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88 East Albert St. Torrington, CT 06790 ^x (860) 489-2211 Hours: Center 8 am. - 5 pm. Office 9 am. - 4 pm. ^x Open Monday - Friday (Closing at 4 pm. on Friday)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say,

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If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.

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Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically dis- tancing except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

The Sullivan Senior Center has chosen

to move forward with caution. But...

WE ARE MOVING FORWARD!

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Exterior doors will no longer be locked.

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No more temperature checks.

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Increased game and activity time and number of players.

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The entry to the Thrift Shop from the connector will be open and the changing room will be available.

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Did someone say “Indoor Dining?”

See page 11 for specific details of what you can expect if you visit the Sullivan Senior Center.

Building Protocols

July Update

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PAGE 2 SULLIVAN SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER JULY 2021

Park Ave

Thrift Shop

88 E Albert St., Torrington

Hours: Mon.²Fri. 9:30 am² 3:30 pm

Spend $10

or more and get a

free $5

or less

blouse, jersey, jacket, men’s shirt

(or any top).

If over $5 pay the difference.

Joel Sekorski, Director

Carol Tucker, Chore/Transportation

Kerry Vitali, Admin. Assistant

Charles Abolin, Office Assistant

Charlotte Friedland, Office Assit. Per Diem

John McDonald, Maintenance

Karen Bentley, Thrift Shop

Don MacLeod, Volunteer Trip Coor.

Evelyn Lukes, Volunteer Coordinator

Rhonda Bascetta, Chore Program

Christine Dickinson, Chore Program

Beverly Kandefer, Chore Program

Kathy Pelchat, Chore Program

Robyn Pillar, Chore Program

Joann Stairs, Chore Program

Marie Wilusz, Chore Program

Lauri Briatico, Van Driver /Office Help Jeff Celadon, Van Driver

Keith Hall, Van Driver

Bruce Johnson, Van Driver

David Lemieux, Van Driver

Joe Quartiero, Van Driver

James Quinn, Van Driver

Otto Schibi, Van Driver

Gloria Novak, Chairperson • Raymond Aeschliman, ViceChairperson

Mary Ann Berlinski, Recording Secretary

Arthur Mattiello • Jeanne McGarrity • John Riggs • John Silano Alternates: Michael Gardinello • Dennis Pezze • Edward Wilmot

Candy Perez, Winsted Rep

Your Staff at the Sullivan Senior Center

Services for the Elderly Commission

Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com Sullivan Senior Ctr., Torrington, CT 06-5042

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JULY 2021 SULLIVAN SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER PAGE 3

July 01

Nancy Dautrich

Laura Driscoll

Daline Dudley

Shirley Fallon

John Fossati

Joan Francis

Cathy Ivester

Dora LaMere

Charles McCollough

Rose McDonald

JoAnn Rinaldi

July 02

David Bill

Aurelia Gautieri

Robert Harris, Sr.

Bernadette Krayeski

Genevieve Wald

July 03

George Ayers

Bill Brodnitzki

Carmen Chasse

Peter Dakers

Joseph Dungan

Rosalie Mueller

Larry Terpening

James Wells

June Zeiner

July 04

Agnes Britton

Krim Juhas

Louis Lubus

Carl Marchell

David McHolland

Marcia Mitnik

Pat Paganini

Roy Robbins

Robert Roberts

July 05

Mary Ball

Sylvia Bovi

Angela Chatlos

Christopher Coyne

Henry Dingee

Duncan McDonald

Geraldine Spino

July 06

Lee Benson

Martin Boyajian

Patricia Knox

JoAnn Morse

Michele Sultaire

Leandra Tedesco

Cyril Urda

Lewis Vallee

Marland White

Florence Winegar

July 07

George Andrews

Lois Colby

Jeanne Davison

July 07

Marion Edwards

Shirley Galik

Della LaMere

Jeannette Skoczylas

Rosalinde Vasko

July 08

Carmela Heuschkel

Madeline Mastroberti

Carol Nemcik

Elaine Palach

William Peters

Marilyn Roy

Kathy Stevenson

July 09

Richard Abeling

Veronika Epres

Gayle Gemetro

Henry Hill, Jr.

