Upcoming Grab-n-Go Dinners- details to come in November newsletter
Watch for details in the November newsletter about an upcoming Grab-n-Go dinner sponsored by the Niantic Lions and the Niantic Leos. To be held on November 19th.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country.
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
Did you know?
Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries. Hot liquids from coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries.
“Cook with Caution”
- Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
- Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
- If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
- Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop.
If you have a small (grease) cooking fire and decide to fight the fire…
- On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
- For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
If you have any doubt about fighting a small fire…
- Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
- Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home.
Please check out our NLSC virtual recreational programs:
PROGRAM NAME: | PROGRAM
DATE: |
PROGRAM START TIME: | CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION: | REGISTRATION DEADLINE: |
Yoga with Rosemary
(Free and exclusive to NL residents 55+) |
Ongoing,
Tuesdays & Thursdays |
10am | Rosemary Gentile: rgyoga19@gmail.com | Ongoing, starts July 2nd, 2020 |
Zumba with Holly
(Contact Holly for fees) |
Ongoing:
Mondays, Wednesdays& Fridays |
8:30am | Holly Medwick: holly@medwick.net | Ongoing, starts July 1st, 2020 |
Tai Chi with Morris
(Free to NL residents 55+, others contact Morris for fees) |
Ongoing:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, |
10am | Morris Burch:
Burchmorris80@gmail.com |
Ongoing, starts July 9th, 2020 |
Also… The Senior Centers across Connecticut have created a shared on-line activities program calendar. To access it, please call or e-mail Marina (860) 437-6339 / mvracevic@newlondonct.org.
We will continue to inform you as more recommendations come from the State and/or our professional organizations.
We look forward to seeing you soon! / Your Friends at NLSC
As we await the guidance on the safe reopening of senior centers from the State of Connecticut, we wanted to provide you with several updates.
In order to continue to support you we are offering the following services:
- Assistance with grocery shopping for seniors.
- Food Pantry delivery to residents (60+) who meet income guidelines.
- TVCCA’s Meals-On-Wheels deliveries and “Grab-n’-Go” curbside meal distributions are deemed to be safest at this time, and will remain in force until social gathering recommendations are relaxed.
- Over-the-phone wellbeing checks.
- Over-the-phone resource counseling. For assistance, please call Marina: (860) 437-6339.
- Renters’ Rebate Program: For program requirements and if you have questions, please call (860) 437 – 6339.
- For all senior center members , are you missing the Thrift Boutique? News flash, indoor Flea Market at 133 Bank St., the Senior Affairs Commission is staffing a booth on the weekends (Fri & Sat 10-5 and Sun 12-5). All proceeds from the senior center booth come back to the center for activities, when we reopen. Drop in and check us out. Also SAC is helping to deliver meals in New London from N.L. Schools Chef Tomm and the Whalers Helping me Whalers program. For further information or to share ideas, concerns or ask a “senior” question text; karenannepaul@gmail.com or call 860-857-3682. See ya all soon!
UPCOMING DAY TRIPS
No Senior Center Fun Trips are being planned at this time. It is unlikely they will be resumed in 2020.
Many of the trips that were slated for the spring/summer/fall of 2020 are being rescheduled for 2021.
BUT we are always interested in where you want to go. Send us your suggestions.
Looking for Puzzles, Yarn or books
The senior center has dozens of puzzles. Anywhere from 100 to 1,000 pieces.
If you would like us to bring you some just give us a call.
And yarn too! Plus knitting and crochet needles! This is a perfect time to start a project.
Don’t forget our lending library.
We can pick out a book or 3 for you.
Friday, October 9th- DRIVE THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC
Time: 12:30pm-2pm
At this time, only the following insurances are covered:
· Medicare Part B
· Blue Cross and Blue Shield
· Blue Cross and Blue Shield- Medicare
· Aetna
· Aetna – Medicare
** individuals must remain in their vehicles and have on a mask**
No handling money or checks this year due to COVID.
Limited quantities—first come, first serve.
Thursday October 8th- 50’s , 60’s and 70’s Parking Lot Party
50’s , 60’s and 70’s Parking Lot Party
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Please join us for safely distanced outdoor concert at Groton Senior Center back parking lot.
$5 per vehicle
Each vehicles party will be designated a safely distanced area (parking space) for you to set up chairs, picnic basket/cooler
*Vehicles will not be parked near spectators.
– carry in /carry out –
DJ Gabe Dela Cruz JR –Live Perfomance
Registration needed at 860-441-6785
Rain Date October 15th