Category: Programs

Don’t think we’re all just sitting around with nothing to do! Poke around SeniorCenterCt.org and check the Zoom calendar. There are events for everyone. Call the Senior Centers and see what else is going on!! #Senior #class #event #happening #SeniorCenterCt #SeniorCenter https://epaper.theday.com/@Judy_Jencks7731133/csb_3LGq9k99AZZ-LEalcSUDlowQ93Jkh9-b5DYxu7BqYL7rNycdiJXJahrp1b1JeMWw

As time moves on, we might become old and worn but, on the inside, we are still young. This song helps us understand that even though the “Old Man” is on the other side of the door, we have the choice on whether we want to be that person or continue living as if we do not know how old we are.

So, get up every morning and “Don’t Let the Old Man In!!”

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Life has certainly changed!! Our lives are not what they were. Is it now time for you to do something else? Are you looking to expand on what you are doing or for a business opportunity? Well, nothing beats marketing to the ever-growing longevity market!! Roughly 24% of new businesses are being started by folks between 55 and 64. So yes it could be you! With the over-50 population exploding it makes perfect sense to capture part of this market with along with SeniorCenterCt.org. Here is a more complete article on how to accomplish your next chapter….

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/business/small-business-senior-citizens.html?fbclid=IwAR3BxD20s-2DMTyh0boDZcRhAzr16BBAbPNMYgGL6adXyPtB9-t2Qms2wZQ

Life has certainly changed!! Our lives are not what they were. Is it now time for you to do something else? Are you looking to expand on what you are doing or for a business opportunity? Well, nothing beats marketing to the ever-growing longevity market!! Roughly 24% of new businesses are being started by folks between 55 and 64. So yes it could be you! With the over-50 population exploding it makes perfect sense to capture part of this market with along with SeniorCenterCt.org. Here is a more complete article on how to accomplish your next chapter….

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/business/small-business-senior-citizens.html?fbclid=IwAR3BxD20s-2DMTyh0boDZcRhAzr16BBAbPNMYgGL6adXyPtB9-t2Qms2wZQ

Don’t think we’re all just sitting around with nothing to do! Poke around SeniorCenterCt.org and check the Zoom calendar. There are events for everyone. Call the Senior Centers and see what else is going on!!

https://epaper.theday.com/@Judy_Jencks7731133/csb_3LGq9k99AZZ-LEalcSUDlowQ93Jkh9-b5DYxu7BqYL7rNycdiJXJahrp1b1JeMWw

Please Call (860) 434-4127 or email us at seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov
to register for our programs or for more information on
becoming a member:

Driving ‘Destiny’: James Polk, the Mexican American War and Westward Expansion: Part 3
Friday, January 8th at 2:00pm

The Boiling Republic: The Coming of the Civil War, Part 1, Friday, February 5th at 1:00pm

The Boiling Republic: The Coming of the Civil War, Part 2, Friday, March 5th at 2:00pm

Introduction to Photography with Richard Spearrin of CT Valley Camera Club
Tuesday, January 12 and 26 7:00— 8:30 pm

A two part photography tutorial. The first is basic principles of photography and the second is applying those principles to fun projects such as fireworks/light streaks/ extreme close-up/silky waterfalls and streams/etc.

• How To Take Better Pictures
• Composition
• Setting Up the Picture
• Exposure
• How To Understand/ Better Use Your Digital Camera
• Practicing What You Learned

This is FREE yet to take part in this , you must register by Wednesday, January 6th at 860-441-6785 OR at https://register1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/ctgroton.wsc/splash.html?InterfaceParameter=WebTrac_3#top

Beginning January 4 – February 24, 2021

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 6pm

Instructor:  Lorraine Raimondi

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strength training helps reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases and conditions that commonly afflict older adults, including arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity and back pain. Improved strength will also help you prevent falls, do your daily tasks more easily and just make you feel better.

For this virtual class if you have not been doing any fitness for 2 weeks or more please start with light weights 2 to 3 lbs. You want to be able to have full range of motion with control while doing this class. As your strength increases, you can move onto heavier weights.

As you get stronger, you can use heavier weights. Dyna bands and a ball are also good to have. If you don’t have, the instructor will show you ways to improvise. Whether you have this equipment available to you or not, you will get a good workout strengthening your body!

Call 860-441-6785 to register or visit www.grotonrec.com

Yoga Strength Chair   Mondays 9-10 am  Zoom    Jan 4- Feb 22, 2021  $28/pp

This class starts seated with breath awareness  and warm up, moving into some yoga poses for the first half of class, and the second half of class we do  some strength work using light hand weights 1-2 lb and bands. Class ends with stretching and meditation. If you don’t have hand weights,  water bottles or a small can of veggies will work.

Gentle Yoga Chair I  Wednesdays 9-10 am  Zoom    Jan 6– Feb 24, 2021  $28/pp

Chair Yoga is a an adapted form of Yoga that makes Yoga accessible to everyone!!!  The chair is used in addition or option for poses where participants can modify any pose based on their own mobility and also can be used for balance and support. Class starts with breath awareness, warm up, Yoga poses seated and standing. Class ends with stretching and meditation.

Gentle Yoga Chair flow II  Saturdays 9-10 am  Zoom  Jan 9-Feb 27, 2021  $28/pp

This class is also an adapted form of Yoga using the Chair, making Yoga accessible to all.  Class starts seated in chair or on the mat, focusing on breath awareness and warm up, moving into standing Yoga poses integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, and flexibility. Moving onto the mat for floor poses and deep stretching. Class ends with guided relaxation and meditation.

Call 860-441-6785 to register!

Seated and /or Standing; there is no on the floor.  Class is appropriate for all levels.   

Instructor will contact you with Zoom ID    ***Must sign a Release and Waiver  from instructor***

Community First Dinner Program

at Groton Senior Center (curbside pick up)

Thursday, January 7, 2021   4:00-5:00pm

Please join us Thursday, January 7th starting at 4 pm as we hand out meals to anyone who may need them. This is a community wide event for anyone. The January 7th meal will be baked chicken thighs, green beans sautéed in garlic and diced tomatoes served along with roasted baby red potatoes.

Meals are free and open to all residents. Please remember to have your mask on as well as a designated area in the vehicle for the meals to be placed (the trunk is preferable). This allows us to keep this a contactless event.

For up to date information on our programs like this one, please check our Town of Groton Senior Center

Facebook page www.Facebook.com/GrotonSC