The Call Hub

Groton Senior Center is excited to present a brand new program called “The Call Hub”. This program is generously sponsored by the Groton Parks Foundation.

The Call Hub is a social calling program designed to provide enriching, fun and stimulating conversations. This program is for individuals who are homebound or lack human connection through socialization and activities outside of the home. Our goal is to have individuals feel validated and connected to other people with similar interests and values through the utilization of weekly phone calls.

Volunteers for this program are super important and can help to make a difference in others lives by giving 1 hour a week to 2 recipients by calling them. Social calling can improve psychological wellbeing , give folks opportunities to talk with like-minded people, perceived self-efficacy, more years at home and referrals to additional community resources. Social isolation affects nearly 1 in 5 older adults and that while it’s harmful at any age it’s especially dangerous for people over 50. Social isolation and loneliness are associated with higher blood pressure, increased susceptibility to the flu, greater risk of heart disease and earlier onset of dementia.

If you have questions or would like to participate in this program as a volunteer please reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Tomi at 860-441-6782 or tstanley@groton-ct.gov

If your home is…

• financed with an interest rate of 6% or higher
• carries a remaining term of 5+ years
• has a balance between $20,000 – $100,000

…you may be eligible to reduce your interest rate to 1%!

To learn more please call 1-844-281-4663

The Senior Center has custom Cornhole Boards!

Cornhole (Bean Bag Toss) is a game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform (board) with a hole in the far end.  A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the board scores 1 point.  Cornhole can be played as singles, doubles or teams.

Play continues until a team or player reaches or exceeds the score of 21.  Hope you join us!

Interested in playing Ping Pong?  The Senior Center has a Ping Pong table which will be set up during Cornhole for people wanting to play.  Play both games if interested!  Beginners Welcome!

Please call Hilary if you are interested. (860) 889-5960. 

Join us to play the game Mexican Train Dominoes.  Beginners are welcome!

The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or “trains”, emanating from a central hub or “station”.  The person with the lowest score wins!

Call Hilary if you are interested.  (860) 889-5960

Have you visited our Town of Groton website?  If not please check it out –

https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/parksrec/seniors/index.php

We post our monthly menu and benefits here and there is the link to register for our classes.

FUN MENU –  This Friday is the 13^th and our COASTAL CAFÉ is making a fun play on the words with a “scary” menu!  Come on in and check it out!

What REALLY is the menu? Baked Cod or Oven Fried Chicken Legs onion rings and creamed spinach and side salad.

Some prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat include:

Stay Cool: Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness

• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
• If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
• Find an air-conditioned shelter. (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers). Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
• Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.

Stay Hydrated: Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat

• Drink more water than usual.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
• Remind others to drink enough water.