Membership Renewal

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Norwich

Membership Renewal

Membership renewal in normally due starting July 1st.  Since the Senior Center is still closed to the public until further notice, we are accepting renewals by mail only at this point.

We have already begun receiving renewals from some of our current Members.  If you are not currently using any of our services and would prefer to wait until we reopen to renew your Membership, that is fine and we understand.  If you are currently using one of our services (such as Transportation) we ask that you renew at this time.

For those of you who would like to pay your Membership dues now, please fill out the Membership Form on the adjacent page and mail it in with your payment.  You can also call and pay over the phone with a credit card.  Filling out the Membership Form is important for us to make sure we have all of your up-to-date information, including correct emergency contact information.  If you call to pay over the phone, please go over your information with us or still mail in the completed Membership Form.

As a reminder, Membership dues paid to the Senior Center go directly towards providing services, programs, classes, activities and events.  They help us pay instructors for different classes we offer and provide needed supplies for different senior center groups.  Money we receive from dues stays with the Senior Center and does not go into the City of Norwich’s general fund.  The Senior Center controls how and when we use the money in order to provide you with the best services.

We appreciate all the donations and Memberships that we receive in order for us

to bring you as much as we can.  Thank you!

 

Food Distribution

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Preston

Hosted by UCFS Healthcare (United Community Family Services) in
partnership with United Way Gemma Moran Food Pantry, we will be scheduling a
Mobile Food Pantry on the following dates:
Friday, August 14, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 28, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Both distribution dates will be held at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long
Society Road, Preston. Registrations are not required for this program and it is a
No Contact Drive thru!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we do ask that all participants wear a facial
mask during the distribution. If you have any questions, please contact the Senior
Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.

Renters Rebate of Elderly and Totally Disabled Program:

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Preston

Applications for the Renter’s Rebate Program continue to be processed for
Preston residents. Currently , persons interested in applying for the program are
requested to utilize the blue “drop box” located at the front entrance to the
Preston Town Hall, 389 Route 2, Preston. (place all of your documents in a sealed
envelope which is marked “attention Fran” on the face of the envelope. Please
include a working telephone number which you can be contacted at, should
questions arise.
Applicants must provide proof of rent and utilities payments during the
2019 calendar year. Qualifying income guidelines are $37,000.00 for unmarried
individuals and $45,100.00 for a married couple. If you are interested in applying
for the program or have questions concerning the process, please contact the
Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. Application deadline is October 1st

SEPTEMBER 24th- BREAKFAST FOR DINNER!

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Griswold

OUR NEXT  FREE  GRAB-AND-GO/DELIVERED MEMBERS MEAL!

Blueberry Pancakes, Hash Brown Patty, Sausage & Fruit

Call the center to sign up!  860-376-2604

 

SEPTEMBER ZOOM MEETINGS! Every Wacky Wednesday

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Griswold

Join us every Wednesday in September at 12:30 pm. You will get to talk to your friends & have some fun. If you have a smart phone or home computer you can join in!

SEPTEMBER 2nd— How are you doing? We want to hear from you.

SEPTEMBER 9th —  Mind Aerobics

SEPTEMBER 16th — Tic Tac Toe Game

SEPTEMBER 23rd — Mind Aerobics

SEPTEMBER 30th — Name That Tune

 

SEPTEMBER IS WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Griswold

On Saturday, September 26th, Tina, Joanne & Lisa will be walking in memory of our members who have suffered. If you would like to donate toward our walk, please send your donation to Griswold Senior Center by Monday, September 11th. Make  checks payable to the Alzheimer’s Association.

LET’S END ALZHEIMER’S TOGETHER

Thank you!

 

SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

Posted on September 1, 2020 by East Lyme

2020 Eligibility and Information
If you are 60 or older, you may be eligible to receive vouchers in the amount of $18 for use at
our local farmers’ markets. The packet includes 6 “checks” for $3 each = $18pp.
The items available for purchase are:
Fruits Vegetables Fresh Cut Herbs Honey from certified CT Grown Farms
These items would have to be purchased at designated Farmer Markets or farms stands from August through
October 2020. There is no cash value to these coupons – farmers cannot provide change. One packet of
vouchers per person, per season only. You cannot receive vouchers from multiple service agencies.
If you are a married couple, each person gets a packet.
The maximum household income is $23,060 per year for a household of 1
or $31,894 per year for a household of 2.
To apply, contact the Senior Center at 860-739-5859. When you call, you should
have your monthly income figure available. Additionally, we will want to know if you
plan on doing the shopping or if you are going to send someone.

