Category: News

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Announcing our 2018 Mini Grant awardees who will be expanding dissemination and delivery of Walk With Ease (WWE) through innovative programming that reaches a diverse audience. Read the news release on our website for a brief synopsis of each awardee and their proposed projects.

Learn more: http://unc.live/2DFutQ

Detroit Area Agency on Aging Fairhill Partners Five County Association of Governments National Kidney Foundation of Michigan NC Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville Town of Groton Senior Center Washington County Commission on Aging, Inc. Michigan State University Extension Northwest Human Services

November 1st from 1-3pm

Senior Health Insurance “Medicare Education, Choices, and Assistance”

Healthcare is one of the most important decisions we make and it’s so imperative we have a solid grasp of the options prior to making a choice. This is especially true for seniors when it comes to Medicare and the many diverse choices and options that you’re faced with in the system. Whether you’re turning 65 and faced with initial enrollment or already have a Medicare plan and are wondering if there’s something better based on your present needs, it’s important to fully understand your choices. You receive information from many sources, but in many cases that can lead to further confusion. We are offering a seminar about Medicare basics, updates, recent changes, and available assistance. The seminar will be presented by John Pitarra Jr. and James Fernstorm of Senior Health Insurance.

Digital Mammography Van at Groton Senior Center

Time: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Call to schedule your appointment 203-688-1010

From special events to teaching classes and helping with fundraisers, many of you share your time and talents with us to help make the Groton Senior Center a great place for everyone.

Afghan Raffle

A beautiful pink, mauve and white crocheted afghan is being raffled off with all proceeds to benefit programs and events at the Rose City Senior Center. The handmade afghan was made by a very talented Senior Center Member and donated to us. Tickets are 3 for $1 and are available at reception.

Drawing to be held on Friday, May 12th and you do not have to be present to win!

Community Yard Sale Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers who would like to help the day of the Community Yard Sale (Saturday, May 20th).

Volunteers will be needed for help with set-up, selling items and clean-up. If you are interested in helping out in any way, please see Hilary.

Community Yard Sale Donations

We will be accepting yard sale donations on

May 17, 18 & 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ONLY.

PLEASE DO NOT bring in any yard sale donations at any other time.

If you have any clean and gently used items that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Senior Center at the above dates and times only. (NO large furniture pieces and NO large exercise equipment accepted.) If you have any questions about your donation, please call Hilary before you bring them over (860) 889-5960. Thank you!

Items donated to the Senior Center will be sold at the Community Yard Sale with the profits going to the Rose City Senior Center and used towards programs and events.

Want to rent a space to sell your own items? See Insert for more information.