Upon entering the center one can only react with great amazement to the numerous activities all under one roof. Many of the seniors attend the arts & crafts seminars and fervently work at perfecting this chosen activity. You can’t miss the card playing room where the players enjoy their game on a daily basis.
The coffee shop is where the gathering enjoys being updated on the latest gossip.
The coffee shop is where the gathering enjoys being updated on the latest gossip.
The computer room is also filled with eager seniors wishing to learn the necessary computer skills to be able to communicate with their distant love ones and also with the art being able share photographs as well.
The center is blessed with the latest computers complete with the new Microsoft vista programs. Also a group of vary capable volunteers to teach the art of computing. This computer program was started some twelve years ago with Mr. Sam Kimball of Westbrook, Ct. and Mr. Michael Karwan the Center’s Executive Director.
They had to attend many conferences provided by Senior Net to learn the where with all in setting up such a program. The Southern New England Telephone owners of Senior net donated used computers to the center in order to get the program started Sam and Michael were very successful in attracting volunteer instructors who willingly enjoy teaching such as Mr. Son Liem of New Britain, Ct. who has been associated with the program for the past 8 years along with Messrs. Richard Valerio of New Britain Ct. 3 years, David Gifford of New Britain for 9 years, Vincent Sipala of Newington, Ct. 8 years, and Rudy Kalampfer of New Britain for 4 years. They provide four types of glass subjects, introduction of fundamentals, Digital, Introduction to the Internet, and last but not least Introduction to computers.
Many other services are provided such as: daily lunches, Dial-a-ride, AARP driving sessions in order to obtain lower vehicle insurance rates, filling of rental rebates, day and overnight trips, Nurses provided by the VNA for senior foot care, filling for the Federal stimulus rebates, Home owners tax fillings assistance, Conn Pace application assistance, bingo, line dancing, senior prom, exercise sessions, Public sessions with elected officials to alert any changes effecting the seniors, and finally;
A well deserved congratulations to The City’s Common Council Leadership, The City Administration, and to Mr. Arnold Schwartz, chairman of the commission on aging, for extending the Dial-a-ride services on weekends for medical appointments for the city’s seniors.
The weekend Dial-A-Ride is provided by The Persons with Disabilities located in room 301 at The New Britain City Hall and can be reached at 860-826-3368 and the contact person there is Ms. Maureen Keyes.
Have I missed anything with my describing this City’s Jewel? I am sure I have but, I hope you are as amazed as I was when researching in order to illuminate the true value this center provides for our seniors.
If anyone is interested in learning more, the center is located at: 55 Pearl Street, New Britain Ct. 860-826-3553
The center is blessed with the latest computers complete with the new Microsoft vista programs. Also a group of vary capable volunteers to teach the art of computing. This computer program was started some twelve years ago with Mr. Sam Kimball of Westbrook, Ct. and Mr. Michael Karwan the Center’s Executive Director.
They had to attend many conferences provided by Senior Net to learn the where with all in setting up such a program. The Southern New England Telephone owners of Senior net donated used computers to the center in order to get the program started Sam and Michael were very successful in attracting volunteer instructors who willingly enjoy teaching such as Mr. Son Liem of New Britain, Ct. who has been associated with the program for the past 8 years along with Messrs. Richard Valerio of New Britain Ct. 3 years, David Gifford of New Britain for 9 years, Vincent Sipala of Newington, Ct. 8 years, and Rudy Kalampfer of New Britain for 4 years. They provide four types of glass subjects, introduction of fundamentals, Digital, Introduction to the Internet, and last but not least Introduction to computers.
Many other services are provided such as: daily lunches, Dial-a-ride, AARP driving sessions in order to obtain lower vehicle insurance rates, filling of rental rebates, day and overnight trips, Nurses provided by the VNA for senior foot care, filling for the Federal stimulus rebates, Home owners tax fillings assistance, Conn Pace application assistance, bingo, line dancing, senior prom, exercise sessions, Public sessions with elected officials to alert any changes effecting the seniors, and finally;
A well deserved congratulations to The City’s Common Council Leadership, The City Administration, and to Mr. Arnold Schwartz, chairman of the commission on aging, for extending the Dial-a-ride services on weekends for medical appointments for the city’s seniors.
The weekend Dial-A-Ride is provided by The Persons with Disabilities located in room 301 at The New Britain City Hall and can be reached at 860-826-3368 and the contact person there is Ms. Maureen Keyes.
Have I missed anything with my describing this City’s Jewel? I am sure I have but, I hope you are as amazed as I was when researching in order to illuminate the true value this center provides for our seniors.
If anyone is interested in learning more, the center is located at: 55 Pearl Street, New Britain Ct. 860-826-3553
1 comment:
I agree.
John of East hartford, Ct
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