evidence based program on chronic disease self-management. Also included under Education/Enrichment as that is the forum they are offered.
Category: Services
Flu Shot Clinics
Two annual sessions are held for flu and pneumonia shots for seniors. This is sponsored by the VNA of SECT.
Healing Touch Therapy
This therapeutic approach to wellness addresses physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health. Healing Touch used along with other medical models is noninvasive and has no side effects. This therapy complements traditional approaches to health care and healing done lying down, sitting or reclining. By appointment.
Massage Therapy
a licensed therapeutic massage therapist provides this service to seniors. By appointment.
Blood Pressure Screenings
are offered in conjunction every Tuesday and Friday morning..
Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic
A nurse from the Visiting Nurses Association of Southeastern Connecticut (VNA of SECT) is available every 3rd Wednesday of each monthfor questions regarding health and medication.
Rotary Dinners
The Groton Rotary Club holds 3 dinners each year for seniors. The seniors pay a small portion of the cost which goes to support the Rotary Club’s high school scholarship program.
Fall Raffle
the Groton Senior Citizens Club 55 holds an annual fundraising raffle locally. Funds go to support their altruistic community projects like fuel assistance and scholarships.
Club 55 Annual Holiday Dinner
This annual dinner to celebrate the holidays is a club event. During the dinner, the club raffles off gift cards to raise funds for their current projects. Participants at the dinner are also asked to bring a food donation for the local food locker.
4th of July Parade and Holiday Lights Parade
The seniors participate in these annual community parades. They arrive early to decorate a fancy car or the center van which is then driven in the community parades. The seniors also give out candy to children during the parade.