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Billiards Madness Area seniors compete in inaugural billiards league championship tournament

By Erica Schmitt

HE NEWLY FORMED Connecticut Senior Billiards League held its inaugural championships recently at Shooters in Southington. Seasoned pool players hailing from Bristol, Plainville, Cromwell and Prospect faced off to test skills they’ve been building over the last year and some — a lifetime. The pool hall, located on Spring Street, has been hosting senior leagues for over 20 years. Owner Sal “Cool Cat” Conti, an internationally renowned trick shot

master, was happy to host the event. Among the 36 competitors, were several familiar faces — those who not only play at their local senior centers but also compete in separate leagues. “What’s really heartwarming for me, is there’s a handful of guys here now that tell me if it wasn’t for pool they wouldn’t be here today,” Conti said. “Seniors need a reason to get up in the morning and stay engaged. When people retire they look at their lives

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and say, ‘what did I enjoy doing that I didn’t have time for?’ Now this has become an important part of their lives.” Teams traveled between their respective senior centers to compete October through February, and the event was a culmination of their season. The Prospect team won the season with a record of 3-0-1 and also came out on top in the Championship Team Tournament by winning 25 matches. Bristol’s team was second with 22 matches, Plainville, third with 15, and Cromwell, fourth with nine. But it was Bristol players who triumphed in the Individual Tournament, sweeping the top three spots with Larry Gendler in first, Ken Samele, second, and Curt Graves, third. Stan Funk, a Plainville opponent, won fourth place. Several directors from the various centers where groups practice regularly came to see their teams compete. Patricia Tomascak, executive director of the Bristol Senior Center, and Jason Krueger, assistant director, organized the league and hosted the event. “The whole idea for this was to get these guys to meet other people,” said Tomascak, who hopes more towns will get involved next year. Little do people know, Connecticut is actually full of pool sharks. “Not many people are aware of this, but

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Connecticut has the second largest league system in the world,” Conti explained. In fact, there are 8,000 members of the American Poolplayers Association in the state. Those at the Senior League Championships varied in their involvement with the game and time playing. Joe Palumbo started at age 65, when he retired, but the Bristol resident wouldn’t reveal how long ago that was. “We say this game is a game of what’s between your ears,” Palumbo said. “It’s not a physical game

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but it takes your mentality.” His partner, on the other hand, estimated he’s been playing for over half-century. Now 80 years “young”, this extensive experience made Jim Driscoll quite the contender. “It keeps you thinking,” he said. One woman played among the 36 challengers. Southington resident Ellen Couture had no fear competing against the guys. She learned to play four years ago at the Plainville Senior Center and represented the town at the championship event.

“They all taught me how to play,” Couture said. “I enjoy the competition and camaraderie. It’s fun to play with the boys. I used to play with the boys growing up because there were no girls in the neighborhood.” Krueger encourages other towns’ senior centers to get involved with the league next season, to make next year’s event even larger. “Seniors had a great time and it was a great social experience,” he said. “All in all it was a success and we’re hoping it will grow next year.”

“Seniors had a great time, and it was a great social experience. All in all it was a success and we’re hoping it will grow next year.” JASON KRUEGER Assistant director

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Top 5 Medicaid myths

HEN FAMILIES are suddenly faced with the need for a nursing home and Title 19 (Medicaid), they get on the phone and call our office with urgent questions about eligibility. That is not STEPHEN surprising, because ALLAIRE in Connecticut the monthly cost can easily be between $11,000 and $13,000. Those are scary numbers, and most families simply cannot afford to pay privately. These families are terrified of the potential costs. They call relatives and friends about the crises, especially if they hear someone else has previously needed a nursing home.

And the answers they get are often 2. “We are going to have to filled with incorrect or outdated spend all our money on the information, which leads to furnursing home.” ther distress and confusion. Listed False. Although it is true that below are the top 5 Medicaid the sick spouse must spend down Myths we hear when there is a assets below $1,600, there are rules married couple, and one of them which allow the healthy spouse needs Medicaid. to keep the family house, a car, 1. The State is going to take prepaid funeral contracts for each, her own IRA’s, plus one half of the our house.” remaining assets, up to $109,560. This is flat out false. The family There are also other special rules home is an exempt asset as long which may allow more assets to as the healthy spouse lives there. be kept. For example, if the family And the State does not place a lien has a disabled child, assets can be against the house. So the healthy transferred to that child without a spouse can continue to live there penalty. without fear of it being taken. 3. “We can give away And if that healthy spouse decides $13,000 per year to each of to sell the house after Title 19 is our kids, can’t we?” granted, she can do so and keep the proceeds of the sale. No. That is an Internal Revenue Service rule based on Federal gift tax law, and has nothing to do with Medicaid eligibility. If any money is given to a child within 5 years of applying for Title 19, that will be considered a gift transfer, and will result in a penalty.

