Category: Resources

Thursday, November 14th- Pain Management

Join Lynn Hillman, Clinical Liaison for Avalon Health Center at Stoneridge in Mystic together with Melissa Perry, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Avalon Health Center, for an educational presentation on the use of heat vs cold and alternative pain management strategies for ease of minor aches and pains…no advice – just education!

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Thursday, October 31st: TALK- Am I Too Old for a Mammogram?

Are you wondering if you should stop having yearly mammograms due to your age?  In fact, 80% of all breast cancer occurs in women over 50.  Come join us to learn more about whether you should continue with breast cancer screening.  We’ll include time for your questions after the presentation.

Presentation by Dr. Kathleen Kurowski, MD, Breast Surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Backus Hospital.

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

2020 Annual Enrollment Period Dates

Dates and deadlines you need to know:

October 15, 2019-  Annual Enrollment Period Begins

This is the first day you can enroll for 2020 health coverage.

December 7, 2019- Annual Enrollment Period ends

This is the last day you can enroll for 2020 health coverage.

January 1, 2020- First date coverage can state

Even if you enroll in December 2019, your new Medicare plan won’t go into effect until January 1, 2020.

HAVE YOU HAD YOUR MEDICARE CHECK UP?

Joseph Vessischio Jr. will be here for open enrollment during the month of October. Joe will be here to answer your questions or concerns.  By appointment only.  Please call to make your appointment at 860-376-2604.

 

ACTIVE AGING WEEK Sept 30-Oct 4th

It is ACTIVE AGING WEEK Sept 30-Oct 4th here at Groton Senior Center- we are so very active here regularly yet this week we have extra special programs to enhance your active life. All programs are free – Friday’s dinner to raise funds for the Groton Rotary Scholarship Fund is only $7 per person and open to the public!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 860-441-6785

 

Resource Fair for Seniors

Wednesday, October 23rd from 10am-2:00pm we will be having a “Resource Fair for Seniors” Call for Details.