Category: Programs

Free Community Event to highlight local Health related Businesses

* Health Screenings * Information * Demos * Activities * Live Music *

Event brought to you by Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Committee

Otis Library

Located at 261 Main Street, Norwich

Otis Library’s new hours begin Tuesday, September 7^th and will be as follows:

Monday:  9am – 7pm

Tuesday:  9am – 5pm

Wednesday:  9am – 7pm

Thursday:  9am – 2pm

Friday:  9am – 5pm

Saturday:  9am – 2pm

Meeting spaces and study rooms are available for reservation (at reduced capacity).  Call Ahead Pickup will continue by appointment and Home Delivery is available.  Call (860) 889-2365 and press 1 for more information on these services.  For additional information, visit the Otis Library website at www.otislibrarynorwich.org or call (860) 889-2365.

In accordance with the latest City of Norwich municipal protocols, face masks are required to be worn by everyone in the library regardless of vaccination status. 

We are looking for a Volunteer Computer Assistance Instructor to help out in our computer lab.   You must be very familiar with email, internet, printing, etc. and be able to explain and assist people who may have minimal to no computer experience.  You make your own schedule to meet with people.

Call or email Hilary if you are interested.  (860) 889-5960   hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

We are looking for volunteers to help in the Senior Center Kitchen.  You will work under the direction of the TVCCA Café Site Server.  You will assist in prepping TVCCA Meals on Wheels food bags and help serve lunch and clean up after the Senior Center lunch.  Hours are approximately 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.  Volunteers are needed to help one – three days per week.

This volunteer position starting date is TBD.  A list is being made for future need in the coming months.

Call or email Hilary if you are interested.  (860) 889-5960   hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

The Call Hub

Groton Senior Center is excited to present a brand new program called “The Call Hub”. This program is generously sponsored by the Groton Parks Foundation.

The Call Hub is a social calling program designed to provide enriching, fun and stimulating conversations. This program is for individuals who are homebound or lack human connection through socialization and activities outside of the home. Our goal is to have individuals feel validated and connected to other people with similar interests and values through the utilization of weekly phone calls.

Volunteers for this program are super important and can help to make a difference in others lives by giving 1 hour a week to 2 recipients by calling them. Social calling can improve psychological wellbeing , give folks opportunities to talk with like-minded people, perceived self-efficacy, more years at home and referrals to additional community resources. Social isolation affects nearly 1 in 5 older adults and that while it’s harmful at any age it’s especially dangerous for people over 50. Social isolation and loneliness are associated with higher blood pressure, increased susceptibility to the flu, greater risk of heart disease and earlier onset of dementia.

If you have questions or would like to participate in this program as a volunteer please reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Tomi at 860-441-6782 or tstanley@groton-ct.gov

If your home is…

• financed with an interest rate of 6% or higher
• carries a remaining term of 5+ years
• has a balance between $20,000 – $100,000

…you may be eligible to reduce your interest rate to 1%!

To learn more please call 1-844-281-4663

The Senior Center has custom Cornhole Boards!

Cornhole (Bean Bag Toss) is a game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform (board) with a hole in the far end.  A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the board scores 1 point.  Cornhole can be played as singles, doubles or teams.

Play continues until a team or player reaches or exceeds the score of 21.  Hope you join us!

Interested in playing Ping Pong?  The Senior Center has a Ping Pong table which will be set up during Cornhole for people wanting to play.  Play both games if interested!  Beginners Welcome!

Please call Hilary if you are interested. (860) 889-5960. 

Join us to play the game Mexican Train Dominoes.  Beginners are welcome!

The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or “trains”, emanating from a central hub or “station”.  The person with the lowest score wins!

Call Hilary if you are interested.  (860) 889-5960