Category: Services

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

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Norwich

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

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Norwich

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

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Norwich

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

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Groton

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

Posted on August 31, 2019 by East Lyme

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

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Groton

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

 

Waterford Senior Services is offering a program, Open Doors, for those with mild to mid-stage memory loss, dementia, or cognitive challenges

Posted on August 1, 2019 by East Lyme

OPEN DOORS

Tue and Thu 9am-2pm

Serving Waterford, East Lyme and New London

Waterford Senior Services is offering a program, Open Doors, for those with mild to mid-stage memory loss,dementia, or cognitive challenges. The program provides socialization, stimulating activities, a comfortable environment, and a place for participants to achieve success. Please contact Senior Services at 860-444-5839 to request an enrollment packet or to learn more about this program.

There is no fee to attend Open Doors. Donations are accepted. This program is supported by the Senior Resources – Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. All older persons age 60+ are eligible for services

 

Wednesday, August 7th- Mature Driver Safety Class

Posted on August 1, 2019 by East Lyme

Time: 9:15am to 1:15pm

This course reviews and reinforces safe driving skills. No driving test and no written test. Contact your automobile insurance company regarding a potential discount with completion of the course.

Where: East Lyme Public Library

How: Register with the Senior Center in person. Payment is expected at time of registration.

Payment by check to AARP

$15pp for AARP MemberCar

$20pp for Non-Member