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APRIL 2026

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Caregivers Support Group – Saturday, April  4 at 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, April 6 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; Not in April Meets again in May 

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

 

Crafts with Danielle: Tuesday, April 7 at 1:30

Danielle Ramos from Bethel Health Care will be here to lead the group in painting a silk scarf. Sign up today.

 

Bronx Club: Wednesday, April 8 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!

 

Serenity Circle: Wednesday, Apri 8 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.

 

Magical Mystery Paint and Sip Party

Thursday, April 9th at 5:30 pm

Connect with your creative side at our BYOB Paint and Sip Party. All we can tell you is that your mystery painting will have a garden theme. We provide all the paint supplies, the appetizers and the light drinks. You bring the fun. Roll up for the magical mystery tour. Sign up begins now and spaces are limited. Sign up at the desk for only $25.

 

Garden Club: Friday, April 10 at 10:00 am

Garden Club members meet the first Friday of every month. Newcomers are welcome. Odd months we meet at the Senior Center, even months we meet at Putnam Diner

 

Tax Aide: Mondays 9:00-1:00

Tax Aide is a free counseling program to help older adults complete their income tax returns. Have the Tax-Aide volunteers submit your return for you. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 312-5665. Remember to bring identification, your prior 2024 Federal and CT income tax returns and all 2025 income reports.

 

Walking Club:  Meet to walk

April 7 – 9:30 Meet for walk

April 14 – 10:30 Meeting

April 21 – 9:30 Meet for walk

April 28 – 9:30 Meet for walk

 

Origami with Dirk: Tuesday, April 14 at 1:00 

Dirk Fernandez will be here to lead a class in Origami. Everyone will be making their own Origami spring basket project that they can bring home to enjoy. All materials will be supplied

 

Song Birds of CT: Wednesday, April 15 at 1:30

Bird expert Tom Dimiani will be here to give a show and tell and song sampling. Synergy Home Care will provide refreshments.

 

Housing Market Update: Thursday, April 16 at 1:00

Join the team from Luks Realty for a fresh look into what’ going on in the market right here in our area. Register to reserve a seat.

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​Cooking with Puti: Friday, April 17 at 12:00

Puti Malavenda is coming back to warm our heart with her recipe for Brussel Sprouts. If you never liked them before, you will now. Sign up and join us. Tasting is available.

 

COA Forum: Living Well While Aging in Place

Saturday, April 18 at 10:00

Guest Speaker: Kieran Delamere, LCSW

Behavioral Health Consultant at New Fairfield Primary Care.

Tools and support needed to age with dignity.

Registration is NOT required.

 

Friends of the Senior Center Meeting – Wednesday, April 15 at 4:00

The Friends are always looking to welcome new members and fresh ideas for their projects and fundraising. Help them plan for the 2026 Tag Sale.

 

Intuitive Readings: Monday, April 20 at 1:00

Intuitive readings are sessions in which a professional reader will read your energy vibrations to sense what is going on in your life and work with you to empower you. Sign up for your 15 minutes with Courtney Stark for $15.00.

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Foot Reflexology Appointments with Eileen Byrnes: Tuesday, April 7 at 9:00 and Tuesday, April 28 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 MONTHLY 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.

 

The Price Is Right: 

 

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.

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