Category: Programs

Chronic Pain WORKSHOP

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Groton

Chronic Pain WORKSHOP

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a FREE six-week program that teaches techniques and strategies proven to help those living with constant pain.

Learn about pain management including:

  • Developing an action plan
  • Communicate better with your healthcare provider
  • The moving easy exercise program
  • Managing common symptoms
  • Using your mind to manage pain

These are just some of the topics covered!

Program dates: Tuesdays, November 13, 20, 27, & Dec. 4, 11, & 18,

Time:  1:00pm – 3:30pm

Location: Groton Senior Center 102 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340

 

Fee: No Cost (The book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain” is available on loan or can be purchased for $25)

 

To register call: Groton Senior Center (860) 441-6785

FREE informational session for those living with Dementia

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Groton

Let’s all help those with dementia by attending this informational session on how to best help and interact with those with Dementia.

Let us not be uncomfortable, frustrated, disengaged from those dealing with dementia any longer.

Please join us Wednesday, September 26th at 3-4 pm for a FREE 1 hour informational session about Dementia Friends Connecticut program for those living with Dementia.

Join us and become a DEMENTIA FRIEND by attending a one-hour Dementia Friends Information Session to learn five key messages and a bit about what it’s like to live with dementia. As a Dementia Friend, your new understanding and attitudes will guide the practical actions you can take to help someone with dementia living in your community. This is free but please let us know you are coming 860-441-6785.

presented by Seniors Helping Seniors – Southeastern CT and RI Shoreline

 

Old Lyme Health and Wellness and Flu Clinic

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Old Lyme Health and Wellness and Flu Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 8:00am-12:00pm. The Old Lyme VNA will be offering flu vaccinations to Old Lyme and Lyme residents 40 years old or over FREE OF CHARGE (no insurance paperwork necessary!) More details to follow in next month’s newsletter.

Wedding Dresses through the Years

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Wedding Dresses through the Years presented by Sherry White will be held on Wednesday, October 10th at 1:00pm. A display and discussion of wedding dresses from the 1900s to present day will be showcased.