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The year is 1947; the place is the Brooklyn Paramount Theater starring Frank Sinatra.
Touch of Sinatra will bring you back to 1947 to witness the birth of new music and the Alan Freed Rock n Roll Show! Come and enjoy some of the century’s best and most favorite music!
These events will take place at the Darien Senior Activities Center, 2 Renshaw Road:
LIVE WELL CHRONINC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERIES
Begins Tuesday September 13th @ 9:30 Darien Senior Programs at the Mather Center 2 Renshaw Road 203-656-7490
Developed by Stamford University “Live Well/Chromic Disease, Self-Management Program is a 6 week series for anyone dealing with a chronic health issues (diabetes arthritis, heart disease high blood pressure, depression, anxiety) or caring for someone with a chronic health issue. Live Well introduces participants to new tools and techniques which help in managing their health issues. Workshops are highly interactive and the activities are kept short and engaging. They meet once a week 2 ½ hours with a break included. We ask that you make every effort to attend the 6 sessions. Space is limited to 16 with an 8 person minimum. Sign up is required
Dates: TUESDAY: September 13th and 20th- October 4th, 18th and 25th- November 1st
Time: 9:30 am- 12:00 pm, with a 20 minute break
REMINISCE WITH GERI GENOVESE: ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND CONVERSATION
Thursday September 15th @ 12:45 Darien Senior Programs at the Mather Center 2 Renshaw Road 203-656-7490
September 15th: Geri will reminisce about Music – the trends, the sounds, and favorites. From Rock and Roll and Big Band to Country. Enjoy a delicious ice cream treat immediately after both programs!
ART GOTTLIEB, LCSW: 9/11 PHOTO REMEMBARANCE
Monday (PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY THIS MONTH ONLY) September 12th @ 12:30 Darien Senior Programs at the Mather Center 2 Renshaw Road 203-656-7490
September 11, 2016 will mark 15 years since the day that terrorists flew two hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon with a fourth aircraft diverted from its target only after passengers seized control and crashed it into a field in Shanksville PA. This program will feature a photo-collage of this terrible day. There will be no political discussion during this presentation, as it is intended only as a solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives. Note: Some photographs may be disturbing for some viewers.
These programs are scheduled at Darien Senior Center:
DARIEN LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 28 @12:30
Darien Senior Programs 2 Renshaw Road 203-656-7490
Darien Library will be here for their final program until the fall. The women have a very exciting surprise program that is sure to please! Please join them in the Movie room on Tuesday, June 28 at 12:30. READ AND TELL: GOOD LIT; GOOD LIFE! Last Wednesday of every month June 29 @ 12:30
Darien Senior Programs 2 Renshaw Road 203-656-7490
Join Kelly Johnson, LCSW of the Center for HOPE/Family Centers, Darien, for a monthly (last Wednesday) literary treat (poem, story, philosophical or inspirational essay) as springboard into sharing from our own stories and concerns. As meetings progress, participants will also be invited (although not obliged) to share their own narratives, spoken or written, biographical or fictional and to share their own truths. We will explore how creativity motivates, comforts, unsettles and keeps us on our toes.
These events are upcoming at the Darien Senior Center, at the Mather Community Center, 2 Renshaw Road (203-656-7490):
VNH OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY: SEX, INTIMACY, AND ISOLATION
Wednesday, June 1 Lunch @12:00 Program @12:30
The desire for intimacy doesn’t vanish with age. Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. But, with aging, there may be changes. Sexuality is often a delicate balance of emotional and physical issues. Melody will be presenting a program covering how normal aging brings about these changes and how many older couples can find even greater satisfaction than they did when they were younger. RVNA: HEALTHY AGING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Monday June 6th @ 11:00
As you age, there will be periods of both joy and stress. It’s important to build your resilience and find healthy ways to cope with challenges. This ability will help you make the most of the good times and keep your perspective when times are tough. A key ingredient in the recipe for healthy aging is the continuing ability to find meaning and joy in life. Mental health is just as important as physical health. RVNA will present some tips and skills on how to communicate feelings and focusing on the positive. ART GOTTLIEB, LCSW: MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE
Tuesday, June 7 @ 12:30
Born in New York City in 1904, Margaret Bourke-White was a noted photographer of the 20th Century. With work recording life during the Great Depression, she went on to become America’s first female war photo-journalist, the first foreign photographer to record Soviet industry and the first female photographer for LIFE magazine.