Category: Services

Membership dues are due!

Membership dues are due.

Only $5 annually

Sept 1, 2019– August 31, 2020

 

Thursday, September 12th- Life Care Planning

Time: 1:00pm

Tips & Techniques For Successful, Empowered Living and Aging

Anne-Marie Foster, BS, RRT Geriatric Care Manager and Legal Assistant

Law Office of Richard D. Dixon

An educational workshop to provide you with a framework to help you retain your independence and autonomy, simplify your financial, legal and health care planning, and bring you peace of mind.

  • Are you concerned about how to help loved ones as they age?
  • Are you worried about leaving behind unfinished business or coping with the aftermath of a loved one’s unresolved affairs?
  • Do you find yourself worrying about the future – your own or that of a loved one?
  • Are you apprehensive about outliving your money?
  • Are you concerned about retaining your independence and autonomy as you age?

 

Wednesday, September 4th- Norwich Flea & Tick Collar Clinic

Provided by The Connecticut Humane Society.  Appointments NOT needed.  No Cost.

Who can attend this clinic? Any pet owner in New London County (and their dog or cat).

What will be provided to dogs or cats at this clinic? Free Seresto flea & tick collar for up to 2 pets. These collars protect dogs and cats for 8 months against fleas and ticks.

Do I need to bring my pet(s) with me? Yes! Pets must be present at the clinic and must be older than 12 weeks to receive a collar.

Is there a limit to the number of pets I bring? Each family is limited to 2 pets. Only dogs and 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.

Do I need an appointment? No. Free collars will be given out from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where is the clinic held? The clinic will be held at the Rose City Senior Center (Art Room).

Questions? Please call Ashley (860) 594-4500 x6308.

 

Fit & Strong- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Time- 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Do you difficulty standing up from a chair?  Is it hard to get out of the car?  Are you using a walker? Fit & Strong! is an award-winning physical activity program for older adults. who have significant functional and physical activity
limitations.

Will now meet Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 12:30pm to 2pm.
8 weeks  $48

Change in days 9/1/19

Thursday, October 10th- Municipal Roundtable ~ City of Norwich Disability Accessibility

Sponsored by the Norwich Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

​This event presents an opportunity to discuss with municipal employees the ways in which City services and programs are accessible to people with disabilities.  Bring questions and comments.  The Municipal Roundtable is part of the City of Norwich Disability Awareness Week, October 7 -12, 2019.

For written material in large print or other disability-related accommodation, contact Elanah Sherman at least ten working days before the event.   Contact info: elanahs@gmail.com or (860) 614-7200.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Parkinson’s Support Group- 4th Monday of the Month

People with Parkinson’s, family members, and friends are invited to join this support group to learn about resources and share information.  The group will meet every fourth Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m.  This group is sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Contact Susan at (860) 696-5503 or susan.lather@hhchealth.org with questions or to register.

 

Started 9/23/19

Regional Art Show Winners- Norwich Winners

CATEGORIES:
Painting:   Oil-     2nd– Natalie Caron

Painting:   Acrylic-   3rd– Helen Krasun

Painting:  Watercolor-     1st– Ovida Carter

Drawing:   Pastel-   1st– Deborah Gaudet

Drawing:  Pen, Pencil or Ink-    2nd- Marcia Coyne

Photography-      3rd– Donna Weimer

Mixed Media-    2nd– Marcia Coyne

Tech Talk for September and October- Thursdays

Time: 9:ooam – 10:00am

Cost: $1.00

September 5 Virus Protection

September 12  Accessibility Cell Settings

September 19   Working with Photos

September 26  GSC Online Sign Up

October 3  Files and Folders

October 10   Saving Options

October 17  Email Options/ Tips

October 24  Online Tutorial

October 31 Q and A

Thursday, September 12th- Fall Prevention and Home Safety

Time: 10:30am

Provided by Care One Security
The statistics, risk, and falls and their impact on quality of life. 6 Steps to fall prevention. Learn 18 steps for household preparation.

​Free.
Call to register.

Saturday, August 31st- MONTHLY DISCOUNT MOVIE MORNING

This coming Saturday, August 31st, is our MONTHLY DISCOUNT MOVIE MORNING at Mystic Luxury Cinemas

FEATURED MOVIE: The Peanut Butter Falcon
SATURDAY AUGUST 31ST, 2019 10:30 A.M.
27 Coogan BLVD Mystic CT

$10.00 INCLUDES MOVIE, SODA AND POPCORN.  Open to all participants of the Groton Senior Center.

Be sure to register at the front desk so that you will be guaranteed a seat at the theater. Registrations will not be accepted after Friday August 30th at 4:00 pm. For more information or to register call 860-441-6785