Thursday November 30, 2023
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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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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Thursdays) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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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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 2023 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 - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Canasta (Thur) 2023
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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 (Nov-May) 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 November 28 through May 23 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 12/19, 21, 26 & 28)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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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency - Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency Thursday, November 301:30- 2:30 p.m.Youth RoomFreeRegister by Nov. 27.Lyndon B. Johnson's tenure as the 36th president of the United States began on November 22, 1963 following the assassination of President Kennedy and ended on January 20, 1969. He had been vice president for 1,036 days when he succeeded to the presidency. Presented by Jerry Perkins,Retired History Professor
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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Lyndon B. Johnsons Pesidency
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Cooking Class
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Monday December 4, 2023
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hearing Clinic - Hearing Clinic 2023 Connecticut Hearing Center holds appointments at the Senior Center on a monthly basis to clean and service hearing aids and perform general screenings.All services are FREE of charge but you must have an appointment. Call the Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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NCAAA CHOICES Enrollment Event
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit (Mon) - 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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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for American Legion
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Veterans Coffee - Veterans Coffee 2023 Stop by Eno Memorial Hall and connect with other area veterans who share similar military experiences, learn about resources and talk about issues that concern veterans and their families.Cosponsored by Simsbury Senior Center, American Legion, Tomalonis-Hall Post 84 & Veterans of Foreign Wars, Metacomet Post 1926
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Yoga - Yoga (Mon) - 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, 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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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2023 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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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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A Matter of Balance
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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A Matter of Balance - A Matter of Balance A Matter of BalanceMondays, October 16 - December 41:00-3:00 p.m., Old Court RoomFree; *Register by Oct. 9.Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. In this 8-week program you will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercises to increase strength and balance. Who should attend?Anyone concerned about fallsAnyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strengthAnyone who has fallen in the pastAnyone who has restricted activities because of falling concernsPresented by the Farmington Valley Health District
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Story Time
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3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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BOS Meeting
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3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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BOS Swearing In Ceremony
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Hold for Evening Line Dancing
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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NAMI Meeting
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Tuesday December 5, 2023
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8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Footcare - Footcare 2023 Registered nurses provide 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. Half-hour appointments run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and cost $35, 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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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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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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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 - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Tuesday Beginner
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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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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Nov-May) 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 November 28 through May 23 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 12/19, 21, 26 & 28)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 - 11:50 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch CAFE (Tuesdays) - Lunch Cafe (Tuesday) 2023 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) 2023
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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) 2023
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Simsbury Garden Club Floral Design Workshop
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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Police Cadet Meeting
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Wednesday December 6, 2023
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hold for Perfect Fit
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hold for Yoga
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Yoga - Yoga (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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, 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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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening - Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings (Wed) 2023 Nurses from the Farmington Valley VNA will be at the Senior Center every Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to check your blood pressure and blood sugar, in the Lower Rotunda.No appointment necessary.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 12/06/23 Lunch @ Eno - Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Zucchini 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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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Youth Holiday Crafts
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1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Holiday Party Set Up
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Book Club - Book Club - Dec. 6 Share your thoughts and opinions on the selected book of the month.
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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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6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Simsbury Bridge Club
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Thursday December 7, 2023
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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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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Thursdays) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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 - 12:30 PM
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Holiday Party
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2023 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 - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Canasta (Thur) 2023
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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 (Nov-May) 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 November 28 through May 23 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 12/19, 21, 26 & 28)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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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Aging & Disability Subcommittee
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Cooking Class
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Monday December 11, 2023
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit (Mon) - 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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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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JRB
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Jewelry-Making Workshop - Jewelry-Making Workshop - December 11 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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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Yoga - Yoga (Mon) - 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, 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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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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DAR Holiday Party
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2023 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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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Story Time
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Hold for Evening Line Dancing
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Monday Supper
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Monday Suppers - 12/11 Monday Supper @ Eno Join us every month for supper at the Senior Center.
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tower View Condo Board Meeting
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Tuesday December 12, 2023
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8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Footcare - Footcare 2023 Registered nurses provide 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. Half-hour appointments run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM and cost $35, 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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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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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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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 - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Tuesday Beginner
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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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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (Nov-May) 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 November 28 through May 23 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 12/19, 21, 26 & 28)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 - 11:50 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Lunch CAFE (Tuesdays) - Lunch Cafe (Tuesday) 2023 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) 2023
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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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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Cribbage (Tues) 2023
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Ladies of the Knockers - Ladies of the Knockers 2023 Ladies of the KnockersFreeThis group meets once a month on a Tuesday from 2:30-4:00 p.m. to knit hand-made breast prosthetics.Please bring size 4 or 5 double-pointed needles.
