Dear Patrons,

The month of October in particular, evokes the feeling of fall and a transition. It is one of the most vibrantly colored months of the year with bright foliage, deep hued mums and pumpkins everywhere. It is a great opportunity to take a hayride, pick apples or carve a pumpkin.  

October is breast cancer awareness month and World Mental Health Day on the 10th. Then on October 13th we recognize Indigenous People’s Day / Columbus Day when the center will be closed. One of the most celebrated holidays in October is Halloween! This is an opportunity to be creative, nostalgic and to just have fun. The Senior Center will celebrate by having a felted ghost craft on the 29th. We will also have a Halloween Party with entertainment on the 27th with song and costumes. 

There are so many special programs being offered this month like the safe driver course through AARP and a week-long Technology Fair, with 1-2 workshops a day on various topics. We also want to remind you that open enrollment for Medicare Part D will start on the 15th, so try to book early as appointments are filling up fast. 

October is also a time when many festivals occur such as Oktoberfest celebrations. Oktoberfest is a long-standing tradition originating in Germany that celebrated the autumn harvest. The Senior Center will hold a German type luncheon with an OOMPAH Band entertaining the crowd on the 24th. 

Look forward to seeing you at the fall festivities!

Carol