Parks and Rec offers seniors Thanksgiving feast

Written by Lizabeth Doty
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 14:06

The Parks and Rec Department will host a Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, Nov. 6, at noon at Comstock Community Center. The cost is $5. Reservations: 834-6234.

Cooking for one or two

Chef Tony Ragusa will dazzle participants with his culinary ability on Tuesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 10:45 a.m. in the Wilton Senior Center. Early registration is encouraged as maximum capacity is anticipated. Fee: $5. Reservations: 834-6240.

Organizing with Randi Hutton

Do you have too much stuff around? Come to the Wilton Senior Center on Monday, Nov. 16, from noon to 2, have a light lunch, and listen to Randi Hutton of the RZ connection. Randi is a professional organizer who offers a variety of workshops to help people organize in every way. Randi will delve into the reasons why we think we need to hold onto items that have no meaning to us. What about all those clothes? What about that furniture? You can leave this seminar with some ideas on giving away, consigning, selling or just throwing out appropriate items, thereby freeing up physical and mental space for a healthier life.

A complimentary lunch will be served at noon; the seminar begins at 1 in the Senior Center. Fee: $10; Reservations: 834-6240.

Memory screening

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Nursing and Home Care and the Wilton Senior Center will sponsor free one-on-one, confidential memory screening from 9 to noon at the Comstock Community Center. If your screening raises concerns, you will be referred to your primary care provider for further assessment. Screenings will take place by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Jeanette Graham, Life Care Coordinator at Nursing & Home Care at 762-8958, ext. 249.

Cholesterol screenings

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Nursing and Home Care will offer cholesterol screenings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. by appointment at Nursing and Home Care, 761 Main Avenue, Suite 114, Norwalk.

The screening includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, blood pressure, BMI calculation and risk counseling session with a registered nurse. Cost is $25. No third party billing. Call 762-8958, ext. 221, for more information and to make an appointment.

Thanksgiving lunch 2

The Wilton Baptist Church, 254 Danbury Road, will treat the town’s senior citizens to a bountiful Thanksgiving luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Beginning at 11:30, hot cider will be available to all guests. This is the 33rd year of this generous gift at no cost to the seniors of Wilton. Phyllis Boozer and Rosiane Olivea will be organizing the affair along with help from community church members. Reservations: Call the Wilton Senior Center at 834-6240 by Monday, Nov. 16. Do not call the Baptist Church.

Computer classes

The Comstock Computer Learning Center offers computer courses for adults. Course listings are published in the Senior Center Newsletter, Corridors, the Parks and Rec Fall Brochure, and at comstockclc.org. Classes take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.:

• Introduction to Computer Fundamentals, $20, Nov. 9 and 13.

• Use of Graphic Tools in Word, $20, Nov. 10 and 12.

• Introduction to Basic Word 2003, $20, Nov. 17 and 19.

• More Graphics in Word, Advanced, $20, Nov. 18 and 20.

• Introduction to Word 2007, $20, Dec. 8 and 10.

• Basic Excel (9:30-12), $30, Dec. 11 and 18.

• Getting Around the Internet, $30, Call for dates, 762-8445.

Reservations: Call the Wilton Senior Center at 834-6240 by Monday, Nov. 16. Do not call the Baptist Church.

Coming events

For the week of Nov. 6-12:

• Friday, Nov. 6, 10, Jewelry Workshop with Viola; 11, Stress Reduction with Denise O’Hearn; 12, Parks and Rec Thanksgiving Lunch; 12, Bridge in the Senior Center; 1-3, Free swim at the Wilton Y.

• Monday, Nov. 9, 9:30, Introduction to Computer Fundamentals with Andrea Ragusa; 10:30, Line Dancing at the Senior Center; 11:30, Coffee and… at the Senior Center; 12, Decorative Art at the Ogden House; 12:15, Forever Fit at the Y.

• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8:30-11:30, Cholesterol screening at Nursing and Home Care by appointment only, 762-8958, ext. 221; 8:45, Watercolor at the Ogden House; 9:30, Use of Graphic Tools in Word with Catherine Myers; 10, Strength Training at the Y; 10:30, Arthritis Exercise at the Y; 10:45, Cooking for One or Two with Chef Tony Ragusa; 11, Yoga with Denise O’Hearn; 12, Game Time; 1, Comstock Knitters and Crafters; 2, Chair Exercises at Ogden House; 5:30, Sleep Disorder Presentation at the Greens at Cannondale.

• Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Senior Center closed.

• Thursday, Nov. 12, 9:30, Use of Graphic Tools in Word with Catherine Myers; 10, Yoga with Denise O’Hearn; 10, Strength Training at the Y; 10:30, Arthritis Exercise at the Y; 12, Lunch at the Senior Center; 12:15, Forever Fit at the Y; 12:45, Bingo at the Senior Center; 5:30, Social Services Commission Meeting.

Ms. Doty is the town’s coordinator of senior activities.