Category: Programs

“You’re not too old and it’s not too late” – Rainer Maria Rilke – Content by Judy

Posted on August 3, 2018 by East Lyme

Have you heard this statement? Now think about it…
As we work longer and care for others, time for ourselves can be limited but that lack of social engagement does affect our brain health as well. Now you might ask how do I increase my interactions with others?
Think of those things you would like to do. Make a written list. Explore other ideas. A book club, a dance class, lunch out, a day trip, learning a new skill. Whatever it is, now look for those things on your list. Ahh, they have that very thing at your Senior Center, Parks and Rec, Adult Ed…
Now to go for the first time. Just how scary is that. Yup, that’s why you haven’t gone in the past, isn’t it? You don’t know anyone who will go with you and you don’t want to go alone…
Do you remember your first day of school? The first day of every new school you ever went to? The first day of every new job? The first day at a new church? The first time you went to a new doctor’s office?
All of those were scary too! But you got very comfortable in a short period of time didn’t you? Most times it worked out really well by the end of the first week.
Well do the same thing now. Pick that thing you have always wanted to do. Sign up. Then show up. There will be other people there for their first time as well. In a few visits you’ll be making new friends and perhaps finding folks you know from the past.
But now you’ll be getting out, having some “me” time and experiencing new activities and making new friends. All very good things to be doing!
Give it a try! “You’re not too old and it’s not too late” – Rainer Maria Rilke

SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK Free programs

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Groton

Wed., August 22 at 2:30pm

Live Dive in the Channel Islands. Follow a Park Ranger as they dive into the Kelp Forest!

 

COOKING CLASSES with Food For Your Soul LLC

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Groton

Wednesdays, 5:30 –7:30 p.m.  

AUGUST  1 & 8

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

A Ketogenic Approach

Learn about this emerging diet & try out some fun recipes!

 

Cost is $25/res. for each session (2 classes)

 

Tuesday, September 18th- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Norwich

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course 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 from taking this class.

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

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.

HEARING HEALTH PRESENTATION AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Griswold

Mark Brown, a nationally Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist of Beltones will conduct a 30 minute presentation. ” CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?” An interactive Hearing Health Presentation followed by an ice cream social with all the fixings!  Please sign up.

Wednesday, August 22nd at 12:15 pm

 

Wednesday, August 22th- Lyme Disease

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Norwich

Time: 10:30am

Please join us for this presentation by Dr. Michael Kilgannon, Medical Director at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham.  Learn about Lyme Disease and the different forms this disease has.  Dr. Kilgannon will also be discussing signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease along with treatment options available.  There are many other tick borne diseases besides Lyme Disease and some others will also be discussed.  Light refreshments will be served.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Thank you Knitting Group!

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Norwich

The Rose City Senior Center Knitting and Crocheting group makes and donates afghans to ECHO at Backus Hospital to be distributed to cancer patients.  Recently the group received this thank you letter:

Dear Knitting Group,

I am a breast cancer patient who received a beautiful afghan last week at ECHO.  I am on an oral chemo pill which gave me 2 weeks of diarrhea.  I was at ECHO for hydrating IV’s 4 times in one week.  I received the afghan on my 2nd day and it warmed me up so well! It was made with blocks of various green squares.  Lovely!  At home I use it when I take naps and at bedtime at night. 

Thank you for your talents and kind generosity.

Thank you Knitting Group for all that you do!