New Fairfield Senior Center
APRIL 2026
Dynamic Energy Healing: Monday, April 27 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.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Tuesday, April 28 at 1:30
A fun 60-minute show for seniors. Robert Rivest includes humorous stories from his childhood, classic mime skits, and comic improvisation taken from audience suggestions. Robert also shares some insightful tips on using breathing, movement, and laughter, as a way to cultivate more happiness and joy in our lives. Cosponsored by the New Fairfield Senior Center and Synergy Home Care.
SIGN UP REQUIRED!
Red Hat Luncheon: Tuesday, April 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, sign up required.
Women’s Book Club: Thursday, April 30 at 11:00
We will be reading “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali. There is a monthly fee of $4.
May 2026
Caregivers Support Group – Saturday, May 2 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, May 4 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, May 5, 8:30 am
Enjoy some hot catered breakfast foods. Donations are kindly requested to offset the cost of breakfast.
Crafts with Danielle: Monday, May 5 at 1:30
Join Danielle Ramos from Bethel Health Care will be here to lead the group in a decorating a plant pot with fabric. Sign up today.
Bronx Club: Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00
We will share memories and experiences and meet other “Bronx Transplants”. We live in Connecticut now, but our hearts will always be in the Bronx!
Serenity Circle: Wednesday, May 6 at 3:00
People of all faiths are welcome to join to share prayers and inspirational writings for both inner peace and world peace. Bring a prayer or quote of your own or choose from available books with writings encompassing many themes. Hosted by Susan and Michael Dutton.
Garden Club: Friday, May 1 at 11:00 am
Garden Club members meet on the first Friday of every month. Newcomers are welcome. Odd months we meet at the Senior Center, even months we meet at Putnam Diner
*Walking Club: meets at the Senior Center to carpool
May 5: Farrington Park, I-84 Exit 1 Entrance (9:30)
May 12: Meeting (10:30)
May 19: Lasdon Park, Katonah (9:30)
May 26: Game Farm Rd., Pawling (9:30)
June 2: Lakeside, Pawling (9:00. We will meet at 9:00 from now on until the end of the summer.)
Pearls from Carol: Wednesday, May 13 at 1:30 am
Carol Ruggiero belonged to a writing group in Milford, CT for over twenty years. Upon her passing, her devoted husband Albert Ruggiero felt her writing deserved a bigger audience so he published a collection of her work in Pearls from Carol. Join him to hear about Carol’s life and her short, funny, and thought provoking stories, poems, and essays. Al guarantees laughs and tears. Call or stop by to reserve your seat.
*Line Dancing Demo Class - FREE: Tuesday, May 12 at 11:00 Coleen Krempel will be leading a 6-week Line Dancing class beginning May 19th. Before committing to the 6-week paid class, you can try the demo class for free. Line Dancing is good for your brain and your balance and it makes you a lot more fun at parties!
Origami with Dirk: Tuesday, May 12 at 1:00 Dirk Fernandez will be here to lead a class in Origami. Everyone will be making their own Origami Lotus flower project that they can bring home to enjoy. All materials will be supplied.
The Price Is Right – Thursday, May 21, 1:00 Closest guess wins the item. Make sure you sign up for the fun!
Home Exercises for Longevity – Thursday, May 6, 12:30 Join our Wednesday Sittercise group and Clay Callahan of Comfort Keepers to learn these helpful exercises.
*Cooking with Puti: Friday, May 8 at 12:00
Puti Malavenda is coming back to warm our hearts with her recipe for Garlic Parmesan Mini Pizzas. Sign up and join us. Tasting is available.
Friends of the Senior Center Meeting – Wednesday, May 13, 3:00 The Friends are always looking to welcome new members and fresh ideas for their projects and fundraising.
*Intuitive Readings: May 18 beginning 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 another’s energy. Based on that, they will work to help you empower yourself. Sign up for your 15 minutes with Courtney Stark for $15.00.
*Foot Reflexology Appointments with Eileen Byrnes: Tuesdays, May 5 and May 26 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. Since this is partly funded by the Friends of the NFSC, you may sign up for a 30-minute appt. for only $25.
Financial Literacy - Annuities: Monday, May 18 at 2:00 Join Mary Ann Simmons to learn more about what annuities are, the different types, and what they can do for you.
Red Hat Luncheon : Tuesday, May 31 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 at , signup required.
*Women’s Book Club: Thursday, May 28 at 11:00
We will be reading “Isola” by Allegra Goodmn. There is a monthly fee of $4.