This week at the Bigelow Senior Center

Upcoming Programs and Announcements for the week of February 8th

The Bigelow Center is closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day

AARP Tax-Aide continues. Appointments are available at the Bigelow Center on Wednesdays, February 3, 10 and 17 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting February 22 through April 13. Please call (203) 256-3166 to make your appointment.

Thursday, February 18 – Veterans’ Corner with Ramon Agosto, of the CT Department of Veterans’ Affairs – time change – 1:30 p.m. (instead of 12:30 p.m.). Call for an appointment.

Senior Basketball – the Bigelow Center is offering a pick-up game on Tuesdays from 11:30-1:00 to all senior adults who would like to shoot hoops. Please call 203-256-3166 for more information. Open to all interested basketball players.

Valentine’s Art Project - Thursday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m. Create a Valentine’s decoration made from rustic wood to hang in your home or give to someone you love. All paint and materials provided. Registration is required. Instructor: Eileen Grace. Fee: $10.

NEW – Low-Vision Support Group – Tuesday, March 1 at 10:30 -Social Services is beginning a monthly Low-Vision Support Group. All are welcome. Please register by calling (203) 256-3166 or stop by the front desk for more information. New exercise class: Nancy Goncalves is back on Tuesday mornings, beginning February 16 at 9:00 a.m. for a new exercise class, Morning Exercise. This class combines stretching, balance, aerobic and strength exercises to help improve overall flexibility and physical endurance, in a fun and non-competitive environment. No fee. Our thanks to Sandy for jumping in and subbing this fall and winter.

Bigelow Center Inclement Weather Policy - If Fairfield Public Schools are closed due to bad weather, the Bigelow Center will be closed. If schools are delayed, morning activities, classes and transportation services that begin before 11:00 a.m. are cancelled. Classes, activities and transportation will begin at 11:00 a.m. or as determined by staff. Bigelow Center Closings and Delays are publicized on T.V. channels 12, 8, 6 and 3; on WICC and WEBE 108 on the radio; and on the CT Post and Fairfield Citizen web sites.