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.

    Fri, April 16th at 1pm- NOT SO NEWLY WED GAME on Zoom

    COUPLES NEEDED

    The Game will run just like the original Newlywed Game.  The couples will be asked questions for points.  The couple with the most points win a prize!

    Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

    Contact the Senior Center by Wed, April 14th to register.

     

    Tues, April 27th, 12-1pm- Five Easy Ways Keep Your Smart Devices Safe and Protected

    Kris Thompson of The NEAT Center at Oak Hill will present this seminar. Smart technology gives independence to so many people. But how secure is the “internet of things”? Is Alexa always listening? Can someone hack your smart devices? In this webinar, we will discuss these concerns and cover five easy ways to secure your    devices and gain peace of mind.

    Join us for more events with The NEAT Center by registering at www.aarp.org/CTEvents.

    Please note that AARP will email you the link to the NEAT Center at Oak Hill’s virtual platform on which the event will be hosted. Any information you share on that online platform will be governed by the privacy policy of the NEAT Center at Oak Hill.

     

    Contact the Senior Center to receive registration information.

    The Amity Program Pen-Pal Program

    Feeling blue? Lonely? Want to meet someone new? We have something to help. The Amity Program is an initiative started to connect seniors with students through a pen-pal program.

    The pen-pal program is a bi-weekly commitment that expects one to correspond with your pen-pal every other week. Through this program, the boundaries of isolation are lifted and students are empowered.  Contact the Senior Center to learn how to sign up!

     

     

    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