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5. “There is nothing we can do, because it is too late.”

Nothing could be further from the truth. In most cases, there are many rules and regulations that permit families to protect some or all of their assets, even at the last minute, after dad or mom has already been admitted to a nursing home. These rules are designed to protect the healthy spouse from being totally impoverished, and there is no time requirement on such rules. Often, dealing with the rules can be confusing and tricky, so it is vital to get thorough and competent advice. Following such advice can mean the difference between early eligibility for Medicaid and saving as many assets as allowed, or lack of eligibility, and losing significant assets. These 5 myths only scratch the surface of the stories we hear passed about as common wisdom. Remember the circle you made as kids to pass a statement by 4. “Only half of my bank ac- whispering from one to the next? counts will be counted be- How did that turn out? Don’t State-of-the-art assessment for: T A cause my children have been rely on what your second cousin’s • Dizziness Don G • Balance problems co-owners of those accounts husband’s friend supposedly said. • Vertigo Eliza Get accurate and timely advice you T for many years.” Kat • Disequilibrium PH need without the myths that pass K • Fall Risk Reduction A False again. The State considers from ear to ear. T Donsuch accounts totally available to Full Balance Assessment: A G the elder couple if they have the Attorney Stephen O. Allaire is a partDon • Computerized Dynamic G Comprehensive Team Approach: power, right and authority to with- ner in the law firm of Allaire Elder Posturography Eliza ENT Eliza • Videonystagmography Kat draw funds from the accounts. A Law, LLC, a member of the National Alden Stock, M.D. PH Kat • Balance Performance Testing K joint owner certainly has the abil- Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., George Melnik, M.D. PH ity to withdraw funds, so they are • Comprehensive Audiological with offices at 271 Farmington AveAUDIOLOGY T K Evaluation considered to belong to the parent nue, Bristol, (860) 584-2384, or on Elizabeth Kartsen, Au.D. A • Physical Therapy and Kathryn Bialecki, Au.D. Don 100 percent. There is an excep- the web atallaireelderlaw.com. If you G Vestibular Rehabilitation Alicia Murphy, Au.D. 047819 tion if the child can prove that have a question, send a written note Eliza PHYSICAL THERAPY Kat the funds were always the child’s to Attorney Allaire at Allaire Elder PH John Van Koetsveld K money. In such a case, the child Law, LLC, 271 Farmington Avenue, will have to provide proof that all Bristol, CT, 06010, and he may use 292 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06052 money in the account truly came your question in a future column. 860-224-2631

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The rise of senior litigation

URING MY legal career, I have had the privilege of working with some of the finest attorneys in the state and in the country. Besides my law partner, Dean Kilbourne, I had the privilege of serving as assistant DANIEL O. attorney general for Joseph Lieberman TULLY and also working with nationally known Columbus, Ohio, elder law attorney Bill Browning. I served with Bill on the board of directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys when he was president. Attorney Browning is nationally known as a skilled and respected litigator. With the national trend showing an increase in senior litigation, I asked Attorney Browning for his insights on this issue:

Do you see an increase in litigation between family members in the case of estate, probate and elder law? Yes, and this was not the case 10 to 15 years ago. And it is more societal, and not because of an increase in wealth. We are seeing more parents supporting their adult children into their 40s, 50s and 60s. Some adult children are looking at their parents’ estates as lottery tickets. We have seen an increase in abuses of parents’ finances and improper uses of powers of attorney.

