Category: Programs

Thursday, October 31st: TALK- Am I Too Old for a Mammogram?

Are you wondering if you should stop having yearly mammograms due to your age?  In fact, 80% of all breast cancer occurs in women over 50.  Come join us to learn more about whether you should continue with breast cancer screening.  We’ll include time for your questions after the presentation.

Presentation by Dr. Kathleen Kurowski, MD, Breast Surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Backus Hospital.

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Happy Retirement Paul Erickson!

Paul Erickson, a.k.a Driver Paul, is retiring after over 14 years of service to the Rose City Senior Center.

Paul started as a Driver with the Senior Center on April 18, 2005.  During his many years of excellent service he was a very loyal and responsible employee who strived to give the best possible service he could.  Paul was very kind-hearted and always willing to go above and beyond (although sometimes with a little grumble).

Anyone who knew Paul, knew to always expect some sarcasm, a witty little joke and most definitely a warm smile.  Even through some of his aches and pains and occasional ailments he was sure to keep those qualities going.  He impressed us all with his willingness to work through some difficult times.

Paul’s commitment to the Rose City Senior Center was second to none.  As a person and an employee, you simply couldn’t find anyone better.  We wish Paul and his beautiful wife of over 50 years the best in his retirement and hope to see his smiling face on occasion here at the Rose City Senior Center.

 

Wednesday, October 30th- Flu Clinic

No Appointment Necessary – Just Walk-In

Vaccine covered by Medicare and the Medicare Advantage Plans for Aetna, Anthem and

ConnectiCare or the following insurance companies: Aetna, Anthem (including Blue Cross/Blue Shield), ConnectiCare and Cigna.  There is a fee for anyone not covered by Medicare or insurance.

Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card or Medicare card to provide your identification and information needed to bill your insurance.

Conducted by Hartford Healthcare at Home

 

Happy Active Aging Week!

You all are already quite active and we want to keep you that way!  We have planned a few special presentations this week with enhancing your life in mind!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, at 9 am we have Clear Captions here for you to learn more about and then at 11 am we have Lawrence + Memorial (L+M) Hospital will offer a Parkinson Program. Both are free and open to the public!

Thursday at 11 am – we have a Vertigo presentation – it’s enough to make you head spin!!  Have you or someone you know ever suffered from Vertigo?  Come Learn what causes Vertigo, dizziness, headaches and imbalance. Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers is going to talk about causes and remedies.

Volunteer Opportunities

Please consider volunteering. Please contact Tomi at 860-441– 6782 about volunteering. *Check out our Volunteer Board in the hallway by our offices. We are looking for volunteers for the following events coming soon.  TRIAD Dinner, Chili Cook Off, Club Harvest Bazaar, Thanksgiving Dinner, Groton Holiday Kickoff Celebration.

Inventing the Presidency: Washington, Adams and Jefferson

Friday, November 1st at 1:00pm for part 3 of our American History Lecture Series with Jared Day, PHD: Inventing the Presidency: Washington Adams, & Jefferson. This lectures will examine the lives of America’s first three presidents with special emphasis on their administrations covering the crucial formative years of 1789 to 1809. We will explore the challenges that Washington faced as the first president, the critical precedents set by all three, the foreign and domestic challenges each faced, and the long-term legacies they left both in the institution of the presidency as well as in the broad
course of American history general

Friday, October 18th- McLew’s Breakfast

Time: 8:40am

Enjoy a friendly , fun and hot breakfast with friends on a Friday morning. Menu: Western style scrambled eggs (ham, cheese, peppers, onions), hash browns, fruit cup, orange juice, coffee. Cost: $6.00

Saturday, October 19th- Chili Cook Off

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Who Makes the Best Chili?
A healthy competition between surrounding Police, Fire and EMS Departments searing flavors in this fierce Chili Cook Off event that will ensure five alarm fun, a hot time, and great bowls of  savory taste. Will your Town or City Emergency Responders win the Chili Cook Off? We need YOU!
Tasters cast ballots for the Winner.
Please join us as a taster for this fundraiser that raises funds for senior programs.
$10 per taster
Please register online at www.GrotonRec.com or at Groton Senior Center 860-441-6785