“Don’t Let the Old Man In” – Content by Judy

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Griswold

Toby Keith was inspired to write this song by Clint Eastwood who was about to turn 88. Toby Keith wanted to know what Clint Eastwood was going to do for his birthday and Clint said he was starting to make his new movie “The Mule” that next week.

Amazed Toby wrote about keeping that “Old Man” at bay. As the song says, “How old would you be if you didn’t know the day you were born?”

We all say “I don’t feel as old as I am” which is so true. There are times we are shocked when we look in the mirror because we have forgotten the number of years that have passed by. If we do not think about it, we can do what we have always done regardless of our age.

And as we move into this new year it is time to think and decide how we want to live. How we do not want to let that old man in. How we want to live, do what we love and expand what we are doing.

It is time to make our Bucket List for 2021 and 2022. What do you want your 2021 and 2022 to look like? What is your next act? If we do not plan for our future that old man just might seek in when we are not looking!

It does not have to be just huge things. What are the little things…?

Maybe… Enjoy the sunset more. Visit with family and friends more. Make 2 new friends. Read a good book. Maybe join a book club. Garden. Grow your own salad. Take a walk. Go someplace new each month. Redo a room in your house. Paint the walls and rearrange the furniture. Clean out the garage or the shed or both. Make a scrapbook of past vacations. Plan new vacations. Take an online class. Learn how to do 3 new things on your computer or smart phone. Do something kind for someone you hardly know.

For bigger things it might be take that road trip. Volunteer weekly at a school, hospital, or Senior Center. Do a makeover – you, the backyard, or your wardrobe. Brew your own beer. Learn a craft – maybe counted cross-stitch, carving, knitting. Reread your favorite book. Learn to meditate, then meditate daily for a month. Eat healthy and learn to cook new recipes. Redo your budget so you free up money to do the things you are always talking about doing! Book your next big trip!!

And as you make your Bucket List include another list of all the things you want to do as places open back up!! What have you missed the most? What was it you were planning for 2020 you never got to do?

And remember you are never ever “TOO OLD” to do anything!! Get out there and live. “Don’t let the old man in”

Upcoming FREE American History Lecture Series with Jared Day, PHD

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Please Call (860) 434-4127 or email us at seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov
to register for our programs or for more information on
becoming a member:

Driving ‘Destiny’: James Polk, the Mexican American War and Westward Expansion: Part 3
Friday, January 8th at 2:00pm

The Boiling Republic: The Coming of the Civil War, Part 1, Friday, February 5th at 1:00pm

The Boiling Republic: The Coming of the Civil War, Part 2, Friday, March 5th at 2:00pm

Email Address Send me your email address and stay up-to-date with any changes.

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Norwich

During this time it is difficult to contact all Senior Center Members using one form of communication.  If you would like to be contacted by email about updates and information

about the Senior Center during our closure, please send me your email address.  Although we are uncertain at this point of when we will be reopening and the changes that will be in place once we do, we will email you as soon as we have definite information in place.

Please send Hilary a quick email to be included on our email list.

hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org  

 

Introduction to Photography

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Groton

Introduction to Photography with Richard Spearrin of CT Valley Camera Club
Tuesday, January 12 and 26 7:00— 8:30 pm

A two part photography tutorial. The first is basic principles of photography and the second is applying those principles to fun projects such as fireworks/light streaks/ extreme close-up/silky waterfalls and streams/etc.

  • How To Take Better Pictures
  • Composition
  • Setting Up the Picture
  • Exposure
  • How To Understand/ Better Use Your Digital Camera
  • Practicing What You Learned

This is FREE yet to take part in this , you must register by Wednesday, January 6th at 860-441-6785 OR at https://register1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/ctgroton.wsc/splash.html?InterfaceParameter=WebTrac_3#top

Virtual Strength Training Class- Mondays and Wednesdays

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Groton

Beginning January 4 – February 24, 2021

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 6pm

Instructor:  Lorraine Raimondi

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strength training helps reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases and conditions that commonly afflict older adults, including arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity and back pain. Improved strength will also help you prevent falls, do your daily tasks more easily and just make you feel better.

For this virtual class if you have not been doing any fitness for 2 weeks or more please start with light weights 2 to 3 lbs. You want to be able to have full range of motion with control while doing this class. As your strength increases, you can move onto heavier weights.

As you get stronger, you can use heavier weights. Dyna bands and a ball are also good to have. If you don’t have, the instructor will show you ways to improvise. Whether you have this equipment available to you or not, you will get a good workout strengthening your body!

Call 860-441-6785 to register or visit www.grotonrec.com

 

Virtual Yoga Classes beginning in January 2021

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Groton

Yoga Strength Chair   Mondays 9-10 am  Zoom    Jan 4- Feb 22, 2021  $28/pp

This class starts seated with breath awareness  and warm up, moving into some yoga poses for the first half of class, and the second half of class we do  some strength work using light hand weights 1-2 lb and bands. Class ends with stretching and meditation. If you don’t have hand weights,  water bottles or a small can of veggies will work.

Gentle Yoga Chair I  Wednesdays 9-10 am  Zoom    Jan 6– Feb 24, 2021  $28/pp

Chair Yoga is a an adapted form of Yoga that makes Yoga accessible to everyone!!!  The chair is used in addition or option for poses where participants can modify any pose based on their own mobility and also can be used for balance and support. Class starts with breath awareness, warm up, Yoga poses seated and standing. Class ends with stretching and meditation.

Gentle Yoga Chair flow II  Saturdays 9-10 am  Zoom  Jan 9-Feb 27, 2021  $28/pp

This class is also an adapted form of Yoga using the Chair, making Yoga accessible to all.  Class starts seated in chair or on the mat, focusing on breath awareness and warm up, moving into standing Yoga poses integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, and flexibility. Moving onto the mat for floor poses and deep stretching. Class ends with guided relaxation and meditation.

Call 860-441-6785 to register!

Seated and /or Standing; there is no on the floor.  Class is appropriate for all levels.   

Instructor will contact you with Zoom ID    ***Must sign a Release and Waiver  from instructor***

 

Community First Dinner Program January 7th

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Groton

Community First Dinner Program

at Groton Senior Center (curbside pick up)

Thursday, January 7, 2021   4:00-5:00pm

Please join us Thursday, January 7th starting at 4 pm as we hand out meals to anyone who may need them. This is a community wide event for anyone. The January 7th meal will be baked chicken thighs, green beans sautéed in garlic and diced tomatoes served along with roasted baby red potatoes.

Meals are free and open to all residents. Please remember to have your mask on as well as a designated area in the vehicle for the meals to be placed (the trunk is preferable). This allows us to keep this a contactless event.

For up to date information on our programs like this one, please check our Town of Groton Senior Center

Facebook page www.Facebook.com/GrotonSC

Avoid Vaccine SCAMS

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Groton

SCAM Alert-
When in doubt, simply hang up. If you have questions or feel like you have been scammed,- please know we are here for you. Simply call the main number at 860-441-6785 and someone will gladly assist you.

Hike Postponed

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Groton

Our December 22 Avery Farm South hike with GOSA has been postponed to Thursday, January  7th.

Don’t forget we have a Groton PARKS Are PRESENTS scavenger hunt happening until December 31st.  It may not be a hike but it will get you out of the house and possibly checking out some new sites.  The clues are printed out and available for anyone to pick up outside our front doors.