What’s Coming to the Darien Senior Center

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The Darien Senior Activities Center is at 2 Renshaw Road, in the Mather Community Center.

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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.

CT PHARMACY: THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE

Wednesday June, 8 @ 12:30

On a list of health foods, you may expect to see broccoli, soy, or whole grains….but what about chocolate? Some recent studies have shown that chocolate can have benefits ranging from heart health to improving your mood. Join Diane from Connecticut Pharmacy in exploring some of the reasons it may be ok to include a little chocolate in your diet.

REMINISCE WITH GERI GENOVESE

Thursday June 9 and 23 @ 12:45

Geri will lead the group in lively discussions about a myriad of different topics from yester year: famous people and places, inventions, customs and traditions, favorite past times and more. 

 BOB GIANNOTTI  ENTERTAINS!

Tuesday, June 14 @ 12:30

The ever popular performer will be back to entertain us Tuesday, June 14  at 12:30.  Bob Giannotti will get you singing and dancing to all your favorite songs!  Bob plays guitar and flute as well as sings.  He performs and records all his own background music which allows him to be more original.  Bob has entertained us a number of times and never disappoints!  His talent is not to be missed!

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