Senior Center

Senior Picnic at The Morris Town Beach! 
Tuesday, September 1st.  Seating starts at 11:30am!

To Register, please call Litchfield Park & Recreation
(860)567-7569. 

**Must be a Morris / Litchfield resident to attend.**   

Thrilled to announce that our Set Back Card group is returning this Fall, starting on Thursday, September 17 at 1:00 pm! A little rusty on your Set Back skills?  No worries! We’re here to help you tune up! We’ll be meeting every Thursday at 1:00 pm during the months of September and October here at the MSC.  Stop in and join in on the fun!  No cost, no obligation required - just a fun Thursday afternoon with friends!

Ongoing Thursdays: September 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1:00 pm / FREE!

Tuesday, September 15 - 12pm :
We'll be welcoming back our friends from CONNECT PT with a discussion on VERTIGO.
Are you dizzy? Come chat with Connect PT about the causes of dizziness and how to treat vertigo with physical therapy!
This is a BROWN BAG lunch event with dessert sponsored by CONNECT PT!  Now with an office in Litchfield!

Tuesday, October 20—12 pm:  
We will be welcoming representatives from Companions and Homemakers for this month’s Lunch & Learn.  This month’s topic is:  “What exactly is home care?  We’ll learn so much about how Companions and Homemakers can nurture your independence at home.
This is a CATERED lunch event, thanks to the generosity of Companions and Homemakers. 
Space is limited and reservations are required.

While our Lunch & Learn program is free of charge, advance registration is mandatory.  Please call or email us to register for one program or both.  You can reach us at 860-567-7437 or Activities@MorrisCT.gov. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Friday, September 4; 12:00 pm
This month's showcased restaurant is AJs Steak and Pizza located at 171 Torrington Street in Goshen. Lively steakhouse featuring burgers. pizza, seafood dishes and beer.

Friday, October 2; 12:00 pm
This month’s showcased restaurant is Nash in the Ville, Honkytonk located at 372 Main Street in Terryville.  The new restaurant and live music venue in Terryville has replaced the old Chute Gates Steakhouse and Saloon which closed in February 2024.  It’s a Honky-tonk venue serving Southern comfort food and offering live country music.

Friday, November 6; 12:00 pm
This month’s showcased restaurant is Rozzi’s Restaurant located at 265 Watertown Road in Thomaston.  It’s a relaxed restaurant offering home-style comfort food, pancakes and burgers.

Take yourself out to lunch and join us! Email or call us today to reserve your space. Limited seating available for each Lunch Bunch. Join us and try something new!

Thursday, September 17 / 10:45 am departure / $30 per person
SHARON PLAYHOUSE!
We’re traveling to our favorite little Summer theater in Sharon for their production of Come From Away.  Come From Away is a Tony award winning exhilarating true story of how a small town’s incredible kindness turned a moment of crisis into a celebration of humanity and hope! Come From Away is the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers whose planes were grounded in a small Newfoundland town on Sept. 11, 2001—and the community that welcomed them with open arms.


Friday, September 25 / 10:00 am departure / $10 per person.  Cost of wine tastings on your own. 
MINI CT WINE TRAIL TOUR!
As they say, there isn’t much a glass of wine can’t fix! Did you know that a glass of red wine is rich in antioxidants, lowers bad cholesterol, regulates blood sugar and keeps you slim! It also keeps your memory sharp and has a positive effect on the digestive system! As if you needed another excuse for a second glass!
We’re off to sip our way along the Connecticut Wine Trail! This trip is back by popular demand!
We'll visit two local Wineries / Vineyards and enjoy a delicious lunch at a coveted restaurant in the area.


Wednesday, September 30 / 10:00 am departure / $15 per person
FALL FOLIAGE TOUR!
We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the Country.  There is nothing quite like the Fall in New England, especially in the Northwest corner of CT! We’ll enjoy a ride through the Northwest Corner, admiring the splendor of colors that nature has provided us, making some interesting stops along the way, including enjoying a delicious lunch! A bonus fall—themed stop after lunch! Hint: It’s apple related!


Thursday, October 22 / 9:00 am departure / $5 per person
THRIFT STORE TOUR!
Our ever popular Thrift Store Tour is back with a BRAND NEW itinerary! Of course we’ll still start the day at the Red, White and Blue Thrift Store in Waterbury. This store is HUGE, but very clean, neat and organized! Daily 25%, 50% and even 75% off specials for all shoppers! So many treasures just waiting for you! This store is a CASH ONLY. New stores on tap to explore along with a lunch stop and a treat stop, of course! Thursday, October 22 9:00 am departure $5 per person

Morris Senior Center's 8th Annual Flea Market! One of the most highly anticipated events of the year!

Time to do your Summer / Fall cleaning and part with your unwanted items—clear the clutter! Dig out the closets & cabinets! Rent a banquet table to sell your unwanted wares.

Flea Market!

