Category: Services

We Are Now Offering Silver & Fit Classes

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Groton

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Groton Senior Center is now offering Silver & Fit classes. Silver & Fit is designed to specifically to help older adults achieve better health through regular exercise and health education.  Silver & Fit provides eligible members with no cost or low cost fitness memberships and older adult oriented group exercise classes, through arrangements with certain health plans. Silver & Fit is provided by American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated.

If your health plan offers Silver & Fit and you would like more information about Silver & Fit classes,  please contact Groton Senior Center at 102 Newtown Road, Groton , CT 06340, or call (860)441-6785.  You may also visit Silver & Fit at www.silverandfit.com.  Silver & Fit is a federally registered trademark of American Specialty Health Incorporated.

 

Tuesday, October 23rd- MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Groton

The Yale-New Haven state-of-the-art Digital Mobile Mammography Van will be here Friday, October 23rd from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Schedule your appointment by calling (203) 688-1010.

A recognized leader in breast cancer awareness,Yale-New Haven Hospital continues to make great medical advances and efforts in the detection and treatment of breast cancer in women. The best-known method in the early detection of breast cancer still remains to be mammography.

The American Cancer Society, as well as the National Cancer Institute, recommends that women receive a mammogram every year beginning at age 40.  Protect the Ta Ta’s!

 

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Hair Dresser on site at Groton Senior Center

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Groton

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HAIR STYLIST

Paulette, Licensed Hairdresser

PRICE LIST

Haircut Only                                       $18.00

Men’s Haircut                                     $15.00

Haircut & Blow Dry or Set              $30.00

Shampoo & Set                                   $20.00

Color (includes set)                          $45.00

Permanent (includes set)               $55.00

Eyebrow/Facial Waxing                 $13.00

Manicures                                            $15.00

Pedicures                                             $28.00

Tuesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Walk-Ins are available;  however scheduled appointments will be taken first.  Call 860-441-6785 to schedule. 

 

Groton Parks Foundation

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Groton

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Since its formation 2000, the Groton Parks Foundation has supported Groton’s recreation, sports, leisure, and athletics programs and facilities by collecting funds for special projects such as park improvements, new playground equipment, special needs accommodations, and more, including the current trails improvements at the Copp Family Park. If you would like to continue to see improvements made to Groton’s parks and recreational opportunities, please consider lending your support to the Groton Parks Foundation.

Support can be made in a number of ways:

  1. Form a Friends Group – Have you always wanted a local splash pad? Perhaps you see a need for a new playground in your neighborhood. Form a Friends of the Groton Parks Foundation group and help make your dream a reality! Friends Groups serve the Groton community by advocating for parks and by raising funds support for their chosen park, facility, or program.
  1. Volunteer – Park clean-up and improvement projects often rely on help from community volunteers. By contributing your time and talents to fill the needs of our parks, your support make it possible to offer the services and spaces enjoyed by the community.
  1. Donate – Your tax-deductible donation to the Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance recreational opportunities in Groton.

 

Mondays Bistros

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Griswold

Great menu’s, Great prices! Open to the public- all ages welcome and take out is available. Call for updating menus/registration.

 

AARP Drive Safety Class

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Lyme / Old Lyme

This class will be held On Friday, Oct. 23rd from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Payments accepted in check form only.  Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to sign up.

ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Norwich

MISSION STATEMENT

To offer recreational, educational, social, health, and human service programs which are designed to foster independence and community involvement for persons age 55 and older.

The Norwich Senior Center was established in 1974. After the construction of the new building in 1994, the name was changed to the Rose City Senior Center. The City of Norwich, Community Development, Senior Resources—Agency on Aging, and other state and local grants provide funding.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Senior Center is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please note that City Hall and many other departments are generally open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE

If the area experiences bad weather, the city may close offices and/or cancel programs. Please listen to WICH-1310 AM, WCTY-97.7 FM, or watch WFSB, TV Channel 3. Additionally, you can sign up for alerts for closings and late openings by clicking on the link
 HOLIDAYS 2016
Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2016
Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2016
Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2016
Columbus Day Monday, October 10, 2016
Veterans’ Day Friday, November 11, 2016
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2016
Friday after Thanksgiving Friday, November 25, 2016
Christmas Monday, December 26, 2016

It Is Back To School Time And We Need To Take Attendance!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Groton

Please sign in every day as it helps us with attendance recording which then allows us to better serve you. Attendance into the Senior Center and classes is extremely important. Rooms are booked on class attendance so the importance cannot be stressed enough on swiping in. Here is a quick refresher:

  • Everything on the touch screen is in time order.
  • Always swipe Daily Sign In please.
  • Once, you log in, each activity you touch will turn yellow with a check mark for your attendance.
  • There are multiple pages so please continue by hitting next page until you have logged all your class attendance/activities for that day.
  • Having lunch? Please be sure to hit the lunch button as well.
  • If you have questions on logging in please ask the front desk for assistance.

Elegant Dining Delivery Program

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Groton

We are grateful to these Groton restaurants who donated meals in August

Bayou Smokehouse
214 Route 12, Groton

Groton Townhouse
355 Route 12, Groton

Our monthly program is for those who are homebound or in need of a lift, we have a restaurant meal delivered to them with all the necessities. Know somebody who would appreciate this? Please call 860-441-6795.