Frank Sessa

July 10

Della Bianowicz

Catherine Forth

Aleida Garcia

Mildred Keller

Gordon Keneston

Shirley King

Linda Martinez

Beverly Pisani

Milton Roberts

Jacob Sidlosky

Delcy Voisine

Douglas Werner

Nancy Wetmore

July 11

Charles Beyer

Nellie DiFranco

Mary Dunn

Caroline Giulian

Susan Gorham

Diona Gradowski

Mary Lach

Dorothy Lane

Joyce Peck

Frank Romanczuk

Angelo Silano

Charlotte Sorbello

Mary Wescott

July 12

Sharon Chesanek

Peter Droz

Genevieve Hayes

Arlene Kimball

Forbes Loverin

Henry Schieb

Almira Urda

Lilla Warder

July 13

Eileen Calkins

Carol Grigos

D. Samuel Grover

July 13

Albert Hricko

Mary Langley

Bob Pappalardo

Eleanor Richardson

Willa Williams

Martha Woodward

July 14

Wayne Albrecht

Catherine Amstead

Roger Beauvillier

Craig Benedict

Linda Brighenti

Ann Carrozzo

Mary Jablonski

Barbara Sekorski

July 15

Walter Bernitt

Beverly Bicio

Maurice Blanchette

Albert Cordani

Carlton Kent

Martha McAtee

James Rourke

Bruce Signor

Pauline Smalley

Reno Soucy

Debra Tibor

July 16

Madeline Drew

David Phillips

Maryann Rhodes

Rachel Scarfo

Martha Wardle

July 17

William Coppola

Marietta Favarger

Margaret Johnson

Donna Kroehle

Jacquelyn Kuzmik

Shirley Orrell

July 18

William Barnes

Agatha Boucino

Elizabeth Damiani

Daphne Eichner

Diane Geiger

Robert Grohs

Karen Gubbiotti

Marjorie Knightly

Gay Roland

Paul Samele, Sr.

Charles Vignali

Mary Ann White

July 19

Mamie Alicea

John Bekasi

Georgette Benson

Robert Capitanio

James Coffey

Ruth DeMaida

July 19

Ilena Ford

Lucia Grillo

Jeannette Horton

Joanne Mottola

Carlyn Ponsalle

Beatrice Rugg

July 20

Celeste Batchelder

Janine Boisvert

Mary Ann Delay

Margaret DiBenedetto

Janet Eucalitto

Mario Guccione

John Kissko

Madonna Lutka

Lynda Robinson

July 21

Adrienne Barbe

Dot Blanchette

Raymond Engle

Thomas Flinn

Lucile Fogarty

William Grieco

Marie Stroker Martin

Lucas Morales Fonseca

Joyce Newkirk

Lee O'Shaughnessy

Nancy Roy

Frank Silvester

Kathryn St. Jean

July 22

Helen Hubert

Robert McDivitt

Peter Miller

Judith Pfeffer

Judith Reginatto

Barbara Thrall

Mildred Waldron

July 23

Paul Dell

Irene Dzurilla

Elfiede Fieldman

Eugene Janczak

James McGarty

Linda Scappini

Sal Shaia

Enid Silva

Judy Vernovai

July 24

Bernice Archambault

Robert Baccei

Gary Borla

Leon Cattey, Jr.

Gretchen Ross

Michael Vernovai, Jr.

Maurette Wall

July 25

Sally Bailey

Priscilla Conlon

Julia Winn

July 26

Bonnie Doyle

Bruce Falls

Margaret Franzone

Esther Hoyt

JoAnn Jayne

Evelyn Marciano

July 27

Marian Calhoun

Elaine Couture

Frank Fabbri

Margaret Flanagan

Mary Floyd

Regina Follert

R. Steven Grigos

Joe Kwashnak

Joan Lach

Frederick Lohnau

Donna Mangini

Linda Martin

Agnes Negruzzi

Susan Pantely

July 28

Mary Cianciolo

Janet Cracco

Vernon Dunbar

Lorrraine Gangi

John Lomento

Richard Matthews

Claire McDonald

James Sawyer

Patricia Tibbals

Virginia Wolford

July 29

Joseph Bruno

Herbert Crunden

Patricia Faita

Donald Iffland

Gerald Marcellino

Nancy McAliece

Rose Plaskewicz

Janice Quinlan

Audrey Seebach

Joseph Shaia

Pauline Turick

July 30

Donna Alfano

Anna Bonetti

Ann Marie Kelson

Richard Prestash

Jean Reid

Anne Voglewede Green

July 31

John Beaulieu

Patricia Celadon

Ferdinand DeSharnais

Edward Desrochers

Frances Donohue

Elizabeth Marciano

Bette McLeod

Anna Rubens

Grand Total

271

BIRTHDAY LIST FOR JULY 2021

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Patricia Dotson Diane Fellows Nancy Larson George Oliveri Chanfavanh Sayasith

New Members

Active Members 3,096

Memorial Donations

in memory of

Alber M. Smith

To date, the Sullivan Senior Center has received $435 in memory of our member and friend Al Smith. We are grateful to his family for thinking of the Center as a recipient of these generous gifts. Al and his contagious smile will be greatly missed.

