DAT EBOOK Ongoing Cruise Nights The Bristol Auto Club's 2021 Cruise Nights are back. They will be held every first and third Saturday until October 2. Admission is free. There is also raffle prizes and oldies music. These event will be held at 430 N. Main St. Car Meet Up The Foxbody Club of Connecticut will hold a meet up every Friday in the Bristol Friendly's parking lot at 497 Farmington Ave. Bring out your car and see other cars. The event starts at 6 p.m. Free Movie Tuesdays Bristol Senior Center shows films every Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. in the Dining Room. There is a 25 person capacity. You must call 860-584-7895 to reserve a spot. Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Cornhole Bristol Senior Center will be offering Cornhole for any Bristol Senior Center member. Games will be played Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in their Gymnasium. They will be capping the number of participants at 16 per day. Registration is required by calling 860-584-7895. Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Shuffleboard Bristol Senior Center will be offering Shuffleboard for any Bristol Senior Center member. Games will be played Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in their Gymnasium. They will be capping the number of participants at 12 per day. Registration is required by calling at 860-584-7895. Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Pickleball Bristol Senior Center will be offering Pickleball for any Bristol Senior Center member. Games will be played Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., or 2:30 to 4 p.m. in their Gymnasium. They will be capping the number of participants at 12 per time slot. This schedule will only run until they’re able to schedule some of our other activities again. Registration is required by calling 860584-7895. Bristol Senior Center is located at 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Bristol ‘s Farmer’s Market The Bristol Farmer’s Market is back. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will continue every Saturday until October 30. The farmers market accepts payment vouchers from the Woman, Infants and B10 Connecticut PRIME TIME • October 2021 Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has certified all participating farms in the market. Art Happy Hour Art Happy Hour returns at New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. The event will happen every Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. New Britain’s Farmer’s Market The New Britain Farmer’s Market will be open in Central Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesda,y through October 27. Social distancing is enforced throughout the market and hand sanitizing stations will be set up for public use. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will also highlight a vendor each week and showcase local businesses. Those interested are highly encouraged to follow the Parks and Rec Facebook page at www.faceook.com/ nbparksnrec for weekly updates. Om Keystone looking for volunteers Om Keystone association, a fundraising group, is seeking to continue to support the Boys and Girls Club of Bristol, but needs help. “ We are not looking for donations or dollars. We are, however, looking for your time, your compassion, skills and talents. We are looking for young and not so young members of our community who are interested in making a difference for the benefit of our kids,” the group said in a release. Visit omkeystone.com for more information. Tuesday| 5 Virtual Class: Understanding Lymphedema The free virtual class, “Understanding Lymphedema,” will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., and will provide information about the causes and effects of swelling, management techniques, and how skilled occupational and physical therapy can help. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or go online to www.HHCHealth. org/VirtualClasses. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class. Thursday| 7 Virtual Class: Healthy Brain Series Information and strategies on maintaining a healthy brain will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, presented by a certified dementia specialist from Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registration is required; call 1-855442-4373 or go online to www.HHCHealth.org/ VirtualClasses. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class. Thursday| 14 Virtual Class: Creative Communications - The Use of ‘Fiblets’ Communication is impacted differently throughout the stages of dementia and many caregivers report that it is stressful. Join the virtual class from 6 to 7 p.m. This program will share creative communication tips to better connect with your loved one with dementia. Presented by Patty O’Brian, CDP, and dementia specialist. Sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or go online to www.HHCHealth. org/VirtualClasses. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class. Saturday| 16 Celebrate New Britain! Cedar Mountain Commons, will be hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors will be able to learn more about how living at a senior community can be the most comfortable.
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