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Did you see today’s front page of The Day​? We are proud of what we offer our 55 and older community! Call to register for this great program 860-441-6785.

https://www.theday.com/article/20190902/NWS01/190909910

It is my pleasure to be celebrating my two-year anniversary with the Groton Senior Center this upcoming September. Prior to my weekly classes, I was introduced to the wonderful participants of the center as a substitute instructor for over a year prior.

I have been submerged in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years. I have a passion for encouraging others to live their best life and feel amazing both mentally and physically through consistent practices of healthy living.

I currently hold my certification for Group Fitness with AFAA and have been certified as a Silver Sneakers Instructor. My love for fitness has me also certified in many other practices which include, Pilates, Senior Yoga, TRX and Spin. Most recently, I’ve had the opportunity to be certified through the Arthritis Foundation and have really enjoyed leading their program “Walk with Ease”.

I have two basic philosophies when it comes to exercise. Consistency Over Time Creates Change and in order to be consistent Exercise Must Be Fun! In order to create an environment of energy and enthusiasm through exercise I strive to have energetic music and constant change in movement pattern. This I believe makes the commitment to consistency just a little easier for my participants. Beyond the weekly classes I try to encourage my participants to try new things. This past winter many signed up and completed local 5k Races and as a group we walked over 2200 miles as we virtually “Hiked the Appalachian Trail”. I truly believe I have the best job and I am blessed by my people on a daily basis.

We love to have new folks join our great groups, we not only sweat together but we also share life together. My classes get together outside of the center on a regular basis for lunch, walking and celebrating life!

Cardio Sculpt: M/W/F 9am/9:15am/9am. This class is the perfect combination of healthy heart pumping cardio and muscle strengthening resistance work. All levels welcomed as modifications are offered and encouraged.

Stretch Strength and Balance. M/W/F 10:15am/10:30am/10:15 am. This is a chair-based class that offers the perfect combination of Functional Movement Patterns that encourage participants to strengthen the mind as well as body. All levels welcomed as modification are offered and encouraged.

Walk with Ease: M/W/F 11:30. This class has been brought to the GSC through the Arthritis Foundation and encourages participants to embrace walking as a means for consistent exercise that everyone can commit to. Workbook and curriculum are included with this class equipping our members with the tools and knowledge they need to become successful walkers.

Walk with Ease 2: M/W/F 11:30. This group was created for the graduates of Walk with Ease. Join this energetic committed group as we collectively choose fun imaginary destinations and as a group achieve those goals. Encouragement & accountability, is what you will find with this class.

Time: 8:15am- 10:15am

9/3/19 Changed start time to 8:15am.

If you served in the military and have an honorable discharge your level of VA benefits varies according to a whole lot of factors. When you served. Where you served. How long you were in. Plus, other details.

But the good news is there is someone out there waiting to help you figure out which benefits you are entitled to.

And I used the word “entitled” because they are your benefits. You earned them by serving and you deserve them.

And remember things are always changing. So, if you asked about your VA benefits when you first got out or five years ago. Even last year. Ask again because lots of factors have changed.

I mentioned having an honorable discharge and even that has been relooked at.

Also depending on your service, you might be entitled to things someone else doesn’t get. Or they get something you can’t get.

And regardless there is help out there for all veterans.

Depending on where you live is where you need to go. A great starting point is the VA website and it’s super easy to find. VA.gov. Go to the website and poke around. Its jam packed with information for you.

Check with your Senior Center and Town Hall. They can point you in the right direction. Call your Senator and Representative they can help as well.

Here in Connecticut each town has a Veteran Representative trained to help all veterans. There are VA clinics and VA hospitals. Plus, a growing number of Veterans Coffeehouses.

Ask for guidance. Stop in talk with the folks. Share your story.

Remember to visit VA.gov for the website.

Make some phone calls!

They are waiting to help you!!

If you served in the military and have an honorable discharge your level of VA benefits varies according to a whole lot of factors. When you served. Where you served. How long you were in. Plus, other details.

But the good news is there is someone out there waiting to help you figure out which benefits you are entitled to.

And I used the word “entitled” because they are your benefits. You earned them by serving and you deserve them.

And remember things are always changing. So, if you asked about your VA benefits when you first got out or five years ago. Even last year. Ask again because lots of factors have changed.

I mentioned having an honorable discharge and even that has been relooked at.

Also depending on your service, you might be entitled to things someone else doesn’t get. Or they get something you can’t get.

And regardless there is help out there for all veterans.

Depending on where you live is where you need to go. A great starting point is the VA website and it’s super easy to find. VA.gov. Go to the website and poke around. Its jam packed with information for you.

Check with your Senior Center and Town Hall. They can point you in the right direction. Call your Senator and Representative they can help as well.

Here in Connecticut each town has a Veteran Representative trained to help all veterans. There are VA clinics and VA hospitals. Plus, a growing number of Veterans Coffeehouses.

Ask for guidance. Stop in talk with the folks. Share your story.

Remember to visit VA.gov for the website.

Make some phone calls!

They are waiting to help you!!

If you served in the military and have an honorable discharge your level of VA benefits varies according to a whole lot of factors. When you served. Where you served. How long you were in. Plus, other details.

But the good news is there is someone out there waiting to help you figure out which benefits you are entitled to.

And I used the word “entitled” because they are your benefits. You earned them by serving and you deserve them.

And remember things are always changing. So, if you asked about your VA benefits when you first got out or five years ago. Even last year. Ask again because lots of factors have changed.

I mentioned having an honorable discharge and even that has been relooked at.

Also depending on your service, you might be entitled to things someone else doesn’t get. Or they get something you can’t get.

And regardless there is help out there for all veterans.

Depending on where you live is where you need to go. A great starting point is the VA website and it’s super easy to find. VA.gov. Go to the website and poke around. Its jam packed with information for you.

Check with your Senior Center and Town Hall. They can point you in the right direction. Call your Senator and Representative they can help as well.

Here in Connecticut each town has a Veteran Representative trained to help all veterans. There are VA clinics and VA hospitals. Plus, a growing number of Veterans Coffeehouses.

Ask for guidance. Stop in talk with the folks. Share your story.

Remember to visit VA.gov for the website.

Make some phone calls!

They are waiting to help you!!

Wednesday October 2nd at 1:00 pm as we welcome back Ashly Cruz. “When asked to describe Ashly Cruz it is best to envision what would come down the pike if you were to take a double shot of Janis Joplin, Betty Boop and Marilyn Monroe together (shaken not stirred). WOW! Ashly is wildy entertaining and crowd pleasing. Music, theater and dance meld into
one on stage.”

Thank you to ALL the talented artist who participated in our ART SHOW!

The following artists placed 1st went on to the Regional Senior Art show at the Senior Expo August 9th.

CATEGORIES:
Painting:   Acrylic-   1^st–  Susan Sypher “Yellow House in Woods”

Painting:  Watercolor-     1^st–  Karen A. Williams “Soaring” Great Blue Heron

Drawing:  Pen or Ink-  1^st– Patricia Walsh “Dream”

Drawing: Pencil-  1^st– Karen A. Williams “Tropical Treats”

Photography-  1^st–  Julia Meylor Simpson “Black and White Family portrait”

Sculptures- 1^st–  Bruce A. McDermott “Last Horizon”

Time- 9:30am-11:30am

Cost: $10.00
Instructor: Artist Sean Kane, MSW

Learn basic calligraphy skills while using your creativity with seawashed beach pebbles.  Expect light hearted fun with a fall season theme. Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Greetings with absolute Pizazz!  Must be 18 or older.

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