Category: Programs

Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding

Location: Norwich Public Works – 50 Clinton Ave.

The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resource Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) will be at Norwich Public Works in June to collect household hazardous waste and offer confidential paper shredding.

Items that will be collected include: latex & oil paint, stains & varnish, paint thinner, oven cleaner, kerosene, old gasoline, light bulbs, home batteries, insecticides, fungicides, pool chemicals and more!

For a complete list of acceptable items that will be collected visit:  www.SCRRRA.org

 

 

In Person Services (Held outside on back porch OR under Tent) for Hair Dresser, Blood Pressure Clinics and Nursing Appointments and Foot Care Clinic

Hair Dresser: Hair Dresser Carrie Desposa will be doing Haircuts on Thursdays, June 24th, and July 29th between 9am-12pm. APPOINTMENTS ONLY Will be held on the Porch.

Call (860)434-4127 ext. 1 to make an appointment. No walk in’s will be welcome. Masks are required and all safety protocols will be followed. If you arrive early, please remain in your car until it is your scheduled time.

Blood Pressure Clinics and Nursing Appointments: M-F 11-12pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY. Will be held on the Porch.
Call (860)434-7808 to make an appointment. No walk in’s will be welcome. Masks are required and all safety protocols will be followed. If you arrive early, please remain in your car until it is your scheduled time.

Foot Care Clinic: Cost is: $35.00. Gretchen O’Connor, RN from Foot Nurse Associates will be accepting appointments for routine foot care services including assessing feet and legs, gentle cleaning, clipping, and sanding/filing of toenails to reduce length and thickness on Thursday, June 17th, July 15th, from 12-3pm. All appointments will be held on the Porch. No walk in’s will be welcome. Masks are required and all safety protocols will be followed. If you arrive early, please remain in your car until it is your scheduled time. Call (860)434-4127 ext. 1 to make an appointment.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS- FOR SCHEDULE MEMBER ONLY

(PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED) CALL (860)434-4127 EXT 1

Maximum of 37 People Pods (Only 2 people per pod)

– Those that register will pick up a ticket the week before.

Only those with tickets will be admitted.

– Although tickets are required…. the tickets are free!
*Members should bring their own chairs for the shows.

Members may also want to bring a chair umbrella or hat for day shows.


LOL Middle School Jazz Cats- Wednesday June 9th at 1:00pm
TICKETS AND PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE JUNE 7th

 

ENTERTAINER JOE MAC (Singer)- 50’s and 60’s Rock n Roll Wednesday, June 16th at 1:00pm
TICKETS AND PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE JUNE 9th (Rain Date June 17th same time)

 

ENTERTAINERS STRING OF PEARLS (Outdoor Informal Rehearsal Concert)- Swing Band
TICKETS AND PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE 5/5/21, 6/16/21, & 7/7/21 respectively
Wednesday, June 30th 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 14th 6:30-8:30p

Yoga and Chair Yoga with Carol Klammer on Zoom

Carol is currently offering:

Chair Yoga – Mondays 12:15p.m.

(Floor based) Yoga – Mondays at 9:15a.m. & 10:45a.m., Thursdays at 9:15a.m., Fridays at 10:45a.m.

Want to join Yoga but from the comfort of your own home?  Join a ZOOM class! 

Carol will also be offering her Senior Center classes via ZOOM on the days and times she will be here in person starting in June.  Please contact Carol for more information on joining the ZOOM classes.

Contact Carol for information on the ZOOM classes: HathaYoga@snet.net

 

 

 

Pop Up Drive-Thru Food Pantry

UCFS is offering drive-thru food pantry to those in need on the following dates and locations.  These are offered rain or shine.  Please stay in your vehicle, open your trunk and wear a mask.

UCFS Drive-Thru Food Pantries are open to anyone in need, regardless of the town you live in.

Preston Senior Center  42 Long Society Road, Preston

Friday, June 4th  10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.

UCFS Norwich Health Center  47 Town Street, Norwich

Wednesday, June 9th & June 30th  2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

UCFS Plainfield  Health Center  120-122 Plainfield Road, Moosup

Wednesday, June 23rd  9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.

For more information, please call Pam Kinder (860) 822-4146

Emergency food assistance provided by: UCFS Healthcare, Gemma E Moran-United Way/Labor Food Bank and Connecticut Food Bank

 

 

OUTDOOR- In Person Classes, Services, and Program Schedule

(PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
CALL (860)434-4127 EXT 1 Max of 12 People per class

Country Line Dancing Class

Mondays at 9:15am

FREE
• This 1-hour class is a fun way to give both your mind and body a workout.

