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.

    Tue, March 16th at 11am- INTRO TO UKULELE via Zoom

    Are you interested in learning to play an instrument? How about the Ukulele?

    Join us for a preliminary meeting on the 16th to meet the instructor and learn how he would run the class.

    Register with the Senior Center by Mon, March 15th.

     

    Fri, April 30th from 1-2:30pm- WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE….. via Zoom

    Join us for a fun and engaging presentation about oceans and rivers in CT including a Sea Shanties performed by Tom Callinan, a multi-faceted performing artist designated Connecticut’s first “Official State Troubadour” in 1991.

    Register with the Senior Center by Wed, April 28th so you can get the Zoom invite.

     

    Brought to you by: CT Healthy Living Collective and CASCP

    With support from: AARP Connecticut

     

    Wed, April 28th at 1pm- WEATHER WORKSHOP via Zoom

    Meteorology – The science that deals with the

    phenomena of the atmosphere,

    especially weather and weather   conditions.

    Let’s talk Weather!

    Register by Mon, April 26th to get your Zoom invite.

     

    Thu, April 8th at 1pm- Webinar: Home Safety & Fall Reduction for the Older Adult

    In this free, LIVE webinar session, join resource coordinator, Marc Levesque, to learn more about aging considerations work knowing in terms of environmental modifications, fall prevention, and polypharmacy dangers to make home even safer. Q&A with the expert will follow the presentation.

    To register for any HHC virtual class, please call 1-855-442-4373 or visit hartfordhealthcare.org/virtualclasses. Once registered you will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.

    Sponsored by: Hartford HealthCare