Our deepest condolences to Donna and their lovely family.

TABS FOR TOTS

To all of the dedicated people who have saved tabs for me for the last 20 years, thank you for your dedication. It is truly appreciated and wouldn't have been as successful as it has been without you.

I am sorry to say that I no longer am able to continue wit this charity. I am thankful to have had the privilege of being part of this charity.

Thank you to Sullivan Senior Center for all you help on this endeavor.

Thank you,

George Gebrian

Although he tried, Mr. Gebrian was not able to find someone to replace him to collect the tabs from the Senior Center and bring them to the collection site. If you are interested in replacing Mr.

Gebrian please contact the Senior Center.

Book a Trip with the Winsted Senior Center

Comedy at the Log Cabin with Twin Lobsters or Prime Rib

Tuesday, July 21

Are you ready to get away? There is no better time for a hilarious show and the beautiful views overlooking Mt.

Tom at the elegant Log Cabin Banquet Facility. Trip includes: transportation, two fresh steamed lobsters or prime rib lunch, show, meal taxes and gratuities.

Cost: $93 per person

Atlantic City Getaway at Caesars

October 2628, bus departs at 8am

We are filling up quick. Everyone loves this package...the perks practically pay for themselves. Trip includes:

transportation, 2 nights accommodation at the hotel/casino, $50 slot bonus, $50 meal voucher, 2 fantastic shows “Laughs & Legends” and “Frankie Valli Tribute”, cancellation protection, occupancy taxes, hotel bag- gage handling and driver gratuities. Pick up a flyer for all the details. Bus returns at approximately 8pm. Cost: $275 per person double, $365 per person single, $255 per person triple

Country Legends at the Log Cabin with Songs of the Grand Ole Opry

Tuesday, November 16

Enjoy the beautiful views overlooking Mt. Tom at the elegant Log Cabin Banquet Facility and a delicious lunch of hor d’ouevre’s signature bread, fresh garden salad, baked ham and scrod, chef’s choice potato and vegeta- ble, dessert, coffee and tea. Trip includes: transportation, lunch, show, meal taxes and gratuities.

Cost: $88 per person

To make your reservation or get further information call 860.379.4252

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Presents a Veterans Social at George’s Restaurant 1203 East Main Street, Torrington

Held the 4th Wed. of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Each month will host a guest speaker.

Menu items will be available for you purchase.

Reservations are not required.

Masks are encouraged.

Movies at The Sullivan Senior Center

Reservations are required²Space is limited²Note reservation dates below.

* Reserve your spot by calling us at 860.489.2211 *

Movies will be shown in the main room. No food please.

“Land”

Mon., July 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Reservations open 07/06

The story of a grieving cosmo- politan lawyer who decides to give up her old way of life and live off the grid apart from the rest of society.

Robin Wright, Damian Bichir

PG13 1h 29m.

The Courier

Mon., July 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Reservations open 07/13

A true life cold war thriller. A Brit- ish businessman forms a covert partnership with a Soviet officer.

Both men risk everything to prevent nuclear confrontation and end the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Vladimir Chuprikov

PG13 1h 55m.

Summer Grief Support Group

The grief from the death of someone deeply loved cannot be mastered or conquered ~

But it can be shared and the load can be lightened ~

Join others going through loss ~ You do not have to go this by yourself ~

Fridays, June 11—July 30, 2021

9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Meeting on Zoom and in person Call Eileen L. Epperson 860.605.6576

This is a free gift to the Community from Friends of Hospice, Inc.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Senior Center Shuffleboard Room

In person classes have returned to the Sullivan Senior Center! This course is available to people age 50 and older. The 4 hour session must be completed to receive a certificate that entitles the student to a dis- count on auto insurance for 2 years. The cost is $20, ($25 non-members of AARP).

Payments must be by check payable to AARP. Cash & Credit cards cannot be accepted.

