Category: Programs

TVCCA Cafe May Menu

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Preston

The May menu for our TVCCA Café Program will consist of the following
selections:

Monday, May 1st: Chicken Parmesan, Farfalle Pasta w/marinara, Green & Waxed Beans, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine, Beverage

Monday, May 8th: Beef Hot Dog w/Bun, Baked Beans, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Apple Sauce, Beverage

Monday, May 15th: Vegetarian Lasagna, Diced Carrots, Lima Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Bread, Margarine, Beverage

Monday, May 22nd: Pineapple Glazed Ham, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Peas & Pearl Onions, Sweet Treat, Grape Juice.

Monday, May 29th: Program closed for Memorial Day Holiday

 

Persons 60 years of age and older are welcome to participate in the Café
Program. There is a suggested donation request of $3.00 per person per meal.
Reservations must be made in advance. Persons under the age of 60 years are
welcome to attend but a fee is assessed for their meal. Our meal count order is
placed on Tuesday for the following Monday program. If you are interested in
participating, please contact the Senior Center on Monday, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Tuesday or Thursday from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. at 860-889-0770. You may also leave reservation requests at the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 ext. 6.

Food Distribution

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Preston

May 5th from 10:00-11:00am at Preston Senior Center

 

Plans are in the making for a June 2nd distribution and continuing throughout the summer months during the same time frame. As a reminder, if you are traveling any distance from our food distribution to your home, during the hot summer months, you might want to bring a cooler to keep the frozen items chilled. The UNCAS Health District staff will be available to answer questions, and provide updates on topics of interest such as Ticks. All are welcome and encouraged to come to the drive-thru for our monthly food distribution.

Classes Cancelled Wednesday, May 24th

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

No Strength & Flexibility  •  No Pickleball

 No Chair Exercise  •  No Line Dancing

Due to The City of Norwich Special Elections

 

Generations Family Health Center

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

Wednesday, May 24th from 11:45am-12:45am

 

Meet with a community health worker from Generations Family Health Center.  Generations offers access to Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions.

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

 

Tai Chi & Qi Gong Continuing Class

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

New Session Starting May 26th

Classes on Fridays from 12:00-1:30pm

 

Cost: $85 per 8 week session

Instructed by Diane Chapin

 

This class is open to Senior Center Members who have previously taken Tai Chi and familiar with form and movement.  Can’t make it to the May 26th class?  No problem!  You can start on June 2nd.

Session is 8 weeks.  No class on Friday, June 9th.  Last class on July 21st.

 

Dining Out Program at Steak Loft

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Groton

Tuesday, May 16th at 5:00pm

 

our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. Registration required.

OATS May Hike at Candlewood Ridge

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Groton

Wednesday, May 24th at 10:00am

 

With Groton Open Space Association 2-3 mile partially hilly hike.

Hoping we catch the Mountain Laurel in bloom.

 

All OATS outings require that you sign up prior. Call 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov to register for each event.

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Groton

Wednesday, May 17th at 4:00pm

At Mystic Luxury Cinemas 

 

We would like to thank you by inviting all volunteers to please join us for a movie and light refreshments

“The Good Person” starring Morgan Freeman

Please register with the front desk by Friday, May 12th.

Flea Market

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Groton

Saturday, May 13th from 9:00am-1:00pm

 

Great vendors of all sorts! Come and find your treasure!

And bake sale.

 

Honor our nations flag– Club 55 will be collecting old or damaged flags for proper retirement

 

Club 55 events are fundraisers for their academic achievement program

Learn to Turn a Pen

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Groton

Saturday, May 6th from 10:00am-2:00am

 

Have you ever wondered how to make those awesome
wooden pens?

Did you know it is called PEN TURNING?

Call 860-441-6785 or grotonrec.com to register
Registration preferred; walk in’s welcomed!