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RIENDSHIP bears no boundaries. No matter what age, gender, even animal species — any two beings can form a special bond. At Ruth Chaffee School in Newington, a half-dozen senior citizens have befriended kindergarten students in Patti McAndrew’s class. Every other Thursday afternoon the “Buddies” meet up to read a story and do an activity together. It’s a program McAndrew began when she was studying for her sixth year certificate in reading and language arts at Central Connecticut State University. “It started as a research study on the effects of chil-

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dren reading with seniors,” McAndrew remembered. Now, 17 years later, it is still going strong. “There are so many benefits,” she continued. “Many kids don’t have grandparents living near them so this is really special.” Those with behavioral issues have especially benefited, she pointed out. Being excited to see their buddy translates into excitement about reading, and gives them an opportunity to work on social interaction and focus. But the advantages are two-fold. Some of the adults don’t have grandchildren either, and all feel good about spending their free time being a positive influence on the youngest generation. Newington resident Al Olmstead is humble enough to admit he learns right alongside the kids.

“They are amazing,” he said. “At their age they ask the most interesting questions. I learn from them.” Olmstead discovered what a “glyph” was during a recent session, when the pairs decorated snowmen with different objects. “A glyph is a specific addition to a craft to tell information about yourself,” McAndrew explained. The boys, for example, might use square beads as eyes; the girls, round beads. The number of buttons a snowman might receive could denote how many siblings a crafter had. Newington resident Barbara Vassar has been participating in the program for over a decade. During that time she’s met a lot of students. “At the beginning of the year many of them can’t read yet and then by the end of the year they’re reading very well,” she said. “You can see the progress they make.” This is the second year Terri Melo has participated. This year she’s reading to two boys in the class. “I really enjoy the children,” the Rocky Hill resident said. After living in Newington for 47 years, this is Melo’s chance to give back to the town. “It’s great for retired citizens to help out in the community,” McAndrew said. “And they just love it.” She has as many as seven visitors on any given session, and pairs each with one or two students. When the volunteers don’t all show, school tutors or assistant teachers fill in. Either way, it’s a personal experience that kids don’t often have in the classroom. Sometimes they even read to their buddies, discussing the book as they go along. “I wanted it to be something they all look forward to,” she added. “Now it is. It just kind of took up a life of its own. It’s one of my favorite things we do.” Eleanor Eichner, program coordinator at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, serves as liaison between volunteers and the school. She calls participants when school is cancelled and recruits new volunteers. Seniors interested in participating in next year’s Buddies program at Ruth Chaffee School can contact Eichner at (860) 665-8769.

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ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Newington’s Rodriques earns top honors from CT Masters’ Games By Erica Schmitt

CT Masters’ Games 2014 Athlete of the Year Raoul “Roy” Rodriques receives his award.

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90-YEAR-OLD Newington resident and World War II veteran was named the Connecticut Masters’ Games 2014 Athlete of the Year. Raoul “Roy” Rodriques, the son of Portuguese immigrants, has accomplished much in his lifetime — personally, professionally and nationally. As one of the event’s founding members back in 1979, he remembers when the Masters’ Games were known as the CT Senior Games. “He is an incredible guy,” said Patrick Fisher, executive director of the Masters’ Games. “He is a tremendous example for others in heart and in spirit.” After graduating from

Plainville High School in 1942, Rodriques entered the U.S. Army with the dream of becoming a pilot. He enlisted in the U.S. Tank Command, 8th Armored Division, before transferring to the Air Force pilot training program in Utah. Rodriques later became a combat platoon leader of 36 men in WWII Germany, where he sustained a combat injury to his lower right leg in 1944. This earned him not only a Purple Heart and an honorable discharge from the Army, but also a tibia brace, which he wore for the next 20 years. In 1950, Rodriques married his wife, Pilar, and they had seven children. He founded Southington Taxi in 1946, which he sold 10 years later to pursue of higher education.

After earning his master’s degree in industrial arts at Central Connecticut State University, he became an electronics teacher at Amity Regional School in Woodbridge. During his 24-year tenure, Rodriques coached track and field and cross country. Many school athletes took home state records under his leadership. In 1972, he was one of eight school coaches in the country chosen to accompany the 19-yearold men and women Junior Olympians to Texas where they competed against the USSR. It wasn’t until he retired in 1982 that Rodriques began nurturing his own love of sports again. “One of his students challenged him to take the brace off and run again,” Fisher explained. “That’s when he started competing in masters track and field meets.” It took him nearly a decade to rehabilitate his leg, and slowly he began competing in the National Senior Games. Between 2006 and 2014, Rodriques won many top finishes in the 100 meters, 200 meters, triple jump, high jump and long jump competitions. But among all his triumphs over Raoul “Roy” Rodriques with State Sen. Steve Cassano.

the years, he said his greatest was not an individual feat, but rather a collective one. “My proudest accomplishment was serving in the U.S. Army for the United States of America,” he said. There were over 1,500 contenders in the 2014 Masters’ Games, and many more are now preparing to compete in the 2015 games this May. “We think we’ll be upwards of about 1,700 this year,” Fisher said. To learn more about the Connecticut Masters’ Games visit CTMastersGames.org or call (860) 788-7041.