IMPORTANT!!! You must bring your AARP card to show the instructor. If you do not have your mem- bership card you can call 1-888-687-2277 to obtain your number.

All classes are held on Thursdays from 9—1 on the following dates in 2021:

SEP 16 OCT 28 DEC 2 Call 860-489-2211 to register

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Renters receive direct grants from the State of Connecticut on the assumption that part of their rent goes to cover their landlord’s property tax. Renters’ rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single persons.

Guidelines for State of CT Renter's Rebate Program:

1. Claimant must have resided in CT for any one year peri- od prior to filing an application.

2. Claimant, or spouse if living together must have been 65 years of age by December 31, 2020 OR be 50 years of age or older and the surviving spouse of a renter, who at the time of his death qualified and was entitled to tax relief.

3. Persons 18+ years old who are receiving Social Security Disability or Disability benefits.

Qualifying Income Single not to exceed $37,600 Married not to exceed $45,800

Documentation needed:

Evidence of payments for rent, utility (electricity, gas, water and fuel) and proof of all 2020 income.

a. Rent receipts or canceled rent checks for entire 2020 year or letter from landlord.

b. Electric/Gas/Water/Fuel: payment histories from the utility companies for entire 2020 year.

c. Social Security benefit statement for 2020 (SSA 1099).

d. Bank interest statement and dividends (2020 1099s).

e. Pension statement for (2019 1099s).

f. Copy of 2020 Federal income tax return (1040), if filed must be presented.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT OR YOU WILL NEED TO RESCHEDULE

RENTER’S REBATE PROGRAM Application Period is April 1—Oct. 1

Call today for your appointment—860.489.2211

University of Connecticut

Participants Wanted for a Research Study

Identifying Neural Pathways Implicated in Older Adults’

Emotional Wellbeing

This study is designed to research and identify the underlying biological factors that promote better emotional wellbeing in older adults. Typi- cally, older adults have a more positive affect and greater life satisfaction than younger adults due a reported greater mindfulness. In this study, participants are asked to complete a two

part fMRI scan to assess DMN connectivity which is associated with emotional regulation.

They will complete a 20minute resting scan and a 20minute emotion expectation task while in the scanner. Completion of the assessment should take no longer than 1.5 hours. To be eligible to participate must be 65+, Fluent in English and Righthanded.

For more information, or to sign up for the

study, please contact Dr. Natalie Shook

[email protected] or (860) 4960913

Let’s get our Walking Club back on track by getting

back on the trail!

SSC Walking Club Join Kerry Tuesday, July 13th

at 9:00 a.m.

(rain date, Wed., July 14th)

The Walking Club can meet Mon.—Fri. at 9:00 a.m.

Pick your days or walk all week. You can meet in front of the Senior Center then head out together along the Naugatuck River Greenway, the trail that runs along the river behind the Center. Call us if you have questions or just show up on July 13th for a group walk with Kerry!

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Monuments • Markers • Cleanings Cemetery Lettering • Bronze Plaques John C. Ciesco, Cemetery Consultant

(860) 482-3155

[email protected] • www.ciescomemorials.com 199 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790

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“AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR THE ELDERLY”

244 Forest Street Torrington, CT 06790

860-482-0016

Litchfield Woods

HEALTH CARE CENTER Mark Loomis, B.A., Director of Admissions

860-489-5801

255 Roberts Street, Torrington, CT 06790

P ^halen F ^uneral H ^ome

Keith M. Phalen

Funeral Director [email protected] phalenfuneral.com

285 Migeon Avenue Torrington, CT 06790

(860) 489-9600

Geer Village Nursing & Rehab | The Lodge at Geer Village Geer Village Physical Therapy Geer has served the Northwest Connecticut community for more than 50 years, offering a variety

of residences, amenities, and health care services.

South Canaan Road Canaan, CT

860-824-2600 • www.geercares.org

283 Torrington Road • Litchfield

rowefuneralhome.net • 860-567-8708 Jeffrey R. Thurston • Melissa A. Thurston

Joseph R. Petricone, Jr. | Pharmacist 110 Main St., Torrington, CT

[email protected] • www.PetriconesPharmacy.com

860-489-5511

G&R PLUMBING

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Hours: Mon–Fri | 8AM to 4PM Sat–Sun | Closed

Call TODAY For A Quote!

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2 Torrington locations:

30 Peck Road • 860-489-0867 | 245 Alvord Park Road • 860-496-9851

Maletta Pfeiffer Physical Therapy

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Lawn & Property Care

Complete year-round property care.

