The Long Ridge Library 105th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for a sweet treat! Take a beautiful, scenic ride with us up Route 302 to Newtown, CT for homemade Ice cream at Ferris Acres Creamery. Limited van transportation provided for those who do not drive (sign up required), otherwise drive yourself and meet us there! Van leaves senior center at 12:30pm, seniors must be ready at 12:15pm. Pay on your own for your preferred ice cream. Sign up required.
Join Susan for a two mile paved walk around Fairfield Hills in Newtown. Walk starts at 9:30am. Meet at parking lot Trades Lane off Wasserman Way. Wear sneakers and bring water. Sign up required.
Author Mike Virgintino will talk about Freedomland U.S.A., the 1960s American history theme park located in The Bronx. Known as the “Disneyland of the East,” Freedomland had significant connections to Disney, Hollywood, Broadway and the leading entertainers of the day. Unknown to the park creator/builder and the general public that adored Freedomland U.S.A., the landowner, local politicians, city planners and construction unions considered the park a “placeholder” until property variances permitted significant development on the marshland. The variances provided the green light for the construction of Co-op City. A shopping center was added about a decade later and an indoor mall was constructed on the remaining undeveloped land during 2012. Mike will explain the rise and demise of Freedomland with vintage film, plenty of photos and a memorabilia display. Sign up required.
Danbury’s Commission on Aging is proud to sponsor Stacey McIvor and her presentation on adaptive equipment and more.
Stacey McIvor, Occupational Therapist from Restore Mobile Therapy, will be presenting adaptive equipment and home modification equipment to help you age in place. Whether you are thinking about adapting your bathroom, having increasing difficulty getting in and out of the shower or getting in and out of bed, Stacey will share a variety of solutions on how to age in place, maintaining your independence as you age. She will also discuss simple tips and tricks on how to reduce your risk of falls. Sign up required.