AEROBICS CANCELLED
Monday, June 10th
Friday, June 14th
Monday, June 17th
Friday, June 21st
Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding
Norwich Public Works – 50 Clinton Ave.
Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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 accepted items, and other collection locations & dates visit:
www.SCRRRA.org
Alzheimer’s Association in Your Community
Tuesday, June 4th at 1:00 p.m.
Meet the Connecticut Chapter team that supports our efforts in Eastern Connecticut!
Join us for this informative, 30-minute presentation given by MaryLou Gannotti of the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern CT Chapter. The presentation will cover the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and the resources they provide, followed by a community discussion on how they can better engage and support the local community in the fight to end this disease.
The chapter is also seeking volunteers to be trained to deliver education programming, facilitate support groups, and assist with general outreach. Together, we can help enhance care for those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia in Eastern CT and beyond.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
Recovery Support Group
Wednesday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m.
If you or a loved one has been affected by substance abuse/recovery, please join us.
These meetings are based on the idea that there are great benefits in bringing individuals together from various pathways of recovery to share and learn from one another. Join Nurse Barbara as she leads this monthly group discussion and gives support. Meetings are open to any senior in recovery along with seniors who have a loved one struggling with substance abuse or impacted by addiction.
Group meetings will start in June and will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Contact Nurse Barbara with any questions (860) 889-8331 x 6416
Healthy Habits
Friday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m.
This new monthly group will discuss a different health related topic each month.
Join Nurse Barbara as she provides helpful information, education, and leads a group discussion on ways to form and maintain Healthy Habits. Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
► June Topic: Stress Management
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
Community Health Nurse
Barbara Boiselle LPN of Harford Healthcare Community Health provides preventative screenings, disease specific education, medication education, and care coordination to Norwich seniors (age 55 and older). Barbara is at Rose City Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays and in the community at various Norwich senior housing locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Barbara is focused on screenings, education, and referrals only, and will not provide any active treatment. She will record vitals and can provide testing as needed. Barbara can also help with scheduling physician appointments, as well as medication refills and concerns.
Appointments are needed. To schedule an appointment with Nurse Barbara LPN,
Call: (860) 889-8331 x6416 or Email: Barbara.Boiselle@HHChealth.org
Beginner Pickleball Lessons
Interested in learning how to play Pickleball? Now is your chance!
Beginner Pickleball lessons will be available to Senior Center members this Summer!
You must sign up if you are interested. Class will be held on the outdoor Pickleball courts. Paddles available to borrow or bring your own. Class will tentatively be held on Mondays. Start date TBD.
Lessons are for those who have never played Pickleball and want to learn the basics of the game.
Sign up at Reception if interested. Class size is limited.
AARP Smart DriverTEK Class
Thursdays: June 20th or October 17th
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m (please arrive by 10:15 a.m.)
Wonder what all those warning lights, beeps and alerts mean when in your vehicle?
Smart DriverTEK is a free, 1½ hour, AARP program which offers a step-by-step guide of how these safety technologies work and how they can benefit drivers through engaging video segments and informative discussion. As a result of attending this program, you will become more up-to-date on available safety technologies in vehicles and how to use them effectively to help you drive more safely.
You must sign up to attend this program. Sign up at Reception ~ Space is Limited.
AARP Driver Safety – Smart Driver Course
Thursdays: August 22th or October 24th
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (please arrive by 8:45 a.m.)
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.
Craft Class: Bee Watering Station
Wednesday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m.
Sign up starting June 6th
Bees need water, too! Not only do bees drink water, but they also use it for various other reasons, including cooling their hives and producing honey. Senior Center member Beryl Fishbone will be leading this craft class to create a bee-safe outdoor watering station. All materials will be provided.
This class is free to Senior Center members. Limited spots are available.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.