RSVP to upcoming senior citizen events

The current Trumbull Senior Center has become a point of controversy with a local building committee tasked with formulating a plan for a new, shared center that will house both senior and community activities.
The current Trumbull Senior Center has become a point of controversy with a local building committee tasked with formulating a plan for a new, shared center that will house both senior and community activities.

The following is a list of upcoming senior citizen events which will be held at the Trumbull Senior Center, 23 Priscilla Place. To RSVP or for more information, call 203-452-5137.

Trumbull Rotary Guy Defeo annual Senior Citizen's picnic — Open to senior citizens, Friday, Sept. 9, from noon-1:30 p.m. Ticket, RSVP.

Mini Art Workshop — Fridays: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 1-3 p.m. To those new to oil painting, this mini workshop will teach you the basic fundamentals of oil painting.  Students must bring two 8x10 or 9x12 canvases, a small empty glass jar with lid and an open box to carry wet painting in. Call to sign up.

Resources for Low Vision — Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. The Lions Low Vision Committee of Fairfield & New Haven Counties presents a seminar about issues and resources concerning low vision problems. RSVP.

Computer Literacy Sessions — The Trumbull Senior Center will present two, two hour sessions per week for learning your home computer, tablets and other devices beginning Tuesday, Sept. 20 for 12 weeks. Times are from 1-3:30 p.m. An activity fee of $10 would  be charged.  This fee includes the 12 sessions.  Call to sign up.

Precision Hearing — Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. A representative from Precision Hearing will be here to discuss issues regarding hearing loss and resources that are available.  Brunch will be served. Bring a friend. RSVP.

Welcome to Medicare — Wednesday, Sept, 28, 11 a.m. A  CHOICES Counselor from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging will be conducting a New to Medicare presentation about the ABC’s of Medicare. This includes Medicare A&B, supplement and advantage plans, Medicare D (prescription coverage).  This program is ideal for anyone new to Medicare  or is looking to make a change.

Live Well Workshop — Mondays, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Attend a free six week Live Well Workshop series and learn new techniques to take control of your chronic health issues. Developed by Stanford University, Live Well is for adults and caregivers with ongoing health issues such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, pain, depression, and anxiety.  Participants will learn healthy ways of dealing with pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions. Participants are lent a copy of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and a relaxation CD. RSVP.