The community gives to the Groton Senior Center; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. The senior van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab at the restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration is required 860-441-6785.
We are excited to announce that our NUTRITION OFFICE HOURS will start again in September! Meet with Registered Dietitian Deb Downes for One-on-One Nutrition Counseling on Thursday mornings. Nutrition Counseling can help with :
First visit: $20 for one hour Subsequent visits: $10/half hour- To schedule an appointment with Deb : 860-441-6785
Provided by The Connecticut Humane Society
12:30pm – 4:00pm
More Information & Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend this clinic? New London County Senior Citizens (55+) who may not have access to veterinary care for their pets due to financial reasons.
Do I need an appointment to have my pet(s) seen? Yes. Appointments are needed. Call the Connecticut Humane Society at (860) 594-4500 x6308 to make an appointment. Visits with the veterinarian will typically take about 10-15 minutes for each pet. Expect there to be a short wait time. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
What is the cost of bringing my pet(s) to this clinic? No cost. All services are free.
What are the services provided to pets at this clinic? Each pet seen by our veterinarian will get a general wellness exam, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations (as needed), heartworm test, dewormer (as needed), flea & tick preventative and their nails trimmed.
Is there a limit to the number of pets or type of pet I bring? We can see up to 2 pets per family in a single visit. Only dogs or cats will be seen. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers. We reserve the right to refuse sick, pregnant, or aggressive pets.
What COVID-19 safety measures need to be followed? The Connecticut Humane Society requires all clients, vaccinated or not, to wear face masks at the clinic. Only those individuals who’s pets are being seen will be allowed in the building. All others and their pets will need to wait outside until their scheduled appointment time. Social distancing will be in place.
Where will this clinic be held? Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich.
September 2nd – October 20th -8 week program
A program to improve social integration in older adults which reduces social isolation, reduces loneliness, expands the social network of participants and increases knowledge of related concepts (social isolation, loneliness etc.), increases the confidence of older adults in social settings.
If you are interested in participating virtually – please call Tomi 860-441-6782
Medicare Benefits Counselor Natalie Lindberg has decided that full retirement is not for her and returned in August to work at the Senior Center. Natalie is available to assist seniors with questions on Medicare and Medicare plans. Natalie meets with seniors by appointment and can assist New London County residents aged 60 years and older. She will be at Rose City Senior Center on Wednesdays. Please call (860) 889-5960 for an appointment.
TVCCA lunches will be available every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:45am for the month August.
Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance. Reservations are required.
Suggested donation is $2pp.
Appointments required.
Call senior center for appointment at 860-739-5859.
$5 fee required upon registration.
Reflexology is an ancient Chinese art that uses pressure point massage on feet, hands or ears to enhance the flow of energy in the body. The massage will be about 20 minutes which includes a foot soak.
Massage Therapy offers many health benefits (relief from arthritis, circulation, aids in digestion, stress, depression, etc.) Appointments are free to Montville seniors. Sign up is first come, first serve – one appt per month per senior as the schedule fills up and we have a waiting list each month. Call Senior Center to make your appointment at 860-848-0422. We do put a donation boxes out to help offset the costs.
COASTAL CAFE featured menu item:
***please note the main room is being utilized for a closed event Friday- lunch may be eaten(at the time of this writing) in one of our designated classrooms. What are we doing?? We are hosting our annual day long ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE for our peers in CT.
If you are 60 years or older and would like Farmer’s Market vouchers please give us a call. Vouchers available while supplies last.
