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.

    Preventing COVID-19

    The Senior Center has re-opened to the public. As of August 13th, 2021, anyone entering a Town building must wear a mask regardless of your vaccination status. The mask must remain on while indoors. Thank you for cooperation.

    As always, if you are not feeling well, please stay home.

    Thank you.

     

    Thursday, October 28th at 5:00pm- Grab and Go Supper

    SPONSORED BY THE NIANTIC LIONS

    Menu: Balsamic Mushroom Chicken, Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary, Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese and a Chocolate brownie.

    You will pull up to the Senior Center in your car and we will provide you your meal. Pretty simple!!

    Please register by Oct 22th.

     

    WRITING CLASS- Thursdays at 2:00pm

    With Cate Steel

    Writing stimulates your imagination, thinking, and can heal your heart. This class will focus on your writing, not our editing. Praise will be offered for a well turned phrase or an image that was conjured up with a crafty use of words. At the end of each class, you will have a document that can be shared or saved.

    Registration begins on Sep 1st. No fee. Starts Sept. 9th

    HEARING CLINIC w/ AUDIOLOGY CONCIERGE

    with Nancy Jablonski Thu, Sep 2nd from 10am to 12pm at the Senior Center.  45 Minute appointments start at 10am. Free hearing test, a hearing aid check, wax inspection, and listening demos. Register with the Senior Center.