Dear Members

We at the Milford Senior Center take great pride in offering a wide variety of activities and  services that benefit older adults living in Milford. We work together to provide a friendly, supportive environment for the members, volunteers and employees.

Retirement years can provide members opportunities to learn and grow. Perhaps learning a different language or traveling to new and exciting places. One of the programs our Center offers is a Low Vision Support Group which provides innovative concepts for people with visual handicaps. We offer numerous exercise classes at our Center  including Stretch, Strengthen and Stabilize, Ballroom Aerobics, Osteoporosis Preventative  Exercise, Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation 1^st Friday, Let Your Yoga Dance and Qi Cong.  Our members also enjoy Tap Dancing, Line Dancing, Pickle Ball, Zumba Gold and Laughter Yoga, a seasonal  iPhone Classes, Billiards, Bingo, Book Club, French and Italian  Classes, Wii Bowling and a Model Train Group.  Creativity abounds at our Beading Class, Art Class, Craft Class, Ceramics Class, a Knitting and Quilting Group where members create beautiful items while satisfying a desire to be productive and  imaginative. We have a Creative Writing Class and a Writers Unlimited Class where creative minds are busy at work, generating stories of interest. Members also play in our own Senior Band and sing in our Gospel Choir and Choral Group to provide entertaining programs for our members.

I would like to share with you the many benefits from programs and services our members  may participate in every weekday. We offer transportation to and from our Center and to medical  appointments in Milford. Our Insurance Specialists are available to assist members with Medicare, Title 19 and other insurances.  Our Social Services Worker is also available to assist seniors with issues  related to older adults.  We have a Food Bank, which assists anyone in need of food and our Meals-on-Wheels program delivers meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals. We offer a Continental Breakfast and a Mini-Lunch Program where seniors can  socialize while enjoying an affordable meal.  Our Ahrens Program is designed for older adults with cognitive impairments who   require a supervised environment and also provides respite time for caregivers.  If you are  interested in pursuing any of the above activities, consider joining the Milford Senior Center.

I hope everyone enjoys a pleasant Spring and holiday.

Best Wishes Always.

Janice M. Jackson

Executive Director

FROM THE DESK OF EDITOR, ELEANORE MYERS TURKINGTON

The month of April is very special at the Milford Senior Center; for this is the month we pay tribute to our many volunteers.We will celebrate their dedication April 24^th at a brunch to honor their many hours of volunteer service to our members. Music lovers, Friday, April 26^th at 1:00 p.m.,The Milford  Senior Center  Choral Group will perform some of the best known Rogers and Hammerstein selections from timeless musicals including The Sound of Music and The King and I. The Stratford Community Band will perform for us Sunday afternoon, April 28^th at 2:00 p.m. at our Center. This is a free concert and open to the public. I have heard this band and they are GOOD! Come and enjoy!  Also, AARP is conducting a safe driver course at our facility, Wednesday, April 17^th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. You will find additional information on our Special Events, page 4. We have distributed copies of our monthly bulletin throughout the city in various offices, stores, banks and our Center. The pitter patter of April showers will open the door to pleasant weather and beautiful flowers. Enjoy!

 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Laura Adams, Gene Altieri, Kristen Ayer, Antonette Carollo, Beverly Catchpole, Melinda Chasse,Robert DeFonce,    Roberta DeFonce, Phyllis DeFranco, Larry Fazio, Russ Fetcho, Victor Florio, Daniel Ford, Debra Fraleigh, Nancy Goss, Mary Hanke, Constance Holler, David, Hurlburt and Monica Irving.  Also, Barbara Kauders, Elizabeth Kazmercyk, Patricia Kelly, Dorothy Knauert, JoAnn Kudola, Janice Lynn, Carole M. Mackey, Elizabeth Markisello,  Frank Markisello, Susan McKenna, Roy Nishimura, Joseph Novak and Willa Oliver.  Also, Gretchen Parrella, Lina Perrotti, James Perrotti, Mary Ann Pivarnik, Daniel Pivarnik, Patricia Rauscher, Catherine Reno, Victor M. Rios, Abigail Rios, Beatrice Robertson, Lucinda Romano,Michael Scarveles and Patti Sci. Also, Keith Sci, Joanne Smith, Laurence Smith, Marilyn Swan, Beverly Smith, Rosemary Sobocinski, Boris Tetyanechko, Kathleen Thibadeau, Linda Tomlin, Joyce  Tuliano, Linneau Whalen  and Dolores Zaccaro. Welcome to our family.

Robert Guidry left, President of the Milford Lyons Club recently presented a   $500.00 donation to the  Milford Food Bank. Food Bank Manager, Sharon Brown right, Mark Marillar volunteer and Marie Shuster center, participated in the presentation. The Food Bank assists anyone in need of food. Groceries and Personal items are welcomed.  You may call Food Bank Manager, Sharon Brown at   203 877-5131 for details. The Food Bank is located at the Milford Senior  Center, 9 Jepson Drive.

HOW SWEET IT IS!

You don’t want to miss this performance; an afternoon with a Rogers and Hammerstein presentation by the Milford Senior Center Choral Group. The program is Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. April 26 at our Center 9 Jepson Drive. A variety of the best- known Rogers and Hammerstein selections from timeless musicals you are sure to enjoy; The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma and other musical hits. This concert is free and open to the public.              

There’s More…

You can also  enjoy the music of the Stratford Community Band performing Sunday, April 28, 1:00 p.m. at our Center . This concert is free, and the public is welcome. This band is talented, entertaining and rejuvenating.  Music always adds pleasure to our days. Come join us! Call 203 877-5131 for additional details on both music programs.

AHRENS PROGRAM

There are openings available in the Ahrens Program at our Center. The Ahrens Program provides recreation, nutrition and educational activities for older adults with cognitive impairments. The program also enables   caregivers to have several hours of respite while the participant is being supervised by staff members and  volunteers.  Please call Christine Lyas, Social Service Worker at  203- 877-5131 for details on this program.