Wednesday, May 12th from 10am to 1pm- Active Living Expo

Join us for our annual Active Living Expo Wednesday,  May 12th  10 am to 1 pm.  This event is open to all-  great for yourself, caretakers and family members to check out!

As always we will have agencies and vendors covering varying topics for you such as Health,  Insurance, Homecare,  State programs, Nutrition, Legal issues, Volunteer opportunities, Technical Support, Outreach, Trips/Travel and much more!

This year it will look a little different as we are following COVID guidelines. The event is scheduled to take place outside, in the rink next to the center. This will allow for proper social distancing. We ask that all attendees wear a mask. This is open to the public and FREE.

Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? -Virtual ZOOM Program

Classes Begin Tuesday, May 5th   7:00 p.m.

A 7-Week program, meeting once a week, 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 group setting offered via ZOOM.  Our Tobacco Treatment Specialist has worked with hundreds of people on their journey to becoming tobacco-free.

This program is being offered by Ledge Light 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) 446-3062   cwilson@llhd.org

This program is supported by the Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

May Upcoming Music Classes

As of May, fees will be charged.

 

Mon thru June 28th                                         11-12pm                                                    Ukulele Lessons Level 2    

New session will start on May 3rd and end on June 28th (no class on May 31st). Instructor led lessons for          advanced beginner on up student on Mon at 11am via Zoom only at this time. Registration in process. Class fee $40R and $44NR.

 

Mon thru June 28th                                           2-4pm                                                         Jam Session

New session will start on May 3rh and end on June 28th (no class on May 31st). Shirley Lan & Joe Rice will lead this jam via Zoom. Any person who can play an instrument is welcome. Must register your interest to              participant for the session.

 

Tue thru June 5th                                               1:30-2:30pm                                                 Beginner  Guitar & Ukulele Lessons

New session will start on May 4th and end on May 25th. Instructor led lessons for beginners but all levels are welcome on Zoom only at this time. Registration in process. You will need to purchase a ukulele and a tuner. Class fee $20R and $22NR.

 

Thu thru June 28th                                              12:30-1:30pm                                               Guitar Lessons – Advanced Beginner

New session will start on May 6th and end on June 24th. Instructor led lessons for advanced beginner on up  students on Thu at 11am via Zoom only at this time. You must register for this session. Registration in process. Class fee $48R and $53NR.

 

SPEAKING OF MUSICAL OF INSTRUMENTS…

The Senior Center is offering fun, private guitar and ukulele zoom lessons from the convenience of your home.  Free complimentary 1st lesson. The cost is $20 for a 30 minute session or $90 for a 4 week run. Contact the  Senior Center to register. We will need your phone number and your email address.

 

May Upcoming Arts & Crafts Programs

As of May, fees will be charged.

 

Tue thru June 29th                                         10:30-12pm                                                   Painting with Friends

New session will start on May 4th and end on June 29th and will be held the 2nd and 4th Tue of every month at 10:30am via Zoom only at this time. Registration begins May 3rd.

 

Tue May 11th and Tue May 25th                    1-2pm                                                              Craft Time

2 classes – May 11th creating a Flower Wreath & May 25th painting Kindness Rocks. In person instruction with Candy. Registration begins May 3rd.

 

Wed thru June 30th                                         9:30-11:30am                                                    Stitch Happens

New session will start on May 5th and end on June 30th and will be held on Wed at 9:30am in person. You must register your interest in this session. Maximum number indoors will be 8. Registration begins May 3rd.

 

Thu thru June 24th                                            10:00-11:30am                                                 Drawing Class

New session will start on May 6th and end on June 24th and will be held on Thu at 10am in person but will have a Zoom option. You must register for this session. Maximum number indoors will be 16. Registration begins May 3rd.

 

Thru June 25th                                                                                                                                      Quilting

New session  will start on May  3rd and end on June 29th and will be held on the 1st Mon of the month at 1pm – the 3rd Fri of the month at 5pm and the last Tue of the month at 5pm. You must register for this session. This is an indoor program. Maximum number indoors will be 8. Fee is $2per participation.

 

Club 55 Flea Market and Bake Sale Saturday, May 15

Club 55 Flea Market and Bake Sale  Saturday, May 15

Rain date is May 22nd

Outdoors  $15 per spot  Call 860-441-6785 to reserve your spot!

Basket Raffle as well!

Also, please bring your returnable cans and bottles to
donate to Club 55 for recycling.

Club 55 events are fundraisers for their High School Senior
Achievement Awards. Please support Club 55 as they
continue to support our local high school seniors and our
local community.

 

 

May Upcoming Classes

As of May, fees will be charged.

Mon thru June 28th                                        10-11am                                  Senior Fitness                       

New session will start May 3rd and end on June 28th (no class on May 31st). Senior Fitness offered on Mon at 10am via Zoom only at this time. You must register for this session before May 3rd. Class fee $14R and $16NR.

 

Mon and Wed thru June 30th                     11:30-12:30pm                           Strength Training

New session will start on May 5th and end on June 30th. Mon class in person/Wed class via Zoom. (no class on May 3rd & May 31st, Zoom only May 5th, 10th, 12th ). You must register for this session. Maximum number indoors will be 20. Registration in process. Zoom option for both classes available. Class fee $40R and $44NR.

 

Tue thru June 29th                                            7-9pm                                             Recreational Pickleball

New session will start on May 4th and end on June 29th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Maximum number indoors will be 16. Registration begins May 3rd. $3per play.

 

Tue and Thu thru June 29th                                  9-10am                                                Yoga

New session will start on May 4th and end on June 29th. In person instruction or Zoom option available.       Maximum number indoors will be 20. Registration in process. Class fee $34R and $38NR.

