Veteran’s Breakfast

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Lisbon

Friday, January 19th at 9:30am

 

Vegan and gluten free options will be available but please let us know if you have any other food allergies or intolerances

 

You are also welcome to bring your own food and just join us for the good conversation and comradery

 

Sign up at Griswold Veteran’s Coffee House or call 860-376-2329

*Veterans only please

Senior Center & Senior Club News

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Montville

The Montville Senior Center and the Montville Senior Club are now one entity. In the past, the Club dues were $10.00 yearly and there was no charge for Center dues. To make things much less complicated and more efficient, there is only one membership—the Montville SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP. The annual membership dues are $25.00. (I am certainly able to work with any senior that cannot afford the membership dues, please come see me—we can
absolutely work this out) Though most folks have not had any issues, few have made indirect comments so I wanted to remind everyone the Montville is one of the only centers in our area and very few throughout our state that does not charge for most of our classes and programs. I spend a great deal of time writing grants and my dedicated staff and volunteers work very hard on all of our fundraisers so that we can offer these programs for free. The dinners that we have and our lunch program are fundraisers so that all of our seniors can participate in the programs without concern of being able to afford them.

For a quick breakdown:
$25.00 year = $2.08 a month = $0.48 a week = $0.06 a day

VS.

Instructors for one month range between = $200—$1,000 (per classes or programs) we presently offer over 30 programs (and can participate in all or some or none) seniors can also come down for coffee & pastry every morning (no additional charge), lunch daily ($1.00 donation request to help us off set items needed), socialization, health programs, computer use, library & more.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, I am more than happy to address!

Podiatry Clinic

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Friday, January 5th at 8:15am

 

With Dr. Walter

 

January appointments full. Call Mike for future appointments

Coloring Club

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

Our Coloring Club group is looking for people to join them!

Adult coloring has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, boost mental clarity, exercise fine motor skills, improve focus and generate creativity.  Not only that, but you get to spend time with others in this fun group doing an easy, creative activity.

Now that Winter’s here, it’s a great time to start something new…indoors!  Not sure if it’s for you?  Stop by and give it a try.  You can bring your own coloring books and coloring supplies but we have extra that you can use to try it out.  Hope to see you there!

 

Step it Up & Stay Active For So Many Reasons

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Why Is Physical Activity Important?

Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults.  No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. In fact, studies show that “taking it easy” is risky.  Often, inactivity is more to blame than age

when older people lose the ability to do things on their own.  Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses.

Emotional Benefits of Exercise

Research has shown that exercise is not only good for your physical health, it also supports emotional and mental health.  You can exercise with a friend or group and get the added benefit of emotional support.  So, next time you’re feeling down, anxious, or stressed, try to get up and start moving!

This content is provided by the NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA).