Senior Lunch Program 

We’re happy to announce a new and improved lunch program beginning this month. We’ll be serving a delicious catered lunch every Monday and Wednesday. You’ll find the menu at the end of the newsletter. Please sign up using the “Lunch Registration Form.”

-Please register and pay in advance to save your spot.

-We have a limited number of meals each day, so seats fill up quickly.

-We’re not able to refund your money if you do not show up.

-Cost of lunch is $5. Please pay by charge card or a check made out to “Town of Brookfield.”

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Friday, March 17 at noon

Join us for a relaxing, Friday afternoon with your friends while dining on corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and all things Irish. With any luck ‘o the Irish, you might find a pot of gold or a four-leaf clover!

Please sign up on the enclosed form. 

AARP FREE Tax Preparation Assistance

Starting Friday, February 3 at 8:30 a.m.

Through Friday, April 14, Tax-Aide counselors will assist you with income tax preparation at the Senior Center. Assistance is free for low and middle-income taxpayers. An appointment is required. If married, both spouses MUST be present. Be SURE to bring the following:

-The past two years’ federal income tax forms

-Photo ID

-All tax forms received, including W-2, 1099, Social Security, Access Health CT Exchange 1095 Statement (if applicable).

-Town property tax bill and auto tax bill

-Documentation for all itemized deductions (medical, taxes, interest, and charitable contributions)

-Personal check if you wish to have your refund directly deposited or payment made directly to you.

Call the Senior Center to schedule an appointment.

Registration: Please note there are lots of programs, trips, and meals to sign up for this month.

-Some of our classes and events fill up quickly, so please don’t wait to register.

-We cannot take registrations over the phone.

-It’s important that you make your check out correctly; please note this in the newsletter.

-Please allot enough time to register and still enter your class/event on time.

-Please be sure of your schedule before submitting your forms to minimize confusion.

Protecting Your Assets from Long-Term Care

Czepiga, Pope, Daly and Perri

Wednesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Connecticut's long-term care costs are the second highest in the nation. You've likely heard horror stories of people losing their homes to pay for care. Attend this session with Attorney Lynda Lee Arnold to learn how you can protect assets with a carefully orchestrated plan.

You'll walk away understanding how you can properly protect your life savings. You'll also learn about Medicaid and how it can help you pay for long-term care costs, Medicaid's confusing rules, what it takes to apply, who can help you complete an application, and much more will be discussed. Attorney Arnold will also cover strategies to protect your money if an unforeseen crisis arises. Please register.

Paint and Sip

Thursday, March 2 at 1:00 pm

Rebecca Yarrish, local artist, will guide us on a 2-hour painting program

while you sip on cranberry “mocktails.” Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with friends. All supplies will be provided. Suitable for beginners. Please register on the enclosed form.

Program made possible through very generous

donations made in honor of Catherine Duggan

Escape with Us!

Flyers are available at the Center. Friendship Tours requires a separate check for each event.

Wednesday, May 17 – Visit Harlem. Special guided tour of Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater. Lunch at Harlem’s famous soul food restaurant, Sylvia’s. Guided riding and walking tour of the neighborhood. Cost is $158pp. Now accepting reservations. Checks should be made out to “Friendship Tours.”

Tuesday, July 18 – Relax on the River. Lunch at the historic Griswold Inn. Explore the beauty of the Connecticut River Valley from the water as you cruise and relax on the River Quest. End the day with time to explore Main Street Essex. Cost is $147pp. Now accepting reservations. Checks should be made out to “Friendship Tours.”

Wednesday, September 13 – Lunch at Carmines followed by A Beautiful Noise, the musical based on the life and music of Neil Diamond. Cost is $253pp. A $120 non-refundable deposit will hold your seat with the balance due August 1. Now accepting reservations. Checks should be made out to “Friendship Tours.”

December TBD – lunch at the fully decorated Student Prince Café in Springfield, MA followed by some time at Mohegan Sun and a tour of Christmas lights before heading home. More details to come.

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