Category: Programs

Senior Learning Network presents  Seagrass Science    
Provided by: Texas Parks Wildlife Coastal Fisheries Division

Tuesday August 11,2020 at 1:45 p.mLive on Location! What are the different types of sea grass, and how do humans affect it? What are the benefits of sea grass? How long does it take sea grass to grow and why is it disappearing? Join us for Sea grass Science and find out! In this program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Coastal Fisheries biologists will take us below the water’s surface to learn about marine flowering plants. We will get the opportunity to view each of the five types of sea grass that live in the shallow Texas bays and learn why sea grass is such an important habitat for marine critters and people who live in coastal areas.

For the Zoom ID# please contact the front desk   860-441-6785

We would like to extend our very best wishes to Louise Lemire (TVCCA Site Server) who has spent 2-3 days per week preparing and serving lunches to our members here at the Rose City Senior Center.  Louise has been with us for the better part of 10 years and recently decided to retire and spend more time at home.

Louise and her husband Jean have been members of the center for over 10 years and have both contributed to making the center a better place.

On behalf of the staff and seniors of the Rose City Senior Center,

we wish you good health and much happiness!

Due to COVID-19 and for the safety of participants, AARP has decided to cancel all in-person Driver Safety Classes for the remainder of 2020 at all in-person class locations.  If you were signed up for the in-person class scheduled for August or October at Rose City Senior Center, you should have received a phone call from Hilary to let you know the class was cancelled.

An ONLINE AARP Driver Safety Class is available which will give you the same discount on your car insurance as the in-person class.  Please see page 2 for more information.  Be sure to use the 25% off coupon code!

If you have any questions, please contact Hilary. 

(860) 889-5960 or hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19.  Governor Lamont and the CDC are recommending that people aged 65 and older or anyone with severe health conditions should continue to stay home and stay safe.

For more information please visit 

https://cdc.gov  and  https://ct.gov/coronavirus

Doing any activity around the home is better that none at all!

Be sure to remain active to maintain your health, muscle strength and flexibility!  It is good for your mental health too!

Also remember to stay connected!

Call a friend or loved one to keep in touch or try out a live virtual class and learn something new.

These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, West Hartford Senior Center, Cromwell Senior Center and Cheshire Senior Center.

• Every Vote Counts – Every Voter’s Safety Should Too Wed., Aug 5^th  1:00p.m.

Join the conversation to learn about ensuring your vote counts!  Learn about voting safely by mail or in-person and what you can do to demand action for your vote to count.  Presented by AARP.

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

• Bob Steele Wed., Aug 5th  1:30p.m.

Join Paul Hensler for a presentation on his biography of Bob Steele, the radio voice of Southern New England who entertained audiences with wit, humor, and style for over 60 years!.

Pre-registration required by emailing Deborah.Kennedy@westhartfordct.gov or calling (860) 561-7583 to receive the link.

• Passport in Place Thurs., Aug 6^th  1:00p.m.

Travel around the world virtually!.  Presentation by Lia Livett.  Lia has traveled to over 60 countries and every continent except Antarctica.  Learn about her amazing experiences!

Pre-registration required by emailing asaada@cromwellct.com to receive the link.

• Great Painters: Game Changers, Evolutionists and Rebels. Thurs., Aug 6^th  2:00p.m.

Join Leo Pigaty, lecturer, art museum docent and author for this interesting travelogue through art history.  Discussed will be great painters and their masterpieces of the last 700 years!

Pre-registration required by emailing Deborah.Kennedy@westhartfordct.gov or calling (860) 561-7583 to receive the link.

• Caregiver Roadshow for CT Families Tues., Aug 11^th  1:00p.m.

Learn tips and tools on supporting the unpaid family caregiver, the care recipient and choices to live safely and independently at home.  Learn specific tools for navigating and connecting with available services, gain an understanding of care options and costs, and stay informed on the legislative issues impacting seniors and family caregivers.  Presented by AARP

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

• Fraud Watch Network: Con Artist Playbook Wed., Aug 19^th  1:00p.m.

Learn tips and tools to protect you and your family from becoming a victim.  Presented by AARP.

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

• Mondays at Mystic Seaport: Behind the Scenes Mon., Aug 24^th  12:00p.m.

Explore behind the scenes at Mystic Seaport Museum to experience the museum’s collection of rare vessels that are not on public view.  Christopher Gasiorek, Vice President of Watercraft Preservation & Programs at the museum, will answer your questions.  Presented by AARP.

