January 2026

 

Caregivers Support Group – Saturday, January 3 10:00 am

Maureen Salerno, LCSW, is offering a session at the Center once a month for caregivers who need support and information. This group is for any family member or friend who cares for a loved one, whether the limitation is due to an illness, an injury, dementia or something else.

 

Hot Dog Bingo: Monday, January 5 at 1:00 $6 covers both 1st Bingo card and refreshments. Additional cards are $1.00 each.  Please, adults only. Come for fun.

Men’s Breakfast Club Tuesday, January 6, 8:30 am 

Enjoy some hot catered breakfast foods. Donations are kindly requested to offset the cost of breakfast.

 

*Walking Club:  

January 6 at 9:30: Richter Park, Danbury

January 13 at 10:30 Walking Club Meeting

January 20 at 9:30 Ridgefield Rec Center

January 27 at 9:30 In New Fairfield

 

Craft with Danielle – Wednesday January 7, 1:30 pm

Danielle Ramos of Bethel Health Care and the Cascades will bring everything you need for a DIY White Button Tree. Sign up to be sure she can bring enough.

 

Bronx Club: Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00

We will share memories and experiences and meet other “Bronx Transplants”. We may live in Connecticut now, but our hearts will always be in the Bronx!

 

Prayers for Peace: Wednesday, January 7 at 3:00

People of all faiths are welcome to join us to share prayers and inspirational writings for both inner peace and world peace. Participants can bring a prayer or quote of their choosing. We will also have available books with prayers and writings from all religions, encompassing many themes. Hosted by Susan and Michael Dutton.

 

COA Listening Session: Thursday, January 8 at 10:00am

Members of the Commission on Aging will be here to meet you and hear your concerns.

 

Garden Club: Friday, January 9 at 10:00 am

Garden Club members will meet the second Friday this month. Newcomers are welcome. January’s meeting will be at the Putnam diner.

 

*Lunch and Learn: Seniors Helping Seniors: Tuesday, January 13 at 12:00

Seniors Helping Seniors offers companionship and personal care to seniors and by seniors. Learn about their services and how you might get involved as a caregiver and earn money either full-time or just a few hours a week.

 

*Origami with Dirk: Tuesday, January 13 at 1:00  Dirk Fernandez will be here to lead a class in Origami. Everyone will be making their own Origami woven heart project that they can bring home to enjoy. All materials will be supplied.

 

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness: Wednesday, January 14 at 2:00  Hayley Arrowood, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine will speak about Parkinson's plus syndromes, early symptoms and detection, treatment and what non-medication therapy programs exist in the community (eg. Rock steady boxing, BIG/LOUD programs, etc.)

 

Friends of the Senior Center Meeting – Wednesday, January 14, 3:00 The Friends are always looking to welcome new members and fresh ideas for their projects and fundraising.

 

Disco Party: Tuesday, January 20 at 1:00

Don’t miss the biggest dance party of the year! Come dressed in your favorite bell bottoms, Fringed vest, Maxi dress or even a jumpsuit. Cowboy will be here to DJ our favorite Disco tunes. Delicious refreshments will be enjoyed by all. $10 will get you your reservation. Sign up soon.

 

Dangers of a Silent UTI: Thursday, January 22 at 1:00

Jen from Autum Lake at Glen Hill will bring an expert on the Dangers of a Silent UTI. Did you know that a urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause serious complications—especially when symptoms go unnoticed? Join us for an informative session to learn how to spot the warning signs, prevent infection, and protect your health.

 

Foot Reflexology Appointments with Eileen Byrnes: Tuesday, January 6 at 9:00 and Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00.  Reflexology reduces stress, promotes relaxation, improves circulation of oxygen and nutrients, also detoxifies and cleanses the body.  Eileen Byrnes, nationally certified reflexologist, provides one-on-one therapy appointments twice a month. Since this is partly funded by the Friends of the NFSC, you may sign up for a 30-minute appt. for only $25.

 

Intuitive Readings: Monday, January 12 at 1:00

Intuitive readings are sessions where a professional reader will read your energy vibrations. Readers are usually empaths and healers who are sensitive to other’s energy. These people can sense what is going on in your life. Based on the issues they will work with you to empower you. Sign up for your 15 minutes with Courtney Stark for $15.00.

 

NEW Dynamic Energy Healing: Monday, January  26 at 1:00

Dynamic Energy helps reduce stress, promote relaxation, and restore physical, mental and emotional health through simple hands-on healing techniques very similar to Reiki but a bit more intense. $40 for 30 minutes.

 

Red Hat Luncheon : Tuesday, January 28  at  1:00

The Sunshine Rambling Roses is the only New Fairfield officially registered chapter of the Red Hat Society. We are holding out our red-gloved hands and inviting you to join us at our next monthly luncheon, signup required.

 

Women’s Book Club:  Thursday, January 29 at 11:00

We will be reading “The Last House on the Street” by Diane Chamberlain. There is a monthly fee of $4.