Bolton Senior Center
Prime Time: Online
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Keep In Touch! (860) 647-9196
Director: Carrie Concatelli, MSW
Administrative Assistants: Karen Frost & Pam Wentworth
Program Coordinator: Stephanie Crane
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Director’s Note
Dear Senior Center Friends,
Our department often works well in advance for some projects. This is even more true right now as I am preparing to get everything in order for my parental leave later this year. The difficulty with “working in the future” while still living in the present is you often forget the actual calendar. So last newsletter I failed to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! I hope everyone had an enjoyable time however you were able to celebrate the women in your life, or be celebrated!
While we have many positive changes coming along, we have some bittersweet news for the department. Our Van Driver Paul will be leaving at the end of the month. We wish him and his wife Val a VERY Happy Retirement! As much as we will miss him here at the Senior Center, we fully support them following their dreams to their new home. Please join me in sending him Best Wishes!
Stay Safe,
Carrie
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Senior Center Status
The Bolton Senior Center building remains closed to the public.
- Drop-off or pick-up items Tuesday and Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. only.
- The Food Pantry is available for pick-up and delivery: please call ahead.
- Transportation is available: please call ahead.
- Water Available! Plan ahead – Call us if you need some water to keep on hand
- Need delivery from Bentley Library? Tell Library staff when reserving your items.
- Borrow books or puzzles from the Senior Center! Call for more info.
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Free Zumba for seniors every Monday at 5:30 p.m. email marle99us@gmail.com
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The Brand New Chore Program!
Need some help around the house or want to volunteer around town? Bolton Senior and Social Services is excited to announce a partnership with a local non-profit organization called UR Community Cares. UR Community Cares matches community members with local volunteers for assistance with various tasks called Community Deeds. Community members are adults age 70+ or any adults with physical mobility challenges. Volunteers can be adults of all ages, community groups, or teens age 15-17 with parental supervision. The program is free for all participants. Sign up at www.URCommunityCares.org, or call for staff to assist you by telephone.
Please note: all participants are subject to a background check and must comply with social distancing guidelines. For more information, call 860-647-9196.
Renter’s Rebate Program
You may be entitled to a State reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. The qualifying income in the calendar year of 2020 must not exceed $37,600 if unmarried, or $45,800 if married or other. Applications may be made at the Assessor’s Office between April 1 and October 1. If you have questions regarding this program, you can contact Pam Parsons in the Assessor’s Office at (860) 649-8066 ext. 6100.
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Town Shredding Event- May 15 9-12 p.m.
Gather all your documents that need shredding!
The Town of Bolton will hold its annual Shredding Event –
This Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the recycling/transfer station.
Residents from the Town of Bolton can bring documents for shredding to the recycling center. All rings and binders must be removed. Staples do not need to be removed. There is no limit to the quantity of documents to be shredded.
PLEASE NOTE: masks will be required to attend the shredding event.
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A Good Yarn!
We have a bountiful collection of beautiful colors of yarn that was recently donated to us! There are many kinds to choose from and several matching colors to complete a whole project! If you would like to select your favorites, call to set-up a viewing time!
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AARP Smart Driver Virtual (Zoom) Course
June 16 2021 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (Includes 15 minute break).
Registration deadline: June 2
This is a virtual pilot class. There are special requirements
Registration:
Send Name, Mailing address, phone number and AARP membership # (if applicable) via email to bbleveille@gmail.com. Payment information will be provided prior to course. Workbooks will be mailed to participants with confirmation email.
Cost: $25, $20 AARP member discount
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Drive- By Summer Sizzler! |
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Pen Pal Program
Some of your letters were just mailed out! If you got yours, please mail them back to the Senior Center at 104 Notch Road, Bolton, CT 06043. This will be one of your last communications with them, as the school year is almost over.
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May Craft-it Thursdays!
May date: Thursday May 20 at 2 p.m.
Join Stephanie for Craft-it Thursday! We will coordinate a contactless pick up or delivery for you to receive the kit of the month beforehand, and you can join Stephanie on the zoom call to craft and socialize! **Zoom call is optional, you may sign up for a craft kit to enjoy any way you would like!
May Craft Kit- Tropical Paper Flowers
To register and receive the zoom link, or for more information, contact Stephanie at scrane@boltonct.org or call the senior center at (860) 647-9196
Register by Monday, May 17, supplies are limited!
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May is National Pet Month!
Join the Bolton Recreation Department, Bentley Memorial Library and the Bolton Senior and Social Services for an entire month of virtual programs!
- Pet Walking Challenge- All month!
Did you know that May is national Pet Month?
Well join us with your pet friends in a friendly walking challenge to encourage everyone (including your furry, feathery etc. friend) to get moving! After a long COVID filled winter of being alone and inside let’s enjoy the nice weather and go for a walk. Registration is free and prizes will be awarded at the end for the most participation throughout the month. To register go to https://boltonrec.recdesk.com/
After Registering you will receive a free downloadable and printable calendar to your email to use as your walking guide as well as tracker for the month of May. Make sure to track every week/day that you walk and your total time/mileage walked. You can even take pictures and send them in with your calendar for bonus chances at prizes.
Can't get outside with your pet? No problem! Track your activities indoors, the real goal is to just keep moving!!
- Feral Cats in Bolton and Beyond Thursday, May 13 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an interview with Caroline Gaetano from Our Companions Animal Rescue and Bolton resident Kelly McDougal-Ross about feral cats. Kelly will share her family's experience with a Bolton feral colony, trapping, neutering and tipping the cats to keep the population from growing. Caroline will provide insights into feral and community cats, what to do and how you can help.
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Boredom Busters, Thursday May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Explore tips and tricks for preventing boredom in dogs, cats, and small pets. Click here to register online!
For more information, email Stephanie at scrane@boltonct.org or call at (860) 649-8066 X6125. You will receive the Zoom links upon registration!
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Library Events!
Author Marty Gitlin will bring his book, "The Ultimate Red Sox Time Machine Book," to life through the magic of Zoom. Gitlin covered baseball for nearly two decades as an award-winning sports journalist before authoring the book, which was published in 2020. The program covers the most interesting and greatest teams, players and events in Red Sox history through engaging stories, photos and game highlights. Join us!
All ages are welcome to join in on the fun.
Learn to draw cartoon animals with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski. This program is a kick-off for the Tales for Tails Summer Reading Program. Learn to draw a variety of our furry, hoofed and feathered friends in this fun, interactive and popular program!
Home Delivery of Library Services
Bentley Memorial Library is pleased to offer this program in cooperation with Bolton Senior/Social Services. Through this program, library materials will be delivered to Bolton residents who are permanently or temporarily homebound due to disability or health problems. Senior citizens or others who are unable to drive also qualify for our home delivery service. Materials will be delivered and picked up by Social Services staff.
Click HERE to download enrollment form
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Celebrate Older Americans Month |
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Senior Bowling League- Spare Time in Vernon
Spare time in Vernon will be having a Senior Bowling League starting on May 18 that will run for 12 weeks.
The league will be every Tuesday at 10 a.m., it will go for 12 weeks and the cost is $10 per bowler, per week. Everyone who joins will also receive 2 FREE games of bowling per day, all summer long!
If you are interested in joining please call John, the League Coordinator at 860-875-2583
Andover Farmers’ Market is Open!
The Andover Farmers’ Market will be open on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 7PM.
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-The Bolton Senior & Social Services Staff |
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