SPRING 2025 The Loop

860-444-5839 
24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385  
Senior Picnic 2025 
Wednesday, June 25,  2025 
12PM—3 PM 
Waterford Beach Park Pavilions 
Menu: Chicken Dinner, Ice Cream, Beverages 
Music and Games! 
Tickets: $15 
APRIL, MAY, JUNE 2025 
The 2025 Sally Ritchie Award Presentation  
This year’s award will be presented to 
Andy Staunton, LCSW  
 

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 SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION SENIOR SERVICES OFFICE TEAMName
Email 
Phone # Meaghan LineburghS
mlineburgh@waterfordct.org 
860.444.5839   Michael Buscet
mbuscetto@waterfordct.org 
860.444.5839 SENIOR SERV
Joyce M. Vlaun, Chairperson 
 
Dina Lopes, Vice-Chairperson 
Anne Darling 
Dan Rissi 
Rick Beaney                                                                                         
Susan Marelli 
Tom Kennedy 
 
Rich Muckle, Selectman Liaison Rob BruleDan
 hmcswain@waterfordct.org860-444-5834 

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How to Give:   
 
Visit our town website under Waterford Senior Services and click on the Endowment Fund 
 
mail or in person in our offices at the Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford 
~ Thank you for supporting our long-standing mission to improve the quality of life for those who need us most. 
The Senior Citizens Commission established an Endowment Fund in 2007 
through the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to provide 
critical program funding for seniors who are struggling financially or at risk 
of falling into economic insecurity as they age. Funded entirely by 
donations, the Endowment has provided qualified seniors with the help they 
need to feel safe and comfortable in their homes, as well as remain active 
and connected to our community.   
Senior Services Mission  Provide information about available
Waterford Senior Services Transportation:  Waterford Senior Services provides curb 
.  
Schedule by calling our Office Support Technician Michael at 860-444-5839. 
Grand Opening of the Patricia Ryan Theater and Media Center 
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Waterford Senior Services is delighted to invite you to a special reception for the unveiling of the Patricia Ryan 
Theater and Media Room at the Community Center on July 11, 2025 at 11:30AM. This new facility is named in honor 
of Patricia Ryan, a founding member of the Waterford Senior Citizen Commission, whose dedication and vision 
helped shape the community.  
The Patricia Ryan Theater and Media Room will serve as a dynamic hub for entertainment, education, and 
information, providing valuable resources for the community. This exciting addition to the center was made possible 
through the American Rescue Plan Act grant awarded to Waterford Senior Services. 
We are excited to share more details about the project as it nears completion and look forward to welcoming you to 
this significant milestone! 

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 Foot Clinic with Dr. Walter, PDMPodiatry evaluation and nail cutting, by appointment.Fridays, 9:00 AM –1:

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 Support Groups and Support ProgramsMilitary Liaison at Senior ServicesRich Messin
262 Boston Post Road Cardiac Support

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 Enrichment Programs and Groups
Book Discussion West With Giraffesby Lynda RutledgeGoodreads Choice A
 Monday group meets 1pm to 3pm 
 Busy Bees meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of 
 Wellness Trip to Grota Solna  
Salt Cave of Niantic 
Dry salt therapy, also known as Halotherapy 
Natural, Safe, No Harmful Side Effects. Beneficial 
for overall wellness and relaxation. Meet us there, 
or schedule transportation with us. $20 
 
 Thursday, May 29 
11AM -  12PM 
Sign up in Senior Services Brain FlexImprove memory skills with a mix of puzzles, ga
Eolia Mansion  
Iced Tea Luncheon and Tour 
at 
Harkness Memorial Park, Waterford Coming La
 

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 Café ProgramsCAFÉ LUNCHEnjoy lunch, meet friends, served in our Café.Wednesdays 11:30
 Kentucky Derby Luncheon:   Wednesday, April 30, 12PM -2:30PM. W
 
 Jody Nazarchyk Award Luncheon:  
 Wednesday, May 21, 12PM -  2:30PM.   Join us as we present the 2025 award to the 
Cactus Jack Foundation.  On the Menu: The Original Hughies
 LUNCH AND LEARNSEAT HOP ServiceLearn about the regional bus t
Breakfast Café 
Spring Sweetness Breakfast:  An 
assortment of seasonal bakery pastries, fruit, 
bagels & cream cheese, hot coffee and tea.   
Wednesday, April 9, 9:30AM - 11:30AM 
Ticket: $6, sign up by April 7.  
 PIZZA AND A MOVIE Wednesday, April 10, 1

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 Cards and GamesWaterford Community Food BankProviding food assistance to any Waterford reside
 April 2* Café lunch option  
 April 16
 May 7* Café lunch option
 May 28
 June 4* Café lunch option
 June 18No monies collected by WSS $5 per 10 game packFridays 1:00PM to 3:00PM  $2.0
No monies collected by Senior Services Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Totally Disabled
LEFT CENTER RIGHT WILD! 
Tuesdays, 11:30AM—1PM:  April 1, April 15, May 6, 
May 20, June 3, June 24 Very easy to learn! Play one round and you’ve got it! Bring 4 quarters per round. We pla
  Card Games
Mahjongg Mondays/Thursdays 10AM-12PM 
Casual Bridge Mondays/Wednesdays 9AM-12PM 
Cribbage Tuesdays & Fridays 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM 
Canasta Thursdays 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM  
Pinochle Tuesdays and Fridays 12:00 PM-3:00 PM  
Pitch Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM   
  If you’d like to play but don’t know how– CALL Senior 
Services- we have volunteers ready to teach you!! 

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 Trips 
Featured Friendship Tours Daytrips:  Carole’s Kings feat. Music of BeautifulDynamic, al
Transportation available, but limited. Pilgrim Belle Harbor 
Lunch Excursions with Terry and Jen:  
Friendship Tours Overnight Trip:  
Collette Tours Presents:  

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Fitness and Dance Classes Spring 2025 YogaTuesdays 11:45AM 

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 Program Waiver
 Registration Date for Waterford residents, Thursday, March 20, 2025 –drop in, mail in or online
 Non-residents may register beginning Tuesday, March 25, 2025.Waterford Senior Services Program 
Checks, cash or credit/debit (a $3.45 processing fee is charged for credit and debit) A separate re
Make checks payable to the “Town of  Waterford.” 

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