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Hazelmeadow II HOA Board Meeting
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Wednesday December 13, 2023
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hold for Perfect Fit
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hold for Yoga
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Yoga - Yoga (Wed) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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, 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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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening - Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings (Wed) 2023 Nurses from the Farmington Valley VNA will be at the Senior Center every Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to check your blood pressure and blood sugar, in the Lower Rotunda.No appointment necessary.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 12/13/23 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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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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iPhone/iPad Tutoring - iPhone/iPad Tutoring 2023 The Senior Center offers free one-on-one tutoring with your iPhone or iPad. Topics include changing basic settings such as volume and WiFi, managing your contacts, sending and receiving calls, using voicemail, texting, and email basics. Appointments are 60 minutes and start at 1p.m.Please call the Senior Center at 860-658-3273 for an appointment.
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Simsbury Stories Memory Cafe - 12/13 Simsbury Stories Memory Cafe Simsbury Stories Memory Café
A Memory Café is a relaxed, social gathering for people experiencing memory loss, early stage dementia or a cognitive impairment. Together, the Simsbury Senior Center and the Simsbury Public Library will be holding several Cafés throughout 2023. Join us for conversation, music, and light refreshments.
Funding provided by a 2022 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant.
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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 - 9:30 PM
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Farmington Valley Quilters
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6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Simsbury Bridge Club
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Thursday December 14, 2023
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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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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Needlers - Needlers 2023 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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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Thursdays) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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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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 2023 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 - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Canasta (Thur) 2023
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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 (Nov-May) 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 November 28 through May 23 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 12/19, 21, 26 & 28)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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HOLD for TJQ:MBB
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Cooking Class
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Friends of Heublein Tower Board of Directors
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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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Friday December 15, 2023
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Stronger with Strength - Stronger with Strength - Nov/Dec (Zoom) Looking for a class complete with all the important components of fitness? This 60-minute class, great for any age, combines warm-up, body strength, strength training, balance, core work and a complete stretch. You will learn how to strengthen your body safely and effectively. Instructor: Susan Rubenstein
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Bridge - Duplicate Bridge 2023 (Fri) Duplicate Bridge players meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Charity Stitchers - Charity Stitchers 2023 This knitting and crochet club meets twice a month to create for those who are in need. The club makes scarves, hats and mittens for families in our community.
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Setback - Setback 2023 Come to the Senior Center on Friday mornings to play the popular card game, Setback.
Free
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12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Holiday Movie with Eggnog & Cookies: The Shop Around the Corner - Holiday Movie with Egg Nog & Cookies: The Shop Around the Corner Holiday Movie with Eggnog and Cookies: The Shop Around the CornerFriday, December 1512:30 p.m.: Refreshments; 1:00 p.m.: MovieSimsbury Public Library, Friends Program RoomFree; Register by Dec. 12. Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) is a Budapest store clerk who finds himself feuding with his co-worker Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan), only to unknowingly fall in love with her.1 hour 37 minutes.
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Monday December 18, 2023
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8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Social Services Holiday Gift Distribution
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Perfect Fit - Perfect Fit (Mon) - 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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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Yoga - Yoga (Mon) - 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, 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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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2023 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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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Story Time
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Hold for Evening Line Dancing
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Tuesday December 19, 2023
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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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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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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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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 - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi - Tuesday Beginner
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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 - 11:50 AM
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Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga (Tuesdays) - Nov/Dec (Eno & 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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Lunch CAFE (Tuesdays) - Lunch Cafe (Tuesday) 2023 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) 2023
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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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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Cribbage (Tues) 2023
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4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Police Cadet Meeting
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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Governor's Bridge HOA Board Meeting
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Wednesday December 20, 2023
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8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Social Services Holiday Gift Distribution
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Hold for Perfect Fit
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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) 2023 Nurses from the Farmington Valley VNA will be at the Senior Center every Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to check your blood pressure and blood sugar, in the Lower Rotunda.No appointment necessary.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 12/20/23 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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2:30 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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Simsbury Camera Club
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6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Simsbury Bridge Club
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Thursday December 21, 2023
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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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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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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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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 2023 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 - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Canasta (Thur) 2023
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Cooking Class
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Wednesday December 27, 2023
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Babysitting Training Course
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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 - 11:00 AM
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Youth Meet & Greet with Therapy Dogs
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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) 2023 Nurses from the Farmington Valley VNA will be at the Senior Center every Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to check your blood pressure and blood sugar, in the Lower Rotunda.No appointment necessary.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch @ Eno (Wednesdays) - 12/27/23 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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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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iPhone/iPad Tutoring - iPhone/iPad Tutoring 2023 The Senior Center offers free one-on-one tutoring with your iPhone or iPad. Topics include changing basic settings such as volume and WiFi, managing your contacts, sending and receiving calls, using voicemail, texting, and email basics. Appointments are 60 minutes and start at 1p.m.Please call the Senior Center at 860-658-3273 for an appointment.
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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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6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Simsbury Bridge Club
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Thursday December 28, 2023
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8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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New Years Eve Lunch and Bingo Set Up
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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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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Hold for Tai Chi
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Needlers - Needlers 2023 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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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Bingo - 12/28 Bingo (Intergenerational New Year's Eve Lunch & 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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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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New Year's Eve Pizza and Bingo
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Painting Club - Painting Club 2023 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 - 3:00 PM
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Canasta / Cribbage / Scrabble - Canasta (Thur) 2023
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Youth Cooking Class
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