Mowing. De-thaching, Aeration, Fertilizing Bark Mulching, Pruning & Trimming, Seasonal Clean-Ups, Snow Plowing, Snow Blowing & Sanding, Power Washing

860-482-4002

Established 1982 12% Discount

for Seniors!

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Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County

Caring for the residents of Litchfield County Since 1922 860-379-8561 www.vnhlc.org 32 Union Street • Winsted, CT 06098

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group Saturday, July 24, 2021 ~ 10

Speaker: Rhonda Hickey, OT, UConn Health Ctr Topic: Assistive Technologies &

Accommodations for People with PD Meeting ID: 851 5353 6876

For further information call Sue at 860.489.1677 or Carol at 860.482.4610

Closed ˤ in celebration of

Independence Day

9:00 … Walking Club 9:30 … Craft Group

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11:00 … Zumba Gold with Joan 11:30 … Curbside Pickup until 12:00 12:30 … Stamping & Embossing 1:30 … Pinochle

2:30 … Yoga with Wendy (860) 459-8537

Reg. Required: [email protected]

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8:20 … Chair Exercise with DVD’s

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8:30 … Foot Clinic—Foothills VNA—call 860.379.8561 9:00 ... Cribbage

9:00 … Strength, Balance & Flexibility w/Robyn

9:30 & 10:45 Arthritis Found. Ex. Prog— call 860-496-6660 11:30 … Curbside Pickup until 12:00

1:30 ... 6-Handed Pinochle 1:30 … Movie: “Land”

Reservation required—See Page 5

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11:00 … Zumba Gold with Joan

11:15 … Indoor Congregate Dining until 1:00 11:30 … Curbside Pickup until 12:00 12:30 … Stamping & Embossing 1:30 … Pinochle

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8:30 … Foot Clinic—Foothills VNA

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9:00 a.m.

Walking Club Group Walk

Three presidents, all Founding Fathers,

John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe

died on July 4.

Presidents Adams & Jefferson in 1826, President Monroe in 1831.

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Torrington Area Parkinson’s Support Group Saturday, July 24, 2021 ~ 1011:30 am

Speaker: Rhonda Hickey, OT, UConn Health Ctr Topic: Assistive Technologies &

Accommodations for People with PD Meeting ID: 851 5353 6876

For further information call Sue at 860.489.1677 or Carol at 860.482.4610

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9:00 … Walking Club 9:30 … Conversational Italian—1/8 11:30 … Curbside Pickup until 12:00

1:30 … Art Club

1:30 … BINGO $1 for 2 Cards

Registrations for Bingo opens Tues., 06/26 2:30 … Chair Exercise with DVD’s

9:00 … Chess

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9:15 … Canasta

9:30 & 10:45 Arthritis Found. Ex. Prog— call 860-496-6660 11:30 … Curbside Pickup until 12:00

1:15 … Mexican Train 1:30 … TAPSG 1:30 … 9/5

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Building Protocols³July Update

Masks: When & where? Honor System for Fully Vaccinated People

Masks must be worn when entering the building or moving around. Non vaccinated people must wear mask. Vaccinated people may take off their mask when seated at a table with all vaccinated members. If one is not vaccinated the whole table must continue to wear the mask.

A vaccinated person can be A symptomatic. A vaccinated person could infect a nonvaccinated senior and vice versa. At this time there will no requirement to prove your vaccination is two weeks past your final dose.

Bathrooms Use: Bathrooms available for all.

We ask that you minimize the amount of people inside the restroom when possible. In addition to indoor events, bathrooms will be available for activity participants during Car Hops and any outdoor events.

Exterior Doors are Open!

Please continue to enter the building through the same door as your activity, i.e. exercise par- ticipants should enter into the Shuffleboard Room, card players should continue to come in through he front door, crafters enter into the craft room, etc. The interior connector doors in the corridor between Building A& B will remain locked to minimize needless cross traffic.

We ask that you continue to remain outside of the building until 15 minutes prior to the start of your activity. We will continue the attendance logs, however, there will no longer be tempera- tures checks. Hand sanitizing stations are available at all entry points. Please use them upon entering and exiting the building.

Beverages and Food:

You can continue to bring in your beverages in closed containers and enjoy them at your table.

(if sitting with an unvaccinated person. You will have to leave the table to sip your beverage).

We ask that you do not bring in food.

Food will be served at the tables indoor for the Lunch program using all disposable products.

