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Senior Services Idea Starter: Cardio Dance Party

The Brookfield, CT, Senior Center offers a weekly Cardio Dance Party (Tuesdays, 9:30 AM) in which potential participants are invited to come for the party music and stay for the dance moves. Background information: Brookfield Senior Center Town of Brookfield … Continue reading

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Senior Services Idea Starter: Presentation on Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

The Brookfield, CT, Senior Center is sponsoring a presentation, “Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s,” in which a member of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will lead a discussion on what to watch for in oneself and in others. … Continue reading

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Idea Starter: Selectboard Coffee with Community

The Brookfield, CT, Board of Selectmen holds a monthly Coffee with Community event at designated locations. At these events, residents are encouraged to stop by with any questions or concerns for the Board. Background information: Town of Brookfield Wikipedia: Brookfield, … Continue reading

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Senior Service Idea Starter: Estate Planning Workshop

The Brookfield, CT, Senior Center is sponsoring ae Estate Planning workshop designed to help participants learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney (POA), and healthcare directives – helping them understand what these documents are for and what one need to … Continue reading

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Recreation Idea Starter: Outdoor Adventure Trips

Brookfield, CT, Parks & Recreation offers Teen Voyager Outdoor Adventure Trips in Connecticut for students entering Grades 6-9. The trips were suspended last year due to the pandemic, but are returning on a limited basis this year. Trips are priced … Continue reading

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Idea Starter: Poet Laureate

The Town of Brookfield, CT, has appointed a poet laureate. Media report: The News-Times: Brookfield’s first poet laureate brings new flair to writing (10 JUL 20) Background information: Town of Brookfield Wikipedia: Brookfield, Connecticut  

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Senior Services Idea Starter: Drive-by Ice Cream Social

The Brookfield, CT, Senior Center is sponsoring a Drive-by Ice Cream Social on Monday, 27 July (rain date – 3 August). Seniors who are young at heart are invited to enjoy free ice cream treats and a quick chat with … Continue reading

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Senior Services Idea Starter: Friday Lunch and Learns

The Brookfield, CT, Senior Center offers a periodic Friday Lunch and Learn workshop (beginning at 12:00 Noon) that address a variety of topics (including environment issues, health care concerns, and more). The next session, scheduled for Friday, 9 August, will … Continue reading

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Senior Services Idea Starter: Walk and Talk Sessions

The Brookfield, CT, Senior Center offers a weekly Walk and Talk session (Wednesdays, 11:00 AM) in which participants have the opportunity to walk for an hour while talking with friends. All levels are welcome, and there are chairs on which … Continue reading

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Senior Services Idea Starter: Grandparents and Grandchildren Event

The Brookfield, CT, Senior Center is inviting local senior citizens to bring their grandchildren, or just themselves, for an afternoon of fun with Larry Noiva (a Connecticut ventriloquist) and his gang of puppets. Since it is summer, ice cream will … Continue reading

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