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ANY WOMEN don’t realize as they age they become more likely to develop heart disease. To combat this problem, a team from The Gables at Farmington is fanning out to personally alert area women age 65 and older to their increased risk disease and provide resources to fight it. The Gables at Farmington’s effort is part of 10,000 Heart to Hearts, a nationwide initiative being conducted by its parent organization, Brookdale, with the goal of reaching 10,000 older 14

women across the country. The 10,000 Heart to Hearts program begins Feb. 1 at the start of American Heart Month. “Cardiac disease kills more women than all cancers combined, but a lot of older women don’t realize how dangerous it is,” said Kevin O’Neil, M.D., FACP, chief medical officer for Brookdale. “On average, women develop heart disease 10 years later than men do, with their first heart attack occurring at the age of 70.” This cardiac disease risk begins rising during menopause, when the body reduces production

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of estrogen, a hormone believed to benefit arteries. By their 70s, most women have high blood pressure. “Aging makes it harder to cope with cardiac disease’s impact,” said Dr. O’Neil. “Three-quarters of senior women who survive heart attacks are not able to resume their normal lives. However, women can dramatically reduce their cardiac risk regardless of their age by embracing healthy habits.” He noted that a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows life-

style changes can reduce a woman’s likelihood of disease by 90 percent. “They include stopping smoking, eating a diet low in saturated fats, exercising moderately for half an hour a day, limiting alcohol consumption and maintaining a body mass index under 25,” Dr. O’Neil said. Watching television for no more than seven hours a week is also associated with better cardiac health. Through the 10,000 Heart to Hearts initiative, professionals with The Gables at Farmington will visit senior women in their homes to explain the risk, check their blood pres-

sure, discuss measures for healthier lifestyles, provide Brookdale’s heart-healthy cookbook and connect them with resources. There is no charge for the visits. “Our goal is to have a candid, heart-to-heart discussion with each woman about the importance of the issue and help them take the steps needed to address it,” said Noreen Washburn, executive director of The Gables at Farmington. To schedule an in-home 10,000 Heart to Hearts visit, contact The Gables at Farmington at (860) 6771772.

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N THE April 1950 issue of medical magazine GP, Dr. William Hyatt Gordon composed “The Doctor’s Bag – What should be in it.” The notion of a family doctor arriving at the doorstep, black leather tote in hand, has since been replaced by lengthy waits for high-volume office visits.

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This “high-touch, lowtech” approach to doctoring was even adopted by the federal government in 2012, in its “Independence at Home Demonstration.” More than 4,000 doctors hailing from 17 different medical institutions nationwide were deployed to homes through the program, created by the

More than 4,000 doctors hailing from 17 different medical institutions nationwide were deployed to homes through the program, created by the Affordable Care Act.

But who would guess? House calls are making a comeback. According to the American Academy of Home Care Physicians in Maryland, doctor house calls for Medicare patients jumped by 53 percent between 2000 and 2009. Apparently a few magic bags are not collecting dust on the top shelf of the closet.

Affordable Care Act. In doing this they contributed to research testing a service delivery and payment incentive model, designed to improve health outcomes and reduce expenditures for Medicare beneficiaries suffering from chronic conditions. But don’t set a place at your kitchen table for the man in white just yet. The closest partici-

pating hospital is the Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts. However, there are home health providers in these parts. And not just for hospice. Bristol Hospital has its own Home Care Agency and there are Visiting Nurse Associations in both Bristol and New Britain. But it’s not likely private practitioners will take to making regular home visits anytime soon. This business plan is just as fruitless as it is comforting. Between mileage acquired in the course of visits and new fears of stranger danger, house calls just can’t contend with the quick turnover of an office. Plus, the days of one doctor taking care of an entire family,

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healthyLIVING Is all nutrition advice good for you?

