Dear Members:

            We will be holding the AARP Income Assistance Program, once again. .  Participants of this free program will be required to register by calling 203 877-5131.  The AARP volunteers will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for Income Tax Assistance.  We will be registering 25 participants each Tuesday and Thursday beginning February 2^nd through April 12^th. Please call to schedule a day.

            AARP Tax-Aide, a free program, provides income tax preparation assistance for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older.

            Taxpayers should bring with them all information and documents that apply to their 2011 income taxes, including a copy of 2010 income tax return, W-2 wage and tax statement forms, W-2G, certain gambling winnings forms, all 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R,1099-B, 1099-MISC, SSA-1099, social security benefit statement, original cost of assets, (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) sold during 2011, all documents that relate to deductible expenses, particularly proof of property tax payments, etc.

            As a reminder, when the Milford School System is closed due to inclement weather, the SeniorCenter will be closed.  If there is a 90 minute delay, theSeniorCenter will open at 10:30 a.m.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

 Best Wishes Always,

Janice M. Jackson

Executive Director 

VOLUNTEER LEADS LOW VISION GROUP

Eileen Torow, seated second from the right, has been leading the Center’s Low Vision group for many years.  Eileen has been devoting her time as a volunteer leading men and women with sight issues toward pleasant and useful activities.

POLICE TIPS                 Milford Police Department 203 878-6551   

                                                            WINTER DRIVING

1. Accelerate and decelerate slowly.  Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for traction and avoiding skids and decelerate earlier for slowing and stopping.
2. Drive slowly.  Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads.  Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly.
3. Increase your distance between vehicles to increase your reaction time.  This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
4. Know your brakes.  Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold breaking.  Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads just starts your wheels spinning.  Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the ill and let that inertia carry you to the top.  As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed down hill as slowly as possible.
6. Put an emergency kit in your vehicle.  The kit could include items such as emergency flares, extra oil and antifreeze, blankets, drinking water and a cell phone so that you can call for assistance.
7. Stay home. If you really don’t have to go out, don’t.  Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can.

OYSTER FESTIVAL FOOD COURT DONATES TO FOOD BANK

Mary Steinmetz, program chairman at theMilfordSeniorCenterjoined Joanne Rohrig center, Chairperson of theOyster Festival Food Court, as she presented a monetary donation to Al Salamanca, Food Bank Manager. The Food Bank, located at the Center,9 Jepson Drive, welcomes monetary and food donations. Food is distributed to individuals of all ages inMilford. For additional information, call Al Salamanca at 203 877-5131.

BUDDING ARTIST ATTENDS CENTER ART CLASSES

Elaine VanWagner, a first time student at Mike Voytek’s art class, held every Friday at 1:30 p.m. displays her first completed painting. If you are interested in joining Mike Voytek’s class, please call Program Director, Mary Steinmetz at 203 877-5131

                                                          WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Juanita Salvaggio, Donna Reisinger, David Ramatzick, Kathleen Laskowski, John Robertson, Gertrude Robertson and Dorothy Merva.  Also, Linda Czar, William Lang, Nancy Clark, Irwin Bushman, Felicia Savo, Carmel Dileone, June Alorich, Irene Purcell, Helene Dellert, Jerry Dellert and Fred Baldieri.

MEMOIRS GROUP WELCOMES MEMBERS

Judy Goldwyn hosts a Memoirs Class every other Thursday at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Reminisce with Judy. This class is fun and very interesting. Members may call our Program Director, Mary Steinmetz at 203 877-5131 for details

TITLE VI COMPLIANCE

           
Do you know your rights under Title VI? Title VI ensures that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal funding.  Milford Council on Aging supports Title VI.  For more information visit our web site milfordctseniorcenter.com and go to the link Information and Referrals.  You may also email ssmilfordseniorcenter@yahoo.com or call Sharon Szturma, Human Resources Manager 203-877-5131.

JOSEPH FORAN HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS ENTERTAINS MEMBERS

The Foran High School Chorus, conducted by teacher Theresa Voss, serenaded members at our Center during the recent holiday.

ZUMBA GROUP ENJOYS MUSIC AND EXERCISE  .

Men and Women enjoying music and exercise during our Zumba Classes every Monday morning. Dancing and exercising are just one of the many activities at the MilfordSeniorCenter.  You may call Program Director Mary Steinmetz at 203 877-5131 for $10 annual membership information at the Center. New doors of interest, education and entertainment may open for you!

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all our February celebrants. 
  
 

LINE DANCING - HIGHLIGHT AT THE NEW YEAR’S DINNER DANCE

Happy 2012 was celebrated at our Center recently.  Many of our members enjoyed dancing and dining during the afternoon.