Farmington Opens Cooling Center During Heat Wave

In anticipation of this week's heat wave, the town of Farmington announced Monday morning it would open a cooling center and requested that residents check on elderly neighbors. 

The Community and Senior Center at 321 New Britain Ave. in Unionville will be open July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are welcome to take advantage of the air conditioning. At the center, residents will also find the town's seniors taking part in a variety of activities. A list is included below.

According to the National Weather Service, the high this week is expected to be 95 or 96 degrees each day until Friday, when a heavy rain is predicted to bring the temperature down to 94 degrees. Lows are predicted to stay around 71 degrees all week.

Games & Activities at the Senior Center
Art Group—Interested in joining other artists to work on own projects? Sign up on lounge table.
Canasta (Modern American Style) - Instruction available for this popular card game on Tuesdays, 10-12 Noon.
Chess Club —Bring a friend and drop by to play a game of chess on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 12-3 PM.
Friendly Folks—This group of friendly ladies likes to get together Fridays 10-12N to chat, knit, or crochet.
Pool Players—Mondays 10-12N Co-ed, Wednesdays 10-12N Men, Fridays 10-12N Ladies
Mah Jongg (American Style)—Played with 152 tiles, racks and a scoring card. Meets Wednesdays, 1-3 PM.
Mah Jongg (Filipino)—Played with 144 tiles, no jokers,16 tiles/hand. Players meet Thursdays 10 AM-12 Noon. 
Movies—Flyers to be posted for the monthly movies. 
Party Bridge—Enjoy playing bridge? Join this experienced* group on Tuesday afternoons, 1-3 PM 
Scrabble/Quiddler—Challenge and expand your word power with a game on Mondays 1-3 PM. 
Stained Glass—8 week fall classes will begin in September . Registration and $50 fee required.
Wii—Virtual games of bowling, tennis, baseball & golf. See why this is fun for all ages. Sign up in office.
Farmington River Wood Carvers—Enjoy wood carving. Instruction & materials provided. Mondays 10-12 Noon. 

Exercise Programs 
Tai Chi for Health—Tues. 10:30—11:30 AM. Low impact exercise. Healthful & harmonious movements tone & increase muscle flexibility. Improve fitness and balance. Exercises done standing.
Exercise with Lorie—Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 PM. Exercises focus on activities of daily living, muscle conditioning, stretching along with breathing and relaxation techniques. Program is done seated with some standing.
Qigong— Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM. Use movement to stimulate flow of chi, increase vitality and promote relaxation. Increase flow of blood to the various organs. Exercises done mainly seated.
Power & Fitness—Thursdays 1:30-2:30 PM. Move to the music for a mild cardio workout. Strengthen the major muscle groups using hand weights and stretch bands. Bring your water bottle.
Hula Hoop—Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 PM. Bring your own hoop and drop by for a fun get together.
Zumba Gold—Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM. Enjoy the health benefits of dancing to Latin music. It’s a “Feel Happy” aerobic workout! Need appropriate footwear and bring water bottle.