Medical Appointments– Transportation to medical appointments is available from 8:45am until 2:00pm. Early reservation is recommended as these appointments fill up quickly, sometimes months aheads.
Category: Services
Shopping Transportation
Transportation to local grocery stores is available for members only. If possible, please call by 3:00 pm the day before to sign up for a ride. Transportation donations is $1.00 each way. The schedule is as follows:
- Monday — Stop & Shop
- 9:30 am – 11:15 am Yantic / Taftville
- 10:30 am – 1:15 pm Westside
- Tuesday — 9:30 am Lisbon Walmart
- Wednesday — Shop Rite and Big Y
- 9:30 am – 11:15 am Westside
- 10:30 am – 1:15 pm Eastside
- Thursday — Stop and Shop
- 9:30 am – 11:15 am Eastside
- 10:30 am – 1:15 pm City
- Friday — Shop Rite and Big Y
- 9:30 am – 11:15 am City
- 10:30 am – 1:15 pm Yantic / Taftville
Key
- Yantic/Taftville – Includes St. Jude Commons, Wequonnoc Village
- Westside – Includes Chase Manor, Westwood Park (Dorsey Building), Eastwood Park, Village Court
- Eastside – Includes Hamilton Park, Rosewood Manor, Ahepa, Schwartz Manor, Laurel Hill
- City – Includes Downtown, Lower Boswell Avenue, Blackstone Apartments, Eliza Huntington Home, Greenville (and Starwood Area) Mohegan Park Apartments, Mohegan Village, Sandy Lane Apartments
Nutrition Counseling Thursdays 12 – 4pm
Meet with a Registered Dietitian on weight management, heart healthy eating, diabetes, cancer and more.
First visit – 1 hour (pre-req.) $20
Follow up visit – 1/2 hour $10
Call 860-441-6785 to schedule.
Transportation Available with Med Ride II
Med Ride II– Transportation is now available for Senior or Disabled Residents of Norwich/Montville to out-of-town medical appointments. Please call Anne at 860-889-5960 to check for availability.
Transportation Available to Senior Center
Senior Center– Transportation to the Center is available beginning at 8:30am, with return trips at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Please call the Center before Noon the day before, to schedule a ride for the next day.
Transportation Available with Wheelchair Van
WheelChair Van– Transportation for medical appointments and shopping is available for seniors needing wheelchair-accessible transportation. Space is limited. Advance reservation required.
Sunday, October 28th- Tag Sale
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Please come help the ladies sell, sell, sell …. And make some funds for the senior organization! Donated items can be brought THE DAY of the sale!
Chronic Pain WORKSHOP
Chronic Pain WORKSHOP
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a FREE six-week program that teaches techniques and strategies proven to help those living with constant pain.
Learn about pain management including:
- Developing an action plan
- Communicate better with your healthcare provider
- The moving easy exercise program
- Managing common symptoms
- Using your mind to manage pain
These are just some of the topics covered!
Program dates: Tuesdays, November 13, 20, 27, & Dec. 4, 11, & 18,
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Groton Senior Center 102 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Fee: No Cost (The book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain” is available on loan or can be purchased for $25)
To register call: Groton Senior Center (860) 441-6785
October 17th Flu Shot Clinic
WHAT IS DEMENTIA?
Adrienne Devivo, Dementia Specialist will be here to have a talk on dementia. Can you guess what will come after the talk?
Thursday, September 20th at 12:15 pm