Email Hilary for the link to register.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

• Dementia Friends Program Mon., Aug 31^st  10:30a.m.

Join us for an informational session to learn 5 key messages to guide you and practical actions you can take to help someone living with dementia.

Pre-registration required by emailing lgravel@cheshirect.org to receive the link.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, need help using Zoom, or would like more suggestions for additional online programs, please call or email Hilary.   hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

Join Registered Dietitian, Alison Dvorak, for a virtual review of the healthy
eating opportunities for older adults in Eastern Connecticut and beyond. We will
discuss Older Americans Act funded programs, Farmers Markets, Restaurants,
SNAP, Grocery Delivery and much more! Send in your questions before or during
the event.
The event is planned for Thursday, August 20, 2020, 2:00 – 3:00 pm. This is
a free web-based event open to the public. Pre-registration is required at
www.seniorresourcesec.org or 860-887-3561.

Thanks for being one of the very best!!

REGULAR PROGRAMS : Meditation Class, Creative Writing Project, Tech Class, Cardio-exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba Gold, Strength Training, Healthy Stretching, Country Western Line Dancing, Line Dancing, Computer Classes, Creative Writing Classes, Art Classes, Craft Classes, Massage Therapy, Healing Touch, Health Clinic, Podiatry Services, Cards, Bingo & more!!!  EVENING PROGRAMS:    Painting, Zentangle (off for summer – resumes in September), Cardio and Zumba Gold, Walking with Ease and our new program  – Badminton!  Must be 60+, must register in front office during office hours to participate in evening programs!  SUPPORT GROUPS: We offer an Alzheimer’s Support Group the first Friday of the month at 10:00 AM and a Grief Support Group every Friday from 3:00 – 4:00 PM – both programs are held in the Library.  All groups are private, confidential, and FREE.

We are shooting for a September opening, though what that will entail remains to be seen!  We will do our best to get there, provide as much as we can safely, etc.  I will certainly keep everyone posted.  Our senior bus will continue to make early trips to the grocery stores, etc. and our MedRiDE will be back up and running within a few weeks.  They are finishing up on putting the Plexiglas on the vehicles and everyone is required to wear a mask.  As we know, our elderly population is the most vulnerable to suffer the severest of issues and difficulties with catching the virus, we want to continue to do our best and keep everyone safe.  The precautions we have been taking have seemed to have made a positive impact – we would like to ensure that continues.  As I mentioned last month, we understand the great need for socialization, though the Center is simply not designed to keep people 6 feet apart and/or to safely exercise with masks, etc.  The new guidelines for exercise are that seniors need to be 12 feet apart (I was trying consider an outdoor exercise program) but with the heat and masks and distance regulations, I simply do not think it is viable at this time.  We look forward to the day when some type of “normal” will be here and when we can all interact safely.  My staff and I have been coming in every day and are busier than ever!  My Social Services office remains closed at this time, though we can start collecting clothing!  So if you would like to make clothing drop offs, please just bring down and put inside door, my staff will get them (so there is no contact) hopeful we will be ready to go soon with clients able to come in, by appointment one at a time, to get their needs!  Our Outdoor Food Bank will continue to operate in the front of the senior center building until further notice.  We are also continuing to deliver lunches and food baskets to our homebound seniors and residents with compromised immunity systems, in an effort to keep them home and safe!  We are also continuing to provide the services that we can via telephone and email.  Your donations go such a long way in helping us, help our friends and neighbors in need.  We remain to be busier than ever trying to keep everyone safe & active!  We are continuing with our “wellness” check phone calls.  If you live alone or know a senior that lives alone and would like to get a friendly phone call every other day, please let us know and we will put them on the list!  Our Health & Wellness video program is available for those with a computer or smartphone that have email.  One of our instructors has put together a video program that is sent to your email each day, Monday – Friday.  Each video show is educational and also demonstrates ways to stay fit and active at home.  If you would like to receive the videos, just email Kathie at the Montville Senior Center and she will add you to the list!  Kathie’s email is: kpeck@montville-ct.org.  This program is called Cooped Up With Caitlin and is a great way to make sure you are staying active while staying safe at home!

Please stay cool and hydrated during this time of the year (and always) I hope everyone is remaining healthy, staying active, and mostly staying safe!  We will see each other again very soon!  ~ Kathie