Winter2025 The Loop

WATERFORD SENIOR SER VICES  
24 ROPE FERRY RD, WATERFORD, CT 06385  
860.444.5839 
https://waterfordct.org/176/Senior-Services-News 
January, February, March 2025  If Waterford Public 
Coming this Spring!  
Senior Services Art Show 2025            
Submit original artwork created in 
the years  2024-2025 

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 SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION SENIOR SERVICES OFFICE TEAMName
Email 
Phone # Meaghan LineburghSen
mlineburgh@waterfordct.org 
860.444.5839   Michael Buscetto
mbuscetto@watefordct.org 
860.444.5839 Jennifer Bracciale
jbracciale@waterfordct.org 
860-444-5839 SENIOR SERVI
Joyce M. Vlaun, Chairperson 
 
Dina Lopes, Vice-Chairperson 
Anne Darling 
Dan Rissi 
Rick Beaney                                                                                         
Susan Marelli 
Tom Kennedy 
Kent Ward 
Rich Muckle, Selectman Liason 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.   
Advance Care Planning Advance Directives for Health Care Workshop By deciding what end-of
Waterford Senior Services Transportation:  Waterford Senior Services provides curb 
.  
Schedule by calling our Office Support Technician Michael at 860-444-5839. 
 
Estate Planning and 
Probate Matters Plan for your estate

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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 ProgramsFalls Prevention Workshop SeriesPrevent fall
262 Boston Post Road Caregiver Support G

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 Enrichment Programs and GroupsWinter Book Discussion The Invisible Life of Addi
 Monday group meets 1pm to 3pm 
 Busy Bees meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of 
 A New Approach to  
Writing Condolence Letters 
Do you struggle with what to say and how to say 
it? Learn how to turn your words into a celebration 
of life of the person who has passed. 
With Jude Carter 
Simple , effective approach. Free! Tuesday, Jan. 14
11AM -  12PM 
Sign up in Senior Services Brain FlexImprove memory skills with a mix of puzzles, games 
Project Thank You 
A fun, interactive program that puts gratitude into 
action. Identify who we are thankful for. Learn 
easy and fun ways to write thank you notes!  
With Jude Carter Write thank you n
11AM -  12PM 

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 Café ProgramsCAFÉ LUNCHEnjoy lunch, meet friends, served in our Café.Wednesdays 11:30
 Valentine’s Party:  Wednesday, February 12, 12PM -2:30PM. Music! Fun!On the 
 
 
  Good Luck Luncheon: Wednesday, March 5, 12PM -  2:30PM.   Entertainment! Fun! Prizes!  On th
 LUNCH AND LEARNShort Stories–A reading and discussion
NEW!! Breakfast Café 
Super Bowl Breakfast Bowl:  Potatoes, 
Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar, Chicken Sausage 
with Fruit Cup, Juice, Coffee and Tea.   
Wednesday, January 29, 10AM-12PM   
Ticket: $6  sign up by 1/27                                         
Winter Warm Up Breakfast: Pancakes 
with Butter and Syrup, Bacon, Fruit, Juice, 
Coffee and Tea.                                                                
Wednesday, February 26, 10AM-12PM           
Ticket: $6 sign up by 2/24 
Spring Fling Breakfast: Bacon, Egg and 
Cheese Breakfast Sandwich (without Bacon, 
if you prefer) on an English Muffin, Tater 
Tots, Fruit, Juice, Coffee and Tea.           
Wednesday, March 19, 10AM-12PM  
Ticket: $6 sign up by 3/17 PIZZA AND A MOVIE We

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 Cards and GamesWaterford Community Food BankProviding food assistance to any Waterford reside
 January 8  
 January 22* Café lunch option
 February 5
 February 19* Café lunch option
 March 12
 March 26* Café lunch optionNo monies collected by WSS $5 per 10 game packFridays 1:00
No monies collected by Senior Services Recreation and Parks Wood ProgramFirewood program f
The Waterford Public Library offers delivery 
and pickup of library materials to homebound 
Waterford residents. Please call the library at 860-444-5805, 
ext. 2 for more information or to request an application. 
LEFT CENTER RIGHT WILD 
Tuesdays: Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, March 4, & 
March 18 from 11:30AM—1PMVery easy to learn! Play one round and you’ve got it! Bring 4 quarters per round. We play 5 rou
  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 12:15 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 
Collette Travel Overnight Vacations:
Featured Friendship Tours:  Celtic Angels of Ireland at DanversportA theatrical feast performed by
*National Parks of America Trip Presentation* Monday J
Olive Garden, Waterford– Friday, January 24, 
12PM -  1:30PM. 
Langley’s, Waterford– Friday, February 21, 
12PM- 1:30PM. 
Black Sheep, East Lyme – Friday, March 21.   
12PM- 1:30PM. 

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Fitness and Dance Classes Winter 2025 YogaTuesdays 11:45AM 

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 Program Waiver
 Registration Date for Waterford residents, Friday, December 20, 2024 –drop in, mail in or online
 Non-residents may register beginning Monday, December 23, 2024.Waterford Senior Services Progr
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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