Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? (Virtual ZOOM Class)

Classes Begin Wednesday, May 4th   6:30 p.m.
A 7-Week virtual program to help you become tobacco-free!
The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program is designed to give you the support you need in a comfortable, confidential setting offered virtually via ZOOM.
Get assistance in preparing to quit using tobacco, taking that first step to quit and helping you not return to tobacco use.  This program also helps you prioritize other healthy behaviors that support a tobacco-free lifestyle.
This program is being offered by Uncas Health District and is open to anyone who lives or works in Southeastern Connecticut.  This program is FREE and includes FREE nicotine replacement therapy.
For more information or to register, Contact Carolyn Wilson (860) 400-2072   carolynwilsonwellness@gmail.com
This program is supported by the Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Indoor Walking Group

Wednesdays from 1:o0-3:30pm and Fridays from 2:00-3:30pm

Location: Program Room
Too hot or rainy to walk outside?  Don’t like walking on a treadmill?  Try Indoor Walking Group!
The program room will be available for those who would like to walk indoor but not on a treadmill.  The room is air conditioned and has a TV if you would like a little entertainment while walking.  A great way to get together with others to walk and talk, or just walk by yourself, in a safe environment indoors.
Please call Hilary if you have questions.  (860) 889-5960.

Cornhole and Ping Pong

Wednesdays from 1:00-3:30pm

Location: Program Room

Bring a partner and enjoy a game of Ping Pong or Cornhole!  Pick one game to play or play some of each.  Cornhole can also be played alone if you just want to practice your bean bag toss.  Both are a great way to get a little exercise while having some fun doing so!  Give it a try!
Please call Hilary if you have questions. (860) 889-5960.

Mahjong

Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30pm

Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, strategy and calculation using tiles with symbols and pictures. It is played similar to the card game Rummy in that you “draw” and “discard” tiles in an attempt to match them to win the game.  Please call Hilary if you are interested in joining (860) 889-5960

Counseling

The Rose City Senior Center offers counseling services for our Senior Center members.  Individual and Family Counseling for positive mental health and well-being is available.  In-person appointments are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or talk with a counselor by phone.
Appointments are available with:

Kerri Redner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mondays 9:00a.m. – noon and Thursdays 10:00a.m. – noon.
Angelo Callis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Wednesdays noon – 2:30p.m.

If you are interested, please call Rose City Senior Center (860) 889-5960.
Leave your information on their voicemail and Kerri or Angelo will call you back.

Line Dancing

Wednesdays from 11:30-12:30pm

Location: Program Room

Stop by and try something new!  Line dancing is a great way to get some exercise while having fun!  Learn different dance steps while enjoying the music of various songs.  This 1 hour class is great for all levels (beginner to advanced).  No partner necessary.  Hope to see you there!

Chair Exercise & Toning

Wednesdays from 10:15-11:15am

Location: Program Room

Core Strength & Toning exercise class combines flexibility, strength and toning exercises to improve your core strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, and range of motion.  This class is low impact and will incorporate the use of hand weights to help tone and strengthen.  Exercises are done both standing and using a chair.  Please consider joining this great new class!
Call Hilary if you have any questions. (860) 889-5960.

Scrabble

Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30am

Location: Card Room

Strength & Flexibility Exercise

Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00am

Location: Program Room

Strength and Flexibility exercise class combines flexibility and strength training to improve your overall strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, and range of motion.  This class will incorporate the use of hand weights, resistance bands, Pilates rings and Yoga blocks to tone and strengthen.

Preventative Health Clinic

Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00am

Appointments available on Wednesdays.
Toenail cutting and ear flushing appointments for Senior Center members are available in our Health Clinic with Nurse Rebecca Braddock.  Rebecca can provide foot care to seniors who are not on blood thinning medications or who are not a diabetic.
Please call Mike to schedule your appointment. (860) 889-5960
Toenail Cutting – is offered for $15.00 per visit.
Ear Flushing – is available for $3.00 for one ear, or $5.00 for both ears