Category: Programs

Senior Learning Presents: World Wildlife Fund- Behind the Scenes

We protect wildlife for many reasons. It is a source of inspiration. It nurtures a sense of wonder. It is integral to the balance of nature! But in every corner of the world, wildlife and wild places are in danger. Climate change. Habitat loss. Poaching. Deforestation. What is being done to create sustainable solutions to some of these greatest challenges? The World Wildlife Fund is dedicated to improving ways that nature and people coexist. Join Ryan Young, a geographer from the World Wildlife Fund as he unpacks amazing tools, and innovative uses of maps and technology that are helping to make great strides in facing these current challenges. Ryan works with some of the world’s largest companies in this arena, and the projects he contributes to are helping to improve conditions for a variety of wildlife, and conservation landscapes around the world. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into what is being done- and perhaps what we can do- to save this beautiful, vulnerable, and utterly irreplaceable planet we call Home.

Please call the front desk for the ID to Zoom for the program.
860-441-6785

Community Share:

A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS of RIVER POETRY

In 2005, the 4th Sunday of September was declared World Rivers Day. This year that will be Sunday, Sept. 27th.

Help our community honor the Thames, Poquonnock, and Mystic Rivers: Tap into memories or light up your imagination and SUBMIT POEMS or PROSE of up to 150 words to Groton Senior Center, August 31 – September 4th.

Selected works will be chosen to be read aloud for a recorded segment on Groton Municipal Television or for online display. Pieces will also help promote a Parks & Recreation Dept. Family River Clean-Up on the day.

River Poetry is one of several activities highlighting the Town of Groton’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) – a series of catch basins and underground pipes which convey rainwater & snowmelt from streets to outlying areas to avert flooding. CT towns are issued a mandatory MS4 permit by the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Citizens can support clean rivers by keeping storm drains clear & free of pollution.

Questions? Contact Michelle at Groton Public Works, 860-448-4544 or  mmaitland@groton-ct.gov

Visit this link from Mystic’s local independent bookstore, Bank Square Books, for a dedicated World Rivers Day booklist featuring poetry and river content  https://www.banksquarebooks.com/worldriversday20

Coastal Café Take Out is available weekdays

Orders can be called in starting at 9 am.  860-441-6785

Orders will be picked up curbside—just pull up-11:30 am-12:30 pm.

Take Out lunch menu 8/17 -8/21

8/17 Monday – Stuffed cabbage, mac & cheese, vegetable.

8/18 Tuesday – Luau Parade: Rib-eye steak, jasmine rice, coleslaw. $10.00 Sign-up.

8/19 Wednesday – Chicken & dumplings, side salad.

8/20 Thursday – Pork stroganoff, bow tie pasta, vegetable.

8/21 Friday – Baked seasoned haddock, fries, vegetable.

At this time, we are only providing hot meals (NO soups, sandwiches, salad bar)

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.