May 16, 2013
Caregiver sessions
Held Thursday, May 16, 5:30 p.m., at the Seymour Senior Center, 20 Pine Street, Seymour. The evening’s topic is Elder Law presented by Karen A. Fisher, LLC, attorney at law in Seymour. A light supper will provided. Call the Shelton Senior Center to register. Reservations will be taken up to the Tuesday before the event.
May 14, 2013
Hot topics with Janet Wheeler
Held on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Tuesday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m.
May 10, 2013
Book club
Meets Friday, May 10, 1 p.m. Book for May: The Columbus Affair by Steve Barry; June, The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen Carter; and summer read is The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. Members only.
May 3, 2013
Mother’s Day Party
Party held Friday May 3, at noon. Luncheon catered by D.M. Grant Caterer and includes: Tortellini with vodka sauce, chicken parmesan, zucchini, antipasto salad, rice pudding and tea or coffee. Music by Vinnie Carr. Mother of the Year 2013 will be announced. Cost is $15; tickets may be purchased Friday, April 5, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and until May 1 at noon.
April 30, 2013
Elder law
Program Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a.m., about the importance of advance planning. Attorney Drazen is a certified elder law attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation, as authorized by the American Bar Association. Non-members welcome.
April 26, 2013
April birthday party
Held Friday, April 26, 1 p.m. Cost is $4, and music by Vivian Blake. Tickets on sale Friday, April 12, 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then anytime until the Wednesday at noon before the party.
April 24, 2013
‘50’s spring concert
The Shelton Senior Songsters will perform Wednesday, April 24, at 1 p.m. for an afternoon of music from the 1950s. Family and friends welcome. Refreshments available.
April 23, 2013
Hearing maintenance
Precision Hearing Specialists provide members with free hearing maintenance at the center the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 10:30 to noon. Appointments are necessary, call 203-381-9555 to schedule. Non-members welcome. This month’s session is April 23.
April 22, 2013
Blood pressure screening
The Emergency Care Institute of Bridgeport Hospital will conduct blood pressure screenings at the senior center on the fourth Monday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. This month’s is Monday, April 22. Non-members welcome.
April 18, 2013
Caregiver sessions
Begins Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m at Griffin Hospital in Derby. The first topic is fall prevention. Call the senior center to register: (203) 924-9324.
April 17, 2013
Probate ‘myth busters’
Session offered by Fred J. Anthony, probate judge of Shelton on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. Anthony will lead a discussion of the probate process in Connecticut and will answer questions. Non-members welcome.
Probate ‘myth busters’
Session offered by Fred J. Anthony, probate judge of Shelton, who will lead a discussion of the probate process in Connecticut and will answer questions. Non-members welcome.
April 16, 2013
Senior Medicare Patrol
AARP Chapter 3240 meets at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler Street at 1:30 p.m. Latoya Meyers from the Senior Medicare Patrol will discuss Medicare fraud. Guests are invited. Call Jim Kelly at 203-925-1200 or visit www.aarpchapter3240.org. Upcoming trips sponsored by AARP: Darren Williams, dynamic Australian entertainer, Log Cabin, May 30; Lobster at the Delany House, July 10. Information: Marilyn at 203-922-0494 or 203-925-0565.
April 12, 2013
Book club
Meets Friday, April 12, at 1 p.m. Book for discussion for April: Rule of Civility by Amor Towles; May: The Columbus Affair by Steve Barry; June is: The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen Carter. Summer read is: The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. Members only.
April social dance
Get together on Friday, April 12, 1 p.m. Tickets are $4. Music by Vinnie Carr. Tickets on sale at the reception desk until the Wednesday at noon before the dance.
Membership meeting
Held Friday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. All members welcome. Minutes from the previous meeting are posted on the membership board as well as the agenda for this month’s meeting. Refreshments will be served.
March 21, 2013
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration is Thursday, March 21, at noon. A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served, stuffed chicken breast will an alternate. Cost: $15. Music provided by Vinnie Carr. Tickets on sale Feb. 22, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets will be sold until Wednesday at noon before the party.
March 1, 2013
March birthday party
Held Friday, March 8, at 1 p.m. Cost is $4. Music by Vinnie Carr. Tickets are on sale Friday, Feb. 15, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at any time after the first selling day. Tickets will be sold up until the Wednesday at noon before the party.
Square dancing
Held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. New dancers welcome.
February 27, 2013
‘Give our regards to Broadway’
Concert given by the Shelton Senior Center Songsters on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. Concert dedicated to the songs from Broadway. Family and friends welcome. Refreshments available.
February 26, 2013
Hearing maintenance
Precision Hearing Specialists provide members with free hearing maintenance at the center the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 10:30 to noon. Next is Feb. 26. Appointments are necessary, call 203-381-9555 to schedule. Non-members welcome.
Elder law program
Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. is an informational session about VA Benefits. Attorney Drazen is a certified elder law attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation, as authorized by the American Bar Association. Non-members welcome.
February 25, 2013
Blood pressure screening
The Emergency Care Institute of Bridgeport Hospital will conduct blood pressure screenings at the senior center on the fourth Monday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. Next is Feb. 25. Non-members welcome.
February 22, 2013
Valentine’s Day party
Held Friday, Feb. 22, at noon. Cost: $15. Luncheon included. Tickets may be purchased until the Wednesday at noon before the party.
Square dancing
Held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. New dancers welcome.
February 19, 2013
Protecting seniors from fraud
Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 10:30 a.m. there will be a session about Protecting Seniors from Fraud with Sharon Massafra, franchise owner of Home Instead Senior Care of Trumbull and Newtown. Learn about fraud and scams and the top five reasons why seniors are targets. Non-members welcome.
Square dancing
Held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. New dancers welcome.
February 8, 2013
Book club
Meets Friday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. Book for February is 11/22/63 by Stephen King and March is Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva. Members only.
January 15, 2013
AARP Chapter 3240
Meets at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler Street, at 1:30 p.m. The Humble Bees will perform and sing comedy songs. Guests invited. Information: Jim Kelly at 203-925-1200 or www.aarpchapter3240.org. Trips: Tony Kenny’s Irish Collection featuring the Dublin City Dancers and comedian Joe Cuddy, Aqua Turf March 5. Information on trips: Marilyn at 203-922-0494 or Mary Alice at 203-929-0149.
