday) 2024 Our Lunch Cafe is served each Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with soup and sandwiches for $2 each, (cash or check made out to the Town of Simsbury). Eat in or take out!There is no need to register ahead of time; simply pay when you pick up your meal.
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Scrabble (Tues) 2024
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Tuesday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Hold for Every Body's Exercise (Tuesdays)
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Cribbage (Tues) 2024
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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AARP Smart Driver Course - AARP Smart Driver Course at the Library AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
Tuesday, December 17, 1:00-5:00 p.m.Simsbury Public Library, Tariffville RoomRegister with the Library or Senior Center by Dec. 10.
The course will teach you current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to accommodate age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. The course costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Payment can be made by check or cash the day of the course. Cosponsored by the Simsbury Public Library & Senior Center
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Youth Dance Class (Rec Dept)
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Hazel Meadow II Condo Board
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Wednesday December 18, 2024
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8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Social Services Holiday Gift Distribution
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit-Stronger with Strength Fusion (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) This 60-minute class is designed to give you a complete workout by giving you low-impact fun and energizing aerobics. Strength training, balance work and floor exercises are also part of this great exercise class for all ages. You will need a mat and weights. (For the Zoom class, common household objects can be used as fitness equipment, such as canned vegetables for weights, and pantyhose or T-shirts for resistance bands.)Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hold for Perfect Fit
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Newsletter Collating
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Gentle Yoga - Gentle Yoga (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Zoom) An ancient secret to health and wellness, Yoga is the perfect way to learn how to care for your body from the inside out. These 60-minute sessions are perfect for all levels and ages, (including beginners), and a great balance to your self-care routine. We will work from the ground up combining breathing and relaxation techniques, with postures to lengthen and strengthen your whole body, along with poses focusing on balance. Afterward you will feel recharged and refocused. Please use a mat. Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hold for Yoga
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening - Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings (Wed) 2024 Blood Pressure & Sugar ScreeningsThe Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County will perform blood pressure and blood sugar screenings on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Lower Rotunda. Appointments are not required.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Hold for Lunch @ Eno
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 12/18/24 Lunch @ Eno - Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baked Sweet Potato, Peas All meals, served Wednesday at noon, include bread or rolls, and dessert. Please register by 10:00 a.m. on the Friday before and make your payment at that time. Cost: $4 for Simsbury residents 50 and older; $5 for non-residents and Simsbury residents under 50
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Simsbury Garden Club
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hold for Line Dancing
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Line Dancing - Line Dancing (Wednesday) - Nov/Dec With great camaraderie and no need for a partner, this 60-minute class is a wonderful way to stay healthy. Regular line dancing may increase flexibility, strength and lung capacity, and lead to an improvement in bone health, balance and coordination. Adding light weights increases the health benefits! (Weights are optional.) In addition, a 21-year study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among several forms of exercise studied, only dancing reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; and it was by a dramatic 76 percent.Instructor: Mary Root
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6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
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Simsbury Bridge Club
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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Simsbury Camera Club
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Thursday December 19, 2024
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8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Social Services Holiday Gift Distribution
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Hold for tai Chi - Beginner Thursdays
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi - Beginner Thursdays - Nov/Dec Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is on breathing and the use of gentle, fluid movements.Tai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance, increases bone density and develops muscle tone. Its gentleness is especially suited for older adults and people who are rehabilitating from an illness or an accident. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this 45-minute class. We offer both beginner- and intermediate-level classes.Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Hold for Chair Yoga
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Every Body's Exercise - Every Body's Exercise (Thursday) Nov/Dec This 60-minute class combines strength training, cardio and balance exercises for a complete work out. Class can be done either seated or standing.Instructor: Mary Root
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Hold for Every Body's Exercise (Thursdays)
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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HOLD for Lunch and Learn: Steps to Safety
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch & Learn: Steps to Safety - Lunch & Learn: Steps to Safety Lunch & Learn:Steps to SafetyThursday, December 19, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Lunch: 12:00-12:30 p.m.Presentation: 12:30-1:30 p.m.Youth Room; Free; Register by Dec. 16Simsbury Steps to Safety is a Community Fire and Fall Prevention Program, committed to working with Simsbury residents to reduce the occurrence of and injury from home fires and falls. Our goal is to keep you where you want to be - HOME.Menu: Assorted wraps, chips & dessertThe program is a coalition of Simsbury Fire District, Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance, Farmington Valley Health District, The Town of Simsbury and Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County.
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2024 Drop in with other enthusiasts in a relaxed environment.Please bring your own materials.Mondays & Thursdays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Drop-in)Cost: FREE! (No instructor)
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Bridge Group
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