The arrival of March means the beginning of spring and, for health-minded individuals, National Nutrition TRICIA ERICKSON Month. I am always happy to reach out with words of encouragement, supported by a staff of registered dieticians. This year’s goal is to explain and interpret the sometimes confusing and conflicting messages we see about nutrition. First, let’s understand where

these messages come from. There are many people who consider themselves “nutrition experts.” Backgrounds vary greatly, from self-proclaimed “nutritionists” with little or no experience to registered dieticians, Ph.Ds and medical doctors. When seeking nutrition advice, it may be helpful to ask for credentials and be cautious when none are provided. Aside from our differences in schooling, professionals use different levels of scientific research for their recommendations. In an ideal world, all advice would be the result of evidence-based research. Well,

guess what — the world is not ideal. There is often limited funding for evidence-based nutrient studies and efforts to tease out the human benefits of a single nutrient or food group can be inconclusive. Hence, the world of anecdotal evidence is born — i.e., “This product/food is great because I think it is...” and/or “I want to sell this product/ food to you!” Again, my advice is “consumer beware.” So now that I’ve discounted the value of uneducated nutritionists and unsubstantiated nutrition claims, what’s left? Pretty much the same advice your mom (hopefully) gave

you as a kid. While, it is not always glamorous or glitzy, all nutrition professionals should agree on the following basic tenets. We eat far too few plantbased foods which are vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds and whole grains. These provide disease-fighting compounds such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. We eat way too much processed and chemically laden foods, meat, dairy, saturated fats and sugar. These provide happiness to our palate and brain, and sadly not much else.

So in conclusion, most “nutritionists” are here to help. Those offering miracle foods or nutrition solutions may be focused on your cash, not your well-being. Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes when it comes to nutrition and your health. Credentialed nutrition professionals have your best interests in mind, and our goal is to help our fellow humans eat well and stay healthy. Take good care of you!

Cataracts, which are related to aging, diminish vision by clouding the lens of the eye. It is a common condition as more than RONALD half of all BRZAHLER Americans age 80 or older have had a cataract or corrective surgery, according to the National Eye Institute of the National Institute of Health. The major parts of the eye include the lens, cornea, iris, pupil and retina. The lens, which is comprised of water and protein, acts similarly to a camera lens, focusing light on the retina to record an image. It also focuses the eye.

The protein in a healthy eye is precisely arranged to keep the lens clear, allowing light to pass to the retina. However, over time, the protein may clump together with the result being a cataract. The lens slowly becomes yellowish-brown, adding a tint to a person’s vision. As the cataract enlarges, more of the lens gradually becomes obscured further, limiting vision. Other factors besides age that affect vision include smoking, diabetes, obesity, certain medications, previous eye injury or surgery, continued sunlight exposure and family history. A person may be developing cataracts if he or she develops blurry or cloudy vision, sees increased glare or halo around

lights, has decreased night vision, experiences double vision or has to change eyeglass prescriptions frequently. One experiencing such symptoms should first have a comprehensive eye exam by an ophthalmologist, who will perform a variety of diagnostic tests to determine the exact type of cataract. Once confirmed, the treatment will be determined by the degree and type of cataracts. In the early stages, a new eyeglasses prescription and brighter lighting may help. However, when vision continues to decline and impact everyday life, the cataract may need to be removed through surgery. In certain circumstances, a cataract may have to be removed even if it doesn’t

impact vision. The eye specialist will determine which type of surgery will be used to remove the clouded lens. An artificial clear, plastic lens will be implanted, which acts like a natural lens. If a person has another eye disease or complications, it may not be possible to use an intraocular lens. Other alternatives may be suggested, such as a soft contact lens or special magnifying eyeglasses. There are special intraocular lenses that can correct for astigmatism as well as lenses that lessen the need for any glasses. Following surgery, it is imperative that the patient wash his or her hands before touching the eye, keep the eye clean, and, to decrease the risk of infection, use prescrip-

tion medication as directed. Infection can have a serious and permanent effect: loss of vision. Cataract surgery is the most common surgery in the U.S., according to Prevent Blindness America, with about 3 million procedures performed each year. Approximately 90 percent of cases experience an improvement in vision to an average of 20/20 to 20/40. Most people see an immediate difference; however, it takes time for the eye to completely heal as the two eyes adjust to work together.

