Holiday Card Making Kit

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

In November, we will be putting together free craft kits for you to make your own cards. Materials and directions for 3 cards will be included. The materials provided will give you an opportunity to make your own homemade card with a professional look. Kits are limited to 20 people. Please call and sign up if you are interested. Card kits will be available for pickup on Wednesday, November 17th from 11-2pm. Delivery is available for any homebound members, just let us know when you sign up. Call 860-434-4127 to sign up.

Join Our Team!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Groton

We are now hiring for a PT  Facility Monitor position.  Work experience in a responsible capacity and Must possess basic computer and emailing skills. Some security experience preferred. Customer service duties. Experience relating to people of all age groups. Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Responsible for evening building monitoring, program registrations, setting up for programs and closing of facility. Able to lift up to 25 lbs. Up to 19 hours per week, to include mainly evening hours. $14.00/hr.

Position to remain open until filled. Stop by Groton Town Hall, Human Resources Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm for application or apply online at https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/hr/jobs.php

Monday Afternoon Fun Starting Oct 26- Cornhole Program

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Groton

Cornhole Program

Corn hole is a fun game we play weekly inside our main room here after the lunch crowd leaves. It is best described as a “lawn game” in which players toss beanbags toward a slanted platform with the aim of passing the beanbag through a hole in the center of the platform. As we age, vision, depth perception, balance, and coordination can decline. Our weekly Cornhole games gets our patrons active and aids critical hand-eye coordination and balance.

We have lots of fun while being a tad competitive! Sign up with a partner or we can match you up!  $5.00 per participant (for 8 weeks)  Begins  Monday,  October 26th.  Please call 860-441-6785 to register.

 

Tuesdays, November 2nd to December 28th- Live Longer and Prosper – Aging Mastery Program

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Groton

The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) is a 8-week series of  health and wellness classes for people age 50 and over. AMP can help you build your own playbook for aging well. It is a fun, innovative, and person-centered education program that empowers participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are good for themselves and for others. By participating in this program, you will make and maintain small but impactful changes in your health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life. This incredible & empowering class is for anyone 50 years and older in Southeastern CT.

It will take place weekly Tuesdays 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm  Nov 2- Dec 28 (no class Nov 23)

Next at Groton Senior Center

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Groton

Reminder:  we are CLOSED Monday, October 11th

Next week’s featured COASTAL CAFÉ lunch items are:

  • Monday, Oct 11  CLOSED
  • Tuesday, Oct 12  Chicken Parmesan
  • Wednesday, Oct 13 Mushroom Onion Pork Chops
  • Thursday, Oct 14  Meatloaf
  • Friday, Oct 15 Chef’s Choice

 

 

Voting – Content by Judy  

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Election Day will be here soon enough, and we all need to exercise our right to vote. Remind others and encourage them to vote as well. Keep in mind that we are fortunate enough to live in a country where we pick who represents us.

Voting is a basic right and our way to raise our voice and be a part of how our world runs.

Remember if you don’t vote you don’t get to complain after the fact about anything to do with taxes, the way things are or are not because you didn’t care enough to vote.

Sure, you can say “My vote doesn’t make any difference” but it does!! We all have seen those close election results. That great new candidate who ‘only’ lost by 3 votes. Someone else winning be a handful of votes. These are the perfect examples of your vote does make a difference.

We all need to find out who’s running this November and what those candidates stand for. If we agree with them or not. For those that are in office – do we think they are doing a good job? Do they listen? Do they represent what we want or are they always voting the party line? Should they get re-elected? Or is time for someone new?

And the candidates need to pay attention to us! Because the older population are the most likely to vote! We know what works and what doesn’t work. We have lived the social issues. We have seen the politics involved – both good and bad! And over 70% of us vote!!

Yes, out of every 10 people 65+, 7 of them will be voting in November.

Think about that… This age group can influence all policy. If taxes go up or down or stay the same? Does that referendum pass or does it fail? Does the new candidate win? Does the incumbent get re-elect?

Again, think about it! Your vote can be the very vote that drives change! Mark your calendar so you don’t forget. Call for a ride if you need one. But be sure to vote because elections are decided by those who show up!! Not those who stay home!!

As Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world!!”