Saturday, September 19
9:00 am—2:00 pm
NO early birds!
Rain or Shine!
Morris Senior Center / 109-21 East Street

Premium table space - $30
Standard table space - $20

Set up time available on Friday, September 18 / 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Please call / email us to reserve your table!
860-567-7437 / Activities@morrisct.gov

We do love our crafts and the Fall Season presents so many opportunities to create some incredibly fun things!
We’ll provide ALL of the materials and ALL of the instruction. These are easy—peasy projects—we promise! As if creating a Fall themed craft wasn’t enough fun, we’ll also have two additional Halloween themed crafts to create! Again, all materials will be provided and you will be able to take three crafts home with you at the end of the day!  Keep them for yourself or share them as a gift for one of your favorite people!

We do have limited supplies available for this creative offering, so please don’t delay in signing up and making your payment.  We’ll also enjoy some Fall themed refreshments and the company of great friends! Join us!
Thursday, September 24 - 1:00 pm - $5 per person

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers age 50 and older.  The program has helped millions of drivers protect their safety on today’s roads.  AARP has offered its classroom course since 1979. In this class you will have the opportunity to tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road.  Also to learn defensive driving techniques and discover ways to handle left turns, right-of-way, highway traffic and blind spots.

The cost is $20.00 for AARP members, $25.00 for non-members. Checks made payable to “AARP” are required upon registration for the class.

Did you know that upon completion of the course, you may qualify for an automobile insurance discount given by your insurance company?  Contact your insurance agent for further details.

Tuesday, September 29 9:00 am—1:00 pm AARP member $20 / Non member $25 Email or call us today to register! Activities@MorrisCT.gov 860-567-7437

The Morris Senior Center is happy to collaborate once again this year, with the Torrington Area Health District (TAHD) and offer our Community a Flu Shot Clinic here at the Center.

Pre-registration is required!  Please call us or TAHD (860-489-0436) to conduct your pre-registration process.

Please wear a short sleeved shirt to make it easier for the nurses to administer your vaccine.

ALL insurance plans are accepted! Please bring your insurance card. The fee for self-pay patients is $30 for the regular dose / $70 for the high dose. The usual flu season extends from December through March. If you contract the flu, your symptoms may include fever, soreness and aching in your back, arms and legs. COVID-19 and Pneumonia vaccines will also be available.

Tuesday, October 6 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Welcome Jeanine Chayka, the owner of Inspired Vibrations, back to the MSC as she offers a group session of Sound and Vibrational Healing to heal the mind, body and spirit. She will use a variety of sound tools such as crystal and Himalayan bowls, chimes and drums to assist in activation the relaxation response to calm your mind, relax your body and balance your nervous system. It helps to release stress, emotions and nourish the soul. 
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required—please email us to do so!  Donations welcome.
Friday, October 9 - 10:30 am Friday, November 13 - 10:30 am

No tricks here!! Just loads of treats and even more FUN! Join us for Morris Senior Center’s fabulous Halloween Party!  Goblins, ghosts and ghouls come one, come all!! Dig out your best Halloween costume to enter our famous Halloween Costume Contest with prizes galore! We’ll enjoy a delicious catered lunch, some crazy fun entertainment and so much fun!

While we’d LOVE to see you in costume, please note that costumes are NOT required to join in on the fun!  This is a party you don’t want to miss!

Friday, October 30 12:00 Noon $20.00 per person

To Reserve your spot, reach out to Morris Community Activities!
activities@morrisct.gov
860-567-7437

We’re heading to the Bronx!

Wrapped in the glow of twinkling lights, model trains and trolleys zip along over winding tracks past scaled replicas of New York Landmarks. Orange slices, cinnamon sticks, poppy pods, pine cones and a host of plant materials are used to create the more than 140 architectural reproductions. The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, The Brooklyn Bridge and Yankee Stadium are just a few examples.

See the gingerbread houses and ongoing demonstrations. Stop at the café for a cup of coffee and let's not forget to visit the gift shop!

Following our time at the Garden, we’ll enjoy lunch at Ann
& Tony’s, a popular Italian restaurant on Arthur Avenue, the “Little Italy of the Bronx”. Your menu will consist of: tossed salad, choice of Eggplant Parmesan, Veal Parmesan, or Chicken Marsala, pasta, vegetable and topped off with coffee / tea and dessert.

And finally we'll enjoy some time to shop the Italian Market of Arthur Avenue before departing for home.

Sewing Sisters...and brothers!

Have a project or quilt that you're working on? Bring it and your machine along with you and get some work done on it with like-minded sewers.

Need a little guidance with a project? Bring it along with you, too! Friendly, knowledgeable sewers will be here to lend a helping hand!

Be sure to pack your lunch, too!

**NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026!**

ONGOING second Tuesday of each month
 10 am - 2 pm

UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
Tuesday, September 8
Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, December 8

Don't forget to pack your lunch!
Morris Senior Center / 109 East Street 

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