Category: Programs

August is named after Augustus Caesar, founder and the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
August in the Norther Hemisphere is similar to February in the Southern Hemisphere.
August’s full moon, the Full Sturgeon Moon, reaches peak illumination on Monday, August 3.
August 11th marks the end of the Dog Days of Summer.
August is a wonderful month for star gazing! It’s the month of the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks
between August 11 and 13.

We are hoping to offer the Aging Mastery Program again starting this October using a virtual platform. We invite anyone who is interested and anyone who was in the program this spring to join us as we launch a new session. Although the program won’t start until this fall, we must have everyone registered by the end of August due to program funding. If you are interested in learning how to develop behaviors across many dimensions that lead to improved health, stronger financial security and overall increased wellbeing this is the program for you. Please call us at 860-434-4127 option 2 or email cparsons@oldlyme-ct.gov asap to register or for additional information. The program is free to all members.

Dear Members,
As we hit the dog days of summer, I hope you are finding ways to keep cool and stay busy during these unprecedented times. Please remember we will be delivering books and puzzles again this month. If you find yourself looking for more to do this summer….let us help! Call us and request a book or puzzle drop off. Let us know your name, address, phone number, and authors or genres you enjoy reading and/ or the size of puzzles you like to do. Please take a good look at the combined virtual program calendar on the next couple of pages. There are over _____ virtual programs that are listed for you to take part in. They are free of charge unless noted differently. WE MISS YOU ALL!!! We are inviting members to come have fun with us by decorating your cars or dressing up in funny outfits or costumes on Friday, August 21st from 9:30am-11:30am for a PICK-UP FIESTA PARADE! You can even bring noise makers, bells or whatever you have. Everyone will remain in their cars and will be required to have masks on. We will have you drive on a path around the building stopping at each staff person to pick up goodies, boredom busters, and other fun and useful items. We will load the items in your passenger side back
seat, or your trunk and we can’t wait to say “hello”! Please call to RSVP that you are coming so we have enough goodies for everyone. RAIN DATE will be Monday August 24th from 9:30-11:30am.

August Newsletter

Twenty one weeks….  Wow.  So thankful for the opportunities we have been able to see you!

Here is the take out menu for July 27- 31, 2020

• Monday – Meat loaf patties, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots.
• Tuesday – Chippy chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens.
• Wednesday – Stuffed cabbage, rice, corn.
• Thursday – Sweet and sour ham, fried rice and vegetable.
• Friday – Roasted Cornish hen, twice baked potato, vegetable.

There are some popular ones on here… be sure to call in right away.  J

Live Well with Diabetes

The in-home version of the popular Live Well with Diabetes workshop is now available to adults in the comfort of their home without having to use technology beyond the telephone.  The toolkit can be sent directly to participants at no cost and includes a Living a Healthy Life Book, instruction booklet and exercise and relaxation CDs. Weekly phone calls from a trained Live Well leader enhances the experience and can help to alleviate social isolation during the COVID epidemic.

Please note there is a limited supply of tool kits. Participants must be willing to share their name, address and phone number so the toolkit can be mailed directly to them and the leader can place the weekly call.  Calls are approximately 45 minutes in length and take place conference-call style with 4 -6 participants.

Participants will learn about:

• Physical activity, exercise and healthy eating
• Dealing with difficult emotions
• Decision-making and communications skills
• Working with healthcare providers
• Action Planning

Dates: Wednesdays August 14, 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, and 18, 2020

Time: Two classes to choose from: 9:30-10:30 am or 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Provided by: Ledge Light Health District and the Groton Senior Center

Location: Phone conference call from your own home

Register: This FREE program is open to Groton residents and non-residents.

For more information or to register call Cindy Barry at Ledge Light Health District at (860) 448-4883.

Travel with us virtually on Zoom

Tuesday, July 21,2020

1:45p.m.-3:00p.m.

Senior Learning Presents:
Ready for a “Rocky Mountain High?”! Join us as our Park Ranger takes us on a tour of what makes Rocky Mountain National Park so unique- an encompassing overview of the Park in addition to some historical changes throughout the park over the years such as wildlife, the elk population, and wildfire.  

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

MIND AEROBICS meets virtually through Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-11:30 am . Everyone is welcome you do not need to be a Groton resident to join us. This class is going to offer things such as trivia, name that tune, math equations and much more!!! If you’re looking for something to challenge your mind than this is the class for you. The meeting  ID is 726-0483-2646

WE WEDNESDAYS meets weekly Wednesdays 10– 10:30 am virtually through ZOOM so that we may socialize with you while safe distancing. We will keep it casual with one staff member and just allow for everyone to have a chance to say hello and let everyone how they have been doing and what they have been doing.

The meeting ID is 719 3534 4254 Groton mom/ Password 9QvDdj