Join us on December 5 at 1:00pm for a Basics to Email Class. In this class we will explore how to create and set up an email account, add contacts, compose a message and so much more. This 2 hour class is open to all seniors. Limited space is available. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register. Laptops and class instructions are funded by a grant from the Lyme-Old Lyme Education Foundation.
Snack and Learn
Snack & Learn
Join us on November 29th at 12:30 for a Snack and Learn. This 30 minute program will teach you how to use the NEW Seniorcenterct.org website to improve your leisure lifestyle. To sign up please call (860)434-1605 ext 240.
Movie: Police Academy
Movie: Police Academy
Join us on November 22nd at 12:45pm for the Movie “Police Academy”. This comedy is about a group of good-hearted but incompetent misfits enter the police academy, but the instructors there are not going to put up with their pranks.
VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR®
VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR®
Join us on November 14th from 5-7 pm for a VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR®. The Virtual Dementia Tour® is an individual experience through simulated dementia created for families, organizations and companies seeking to better understand the physical and mental challenges of those with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour was created by Atlanta-based Second Wind Dreams® and will be presented by Kindred at Home. This program is free. Please call (860)434-1605 ext.240 to set your appointment time.
ADT Health Services Presentation
Eric Bergers from ADT Health Service will be here on Friday, November 4th at 1:00pm to explain how different Medical Alert System models work. If you were thinking about getting a Medical Alert system you may wish to attend this informational session.
Watercolor Class: New
Watercolor- Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, Nov 8th to Dec 20th/ 7 week class $35. This is open to students of all levels. We will explore the basic watercolor techniques of working with washes, layering, and drybrush. We will also spend time learning to mix colors. The instructor will do demos and help students learn how to use values to develop strong compositions. Once you learn the basics you can experiment and play with this medium to express your ideas with paint. To first class bring what you have for paper, brushes, pencils, cup for water, paper towels (if you have watercolors and palette bring, if not you can use our supplies. We will go over the supply list with paints to buy in the first class.
ART CLASSES
TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTOR SHARON SCHMIEDEL
Sharon has a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She works in watercolor, acrylics, and collage. These works are energetic and expressive; it is the opposite direction from the many years she spent working in technical illustration, medical illustration, and graphic design. She is currently painting, exhibiting her artwork, and teaching. To register for either class below call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext.240
Mixed Media and Drawing: New Class
Mixed Media and Drawing- Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, Nov 7th to Dec 19th/ 7 week class $35.
This class is an opportunity to experiment with a variety of drawing, painting and collage materials. Playful experimenting will be combined with exercises that will give you a framework to try out new ideas. The instructor will introduce concepts and demos at the beginning of each class. Drawing experience helpful but not required. Advanced students are welcome to work on their own projects with subject matter and materials that interest them. Individual instruction is given throughout class.
ART CLASSES
TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTOR SHARON SCHMIEDEL
Sharon has a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She works in watercolor, acrylics, and collage. These works are energetic and expressive; it is the opposite direction from the many years she spent working in technical illustration, medical illustration, and graphic design. She is currently painting, exhibiting her artwork, and teaching. To register for either class below call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext.240
DIZZINESS & BALANCE TALK
Do you ever get dizzy or feel unsteady when you are walking? DPT Corey Podbielski
from Spectrum Physical Therapy can help you feel better.
Wed, November 9th at 1pm
Please call to register
ONLINE BANKING
Online Banking
Presented by Bonnie Stanford Niantic Assistant Branch Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank
Thursday, November 10 at 10 AM in our Technology/Computer Center
People are doing their banking from their computers and cell phones but you are not sure about it…
IS IT FOR YOU???
Online banking can be intimidating but it also can be quite beneficial.
Please come to the FREE presentation about ONLINE BANKING to learn the pros and cons of online banking and if it will work for you.
This class is designed to encourage planning ahead for financial wellbeing.
Please rsvp to 860-441-6623
Groton Senior Center
November and December DAY TRIPS with Groton Senior Center
Something for everyone!!
We have some terrific day trips coming up soon:
— EASTERN CT BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER
Sunday, December 11, 2016 $47 pp
We travel via GSC bus to THE GARDE ARTS CENTER for our Center Orchestra seats for the 1:30 pm show.
— HOLIDAY LUCHEON SHOW starring THE COMPANY MEN
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 $106 pp
We take a COACH bus to Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT for this wonderful show of Seasonal Favorites by this talented group of energetic guys!
–CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT FEATURING LASALETTE SHRINE
Thursday, December 15th $115 pp
We travel by COACH bus in the morning to Newport to visit one of the Newport Preservation Society mansions that are elegantly decorated for the holidays.
Next, we will depart for the OLD GRIST MILL TAVERN in Seekonk, MA do lunch. After lunch, we will travel to Attleboro, MA home of the LaSalette Shrine, where you will enjoy a delightful Christmas concert, a mass and a dazzling display of Christmas lights that will fill your hearts with the true meaning of the holiday season.
For more details on ANY of these trips please call 860-441-6623 OR email cmorrison@gmail.com
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