Participants in programs at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., must be 60 or older and be a resident of Plainville, or be a member of the senior citizens center, unless noted. All programs will be held at the senior citizens center, unless noted. For more information or to register for programs, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Bus goes
door to door

The shopping bus provides door-to-door transportation to shopping destinations on Mondays. The bus picks up passengers at their home and drops them off at the front doors of the stores. Riders should call the center 11 a.m. on the Friday before they want to ride the bus. The bus starts picking up at 9:30 a.m. The bus will pick up at the store at 12:30 p.m., except on the days the bus goes to the Westfarms or Meriden malls, when pickups will be at 4:15 p.m. A handicapped bus is available, but passengers need to call the senior center and let them know a bus is needed to be put on the list.

Monday, June 15 and 29: Wal-Mart, Southington

Free groceries
from Foodshare

The Foodshare Organization delivers free food to low income residents, at least 62 years old or permanently disabled under the Social Security Act, to the Plainville Housing Authority, 20 Stillwell Drive, Sunset Community Room, behind the senior center.

Foodshare will be at the housing authority on Monday, June 15 and 29, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Men’s billiard
winners

Men’s billiard winners at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., were April 22: Ed Zareck; April 29: Mike Hermanowski, Joe Giannattasio; May 7: Paul Martel; May 14: Mike Bochan.

Setback tournament
winners

Setback tournament winners at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., were: April 20: first, Roy Kaine, Virginia Suprynowicz; second, Ann Reinwald, Jim Rio; third, Olga and Charles Stepney; April 27: first, Roger Willequer, Joe Fortuna; second, Bernard Grabeck, Edward Cisz, third, Doris Prassl, George Reinwald; May 4: first, Lee Mills, Wanda Martin; second, Ann Reinwald, Jim Rio; third, Roy Kaine, Richard Nordgren; May 11: first, Verna Pekrul, Walt Mackiewicz; second, Ann Reinwald, Jim Rio; third (two-way tie): Virginia Suprynowicz, Patricia Cancelli, Evelyn Case, John Daversa; May 18: first, Bernard Grabeck, Ed Cisz; second, Madeline Drake, Doris Skorupski; third (four-way tie), Verna Pekrul, Walt Mackiewicz, Doris Prassl, George Reinwald, Agnes Ogonowski, Irene Wygonoski, Ann Reinwald, Jim Rio.

55 Alive
driving class

A 55 Alive Mature Driving Class will be held at the Plainville Library, 56 E. Main St., Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. Participants must attend both days. This is a Plainville Senior Citizens Center program, but due to construction, the Plainville Library has offered the use of its space. For more information or to register, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

This course covers the effects of aging and medication on driving, local hazards, accident prevention measures and more. Films and discussions will be presented and a driver’s manual provided. No written or on the road test required. Upon completion of the course, an insurance company must give a discount of at least 5 percent on auto insurance. The cost for the class is $12 for AARP members providing a membership number and $14 for other attendees. People should register and pay for this class at the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., Monday through Friday, between 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Caregiving
Connections

The next Caregiving Connections Meeting will be held Thursday, June 18 at 2 p.m. Due to the construction at the Plainville Senior Center, the group will meet at the Plainville Library, 56 E. Main St. Joy Mason, lead nurse planner with the Alzheimer’s Association, will join the group for a viewing of the movie, “Caregivers,” from the HBO Alzheimer’s Project. This movie addresses many of the issues and concerns the members of the Caregiving Connections Group share. A discussion, and question and answer period will follow the movie.

Caregivers of all ages and all towns are welcome to exchange their ideas and insights about caregiving issues. Refreshments will be served and someone will be available to care for loved ones. For more information, to register or to request caregiving during the meeting, call Bette, (860) 747-5728.

Pool
tournament

The Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., is holding open pool tournaments at 1 p.m., every Thursday in May. Senior center members may bring a friend, group or even a team. Those who come to play will decide which pool rules to use. Center members are welcome to come and use either of the two pool tables to play or practice any hours the center is open.

For more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

‘Surfing’ Seniors:
Internet tips

Seniors can learn how to find information on the Internet by attending any or all of the “Surfing Seniors” sessions that will be offered at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., on Tuesdays, June 16 and 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. Classes are free, will be held in the computer lab at the center, and can accommodate up to 10 students. The classes will be taught by Plainville Public Library’s reference assistant and interlibrary loan supervisor, Joi Sorensen. Sorensen joined the library in November 2008 and is a master of library science degree candidate at Southern Connecticut State University. She also holds a master of arts degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Connecticut.

June 16 — The mysteries of the “Hidden Internet” revealed: also called “The Invisible Web,” learn how to access information online that Google and Yahoo don’t divulge. Get authoritative and accurate information on topics including government, historical and current events.

June 23 — Visit the online library in pajamas: Discover the variety of resources available on the library’s Web site accessible from home, including renewing books, placing items on hold and more. Participants should bring their current library card to this class.

Students may register for any or all the classes by calling (860) 747-5728.

Scholarships available
for summer camp

The Plainville Senior Citizens Center Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program announces scholarships available for summer camp and after-school activities for children being raised by a grandparent. Funding for scholarships are made possible through a grant from the Elizabeth Norton Trust Fund and the North Central Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans Act.

The Plainville Senior Citizens Center and Plainville Youth Services Bureau co-facilitates a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support and Education program which meets monthly at the Plainville Public Library. The program offers an opportunity for grandparents to meet others for support and to share their experiences and concerns about raising grandchildren. A variety of educational topics are presented including legal issues, guardianship, behavior, financial resources, daycare, computer use, educational issues and others. Grandparents and great-grandparents range in age from 50 to 86 years of age and the children they raise range in age from birth to 18 years old.

For information and scholarship application, contact Ronda Guberman at the senior center, (860) 747-5728, or Roberta Brown at Plainville Youth Services, (860) 793-0221, ext. 261.

Discussion
group forming

Plainville Public Library Director Peter Chase is seeking residents older than 60 who do not use the library. He plans to organize an hour-long discussion about the facility, located at 56 E. Main St., to hear ideas from residents on what they would like the library to offer.

For more information, call Chase at (860) 793-1446.

Line dancing
on Monday

The Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., offers line dancing every Monday at 10 a.m. Line Dancing is the perfect social activity to reduce stress, enhance physical levels and provide mental stimulation, all for only $2 a class. No need to register, just stop in and participate.

For more information call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Wheeler clinic
staffs HelpLine

Wheeler Clinic’s HelpLine, a mental health hotline, is staffed with phone counselors who have received special training in senior emotional health issues and can be reached 24 hours a day at (860) 747-3434.

Senior home
assessments

The Center for Healthy Aging, located in The Hospital of Central Connecticut at Bradley Memorial and New Britain General, offers several types of assessments including the comprehensive home assessment to determine seniors’ needs both in the home and outside of the home. As a full resource and assessment center for seniors and their families, our Senior Resource Coordinator can help with questions ranging from managing meals to learning about assisted living options. Polish and Spanish speakers are available to assist.

For more information, contact Peg Rancourt, senior resource coordinator, at the Bradley Campus, at (860) 276-5293, or Paula Bonanni, at the New Britain General Campus, at (860) 224-5278.

No donations
being accepted

Plainville Senior Citizens Center is unable to accept donations of household items, yarn, craft materials, etc. due to the construction project. Donations of these items are greatly appreciated and will be accepted once the construction is complete.

For more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Monday movie
madness

Feature movies are shown on a new 42-inch liquid crystal display television at Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St. All movies begin at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays. Popcorn and beverage will be served.