 

Tues and Thu thru June 29th                                 3-4ppm                                                   FitDance Gold

New Session started April 20th and ends on June 29th. FitDance Gold offered on Tues & Thu at 3pm in person. Class will run indoors but will have a Zoom option. Maximum number indoors will be 20. You must register for this session. Registration in process. Class fee $58R and $62NR.

 

Wed and Fri thru June 30th                                 9-10am                                                             Tai Chi

New Session will start on May 4th and end on June 30th (No class on Wed, May 26th and Fri, May 28th). Tai Chi offered on Wed and Fri at 9am in person. Class will run indoors but will have a Zoom option. Maximum number indoors will be 15. You must register for this session. Registration begins May 3rd. Class fee $30R and $34NR.

 

Wed thru June 30th                                                  10:15-12pm                                                  Ping Pong

New Session will start on May 5th and end on June 30th. In person program. You must register your interest in this session. Maximum number indoors will be 10. Registration begins May 3rd.

 

Fri thru June 25th                                                        10:15-11:15am                                           Chair Yoga

New session will start on May 7th and ends June 25th and will be held on Fri at 10am in person but will have a Zoom option. Maximum number indoors will be 15. You must register for this session. Registration begins on May 3rd. Class fee $12R and $14NR.

 

Fri thru June 25th                                                        10-12pm                                                           Novice/advanced Pickleball/Drills & Coached play

New session will start on May 7th and end on June 25th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Maximum number indoors will be 16. Registration begins May 3rd. $3per play.

 

Sat  thru June 29th                                                    10-2pm          Pickleball                                   10am/Drills & Play                                           12pm/Open Play

New session will start on May 8th and end on June 26th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Maximum number indoors will be 16. Registration begins May 3rd. $3per play.

 

At this time, we cannot accept credit card payment.

 

Saturday, June 19th- Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding

Drop off Location: Norwich Public Works – 50 Clinton Ave.

Saturday, June 19th   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 acceptable items that will be collected visit: www.SCRRRA.org 

 

We are now offering the following services (Senior Center Health Center for Toenail cutting and ear flushing, Massage Therapy, Hairdresser) by appointment only to Senior Center members only!

Good News!

We are now offering the following services by appointment only to Senior Center members.  No walk-ins.  The building is still closed to the public.  Masks are mandatory.

We will hopefully be offering more in person services and classes tentatively scheduled to begin sometime in June.  We will be sending out a letter in mid-May to Senior Center members who are currently a member or who have been a member anytime between 2019 – present.  If you do not receive a letter with additional information by May 24th, call us for information.

If you paid Membership Dues in 2020 but did not use any Senior Center services during our closure (e.g. transportation), the dues you paid in 2020 will be applied to your 2021 membership.  If you used any of our services in 2020, you will still owe dues for 2021.

 

Senior Center Health Clinic

We are now scheduling toenail cutting and ear flushing appointments for Senior Center members with Nurse Rebecca on select Wednesdays.  Rebecca can provide foot care to seniors who are not on blood thinning medications or who are not a diabetic.

Call Mike (860) 889-5960 to schedule your appointment.

The Preventive Health Clinic is Funded through the Generous Support of the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation.

 

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy appointments with Marie Arsenault are available at $30 for a ½ hour.

To schedule an appointment:

Call the Senior Center and leave your contact information with the receptionist (860) 889-5960.

Marie will call you back to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.

 

Hairdresser

Hairdresser services for Senior Center members are available with Michelle by appointment.

To schedule an appointment, please call Michelle directly (860) 889-4995.

 

COVID-19 VACCINE – Sign up Information

To check your eligibility and find ways to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination,

please visit www.ct.gov/covidvaccine

**If you do not have access to a computer, see below for ways to sign up by phone**

Please be aware that due to limited COVID-19 vaccines available to the state, it may take some time for appointments to become available in order for you to sign up and receive the vaccine.

For Vaccine Appointment Scheduling options visit:

https://covidvaccinefinder.ct.gov

On this State of Connecticut website, you will find options on how to sign up with different providers offering the vaccine.  Ways to sign up include either online or by phone, with online sign up being the best option at this point.  You may want to check appointment availability with different providers and at different locations as vaccine availability will vary from one to another on any given day.

1) ONLINE – Schedule through the online Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS).  VAMS is an online scheduling portal that allows individuals with an email address to create an account and search for a vaccine clinic near them.

Providers that can be accessed through the VAMS scheduling system include: Local Health Departments (including Uncas Health District) and Health Centers (including UCFS and Generations).

VAMS: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine

2) ONLINE – Schedule directly with a participating provider.  This includes scheduling and receiving your vaccine through one of the following providers:

Hartford Healthcare (including Foxwoods Clinics):

www.hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/covid-vaccine

Yale New Haven Hospital (including Mohegan Sun clinics): https://covidvaccine.ynhh.org

Walgreens: www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19

Walmart: www.walmart.com/covidvaccine

CVS Pharmacy: www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

Stop & Shop Pharmacy: www.stopandshop.com/pages/ss-pharmacy

Big Y: www.bigy.com/vaccine-eligibility-check-ct

3) PHONE – If you do not have access to a computer or have trouble signing up online, you can schedule your vaccine appointment on the phone.  Wait times may vary when you call.

Hartford Healthcare (including Foxwoods Clinics) 1-833-943-5721

Yale New Haven Hospital (including New London and Mohegan Sun clinics) 1-833-275-9644

CT COVID Vaccine Appointment Assist Line 1-877-918-2224   Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

 

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