August 2017

Drawing Class with Ed Salazar: Wednesday, August 2^nd at 1:30 pm Ed Salazar returns this time to give a Drawing Class. He will explain the principles of the Bargue course, a progressive way to learn to draw. He will select one senior to be a model. You will be invited to participate, watch or show up with your own photo of a person you would like to draw.    Bring your own paper, charcoal or pencils and an eraser. There is a charge of $5.

Lotus Flower Lantern Craft Workshop: Monday, August 14th  at 1:30 pm The members of Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will be on hand to help you make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colorful paper and wire frames. A film on the meaning of the Lotus Flower will be shown and a short documentary film on Korean artistic tradition will be shown. The participants can choose the color of the lotus flower for the lanterns.  Korean traditional refreshments will be served. There is a fee of $5 to attend this event.

Pie Baking Contest: Monday, August 21st at 1:00 pm

Come witness and help celebrate the winners of our Pie Baking Contest. See who will take home First, Second and Third Place. This tasty event is open to all. To enter please stop by the Senior Center and fill out an application. Show us how you roll!

Lenticular Art: Wednesday, August 23rd at 1:00 pm

Learn how to make a Lenticular picture. This project makes flat prints 3D and creates a super cool illusion – the photos appear to change!



Digging Deeper: Confessions of an Urban Archaeologist with Greg Van Antwerp: Monday, August 28 at 1:00 pm

History is all around us, most often in the form of paper, artifacts and unique gadgetry. Some artifacts have yet to be discovered, but quite a few are left used and discarded. All of these items tell a story about us and our lives. For over 35 years, local urban archaeologist Greg Van Antwerp has been “digging up” the history around us at a local estate, tag and garage sales. He loves digging through the past and discovering the stories behind old paper, gadgets new and old, and other oddities. Join us as he shares his stories and discoveries.

Starting the Conversation; Advanced Care Planning: Wednesday, August 30th at 12:00 pm  Eileen Duggan and Cindy Jones from Maplewood will be here to present “The Conversation Project”. This program is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. No guide and no single conversation can cover all the decisions that you and your family may face. What a conversation can do is provide a shared understanding of what matters most to you and your loved ones. This can make it easier to make decisions when the time comes. Lunch will be provided.

Grand Kids Ice Cream Social:

Wednesday, August 16th at 1:30 pm

We will be hosting a special afternoon for grandparents and their grandchildren. Mr. Magic will be here to perform his magical high energy magician show. Appearing and disappearing to rave reviews all over the state of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Mr. Magic's show is a one-hour family show of non-stop fun that includes music, comedy, audience participation and sound effects. Also, enjoy making your own sundaes. Call today to schedule a “play date” with your grandchildren and then make sure you sign up at the reception desk by calling 203-312-5665.