Category: Programs

Thursday, May 9th- Seniors Real Estate Specialist- Presentation by Susan Sampson from Coldwell Banker

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Norwich

Time: 10:00am

As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Susan Sampson understands that selling a home can be an emotional time, with many issues facing older adults when it comes to deciding whether or not to sell their home.  Join us for this informative talk as Susan takes a no-pressure approach to help individuals navigate their choices.  Susan will also suggest some alternatives to selling which may allow an individual to remain in their home.  Tips on decluttering your home will also be discussed and handouts will be available that may be helpful to you.  Hope you join us for this informative talk!
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Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

The Week of Monday, April 1st-Plant Sale

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Norwich

The Greenhouse will be selling house plants starting on Monday, April 1st in the Reception area.  This sale will include house plants only (no outdoor garden plants). Plants will be on sale through the first week of April until plants are sold out.  Plants will be reasonably priced with proceeds going towards the greenhouse for future purchases.  Please stop by and purchase a plant!

Wednesdays- Tray Favors Group

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Norwich

Time: 9:30am – 11:00am

Location: Craft Room

Looking to join a fun and crafty volunteer group?  Tray Favors may be for you! 

The Tray Favors volunteers construct seasonally inspired paper gift cards which are donated to local area care facilities and Backus Hospital to be used on patients’ meal trays.  The Tray Favors are much appreciated by the organizations that receive them!

This volunteer opportunity is for Senior Center Members only.

 

Afghan Raffle

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Norwich

A beautiful multicolored pastel crocheted afghan is being raffled with all proceeds to benefit programs and events at the Rose City Senior Center. The handmade afghan was made by the very talented Senior Center Member Eva Blodgett and donated to us.

Tickets are 3 for $1 and are available at reception.

Drawing to be held on Friday, May 3rd and you do not have to be present to win!

 

Tuesday, May 21st- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Norwich

Tuesdays: March 19th, May 21st, July 23th, September 17th, November 12th

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course (formally Driver’s Safety) is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.

And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road! You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you.

Cost: $15 AARP Members     $20 AARP Non-Members

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception starting January 22nd.

Tea with Helen Keller

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Lyme / Old Lyme

On Wednesday, April 24thth at 1:00pm we will be having a Tea with Helen Keller and will be welcoming back Sheryl Faye who will bring alive Helen Keller in an interactive presentation of her life. Pre-Registration Required.
Please call (860)434-4127 to register.

Transplant Program

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Resident of Lyme, Dr. Richard Jones, retired from the staff at Hartford Hospital will do a talk on the Transplant Program for Donate Life Month on Tuesday, April 23rd at 1:00pm.

Aging Mastery Program® workshop begins April 10th

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Groton

Aging Mastery Program® workshop begins April 10.

Groton Senior Center is offering this great evidence based program for FREE beginning April 10th. Valued at $75 per person.  The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) is a 10-week series of evidenced-based health and wellness classes for people age 50 and over.  AMP can help you build your own playbook for aging well.

It is a fun, innovative, and person-centered 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.

This incredible and empowering class is for anyone in Southeastern CT 50 years and older.  It will take place weekly Wednesdays 5-6:30 pm at Groton Senior Center.  It will take place weekly on Wednesdays 5-6:30 pm. To get more information please call 860-441-6623.

National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Todd Gipstein Wednesday, March 27th

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Groton

LECTURE: “ANTARCTICA”
with National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Todd Gipstein
Wednesday, March 27th 5:30 pm

Join National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Todd Gipstein for a journey to Antarctica. Todd will talk about his experiences and screen “Antarctic Dream,” a documentary he made after his first voyage there in 2010, and “Antarctic Impressions,” a poetic film he created after two recent expeditions there with National Geographic. Take a memorable journey to a place Todd describes as “another planet — someplace out of a dream.”

Free yet registration is required. www.grotonrec.com 860-441-6785