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Alzheimer’s Disease: A Conversation with Experts

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Norwich

FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS AFTER THE PRESENTATION

Monday, April 18th – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Join us to learn about: Alzheimer’s Disease 10 warning signs, Alzheimer’s symptoms and progression, Current treatments available, and the role of clinical trials, including a new clinical research opportunity

*Dr. Mahmoud Okasha, Board Certified Psychiatrist at Comprehensive Psychiatric Care in Norwich and Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Medical School
*Kristine Johnson, Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern Conn. chapter

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE PRESENTATION.
RSVP required for Memory Screenings. Please call (860) 889-5960

Trip: 05-11-16 Anything Goes

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Norwich

May Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older

Anything Goes at Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Limited tickets available. This trip has Minimal Walking.

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Norwich (lunch on your own). Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to the beautiful Goodspeed Opera House for the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of Cole Porter’s musical – Anything Goes! Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, the Goodspeed Opera House was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed. This intimate theater brings you closer to the excitement of live musicals and will delight, inspire and entertain you with their shows!

Anything Goes ~ Bon voyage! Set sail on a “de-lovely” cruise through some of Cole Porter’s most famous songs. A brassy nightclub singer, a starry-eyed stowaway and Public Enemy No. 13 are booked on a transatlantic luxury liner bound for romance and laughter. Hum along with an easy-to-love score packed with hits including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” and more! This tap-happy classic docks at Goodspeed for the first time. A sure hit!

COST: $62 per person includes Anything Goes side orchestra show ticket and transportation.

Lunch is on your own at Ninety Nine Restaurant.

This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
You are responsible to find your own ride to the Senior Center before and after the trip.

11:15 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
5:15 PM Approximate return time

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE – On your registration day, Dial 860-889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 104 and follow the instructions.

Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents-Beginning Sunday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents-Beginning Monday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 years and older)-Beginning Tuesday, March 15 at 5:00 p.m.

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Friday Hot Breakfast!

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Norwich

HOT BREAKFAST HAS RETURNED! On most Fridays, a freshly prepared breakfast will be available for the Spring/Summer/Fall season. Check the Voices for more information on menu choices.

$2.50 Served with Juice or Coffee
Freshly prepared by Mike or Hilary with assistance by our Wonderful Breakfast Volunteers Cora & Joe Landry, and Henry Daigneault!

Friday 8:45-10:00 in the dining room

Trip: 04-27-16 One Slight Hitch

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Norwich

April Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older

One Slight Hitch at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater, Newport, RI

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Please call Hilary for Availability at 860-889-5960. This trip has Minimal Walking.

Start with a delicious buffet luncheon with all foods prepared on the premises.
Following lunch enjoy the hilarious Matinee performance of One Slight Hitch!

It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce, the doorbell rings and Courtney’s ex-boyfriend (unaware of her engagement) has arrived for an unannounced visit. So much for perfect!

Following the Matinee, return to your seat in the dining room for a fun-filled Cabaret Show!

Sample Buffet Menu: Fruit Salad, Cole Slaw, Lettuce Bowl, Three Bean Salad, Beets, Cucumber Salad, Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, Meatballs, Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Glazed Ham, Italian Sausage and Peppers, Baked Scrod, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Peas & Corn, Vegetable Medley, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Beans, Roasted Potatoes, Rice, Fresh Baked Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee and Tea.

COST: $70 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of “One Slight Hitch”, and cabaret show. Driver tip is not included.

9:00 AM Depart Marcus Plaza, 624 W. Main Street, Norwich
9:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
6:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

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Baby Boomer Dinner and Dancing with Michael Ciulla

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Baby Boomer Dinner & Dancing with Michael Ciulla, a NYC professionally trained singer, actor, and voiceover artist with extensive professional experience will perform for us on Friday April 8th at 6:00pm at the Lymes’ Senior Center. He will perform music from such artists as Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, Count Basie, Dean Martin, Louis Jordan, Cole, Irving Berlin and Glenn Miller. Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Ticket price is $15.00 and includes Caesar Salad, Cheese Lasagna, Garlic Bread, and red wine/soda/water and a ticket to the show! Feel Free to bring your dancing shoes!! Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 for more information.

OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors) Excursions

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Groton

Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors

O.A.T.S. Group Excursions

Call 860-441-6623 to Sign up

Wednesday, March 16th hike in Ledyard Reservoir with Groton Utilities 3 mile

Monday, March 28th Coogan Farm/ Denison Pequotsepos 3 mile 10am

O.A.T.S. presented by Groton Senior Center 860-441-6785

COLORING (Program) ~NOT JUST FOR KIDS

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Groton

COLORING ~NOT JUST FOR KIDS
Coloring has been found to relieve stress/anxiety, helps you relax, helps the brain focus and concentrate. Join us for this fun way to unwind.

Coloring Program
Thursdays, March 10 – April 28 11am – 12pm
Classroom 3 Cost: $8 for 8 week session

We have many options of pages to color and pencils.
Feel free to bring your own.

Groton Senior Center SENIOR PROM April 23rd!

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Groton

Groton Senior Center

SENIOR PROM Saturday, April 23rd!

We are having our own SENIOR PROM!
SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD
This event is for those 55 and older. Yet, NOT just for Groton residents. Come with friends or with a date!

5:30 pm dinner
Baked Cornish Hen,Herbed Stuffing, Gravy, Creamed Spinach w Mushrooms, Roll, Lemon Meringue Pie, Coffee, Tea, Crystal Lite

6:30 to 7 pm Ballroom Dancing Demo

7:00 to 9 pm AS TIME GOES BY band

$15 pp Registration is required by Wednesday, April 20th
860-441-6785

Groton Parks Foundation donation

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Groton

Senior Center Supervisor Mary Jo Riley accepted a check for $1,000 from the Groton Parks Foundation for our new Walk With Ease program in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation! Thank you Groton Parks Foundation for the generous grant to help us keep more seniors in our community healthy and active!