Curbside will continue to be an option thru September. A pilot of indoor dinning will begin Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July beginning the 13

^th

and 14

^th

maximum 25 to 30 people TBD.

Activity Limitations: Billiards, Cards, Crafts, Exercise Classes & Games

Length of time for activities has increased to 2 hours. There will no longer be a limit on the number of participants. Card players are able to resume normal tournament play if desired. On Thursday, July 15th, Bingo will resume with prizes awarded for every game and we will begin using the “Window” cards. Zoom Bingo participants are invited to join us at the Center on Thursday afternoons. Please continue to sign up for the activities.

Thrift Shop:

Both doors will be unlocked and access to bathrooms in Building B will be allowed for use and as a changing room.

Indoor Dining:

We are hoping to resume indoor dining on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July with limited seat-

ing. Please see the Page 16 for more information.

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We’ve been having a great time planning out our spe- cial menus for the Flavors from Around the World Series and our Holiday Lunches! We hope you’re all enjoying trying new things as much as you en- joy our more traditional meals!

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July is

AntiBoredom ^and Blueberry ^Month!

Summer is here, how about some fun and yum!?

During the entire month of July, we celebrate National AntiBoredom Month. This monthly observance encour- ages everyone to identify what makes us bored and find ways to combat it! When fending off boredom, it’s im- portant to know what the symptoms are and why we get bored. We often associate being bored with having noth- ing to do, but that’s not always the case. Many times, we have plenty to do or are even doing it, but the task at hand does not stimulate our minds. It may be repetitive or not challenging enough. When this happens, we can become irritable, tired, or begin to not care about how well we do a task. We may also seek out stimulation to re- lieve the boredom.

Here are some ideas! Play, go for a walk, learn a new skill, take a class, visit a new location (there are even virtual tours online of places inside and outside the US), clean, cook, be creative, volunteer, or get social safely! If you can’t visit safely call someone Call just about anyone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Visit, catch up, and find out what you’ve missed. So call a friend, former coworker, or family member and strike up a conversation. Who knows where it might lead. If you don’t want to call, write. Journaling or writing a letter can be very therapeutic!

It’s Always Blueberry Season Blueberries

are available all the time, in all their forms. After our harvest in North America, we continue to get blueberries throughout the winter from growers in Central and South America. You can grab a boost of blue all year long!

History of Blueberries While

blueberries have been making life in North America more delicious for 13,000 years, they really took off in the last century.

Berry Healthy Blueberries

are one of the most popular fruits because they are high in antioxidants.

Antioxidants are powerful compounds found in some foods that protect our cells from damage and many of the factors related to aging, like brain disorders. Blueberries contain the highest levels of antioxidants of any other eaten fruit or vegetable.

Blueberries also

contain high amounts of vitamin C, which boosts our immune system, vitamin K, which promotes bone and blood health, and manganese, which promotes bone health and helps convert protein, carbs, and fat into energy. Blueberries also contain high amounts of fiber, which is essential for heart and gut health while also keeping us feeling fuller for longer.

Fresh blueberries are available in US grocery stores yearround. You can buy North American blueberries be- tween April and September, and South American blueberries during the other months. More than half of all blue- berries are sold fresh, but the rest are frozen or dried to be used in everything from smoothies to granola bars.

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients

1 Cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 3∕4 Cups and 1 TBSP flour, divided

1∕2 Cup sugar

1 Tsp. Baking powder

1∕2 Tsp. Baking soda

1 Tsp. Nutmeg

3∕4 Tsp. Salt

1 Egg

1 Cup Sour cream

1∕3 Cup milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease twelve 2½inch muffin cups. Toss blueberries with 1 TBSP of the flour. Combine the remaining 1¾ cup flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.

Set aside, beat egg, sour cream, and milk in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until just combined (batter will be lumpy) Fold in blueberries until evenly distribut- ed. Fill muffin cups 2∕3 full with batter.

Bake about 20 minutes until golden.

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All meals include margarine

& milk. Reservations must be made by

12:00 PM the day before.

