Dehydration happens when our bodies are not consuming enough water or fluids to account for the water loss. Although our bodies lose water at a baseline rate that generally aligns with our metabolism, we can lose fluids at higher rates when we are sick, exercising, sweating, have a fever, drink alcohol or suffer from conditions that result in the loss of excess amounts of water (perhaps a medication that you take). If you feel thirsty your body is already suffering from dehydration. This can affect any age and any level of activity.
To avoid dehydration, keep these point in your mind on a daily basis:
 Aim to drink 64oz of water a day.
 Eat your water! Apples, cantaloupe, watermelon, cherry tomatoes, oranges, celery and carrots all help you stay hydrated.
 Start each day with a glass of water (no ice). Drink it before you have coffee, tea or juice. It will help replace fluids lost overnight.
 Cook with high-quality sea salt. Unrefined sea salt is rich in trace minerals which aid cell health and hydration.
 Minimize caffeine, high sugar and alcohol drinks, as they do not aid to your re-hydration.

• September’s full moon, the Full Corn Moon, reaches peak illumination on Wed, September 2, at 1:23 a.m. EDT.

• September, in Old England, was called Haervest-monath (Harvest Month). This is the time to gather up the rest of the harvest and prepare for the winter months.

• September’s name comes from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven.” This month had originally been the seventh month of the early Roman calendar.

• September 22 marks the start of fall! This year’s Autumnal Equinox falls on September 22 at 9:31 A.M. EDT. At this time, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness.

The State of Connecticut is still in Phase 2 of reopening and the following measures are still in place:
Capacity limit of 50% for most businesses that reopen.
Strict cleaning and disinfection protocols in all settings.
Those who can work from home should continue to do so.
Those in high-risk groups (comorbidities) and over the age of 65 should continue to stay safe and stay home.
Facemasks should continue to be worn in public at all times.
Specific to Senior Centers are that outdoor events will be limited to 100 people. Indoor events will be limited to 50% of building capacity or 25 people per space (whichever is smaller). ALL participants must be logged in through a check-in process to support contract tracing. Programs are to be scheduled to allow for decreased congestion, and time to sanitize before the start of a new one. Café meal sites should not open at this time. Registration for any program must e advance. Any activity run by Senior Centers must maintain 6 ft of social distancing at all times.
In short, a return to “normal” operation is not recommended at this time.

Aug 30, 2020 – Sept 5, 2020

Fall Picnic Tuesday, September 15th   Tail gate style

4 meals per one vehicle $25.00  or $8.00 per meal

Meal choice is required at time of registration

Two options for lunch:  Cheeseburger and Fries or Fried Fish and Fries with choice of side : Coleslaw/ Macaroni Salad/ Cold Pickled Beets and desert and choice of soda or water.

Register at www.grotonrec.com or 860-441-6785.  MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, Sept 11, 2020

Check in is at 11:30 AM/Lunch and Entertainment is at noon

Door Prize – 1 raffle ticket per meal