Category: Programs

Tuesday, January 19th

2:00-3:15pm

Let’s Connect & Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail from the comfort of home with our Tour Director, Bob Read.

All the sights and history without sore feet, weather worries, crowds or traffic. Bob will be our live guide on this one-of-a-kind Zoom experience. He will be there to answer your questions, share historical stories, images and his immense knowledge of the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to Bunker Hill.

Thanks to Zoom, you’ll be able to see and visit with your fellow travelers via video chat.

Please contact the East Lyme Senior Center to register by Fri, January 15th.

Wed, January 20th at 10:30am

Join our interactive educational session to learn more about telemedicine. During Covid-19,  telemedicine visits have been utilized in high demand due to physical distancing measures and expansion of insurance coverage. Learn more about the different types of virtual services, pros and cons, and tips for environment, technology, and preparation. Presented by Kaitlin Cuas, transitional care nurse, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging.

Registration is required.  Call the Bristol Senior Center at 860-584-7895.

After you register, you’ll receive an email with easy instructions on joining the webinar.

Sponsored by: Hartford Healthcare

Wed, January 6th at 10am

Join our interactive that reviews a wellness model that encompasses the following dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, and environmental. It is a guide to help you look closely at your life and recognize and celebrate your unique  triumphs and what you’re already doing to live your best life. Come join us and share ideas on what it means to be fully engaged in life! Presented by Nicholas Arsenault, transitional care nurse, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registration is required – call 1-855-442-4373 or https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/conifer-registration

Sponsored by: Hartford Healthcare

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

January is the beginning of a new year and the perfect time to start the year celebrating National Blood Donor Month. There are many blood drives set up in SECT but on Mon, January 25th there will be a Blood Drive at the American Legion in Niantic from 12pm to 5pm.

Be sure to register.

Fri, January 29th  1pm

Live performance via Zoom with Airborne the multicultural   Contemporary Jazz group based from New Haven, CT.

Please register by January 27th with the Senior Center office to get your Zoom invitation.

Mystery Chef Choice – $5pp – payable on day

Fri, January 22nd from 11am – 12pm

Register with the Senior Center office by January 19th.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Fri, January 8th at 1pm

Let’s celebrate with a sweet treat!

Grab-N-Go Cupcake At the East Lyme Senior Center

Register by January 4th with the Senior Center office.

Sponsored by: Crescent Point at Niantic

Contactless Book Pick-up – Otis Library is offering Outside Book Pickup for those interested in getting reading material.  Requested books will be collected by Library staff.  You arrange a pickup date and time.  When you arrive, call the Library and the books will be placed on a table for you to retrieve.

For information, visit www.otislibrarynorwich.org/outside-pickup-instructions  OR  Call the Library and someone can assist you by phone (860) 889-2365 press 1.

E-Books, Audiobooks and Online Magazines – Otis Library has a large collection of material available to view online through their website for Otis Library Card holders.

For information, visit www.otislibrarynorwich.org/downloadables

Chromebooks and Hotspots – Otis Library has a limited number of Chromebooks (laptops) available to borrow if you are in need of a device to access the internet.

Portable Hotspots are also available to borrow.  A Portable Hotspots will allow you to access the internet with a mobile WiFi signal.  If you do not currently have internet access in your home, a Hotspot will allow you access.  With a Chromebook and Hotspot you will be ready to explore the internet and have access to online classes, programs, information, etc.

For information, call Otis Library (860) 889-2365 press 1.

You need an Otis Library Card in order to borrow material.  Please contact the Library to obtain a card if you do not currently have one.  Library Cards are free to Norwich Residents.

If you need assistance with food, please contact Rose City Senior Center (860) 889-5960 or

Norwich Human Services (860) 823-3778 for information on additional Norwich Area Food Pantries.  Your information will be kept confidential.  Please reach out for help if you need it.