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DATEBOOK 1 | Wednesday Future planning night Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., is offering Future Planning Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Sharon Robinson, RN, director of senior care coordination of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, and Valerie DePaolo, Southington attorney, will lead the event. Topics include estate planning, advanced directives, Medicaid, assisted living, adult day care, and longterm care. A complimentary dinner will be served at 5 p.m. with the presentation to follow at 5:30 p.m. Limited seating available. Do not arrive before 4:45 p.m. RSVP to Marie.

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Southington resident, Ron Tooley, who has dedicated 53 years to the Boy Scouts of America program, was honored during the March 1 worship service at First Baptist Church of Southington. At the presentation ceremony are, from left, Roger Poggio, CT Yankee Council unit commissioner, Tom Polzella, Troop 17 Scoutmaster, Ron Tooley, 53-year Scout veteran, Dan Quinlan, Troop 17 Scoutmaster, and Art Quinlan, Troop 17 assistant Scoutmaster.

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7 | Tuesday Cancer support group Circle of Hope Survivors Cancer Support Group, April 7, 6 p.m., free, Bristol Hospital Hughes Auditorium.

8 | Wednesday iPad basics class The Plainville Senior Center will hold an IPad Basics class. This five week class taught by instructor Evelyn Morin will cover the basics of using your IPad, downloading apps, surfing the Internet, using the camera and calendar functions, and fiddling with all the features that this truly magical machine brings to your computing world. This class runs Wednesdays, April 8 to May 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. and has a fee of $25 per person, plus the cost of the textbook. You must bring your own IPad to class with you. Call the senior center for registration information at (860) 747-5728.

open to the public and will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Throughout the day there will be information, demonstrations and exhibits about Saturday volunteer opportunities, the PEAK Fitness Center, Open house Snappy Seniors, Outdoor The Orchards at Southington, an independent Adventure Club, exercise and craft classes, foreign and assisted-living commulanguage classes and more. nity, will host open houses Fun activities will be going on Saturdays, April 11 and on throughout the day for all 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ages including a magician, Edesa Ciscar, retirement counselor, will facilitate the refreshments and tours. Call event. Coffee will be served. the senior center for more The Orchards at Southington information at (860) 7475728. is located at 34 Hobart St. For more information or to RSVP, call Edesa Ciscar, 860-628-5656. To learn Monday more about The Orchards at Southington, visit the Discussion on joint health website www.southingFrom 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., tonorchards.org. free, Bristol Hospital Hughes Auditorium. To register or for Open house more information, call (860) The Plainville Senior 584-8306. Center hold an open house as part of its 40th anniverComforting conversations sary celebrations. Cancer Support Group, This event is free and April 13 and 27, 6 p.m., pricing or more information, call (860) 378-1281.

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14 | Tuesday Dental clinic Community Health Center Inc. will be providing a dental clinic at the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., April 14 and 15. A registered dental hygienist will provide a complete exam, dental cleaning, sealants and x-rays when appropriate. The cost is $30 for individuals without insurance. For appointments and information, call Beth Killian, program manager at the Community Health Center, (860) 347-6971 ext. 5163. Help in paying for the dental clinic in the form of schol-

arships provided by a grant through the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area on Aging are available to members of the Plainville Senior Center. Call Ronda or Stephanie at the Senior Center for information at (860) 747-5728.

15 | Wednesday Musical cabaret Join Soprano Dr. Christi McLain and her students from the Hartt School Community Division at the Plainville Senior Center at 10 a.m. This musical cabaret will feature songs from the opera, musical theater, and today’s top hits that will surely be enjoyed by all. The musical ensemble is free and open to the public. Call the senior center at (860) 747-5728 to sign up.

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23 | Thursday Medicine overview Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, a not for profit organization, will present a program about naturopathic medicine form 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Dr. Ken Kirk, a licensed naturopathic physician and physical therapist at Southington Care Center, will cover topics including how naturopathic medicine uses natural and traditional remedies in correlation with modern medicine for disease prevention and

improved well-being. To register, call the Calendar House, (860) 621-3014. Blood pressure screening A free blood pressure screening will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Wethersfield Senior Center (Pitkin Community Center), 30 Greenfield St. Cooking matters in the store From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., free. For more information or to register, call the Parent & Child Center at (860) 5853895.

25 | Saturday Reiki level 2 From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $200. To register or for more information, visit bristolhospital.org/events.

28 | Tuesday Bariatric surgery support Pre Op: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., Post Op: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bristol Hospital Hughes Auditorium. For more information, call (860) 5853339.

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