Phone: 860-482-4151

Suggested Donation $4.00 per Meal ALL MEALS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

July 2021

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Fourth of July Menu Cheeseburger Corn, Pepper & Black

Bean Salad Corn Chips Pickle Chips Sesame Seed Roll Special 4th of July

Dessert

Taco Salad with Taco Meat, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Black

Olives and Salsa Guacamole Sour Cream Tortilla Chips Raisin Rice Pudding

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CLOSED FOR

4

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OF JULY

Potato Crusted Fish Tartar Sauce Lemon Wedge Confetti Brown Rice California Blend Veggies

Multigrain Bread

Mandarin Oranges

Italian Wedding Soup Crackers Chef Salad with Ham,

Turkey, Swiss, Egg, Lettuce and Tomato French Dressing Wheat Breadstick

Peaches

Grape Juice Baked Cheese Ziti

Meatballs Parmesan Cheese

Cauliflower Garlic Bread

Italian Ice

Philly Cheese Steak Grinder Peppers and Onions

Chips Three Bean Salad

Ketchup Fresh Fruit

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Orange Juice Tuna Salad Plate Lettuce and Cucumber

Carrot Raisin Salad Pumpernickel Bread

BBrownie

Minestrone Soup Crackers Unstuffed Pepper Casserole with Rice Italian Blend Veggies

Multigrain Bread Fresh Fruit

Hot Open Turkey Sandwich Sweet Potato Fries

Cranberry Sauce Fresh Zucchini

Wheat Bread

Chocolate Pudding

Taste of Poland Kielbasa

Pierogi Stuffed Cabbage Pumpernickel Bread

Special Polish Dessert!

Spanish Omelet Ham Slice Orzo Pilaf Carrots

Biscuit

Fresh Melon

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Meatball Grinder

Mozzarella Cheese

Broccoli Salad

Green Beans

Fruited Jello

Cobb Salad with Chicken, Hard Boiled Egg, Bacon, Lettuce and

Tomato Italian Dressing Wheat Dinner Roll

Fresh Melon

Apple Juice Fish Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Macaroni and Cheese Snap Peas Sandwich Roll

Carrot Cake

Chicken Vegetable Soup Crackers Herb Roasted Chicken

Rice Pilaf Glazed Carrots

Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit

Cheese Ravioli with Sauce Sausage

Spinach Zucchini Garlic Breadstick

Mandarin Oranges

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Crackers Tortilla Crusted Fish

Tartar Sauce Spanish Rice Green Beans Multigrain Bread

Tropical Fruit

¼ Pound Hot Dog Chips Potato Salad Mustard/Ketchup

Hot Dog Roll

Lemon Cookie

Veal Parmesan Penne Pasta with

Sauce Tossed Salad with

Olives Italian Dressing

Italian Bread Fresh Fruit

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Chicken, Romaine Lettuce and Croutons

Caesar Dressing Herb Breadstick

Fresh Melon

Salisbury Steak with Gravy Smashed Potatoes

Carrot Coins Multigrain Bread

Fruit Cocktail

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Staff

860.482.4151

www.torringtonct.org

Joel Sekorski – Director x Christine Trudeau-Brown – Supervisor Nicole Pelchat - Admin. Assistant Rosanne Wheeler - Meal Coordinator

Frances Daley & Andria French - Office Assistants Site Managers

Tina Hanlon………...….……. .Falls Village

Robin Reid…………...………….Harwinton

Leah Pullaro..….………^.…...…….…..Kent

Kim Sherwood……....…..……^.…Lakeville

To Be Determined..………...Morris

Flo Winegar………..………Torrington

Brooke Ledda…^………….Cook, Torrington

Tina Puckett...…. …...………Winsted

MOW Drivers

Joe Dante…..………...…………..Canaan

Dana Mosher………...….Cornwall

Joe Basso, Jr., Gary DeAngelo…..…....Litchfield

Dan Coleman………...…….…Torrington 1

Kathryn Pelchat, Dave Ross…….…Torrington 2

Thomas McLaughlin………Torrington 4

Paul Chiappa, Matt Shanahan……..Torrington 6

Charlie MacDonald, Jim Nivolo….…..Winsted 1

Jim Doyle, RJ Poniatoski………...Winsted 2

Backup MOW Drivers John Bonetti, Daniel Nemergut,

Richard Giannetta

Quips, Snips and Thoughtful Bits:

“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawnmower is broken.”

James Dent

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

We will be closed Monday, July 5th for Independence Day!

Flavors from Around the World…

Taste of Poland

Thursday July 15

Curbside Pickup 11:30Noon

Join us on our culinary tour of the world as we fly you across the Atlantic to Poland! We’ll be preparing you Kielbasa (Polish sausage), Pierogi (dumplings stuffed with potato), Golumpki (Cabbage rolls stuffed with meat, rice, and seasonings), and Pumpernickel Bread! We’ll wrap up the

meal with a Special Polish Dessert, which will be fun, homemade, and delicious!

