Events in upcoming days at the Darien Senior Center:
WALGREENS PHARMACY: DIABETES
Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. — Darien Senior Programs 2 Renshaw Road
Did you know that as you get older, you have a greater chance of getting type 2 diabetes? You have a greater chance of getting diabetes if you are age 45 or older, are overweight or obese, or have a family history of diabetes. (National Institute of Diabetes) A Pharmacist from Walgreens Pharmacy will be here to discuss some simple lifestyle changes that will help you prevent or manage Diabetes.
THE BEAUTIFUL TAVA! BELLY DANCER EXTRAORDINAIRE!
Thursday, Feb. 18 Lunch at Noon Performance at 12:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand is the Beautiful Tava! Come delight to the sounds, sight, rhythm, and music from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, and Israel. Lunch ($4.00) at noon and performance (free of charge) will begin at 12:30. Sign up is required as this is a very popular event! 203-656-7490.
READ AND TELL: GOOD LIT, GOOD LIFE!
Last Wednesday of every month: Feb. 24 at 12:30 p.m. — Darien Senior Programs 2 Renshaw Road
Join Amanda Hirsch Geffner, 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. We will share the stories which most move and keep us going, the ideas which nurture a good life and help us through tough times. Come listen, interact, share inspiration and have fun!
PAINTING TO MUSIC BLINDFOLDED
With guest instructor Allison Reilly
Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. — Darien Senior Programs 2 Renshaw Road
Do you ever wonder if you stop constantly looking at your art work and trying to control the outcome what would happen? Listening to the rhythmic complexity of Jazz music and painting blindfolded allows you to trust your intuition and spontaneity.
Come let the music take over as you orchestrate your marks and movements to the sounds you hear. Allison Reilly — watercolor artist — will guide you in hearing the highs and lows as well as the beats and rhythms.
This is a fun exercise for the seasoned artist as well as the beginner! Class is free of charge. If you own watercolor paints and paper please bring them along.