List of Virtual Presentations for the Month of September

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Norwich

These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, West Hartford Senior Center, Cromwell Senior Center, Fairfield Senior Center and Glastonbury Senior Center.

 

  • Virtual Concert: Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Wed., Sept 2nd  1:00p.m.

The Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers strive to preserve and promote the art of the old tyme fiddling that has been passed down from generation to generation.  The live musical performance will be streamed from the Chapel at Atria Hamilton Heights .

Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.

 

  • Stories from the Attic Wed., Sept 9th  3:00p.m.

Join Greg Van Antwerp, a successful History Hunter who has discovered numerous documents and artifacts that are as interesting as they are rare.  Greg will share some of the more interesting artifacts he has found and the history behind them.

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

  • Tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum Collections Thurs., Sept 10th  2:00p.m.

Join us for a 75 minute docent-led virtual tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, founded in Hartford in 1842. You will see hand-picked pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection, go behind the scenes at the Museum’s conservation studio, and learn how you can access the special exhibition Savor: A Revolution in Food Culture.  Presented by AARP

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

  • Virtual Concert: United We Stand. Fri., Sept 11th  1:00p.m.

Join Brian Gillie as he entertains with live performance of upbeat music and patriotic songs!

Pre-registration required by emailing norma.carey@glastonbury-ct.gov to receive the link.

 

  • Overcoming Stress and Anxiety Using Meditation Wed., Sept 16th  6:30p.m.

We are living in a time that feels often confusing and stressful.  Incorporating meditation in our lives can be the change that can make a big difference.  Join Dr. Matthew Raider, physician and longtime meditator, as he teaches a simple meditation technique to increase personal well-being.

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

  • Exercise and Healthy Aging Thurs., Sept 24th  2:00p.m.

Through the course of our life, our bodies change.  Our daily activities and habits shape our physiology.  Exercise can be used as a tool to help prevent and fight disease and age-related decline.  Presented by Lisa Murawski, exercise physiologist, from GoodLife Fitness.

Call Cromwell Senior Center to register.  (860)632-3447

 

  • Mondays at Mystic Seaport: The Gerta III Story Mon., Sept 28th  12:00p.m.

Mystic Seaport Museum volunteer and researcher Howard Veisz shares the extraordinary story of Gerda III, a wooden boat built in 1926 to re-supply offshore lighthouses along the Danish coast. During the Nazi occupation of Denmark in World War II, she took on another cargo: clandestine groups of Jewish refugees that she transported to freedom.  Presented by AARP.

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

  • Emotional Lives of Persons with Dementia and their Care Partner Wed., Sept 30th  1:00p.m.

Learn how emotions influence health for persons with dementia and their care partners.  Joan K. Monin, PhD, Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health, will discuss effective ways in which care partners can manage their negative emotions and increase their positive emotions.

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

Up Close & Personal at Mystic Aquarium

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Norwich

Join AARP CT as we virtually explore the Mystic Aquarium and their programs.  Join us for one or more of the four programs in October and you are sure to be inspired by their work in animal husbandry, conservation, research and education.  All programs are live streamed on Zoom.  An opportunity to ask questions of the Mystic Aquarium team will be a part of each event.

  • Beluga Whale Program ~ Wednesday, October 7th NOON
  • Penguin Program ~ Wednesday, October 14th NOON
  • Seal Program ~ Wednesday, October 21st NOON
  • Guided Tour of Aquarium ~ Wednesday, October 28th NOON

Email Hilary for the link to register.  Please specify which program you are interested in.

hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

Up Close & Personal at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Norwich

Join AARP CT as we virtually explore Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and how they care for their animals.  In each of the sessions, Zoo staff will explain different aspect of animal care and how all of their efforts help to protect endangered species around the world.  Join us for one or more of the four programs in October.  All programs are live streamed on Zoom with an opportunity to ask questions of the Zoo staff.

  • Animal Enrichment ~ Thursday, October 1st NOON
  • Animal Commissary ~ Thursday, October 8th NOON
  • Animal Health & Wellness ~ Thursday, October 15th NOON
  • Endangered Species ~ Thursday, October 22nd NOON

Email Hilary for the link to register.  Please specify which program you are interested in.

hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org