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Directors/Instructors:
Mike Karwan Mike is the director of the New Britain Senior Center. He is responsible for
just about everything that goes on here. He coordinates various programs,
especially the computer program), in which seniors have recently become very
interested in. Nancy Cleveland
Nancy is
the activities coordinator at NBSC. Some of her responsibilities are the Trip
and Travel) section, as well as the volunteer program) and many other
activities. She is the monthly editor of the NBSC news letter "Golden
Notes" as well. Dennis Oakes Dennis Oakes, the coordinator of Dial-a-Ride, sets up the schedules,
maintains the money, keeps track of the months of
service. Questions about Dial-a-Ride can be answered at the front desk. Chris Kusia Chris Kusia is the coordinator of the Exercise and Dance Programs. In the
Exercise Program, she organizes the types of exercises and also sets up a
schedule for the exercises. In the Dance Program, she choreographs the steps and
picks out appropriate music to dance by. George Nowak George is the head of the arts department here at NBSC. He is a terrific
painter and does a fine job helping the seniors become better artists. Mary Bugnacki
As an
additional resource, New Britain Senior Center offers Mary Bugnacki. Mrs.
Bugnacki is a skilled counselor employed by Catholic Family Services as a family
and marriage counselor. She helps seniors adjust to aging, anxiety, and other
pressures; she relaxes seniors and helps them to enjoy their lives by promoting
physical and mental health. Occasionally, Mrs. Bugnacki offers workshops. Mrs.
Bugnacki is available every Wednesday to counsel, advice, or just to talk, and
of course, there is no charge. Ricky Schless
Ricky works for the Visiting Nurse Association (as
well as for the NBSC). She promotes
good health and councils seniors about their diets, symptoms of illness, and
common problems related to aging, among others. Ricky can take your blood
pressure, listen to your heart and lungs, check your weight, urine, as well as
screen your blood for various problem areas. This program is open to any senior
over 60 years of age living in New Britain. It is open daily by appointment,
except for walk-ins on Monday and Thursday. Hours: Mon-Wed; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Thurs - Fri; 8:30 a.m. - noon. |