Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:30am
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: La Llorona in Niantic
Wednesday, February 8th
Departing 11:00am, Returning 3:00pm
Lunch right here in town!
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.
AARP Mature Driver Safety Class
Wednesday, March 1st from 9:15am-1:15pm
$20 for AARP member – $25 for non-AARP member
Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration
The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Contact your insurance company to find out. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.
Pickleball Lessons
Fridays – 4 Weeks Sessions – $60 per person
9:45am – 11am – Beginner Lessons
11am – 12pm – Advance Beginner/Intermediate
Contact the Senior Center for additional details
Lesson Dates:
• February 10 – March 3
• March 17 – April 14
• April 28 – May 19
• June 2 – 23
Dying Matters Presentation
Wednesday, March 1st from 2:00-3:00pm
Join end of life planner/death doula Rachel Baer to find out why it is important to discuss & plan for the very taboo subject of death & dying. Learn the role of a death doula & how they can help navigate death by planning ahead, supporting the dying person & their loved ones during the transition & helping you to leave a legacy for your family. While an end-of-life planner does not provide medical care, they can give emotional, physical & spiritual support, care giver respite as well as helping you write letters and/or your story to leave for your family.
Registration begins Feb 1st. Register by Feb 23rd.
Smith Acres Terrarium Workshop
February 21st at 9:30am
We will be planting in a “fishbowl” shaped container. Folks can chose from a selection of little plants that we will bring along. We will have plants available for high and low light growing conditions. After planting, we will “decorate” with either some moss or colorful gravel. We will also talk about the care
of terrariums, watering & fertilization. All supplies will be included, but if the participant has any special little treasures that they would like to incorporate into their terrarium to make it special, they should bring it along.
Registration begins Feb 1st. $15.00 per person. Space is limited.
Mindfulness and Meditation Series
Every Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm
4-week session beginning February 16th
Would you like to experience more peace and calm, even if everything around you seems chaotic and busy? Would you like to feel rested and enjoy better sleep? Join Lisa Bragaw, PharmD from Zen & Now Wellness Center to learn some simple techniques to quiet the mind, feel more awake, alert, focused and more productive with less effort. Each session, Lisa will lead a guided meditation and teach some very easy to implement mindfulness tools and strategies you can use anytime to bring more ease into your life.
$25.00 Per Person, 4 Weeks. Registration begins Feb 1st. Register by Feb 13.
Chess Lessons Via Zoom
FREE ON-LINE LESSONS
Contact jasonlu05j@gmail.com or visit chessforseniors.org
Registration is now open.
February Health & Wellness Services
VNASC Nurse Managed Foot Clinic:
Thursday, February 9th from 12:15-3:45pm
Routine foot care provided for a fee – $10pp.
Appointment required. Payment due at time of service.
No diabetics please.
Manicure:
Tuesday, February 14th & 28th at 8:15am
Sponsored by Pretty Nails and Spa. 15 minute appointments
$5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish.
Register with the Senior Center
Massage Therapy:
Wednesday, February 8th & 22nd from 1:00-4:00pm
Thursday, February 16th from 9:00am-12:00pm
You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for $30 or a 55 minute appointment for $60.
Register with the Senior Center. Payment is due at time of reservation.
Blood Pressure Check:
Every Friday at 12:30pm
Walk-in. No need to register
Acting & Scene Class with Joyce Beauvais
6-week class on Thursdays from 12:00-2:30pm
Starting February 23rd and ending March 30th
Learn a new skill and meet people who love theater. You will have fun, develop
friendships, and generally enjoy yourself. Learn the techniques of acting as applied to scenes. No memorizing. Keep Mon, Apr 3rd from 1pm to 3pm open for
your workshop presentation.
$85pp Registration begins Feb 1st