Category: Programs

Please join us for DEMYSTIFYING FUNERALS Tuesday, February 11th at 5 pm presented by Fulton Theroux Funeral.

We need to know how many are coming – RSVP 860-441-6785.

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GNOG SHOW is our annual variety show with staff and local seniors (anyone 55 plus) as entertainers!

We still have a few open slots for our Friday, February 21st event! 3 minute acts. Dinner begins at 5 pm—show to follow.

Interested? Please call 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.us

Groton Senior Center , 102 Newtown Road Groton, CT 06340

Wednesday, March 4th at 1:00pm for Airborne Band. They are the proclaimed “Musical Peacemakers” of Contemporary Jazz sends out an Inspirational Message of Hope to the World. Airborne has a beautiful trademark jazz sound of Island Passion and Urban Emotion. The band’s hot rhythms and inspiring melodies smoothly cruise on a cool atmosphere of music and voices.

Starting at 10:00 am on Tuesday March 3rd, we will be having a weekly
drop in class. The class will be taught by Carolyn Youngblood Laban.
Carolyn Youngblood Laban – Illustrated for international magazines during
the 1980’s and 90’s; artist for small theaters, such as The Odd Fellows of
Middletown and First Congregational Church of Portland, CT in the 1990’s.
Commissioned artist for gift department in Shaprio’s, Middletown, CT;
demo artist for art supply store in Glastonbury; Commissioned artist for
individuals; Instructor for residence at Assisted Living complex in Rocky Hill,
CT; Commissioned for composition of grave head stone; Award winning of
first and second place in juried shows; Carolyn Youngblood Laban has had
One person showings in Public arenas such as Portland, CT Library, Liberty
Bank in Durham, CT. Latest showing at Café Roo in Niantic, CT. This will be
a drop in class, meeting each Tuesday in March. The cost of the class will be
$7.00 per class.

Tuesday, March 3rd at 1:00pm Healthy Perspectives to our Aging Bodies presented by RN Laura Gene.

For those who aren’t certain – Baby Boomers are the children who were born after World War II. As the soldiers returned and married there was a population explosion creating a baby boom thus the name Baby Boomers! These babies were born between 1946 and 1964. They now are between the ages of 55 and 75. And there are more than 76 million Baby Boomers!

As this bunch moved through the different stages of live, society needed to adapt to accommodate the vast number. Schools were built. TV programming was geared towards them. Advertising was directed towards them. They protested the Vietnam war. Held sit-ins. Woodstock, The Beatles and TVs in every home happened because of the Boomers. And now society needs to continue to adapt as this massive group moves through the third stage of life.

This group is competitive, self-assured, goal oriented and has a strong sense of community. They are independent and make up their own mind. They are smart, confident and do their own research. Plus, they don’t part with their money easily.

As they become retirees’ changes will continue to develop and evolve. Boomers will need everything retirees have always consumed but in a much greater number and in a much different way. One example is the Boomers are generally staying in their homes. Not going to Florida. Not relocating. But “Aging in Place”.

Baby Boomers will live better than the generations before them as they live and work longer. Baby Boomers, also, had smaller families and are apt to be alone when their care needs change.

Society will need to again adapt and change to fill the void all of this will create. They will have more needs than the present aging system can supply. The current workforce will not be able to support this group’s future needs.

We already see some of these changes starting with the resourceful development of new ways to do things.

Uber and Lyft offer the beginnings of affordable on demand transportation.

Technology offers assistance to varying degrees. Alexa, Fitbit, telemedicine and fall monitors all offer various levels of help. We even have a TV we can talk to. And new devises are being developed and promoted as we speak. Updates continue to be made on existing devices and apps weekly.

The more we are able to talk with devices the more support we can get at a very low cost. They are not the robots we pictured as we watched “The Jetson’s”. But we can vacuum with iRobot. See who is at the front door with Ring. Call for help with our Medical Alert. Change the channel of the TV. Play music, make phone calls, monitor the thermostat and more with Alexa. Even start our car with our Smartphone.

What will we be doing with devises in say 5 years?

As Baby Boomers strive to live the lives they imagined and maintain their independence, they will be looking for those companies and products that market to them. They want companies that provide useful information. Have clickable ads. Give better than average customer service. Companies that understand $3+ trillion of the disposable income is in the hands of Baby Boomers will win those Boomers over with targeted marketing campaigns. One excellent example is SeniorCenterCt.org. A Collective website that’s easy to navigate and filled with useful information designed for the Baby Boomer.

There is much more on the horizon so as we look at change but sure to welcome it!

Time: 11:30am

Cost- $5.00 per person

Love is in the air, so let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day! 

Join us for an afternoon of Valentine’s inspired musical entertainment.  Light refreshments of drinks, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served.  We hope you will join us and Be Our Valentine!

Tickets available at Reception starting Monday, January 6^th.  * Pay when you Sign Up *

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

Last day to purchase tickets Friday, February 7^th (or until we sell out).

Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Did you know that older adults may be at an increased risk for developing a gambling problem? Whether it’s the lottery, scratch tickets, slot machines, card games, bingo or sports betting – gambling can become a problem for anyone, especially when they have a fixed income.

A Problem Gambling Peer Counselor from United Community and Family Services will have an information table set up in the Reception area to answer any questions and provide handouts.

Tuesday, February 4th  1:00 pm 

ARTHRITIS presented by Dr. Nadia Shipper, DC, of East West Chiropractic will be discussing arthritis, the myths associated with it and supplements to ease arthritic pain.

Dr Nadia Shipper earned a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) with the highest honors from the University of Bridgeport in December 2018. She also holds a BS in Biology and Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

Dr. Shipper has a passion for bio-mechanics and healing that stem from a lifetime of athletics and shadowing her father at this medical practice. She enjoys hiking with her dog and husband, skiing, reading, and rock climbing. As a member of the American Chiropractic Association, she prides herself upon being an evidence-based chiropractic physician.

This free and open to all!

On Mondays (March 2nd-May 4th) from 10:30am -12:00pm, The Lymes’ Senior Center and the CT Healthy Living Collective are pleased to announce that we will offer an innovative [new] ten-week health and wellness program to residents [55 and over]. The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and has been successful at helping older adults build their own playbook for aging well.
This effort is made possible in part through support from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. This is a wonderful opportunity for older adults to participate in, and reap the benefits of, this cuttingedge program. We are currently recruiting 25 adults to participate in the ten-week educational program. AMP is a fun, innovative, and personcentered education program that empowers participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are
good for themselves and for others. The program encourages mastery—developing sustainable behaviors across many dimensions that lead to improved health, stronger economic security, enhanced well-being,
and increased societal participation. The CT Healthy Living Collective is a network of partners dedicated to delivering programs and services that promote healthier people, better care, smarter spending, and health equity. If you are interested in learning more about this free program, call the Lymes’ Senior Center at 860-434-4127 If this program piques your interest stop by or call to learn more! You may also visit us at www. cthealthyliving.org for a complete list of programs.