The Loop October November and December 2022 (PDF)

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Familiar Faces…………………………….
UPCOMING  
LUNCHEONS  
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WATERFORD SENIOR SERVICES  
24 ROPE FERRY RD, WATERFORD, CT 06385  
860.444.5839 
Waterfordct.org/community-center/senior-services 

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 SENIOR SERVICES COMMISSION Carol SandersSenior Citizens CommissionChairJoyce M. Vl
Dear Friends,  
In the months ahead as the weather turns cooler, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the 
Senior Service Commission and the staff who work tirelessly to provide you, and your loved 
ones, with programs that you will enjoy and encourage you to come back to the community 
center for many opportunities of engagement. The Loop is filled with many programs to sample 
in the months ahead. In the spirit of the season, I want to thank our Senior Services 
Commissioners, as well as, department staff and volunteers for their dedication and special 
efforts to embrace our thriving Senior Service Department. Each and every day I have the 
honor and privilege to work alongside a committed and dedicated team at the Senior Center and I will continue 
to do all I can to support Waterford Senior Services and your needs. As the holiday season approaches, it is 
truly an exciting time to be in Waterford as we embark on positive enhancements to our community, as I 
remain committed to personal wellness, accessibility and a sense of belonging are more important now than ever 
before. Please know you are all in my thoughts and I wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season. We 
care about you and always remember that “Waterford Cares”.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My regards, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
- Rob MAIN STAFFNameTitl
Email 
Phone # Dani GormanHuman Services 
DGorman@WaterfordCT.org 
860.444.5839  EX. 2753 Terry WheelerAssistan
TWheeler@WaterfordCT.org 
860.444.5839 EX.2754 Heidi McSwainHuman S
HMcSwain@WaterfordCT.org 
860.444.5839 EX. 2572 Donna PayneSenior Se
 
DPayne@WaterfordCT.org 
860.444.5839 EX. 2768 Meaghan LineburghSenio
MLineburgh@WaterfordCT.org 
860.444.5839 EX. 2764 Jen BraccialeInstructo
 
JBracciale@WaterfordCT.org 
860.444.5839 EX. 2839 Joseph Trelli
 Program  Coordinator  WYFS
 
JTrelli@WaterfordCT.org 
860.444.5848 EX.2616 Andy StauntonLCSW, C
Stauntonandrew8@gmail.com 
860.444.5848  ADDITIONAL STAF
 Van Driver WSSAnne OgdenVolunteer Food Bank CoordinatorColleen
 Van Driver WSSMESSAGE FROM FIRST 

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Dear Friends, 
 
In this Holiday Edition of The Loop, our new assistant director Terry Wheeler and 
the staff placed a special emphasis on developing new programs that offer variety and 
inclusion as well as, maintain the programs you have grown accustomed to value and 
enjoy.  Terry and a new volunteer are now being trained in the CHOICES Medicare 
program so that you will have easy access to getting the guidance you need with the 
important decisions you make at around the age of 65 and retirement.  I encourage 
you to visit the office with any of your questions about help with  heating, groceries, 
transportation, healthy aging, medical care, or whatever resources you may need. Our 
staff is committed to providing you with a full array of services that extend beyond recreational 
opportunities to programs that promote your emotional and physical well-being. We look forward to 
seeing you at Senior Services and we, especially, look forward to sharing the holiday season with you. 
Happy Fall and Happy Holidays!  A MESSAGE FROM HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
Greetings,  
 
I’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone for their warm welcome to Senior Ser-
vices! I have enjoyed getting to know you and hearing about the programs and ser-
vices that are important to you. Thank you to Dani Gorman, Human Services Ad-
ministrator, for her leadership and guidance as I began this new position, and the 
entire Senior Services staff for their help and support. They are a dedicated and car-
ing group, and I am honored to have joined them.  
The holidays are nearly upon us! They can be a time of joy, and also a time of in-
creased stress. Please take a few minutes to do my deep breathing meditation to cultivate mindfulness in 
this busy season. Release your jaw, relax your shoulders away from your ears, soften your belly. 
 
Place one hand over your heart and one over your stomach 
 
Breathe in through your nose for a count of 5, feeling your belly expand with the breath 
 
Hold your breath for a count of 5 
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Exhale through your nose for a count of five and release all tension with your breath 
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Repeat three to five times. 
- TerryA MESSAGE FROM A
- Dani 

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 Flu Vaccination ClinicProgram Description: Waterford Senior Services has partnered with Stop & Shop Pharmacy to

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 TripsOctober 20th-Jack O Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo The walk takes you from Joplin to 

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 Happy Fall! Apple Cider and DonutsProgram Description: Join Senior Services for Apple Cider and Donuts from B
 October 11th
 November 1st
 December 20thDay of the Week: TuesdaysStart Tim

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 It Takes A Village Support GroupProgram Description: Meeting with other caregivers who are taking care of a s

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 Enrichment Programs Telling Your Story Through ScrapbookingProgram Description: This class w

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 Daybreak Café Coffee SponsorSupport your Senior Services by becoming a Daybreak Café Coffee Sponsor! Join the Dayb
 November 3rd Carol Sanders, Waterford Senior Service ChairJoin Senior Services Commission Chair for a meet a
 November 10th Christine Johnson and Jill Adams from The Waterford LibraryJoin Waterford Public Library's Ch
 October 26th
 November 16th
 December 7thDay of the Week: WednesdaysStart Tim

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 BINGOProgram Description: BINGO dates:October 5th and 26thNovember 2nd and 16thDecember 7thBingo begins

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 Social ServicesTransportationTransportation is provided by Senior Services’ vans for Waterford residents to the Wa
 Social Security Number and Date of Birth 
 Proof off ALL gross income (4 consecutive weeks within 3 months of appli-cation)
 Paystubs
 Unemployment print out
 Child Support/Alimony
 Pension, Social Security
 Copy of most recent Utility Bill (must be in your name)
 Current Water Bill2022-2023 ENERGY ASSISTANCE INCOME GUIDELINES:
 Household of 1:  $39,761Household of 2:  $51,996To schedule an appointment please call us at 860-444-5

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 Veteran’s Coffeehouse at Filomena’sMeets monthly the second Tuesday of each month from  9-11am. Open to all vet

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 Food Baskets for the HolidaysProgram Description: Provided by the Waterford Community Food Bank Senio

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 Registration Information Fall 2022
 Mail  or drop off   Sept. 22 or later   Zoom Rate is your regular rate; i.e. Healthy Stretch Non-resident Z
 Non-residents may register beginning Wednesday, September 28, 2022, MAIL IN. 
 Classes begin in October    Cash or checks only.  Make checks payable to the “Town of  Waterford”.A Matter 
GENTLE DANCE MIX 
Tap/Ballet/Jazz 
9 CLASSES     WEDNESDAY 
10:45 A.M.—11:45 A.M. 
Gentle, old school smooth 
dancing to the oldies. This class is 
good for people who are new to 
dance and for those who are 
returning to dance. Combination 
of dance at the bar and across 
the floor 
WATERFORD SENIOR RATE 
$32 
RESIDENT $36 
 NON-RESIDENT $40 
CLASS STARTS OCTOBER 12 
Instructor Kristin Burrows 

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 Registration  WaiverMail or drop off September 22 or later for residents
 Zoom Rate is your regular rate; i.e. Healthy Stretch Non-resident Zoom rate would be
 Non-residents may register beginning Wednesday, September 28, 2022, MAIL IN. Classes begin in O

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