AARP Driver Safety – Smart Driver Course (Vitrual ZOOM Class)

The AARP Smart Driver Course is currently being offered as an online class or a ZOOM class.  Consult your insurance agent for information about discounts available from taking this class.

For more information and to take the class ONLINE, go to: www.aarpdriversafety.org   Use coupon code DRIVINGSKILLS for 25% off 

For more information and to take a ZOOM class, Visit: aarp.cvent.com/dsvirtual or Contact: Brent Leveille,  bbleveille@gmail.com

 

 

 

Connection + Community = Volunteering

AmeriCorps Seniors, managed by TVCCA, brings people together and creates impactful opportunities for people to connect with one another.  If you are 55+ and looking to volunteer, contact TVCCA to learn how volunteering to grocery shop or visiting with an elderly or disabled person improves the quality of life for them to continue living independently.

For information, contact: Georgia James (860) 425-6608   gjames@tvcca.org

 

Presentation: Balance & Fall Prevention

This Presentation is being Rescheduled. Please check the July Newsletter for new date

Presentation by Amy Sieczkowski, DPT, PT, OCS of Select Physical Therapy

Learn ways to help reduce your risk of falling and how to maintain or increase your balance.

 

 

Birthday Celebration Meal!

During your birthday month, sign up for the Senior Center Birthday Celebration TVCCA Meal for your chance to win a $10 gift card.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding- Saturday, June 18th from 9:00-1:00pm

Location: Norwich Public Works – 50 Clinton Ave.

The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resource Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) will be at Norwich Public Works in June to collect household hazardous waste and offer confidential paper shredding.

Items that will be collected include: latex & oil paint, stains & varnish, paint thinner, oven cleaner, kerosene, old gasoline, light bulbs, home batteries, insecticides, fungicides, pool chemicals and more!

For a complete list of acceptable items that will be collected visit:   www.SCRRRA.org

 

Garden Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to help the Senior Center gardeners with weeding and watering in the outdoor vegetable garden.  This volunteer position requires standing, bending, squatting, etc. in order to get the job done.  Gardening experience is not required but may be helpful.  You will work under the direction of the Senior Center gardeners.  Gardening help is needed June – September, 1 or 2 days per week.

This volunteer position is open to Senior Center Members only. 

Call or email Hilary if you are interested.  (860) 889-5960   hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

 

Free To A Good Home

We have some items that are looking for a new homePreference will be given to Senior Center Members or a Senior in Norwich.  Items need to be picked up during our regular hours of operation.

  • VHS Tapes – 8-9 medium sized boxes of VHS tape movies. Must take ALL boxes.
  • Brown Faux Leather Club Style Chair – in good, used condition. Reclines.  Could use a bit of a cleaning, but not much.  Seat height 20”, seat width 21 ½”, overall height 39”, overall width 36”

Preference will be given to a senior in need, who would have financial difficulty purchasing one.

Contact Hilary if you are interested in either.  (860) 889-5960

 

Active Living Expo is Wednesday, May 11th

Our ever popular ACTIVE LIVING EXPO is taking place this year on Wednesday, May 11th 10 am to 1 pm.  This is FREE and open to anyone to attend!

Aerobics- Mondays and Fridays at 9:00am

Instructor: Christine Healy

This aerobics exercise class combines rhythmic movements with stretching and strength training routines all done to a variety of music! The goal of this class is to improve flexibility, muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness.

Pickleball- Mondays at 1:30pm and Thursdays at 1:00pm

Location: Program Room

Pickleball is a paddle ball sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.  It is a fun game that is played on a badminton-sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches.  It is played with a plastic ball (similar to a whiffle ball) and a paddle.  It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced competitive game for experienced players.  Stop by and check it out!  Beginners welcome!