C all the N utrition O ffice at 8604824151 before Monday, July 12 to place your order!

We’re excited to announce that we’re resuming congregate dining in July! Beginning Tuesday, July 13, we’re going to be open for indoor congregate lunches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Grab and Go takeout lunches will also be avail- able on those days, so reservations for eating indoors will be required. When you call to make your meal reservations, please inform the staff if you plan to eat indoors or take your lunch home with you. Grab and Go will continue to be be- tween served between 11:30 and Noon, and Indoor Dining will be between 11:15 and 1 pm, with lunch being served be- ginning around Noon. Indoor and ToGo meals will be identi- cal, and both will continue to be a suggested donation of $4.

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July 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say,

If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.

Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically dis- tancing except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

The Sullivan Senior Center has chosen

to move forward with caution. But...

WE ARE MOVING FORWARD!

Exterior doors will no longer be locked.

No more temperature checks.

Increased game and activity time and number of players.

The entry to the Thrift Shop from the connector will be open and the changing room will be available.

Did someone say “Indoor Dining?”

See page 11 for specific details of what you can expect if you visit the Sullivan Senior Center.

Building Protocols

July Update

Park Ave

Thrift Shop

Spend $10

or more and get a

free $5

or less

blouse, jersey, jacket, men’s shirt

(or any top).

If over $5 pay the difference.

BIRTHDAY LIST FOR JULY 2021

Patricia Dotson Diane Fellows Nancy Larson George Oliveri Chanfavanh Sayasith

New Members

Active Members 3,096

Memorial Donations

in memory of

Alber M. Smith

To date, the Sullivan Senior Center has received $435 in memory of our member and friend Al Smith. We are grateful to his family for thinking of the Center as a recipient of these generous gifts. Al and his contagious smile will be greatly missed.

Our deepest condolences to Donna and their lovely family.

TABS FOR TOTS

To all of the dedicated people who have saved tabs for me for the last 20 years, thank you for your dedication. It is truly appreciated and wouldn't have been as successful as it has been without you.

I am sorry to say that I no longer am able to continue wit this charity. I am thankful to have had the privilege of being part of this charity.

Thank you to Sullivan Senior Center for all you help on this endeavor.

George Gebrian

Book a Trip with the Winsted Senior Center

Comedy at the Log Cabin with Twin Lobsters or Prime Rib

Tuesday, July 21

Atlantic City Getaway at Caesars

October 2628, bus departs at 8am

Country Legends at the Log Cabin with Songs of the Grand Ole Opry

Tuesday, November 16

To make your reservation or get further information call 860.379.4252

Presents a Veterans Social at George’s Restaurant 1203 East Main Street, Torrington

Movies at The Sullivan Senior Center

Reservations are required²Space is limited²Note reservation dates below.

*** Reserve your spot by calling us at 860.489.2211 ***

Movies will be shown in the main room. No food please.

“Land”

Mon., July 12 at 1:30 p.m.

The Courier

Mon., July 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Summer Grief Support Group

Fridays, June 11—July 30, 2021

9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

This is a free gift to the Community from Friends of Hospice, Inc.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Payments must be by check payable to AARP. Cash & Credit cards cannot be accepted.

RENTER’S REBATE PROGRAM Application Period is April 1—Oct. 1

University of Connecticut

Participants Wanted for a Research Study

Identifying Neural Pathways Implicated in Older Adults’

Emotional Wellbeing

Let’s get our Walking Club back on track by getting

back on the trail!

SSC Walking Club Join Kerry Tuesday, July 13th

at 9:00 a.m.

CIESCO MEMORIALS

theWORKMAN

Litchfield Woods

860-489-5801

P halen F uneral H ome

Keith M. Phalen

G&R PLUMBING

860-482-4002

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County

Alber M. Smith

October 2628, bus departs at 8am

* Reserve your spot by calling us at 860.489.2211 *

Emotional Wellbeing

P ^halen F ^uneral H ^ome

A vaccinated person can be A symptomatic. A vaccinated person could infect a nonvaccinated senior and vice versa. At this time there will no requirement to prove your vaccination is two weeks past your final dose.

AntiBoredom ^and Blueberry ^Month!

It’s Always Blueberry Season Blueberries

History of Blueberries While

Berry Healthy Blueberries