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Jun 1

June Full Of Activities For Seniors – Hartford Courant

South Windsor Adult and Senor Services has plenty of programs and activities for senior for the month of June.

From art to exercise, there is something for everyone.

"The South Windsor Senior Center has a lot to offer, not just bingo, cards, and games, but a variety of educational programs, exercise and active programs, and day and overnight trips," said Andrea Cofrancesco, director of Adult and Senior Services. "It's a great way to meet new people or to connect with old friends!"

The Center of Healthy Aging is presenting a five-part series on how to protect healthy minds and improve memory. June 2: Intro.: Eat Brain Foods and Stay Hydrated, June 9: Be Physically Active: Challenge your Mind, June 16: Coping with Changes and Managing Stress, 4. June 23: Count Sheep: Be Creative and Have Fun, and 5. June 30: Be Positive: Find a Purpose. Workshops will take place Fridays at 1 p.m. at the Community Center.

On June 3 is the AARP CarFit program. Guests will have the opportunity to see how well they get along with their cars and examine vision from the driver's seat, how well the seat belt fits, position of head restraints, and access to gas and brake pedals. Appointments are 30 minutes, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call and 860-255-4170 and leave a voicemail to set up an appointment.

The men's Super-Sixty Group will meet June 8 at 1 p.m. and the Senior Advisory Council will meet June 13 at 10 a.m.

A conversation about driving and dementia will take place on June 9 at 10 a.m.

A fun time will be had at the Strawberry Shortcake and Bingo celebration, on June 19 at 1 p.m. Strawberry shortcake is $2. Bingo cards are 50 cents each and strawberry shortcake with whipped cream is $2.

A Father's Day Lunch will celebrate the dads on June 14. Appetizers will be served at 11:30 a.m. All participants are asked to sign up the day before.

A mini golf fundraiser will be on June 10, behind Dairy Queen on Sullivan Ave. All are welcomed between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, which includes mini golf, a DQ lunch, and ice cream.

A Monte Carlo Whist Party will be on June 22 at 6 p.m. Winners will receive cash prizes, while treats will be served to players. Registration is required. The cost is $4. Transportation will be available if many show interest.

There will be a shopping trip to Tanger Outlets, at Foxwoods, on June 7 at 11 a.m. The cost is $5. A Dine Out Lunch Trip to Red Rose Restaurant in Springfield will be June 14. The bus will leave at 11:30 a.m.. The cost is $10.

Register for trips beginning June 1 at 7:30 a.m.

Pleasant weather will allow for Gazebo Events, such as building your own chocolate sundaes on June 7 at 1 p.m., Crafts with Elsie on June 27 at 1 p.m., and creating flower arrangements on June 2 at 1 p.m.

This month's Painting on Canvas events will be on June 16 and 23, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for residents, $25 for not residents. The theme will focus be the Sunset Pier.

Water aerobics be held at Veterans Memorial Pool, beginning June 26 for those looking to get fit in the sun. Classes will be Monday and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $7 per class or $40 for 12 classes. Registration is open at the Human Services office.

Hikers will journey through the trails beginning June 1, every other Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the corner of Oak and Cottage streets, in Downtown Manchester, to carpool to the hiking site in Middletown.

Regular exercise classes this month include Country Line Dancing, Strength Training, Light Aerobics, Pickleball, Tai Chi, International Folk Dance, and Beat Parkinson's Today. Call Adult and Senior services for pricing information and times.

Regular games and activities include bingo, poker, setback, adult coloring, samba, bridge, knitters group, billiards, and cribbage. Call for more information.

Games with Staff will be on June 27 at 1 p.m. for those that think they can beat their favorite staff members.

A showing of the Oscar nominated film Hidden Figures will be on June 29 at 1 p.m. The movie is based on the story of a team of African American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA, during the early years of the United States space program. Call to register for the free event.

For more information on these and other programs, call 860-648-6361. For program sign-ups: ext. 335, for transportation: Cindy Malone at ext. 310.

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