Programs

Programs – The Senior Center plans events on a monthly basis. Below is a listing for what generally occurs. For more details on events not listed below, check the Calendar Section and/or the News Section.

Fitness – Participants can trial any class without obligation. Please notify the Senior Center office if you are trialing a class.

All participants are encouraged to participate at their level of fitness/comfort. Any physical concerns are to be addressed to your personal physician. Questions about modifying the routines are to be directed to your instructor. All instructors are CPR certified and qualified in the class they are teaching.

Classes are Session Based: These classes will have a specific start and end date. Class sessions typically run for 3 months.

Music Classes – Ukulele and Guitar lessons. Explore your creative side and challenge yourself mentally by learning to play an instrument. Beginner level is offered as well as more advanced classes. Loaner instrument is available if needed.

Education/Enrichment Classes – Learn new skills in the areas of the arts, technology, health and more. Through education develop and help maintain your mental abilities as well as enhance your self-esteem and creative needs. Explore and develop your interests.

Cards/GamesA variety of choices for group play and individual play. Promotes mental stimulation and provides for socialization. They stimulate memory, attention skills and have great social interaction which works on many parts of the brain. Our games programs include a variety of levels from basic to more challenging options.

Social Scene – The Senior Center plans, often with meals, events that are offered to provide socialization and entertainment. Any excuse for a party is considered whether it be to celebrate a national holiday or just to have some fun.

Health Services – These services are provided to help older adults age at home and stay as well as possible. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the programs.

Nutrition Services – The Senior Nutrition Program, administered by TVCCA, offers nutritious meals on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:45am. You must register for a lunch at least 24 hours in advance.

    Senior Center Fun Trip: Jealous Monk

    Wednesday, March 13th at 11:00am

    Jealous Monk in Mystic 

     

    Open to Non-Residents if there is availability
    Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
    Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center
    for transport to and from destination.
    # of seats very limited.
    Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).

    Paper Bird and Nest Canvas Board Craft

    Friday, March 22nd from 1:00-3:00pm

     

    Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator presents Paper Pieces Bird On A Paper Nest Canvas Board Class. Learn how to make a colorful collaged paper bird, perched on a paper bag nest on a canvas board. Vintage book pages create the colorful painted background.

    Cost is $15.00 pp. Registration begins Mar 1st. Register by Mar 13th.

    Easter Basket Centerpiece with Smith Acres

    Wednesday, March 20th at 10:00am

     

    Smith’s Acres will bring everything you need to create a great Easter centerpiece. We will take a white wicker basket and fill it with all the colors of spring. Each basket will get a spring flowering bulb, an herb for texture and aroma, and some pansies or violas. We will top it all off with some moss, and a bright spring bow.

    The baskets all have a plastic liner, so are safe to place on your dining room table.
    Once Easter is past, everything can be planted in your garden for years of continuing color.

    Cost is $25pp. Registration begins Mar 1st. Register by Mar 15th.

    Painting with Girl Scout Troop 63748

    Wednesday, March 13th from 4:00- 5:30pm

     

    Bob Ross style painting event where we will sit with the Scouts and do a painting together, St Patrick’s Day themed!

    Tea sandwiches and shamrock punch will be served, followed by a parfait cup dessert.

    Everyone will go home with their own painting, a St. Patrick’s pin, and a small flower arrangement.

    Registration begins Mar 1st. Register by Mar 7th. (no transportation available)

    Register for “Parkinson’s Disease: Living with Intent”

    Thu, Apr 4th – June 20th, 2pm – 3pm, No class Apr 11th

    Group class combining exercises for speech, memory, movement and music for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

    Participants will learn how using INTENT can improve overall health, wellness, and joy!

    Class fee $220 per person, 11 Classes. Registration begins on Mar 1st.