Morning Yoga with Laura

Tuesdays at 10:00am

$5.00
• Greet the day with stretching and breathing. Challenge yourself with guided meditation.

Sit and Be Fit with Laura

Tuesdays at 10:00am

FREE
• Seated 1 hour fitness class for all levels. Improve your stamina and strengthen muscles from your toes to your
nose.

NEW Low Impact Aerobics & Strength Training

Wednesdays at 9:15am

$5.00
• This 1-hour class is a combination of aerobics and strength training. Very similar to Kathy O’Neil’s (who retired)
class.

ART WORKSHOPS

Tuesdays and Fridays 12:30-2:30pm

FREE
• Come bring your own art supplies to paint or draw with other artists either under the trees or under our tent.
Artists will be socially distanced.

RESOURCES FOR COVID19 VACCINATIONS

COVID-19 vaccination has opened to all individuals 16 years of age and older who live, work, or attend school in Connecticut.
Please remain patient when trying to schedule an appointment
https://covidvaccinefinder.ct.gov/
https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/covid-vaccine/schedule-your-vaccine
https://covidvaccine.ynhh.org/
https://www.ucfs.org/covid-19/
https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
https://www.nutmegpharmacy.com/covid19-vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assistant Line 1-877-918-2224
Uncas Health District 860-823-1189

Call the Senior Center with questions or for a ride  860-376-2329

June- Fitness Classess

UPCOMING CLASSES

As of May, fees will be charged.

Mon thru June 28th                                         10-11am                                  Senior Fitness                       

New session started May 3rd and ends on June 28th. Senior Fitness offered on Mon at 10am via Zoom only at this time. You must register for this session. Registration in process. Class fee $14R and $16NR.

 

Mon and Wed thru June 30th                        11:30-12:30pm                     Strength Training

New session started on May 5th and ends on June 30th. Mon class in person/Wed class via Zoom.  You must register for this session. Maximum number indoors will be 20. Registration in process. Zoom option for both classes available. Class fee $40R and $44NR.

 

Tue thru June 29th                                           7-9pm                                           Recreational Pickleball

New session started on May 4th and ends on June 29th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Maximum number indoors will be 16. Registration in process. $3per play.

 

Tue and Thu thru June 29th                           9-10am                                                    Yoga

New session started on May 4th and ends on June 29th. In person instruction or Zoom option available.       Maximum number indoors will be 20. You must register for this session. Registration in process. Class fee $34R and $38NR.

 

Tues and Thu thru June 29th                         3-4ppm                                        FitDance Gold

New Session started April 20th and ends on June 29th. FitDance Gold offered on Tues & Thu at 3pm in person. Class will run indoors but will have a Zoom option. Maximum number indoors will be 20. You must register for this session. Registration in process. Class fee $58R and $62NR.

 

Wed and Fri thru June 30th                       9-10am                                                   Tai Chi

New Session started on May 4th and ends on June 30th. Tai Chi offered on Wed and Fri at 9am in person. Class will run indoors but will have a Zoom option. Maximum number indoors will be 15. You must register for this session. Registration in process.  Class fee $30R and $34NR.

 

Wed thru June 30th                                   10:15-12pm                                          Ping Pong

New Session started on May 5th and ends on June 30th. In person program. You must register your interest in this session. Maximum number indoors will be 10. You must register for this session. Registration in process.

 

Fri thru June 25th                                      10:15-11:15am                                          Chair Yoga

New session started on May 7th and ends June 25th and will be held on Fri at 10am in person but will have a Zoom option. Maximum number indoors will be 15. You must register for this session. Registration in process. Class fee $12R and $14NR.

 

Fri thru June 25th                                      10-12pm                                                  Novice/advanced Pickleball/Drills & Coached play

New session started on May 7th and ends on June 25th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Maximum number indoors will be 8 a minimum of 4 is required to run this session. Registration in process. $3per play.

 

Sat  thru June 29th                                      10-2pm                                                   Pickleball 10am/Drills & Play                                               12pm/Open Play

New session started on May 8th and ends on June 26th. In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Maximum number indoors will be 16. Registration in process. $3per play.

At this time, we cannot accept credit card payment.