Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Zoom Class
Mondays & Thursdays from 8:459:45 am
Class begins April 3rd. Please join by April 17th class.
This class uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance, and to help prevent falls. It is designed for older adults 60+ years old and people with balance difficulties.
No prior experience is needed. This 24 week class will be taught virtually on ZOOM. This class is free to Southeast CT residents and open to individuals 60 and older. Instructed by Carol Klammer.
To Sign up Contact: Connie Capacchione, Uncas Health District (860) 639-5138
Generations Family Health Center
Wednesday, April 26th from 11:45am-12:45pm
A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer. Generations offers access to
Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions
Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs. An appointment is not needed. Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.
AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course
Thursday, April 27th from 9:00am-1:00pm
(please arrive by 8:45)
The AARP Smart Driver™ course, is a classroom based refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount after showing proof of completing the course. Consult your auto insurance company on discounts available to you.
Cost: $20 AARP Members (bring your AARP Card) $25 AARP Non-Members
Pay directly to AARP by check or exact cash on the day of the class.
You must sign up to take the class. Sign up at Reception ~ Space is Limited.
Friends of Otis Library Book Sales
Friday, April 21st from 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Saturday, April 22nd from 9a.m. – 2p.m.
Sunday, April 23rd from 12p.m. – 3p.m.
At Otis Library 261 Main Street, Norwich
Dementia & Caregiving Series
Mondays in April from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join us for this free 4-week series presented by Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist from Hartford Healthcare Center for Healthy Aging. Are you caring for someone with dementia? Do you want to learn more about the progression of the disease and helpful communication tips? Would you like to be able to recognize common behaviors and know how to respond?
April 3rd – Overview of Dementia
April 10th – Basics of Communication and Understanding Behaviors
April 17th – Safety and How to Structure Daily Activities
April 24th – Taking Care of the Caregiver and Care Options
Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions but it is not required. A question and answer period will be included each week. Community Recourses available to you will be discussed.
Sign up at Reception for each week you will be attending.