For more information or to register, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Contemporary
issues discussion

Back by popular demand, the Plainville Senior Citizens Center members are invited to the senior center, 200 East St., on Mondays, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., for a lively discussion of local, state, and national current events. Chris Wasieleuski will lead the discussion. The cost is $1 per class.

For more information or to register for this program, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Wii virtual
bowling league

Wii virtual bowling league is a virtual reality game that is played on a television. The league will bowl on Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St. For those who want to play the Wii, but don’t want to participate in the league, sign up for a time slot at the front desk. The Wii is generally available every day. Besides bowling, people can also play baseball, golf, tennis and boxing.

For more information, call Ronda at (860) 747-5728.

Fundraiser
a success

A snowflake necklace fundraiser, run by Debbie Nelson for the benefit of the parking lot fund, raised $48.

Senior band
is back

The Senior Center Band meets Thursdays, from 3 to 4:45 p.m., at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St.

For more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Depression
help available

For adults of all ages who are feeling depressed, Wheeler Clinic provides 24-hour telephone counseling through its Helpline service at (860) 747-3434. If a person is feeling the need to talk or is in crisis, a caring, professionally trained mental health specialist is available anytime day or night. Both Helpline and SEHOP connect individuals to a wide variety of community programs and services that can help those struggling with depression, anxiety or other mental health issues.

Open bridge
on Tuesdays

Open bridge is held at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All members are welcome.

If a person plans on attending or for more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

Scrabble players
invited to join

Senior citizens who play Scrabble, the word board game, are invited to come to the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., to play Thursdays at 2 p.m.

For more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728, to make an appointment.

Parking lot
needs donations

The Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., has become so active that parking is a constant problem. The senior center has been given permission to build a parking lot on the front lawn of the senior center facing East Street. Center officials hoped to include a parking lot in the expansion grant, but the granting agency does not allow parking as part of the project.

The senior center is seeking donations and items to help curtail some of the expenses. The Town of Plainville already did the drawings and will be able to do some site work. The senior center has received a donation of pipe that will be used underground for drainage. Still needed are stone, asphalt, landscaping and monetary donations for labor. When completed, the senior center will gain approximately 20 to 22 new parking spots.

For more information or to donate, call Shawn or Ronda at (860) 747-5728.

Charlemagne
card game

Plainville Senior Citizen Center members who are interested in playing Charlemagne, an old favorite French card game, are invited to come to the senior center on Thursdays, at 1 p.m.

For more information, call the senior center at (860) 747-5728.

RSVP needs
volunteers

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, that meets to make favors for residents who live in nursing care facilities, assisted living housing and St. Philip House, is looking for additional volunteers. The group meets at the Plainville Senior Citizens Center, 200 East St., on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. No experience or pre-registration necessary.

For more information, call RSVP at (860) 584-9533.

Wheeler clinic
offers HelpLine

Wheeler Clinic’s HelpLine, a mental health hotline, is staffed with phone counselors who have received special training in senior emotional health issues and can be reached 24 hours a day at (860) 747-3434.

Shingles vaccine
coverage available

The shingles vaccine is covered under Medicare Part D benefit and the administration of the vaccine is covered under the Medicare Part B benefit. People who have received the vaccine and paid for it out of pocket can call Bette at the senior center, (860) 747-5728, for assistance with payment procedure.

Vet Express
provides services

The Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs has recently started a mobile veterans’ service program called the Vet Express. The Vet Express is a van equipped with computers and printers to allow DVA veteran service officers to initiate claims for veteran’s benefits. The service officers will also provide general information and assistance. The van is handicapped accessible and has two work stations and a waiting area.

No appointment is needed. The Vet Express is at the American Legion, 22 Hooker Court, Bristol, on the first Tuesday of every month, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Meals-on-Wheels
needs volunteers

The Plainville Senior Citizens Center needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound residents. Volunteers usually spend one day a week, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon delivering prepared meals to homebound residents in Plainville.

Those interested in volunteering should call Ronda Guberman at the senior center, (860) 747-5728.

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