Wednesday, April 26th at 11:00am
So, what is the ROMEO Club?
(Retired Old Men Eating Out)
They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends. Men Only!
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only),
Trip to Olio’s in Groton
Wednesday, April 12th at 11:00am
Lunch with shopping afterwards.
Expected return is 3:00pm.
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.
Trip: Daffodil Days at Blithewold in Bristol, RI
Thursday, April 20th
Overlooking the Narragansett Bay, Blithewold is one of the finest garden estates in New England. Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors just as springtime begins. Their famous display covers the 33 acre seaside estate with over 50,000 daffodils. Enjoy a lovely Tea Lunch with scones, finger sandwiches, mini quiches, desserts, and of course tea. Lots of walking.
Trip fee is $130pp.
Registration has begun.
Trip: Titanic Exhibit, NYC
Wednesday, April 5th
A unique experience – a tale of people aboard history’s most legendary ship on its maiden & final journey. This exhibition boasts over 200 original objects. Lunch on own at Chelsea Market. Lots of walking. Don’t wait – Book your seat now! The tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Trip fee is $122 pp.
Registration has begun.
Living Wills with Attorney McNamara
Monday, April 24th at 1:30pm
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. If you would like help in filling out a Living Will form or would like more information about the process, Attorney Jeff McNamara will be available at the Senior Center.
Registration begins Apr 3rd. Register by Apr 21st. Forms will be available.
Smith Acres Herb Garden Workshop
Tuesday, April 18th at 9:30am
We will create a windowsill herb planter using 3 different herbs. Plastic planter has 3 pots with attached saucer. Lightweight and perfect for your windowsill. When it gets warmer, the herbs can be brought outside. We will talk about different herbs, and participants can choose from a vast assortment of herb plants. We will talk about the herbs and uses for all of them.
Registration begins Apr 3rd. Register by Apr 14th.
Cost is $20 per person.
Space is limited.
5-Part Healthy Brain Series
Friday, April 14th from 10:30-11:30am
o Session 1: Activities to ‘challenge’ your mind
o Session 2: Importance of diet and nutrition
o Session 3: Finding meaningful engagement as you age
o Session 4: Importance of sleep and your brain
o Session 5: Lessons for living longer from people who lived the longest
Registration begins Mon Apr 3rd. Please register by Tue Apr 11th.
“Thoughtful Tuesday” Monthly Mindfulness Coaching
Tuesday, April 11th at 10:15am
Would you like to experience more peace and calm, even when everything around you seems chaotic and busy? Would you like to feel rested and enjoy better sleep? Would you like to experience more joy?
Join Wellness Coach and Pharmacist Lisa Bragaw from Zen & Now Wellness Center once a month. At each session, Lisa will introduce breathing techniques and some very easy to implement mindfulness tools and strategies you can use anytime to bring more ease into your life.
This group will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Please register with the Senior Center. $10pp each month.
Registration begins Apr 3rd. Register by Apr 7th.
Grandparent Support Group
Wednesday, April 5th at 10:00am
Are you a grandparent or relative helping to raise your grandchild(ren)? Are you looking for others to connect with who are are also helping raise their grandchild(ren)? Join us for a free information session! Deb Walker from SERAC will join us to discuss the program Powered Up.
Registration is now open.
Grief Support Group
Tuesday, April 4th at 10:30am
The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. This group will offer a safe and private space for you to learn from others and understand that there are others sharing this similar experience. The group is peer to peer support with a trained peer facilitator from the Brian Dagle Foundation.
This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center.
Please register with the Senior Center.