Bolton Senior Center
Prime Time: Online
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020 |
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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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Dear Senior Center Friends,
Happy Hanukkah! The name derives from a Hebrew verb meaning “to dedicate.” This year the Festival of Lights begins Thursday, December 10. Some traditions for this holiday include lighting candles on the menorah, and eating latkes (potato pancakes) and other foods made in oil. While the origin of Hanukkah is more about the defeat of an oppressor, the emphasis is often on the miracle of having enough oil to last eight nights.
We have had a year that some would describe as a struggle, especially emotionally. In a historical context, the sacrifices we have made are not the same as other points in time. But we certainly felt the impact of sometimes not having what we wanted as readily available to us as usual. It taught us some patience, some creativity and it taught us to live without. These are important reminders to appreciate making what we do have last just a little longer.
For those of you who celebrate – I send my best to you and your family.
There is hope on the horizon so keep the lights shining toward a brighter tomorrow.
Stay Safe,
Carrie
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The Bolton Senior Center building remains closed to the public.
- Drop-off or pick-up items Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 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!
- Energy Assistance is help paying for oil, propane, natural gas, pellets or electricity! Call ACCESS Community Access Agency at 860-450-7400 for more info. All Eversource customers are eligible for budget billing. Call 1-800-286-2828 to arrange. For more information or for assistance, call Bolton Social Services at 860-647-9196.
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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 pm: email mrle99us@gmail.com
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When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30 am on Zoom!
Cost: $5 a session
How to pay/ Book a class: Go to vagaro.com/yogawithlisa
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We are waiting on a few more letters to come in from the seniors before we can bring them back over to the school! If you have received a letter, make sure to send it in to us by the end of this week. The letters will be brought to the second graders next week! |
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Voting will be done online only with a link listed on the map! |
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STUFF THE CRUISER AND SEE SANTA
Saturday, December 12 – 12 to 4 p.m. – BOLTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bolton Resident Troopers along with the Bolton Fire Department, Recreation Department and Senior and Social Services will be hosting a CONTACTLESS “Stuff the Cruiser” toy drive Saturday, December 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Bolton Fire Department – 168 Bolton Center Road.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys for all ages are requested. GIFT CARDS AND CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED- a separate deposit box will be available for these donations. Come by the Bolton Fire Department to see the holiday display along with a decorated fire truck. Santa will be on hand to wave to everyone as well. No drive through participants will be allowed out of their vehicles.
Please follow the signs for the one-way drive through (enter the parking lot off of Notch Road) and exit onto Bolton Center Road. Everyone is invited, donations are encouraged but not required. All gifts will be distributed by the Connecticut State Police to children at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
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Carrie’s Holiday Treasures
The expression is that it is always better to give a gift than to receive one. But all of us have received gifts over the years that are incredibly special because of the nature of the giver. Maybe the item was handmade with care, or perhaps it became even more significant to you after they passed away. Do you have special items that you display this time of year that are especially significant to you?
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some holiday treasures that are special in our family because they were handmade with great artistic skill.
This week, I have included several ornaments that were hand beaded by my mother-in-law. She selects a different design each year and starts early in the year to make enough for everyone. They are all a labor of love, since they involve thousands of very tiny beads.
The ornament for this year is the star, which she explained is made in five sections and stitched together. One of the most intricate ones is hard to see since it goes all around the ornament, but it represents the twelve days of Christmas. As you can see, they are all unique! It is always a fun surprise to see what it looks like each year.
I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my treasures and please feel free to send us photos or stories about your special items so we can share with everyone.
Click the photo below to see more photos!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in Bingo last week! We had a ton of fun, and it was great to see everyone’s faces! |
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The next Bingo Event will be Thursday, January 7 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. over Zoom with Stephanie!
Email Stephanie at scrane@boltonct.org with the subject line “Bolton Bingo” or call us at 860-647-9196 and we will arrange a contactless pick up or delivery to bring a stack of printed bingo cards to you, and we will email you the Zoom invite for the game! If you are not sure how to use Zoom, shoot Stephanie an email or give us a call at 860-647-9196, to arrange a time to help you set up Zoom and practice with you so you feel more comfortable!
No computer? No worries- you can also call in with a telephone number.
We will award each game winner with a fun secret prize!
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AARP CT Webinar Wednesday: Caregiver Roadshow for CT Families Take a journey through the experiences of family caregivers, the backbone of our health care system. Learn about support for caregivers and care recipients, as well as choices to live safely and independently. Learn to navigate and connect to resources to gain an understanding of care options and costs.
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· Monday, December 14 at 10 a.m.: The History of Christmas
· Monday, December 14 1:30 p.m. Holiday Concert with Sal Anastasio
· Tuesday, December 15 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Ted Talks with Martha O’Neal- The Beauty & Fragility of the Earth
· Wednesday, December 16 at 6 p.m. How Could Covid 19 Change my Estate Plan
· Thursday, December 17 at 2 p.m. Reflections on Hanukkah.
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Reminder that the Senior Centers of Connecticut state wide virtual holiday party is on December 18 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m on Zoom!
If you haven’t already, you can use the registration link below and register yourself. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the webinar link.
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Light the Festive Candles
by Aileen Lucia Fisher
Light the first of eight tonight—
the farthest candle to the right.
Light the first and second, too,
when tomorrow’s day is through.
Then light three, and then light four—
every dusk one candle more
Till all eight burn bright and high,
honoring a day gone by
When the Temple was restored,
rescued from the Syrian lord,
And an eight-day feast proclaimed—
The Festival of Lights—well named
To celebrate the joyous day
when we regained the right to pray
to our one God in our own way.
-The Bolton Senior & Social Services Staff
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