Category: Programs

Wednesday, February 28th- Move Showing: The Mountain Between Us

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Groton

Time: 1:00pm

Movies are shown the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Concession snacks will be available for purchase. Free drinks

The Mountain Between Us  (2017 rated PG13) When their plane crashes into the side of a mountain, two strangers forge a friendship based on necessity. If they want to survive while waiting for help, they will need to work together. However, it quickly become obvious that no help will be arriving anytime soon. In order to get back to the only world they know, they will need to make an incredible trek. Risking their lives in order to save them, these two will test the boundaries of nature-and their budding relationship. Idris Elba and Kate Winslet star.

Did You Know?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Groton

Individuals wishing to participate in Groton Senior Center activities must meet the following criteria:

  • Able to toilet themselves
  • Able to feed themselves
  • Be able to self-ambulate
  • Be oriented to their current surroundings
  • Behave in a non-aggressive and non-disruptive manner
  • Maintain clean body and clothing
  • Participate in activities or programs appropriate for them
  • Have the desire to participate in programs or activities.

Persons not meeting the required criteria are welcome; however, they must be escorted by a knowledgeable caregiver.

 

Friday, February 23- Gnog Show

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Groton

Time: 5:00pm

Get out of the house this winter and join us for our annual variety show with staff and seniors as entertainers!

Who will be gonged first?

Dinner – Pot Roast & Pierogis

Entertainment after dinner. 

Cost: $15 pp

Have an act and want to entertain? Call 860-441-6623

 

Tuesday: February 13th- Stroke Awareness Presentation: Prevention, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment- Presented By: Backus Hospital

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Norwich

Time: 10:30am

Join us for this hour long presentation by Melissa Lawson, RN, Stroke Program Coordinator at Backus Hospital.  At this presentation, learn about stroke prevention, the signs and symptoms of a person having a stroke and stroke patient treatment and recovery.  Time for questions and answers will follow the presentation.  Hope you join us for this important and informative presentation.
Please sign up with Receptionist if you will be attending.

Bingo

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Join us for Bingo on February 21st at 1:00pm. Admission is $1.00 at the door.

The Coastal Reeds Performance

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Take a journey through the history of double reeds, experiencing music from the Renaissance to the present. Learn how double reeds work, the interesting sound of the instruments, and what makes them unique and fun to play. On February 20th at 1:00pm, The Coastal Reeds, based in Connecticut, perform varied, educational concerts in different combinations of oboe, oboe d’amore, English horn and bassoon. The members play professionally in New England.

Fairview First Outpatient Therapy Patient Screenings

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Groton

Fairview First Outpatient Therapy Patient Screenings

Fall/Balance Assessment

Wednesday, Jan 24th from 10am- 2pm

Wednesday, Feb 7th from 10am- 2pm

Þ Carey Faulkner, MSPT  physical therapist

 

Brain Health Screening

Wednesday, Feb 7th from 10am- 2pm

Þ Dawn Clark, SLP  speech language pathologist

 

Screenings to be held in Classroom

 

Make an appointment today to reserve your spot for

these screenings at the front desk or call 860-441-6785. Walk-ins will be welcomed

but will have to wait for those who have appointments.

 

STORM PREPAREDNESS workshops for FREE Jan 23, 30 and Feb 6

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Groton

STORM PREPAREDNESS is an important topic for any season.

Please join us with these FREE workshops with UCONN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES- Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, UConn Extension.

Tuesday, January 23rd at 9am
Getting Your Go-Pack Ready: Preparing Your Kit, Financial Records, and Important Household Records
Educator: Faye Griffiths-Smith

Tuesday, January 30th at 9am
Stocking Up: Preparing Your Emergency Food Supply
Educator: Mary Ellen Welch

Tuesday, February 6th at 9am
Be Storm Prepared- Protect You, Your Family, Your Pets and Home
Educator: Mary Ellen Welch