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Cook Well – Eat Well 2020

A Four-Session, 2-Week Cooking Class for Adults Living with Diabetes

Location:  Live Video Conferencing (You will be invited via email to join us!)

Dates:  Tuesday and Wednesdays, August 4, 5, 11, and 12,

Time:  11:00am – 1:00pm includes eating lunch together!

Sponsors:  Ledge Light Health District, Waterford Senior Services, Groton Senior Center and Senior Resources

Class size is limited. Call today!   To register, or for more information contact Cindy Barry at Ledge Light Health District – 860-448-4883.  (space is limited)

This program is funded by the CT Department of Public Health and based on the Cooking Matters Program and the Live Well with Diabetes Program.

Are we tired yet of being a part of a historical event??

Here is our menu for next week AUGUST 3-7, 2020.

MONDAY – MEAT LASAGNA,SIDE SALAD, GARLIC BREAD

TUESDAY – ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS, ROASTED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS

WEDNESDAY – ROAST PORK, CORNBREAD STUFFING, GRAVY, ROASTED VEGETABLES

THURSDAY – SPAGHETTI WITH SAUSAGE AND MEAT SAUCE. SIDE SALAD, GARLIC BREAD

FRIDAY – TUNA POTATO CAKES, FRIES,COLESLAW

**THE CAFÉ WILL OFFER WEEKLY LEFTOVER SPECIALS ON FRIDAYS FOR $3 EACH**

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Though we all miss seeing you all, Groton Senior Center is still not open to the public to come inside.

Due to the directives of the State of CT and Ledge Light Health District, we appreciate your patience while we work through the phases to reopen our center for all of you. At this time, Phase 2 of the reopening plan where persons 65 years and older and those with compromised immune systems are still under the STAY HOME – STAY SAFE order. Due to our center predominantly serving those 65 plus we are not opening our doors at this time. CT Senior Centers will be one of the last areas to open because of the population we serve and because there currently is no treatment or vaccine for the Corona Virus. Currently, it looks like the state will not recommend senior centers open until after September 1.

We are however offering several classes virtually and some even outside now.  Come by and pick up a newsletter or look online at it https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/groton-senior-center

Social isolation has a purpose though we know it is hard for you. Please contact the senior center staff so we can help you with ways to socialize online using computers, tablets or your smart phone and to stay busy.  860-441-6785

We encourage you to join us for our VIRTUAL programs, see and make friends and socialize with safe distancing. Everyone is welcome you do not need to be a Groton resident to join us.  Having trouble logging on?  Please call us 860-441-6785.

DISCOVER CONNECTIONS meets Tuesday and Thursdays  10:00 am – 10:30 am  virtually through ZOOM.  This virtual class offers stimulating activities such as mind aerobics, music, reminiscing , poetry, exercise and more. This virtual program is designed for adults with beginning to mild cognitive challenges or anyone at risk for social isolation.

The meeting ID is 784-3589-4247.  No password is required just the ID

WE WEDNESDAYS meets weekly Wednesdays 10– 10:30 am virtually through ZOOM so that we may socialize with you while safe distancing. We will keep it casual with one staff member and just allow for everyone to have a chance to say hello and let everyone how they have been doing and what they have been doing.

The meeting ID is 719 3534 4254 / Password 9QvDdj

MIND AEROBICS meets virtually through Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-11:30 am . Everyone is welcome you do not need to be a Groton resident to join us. This class is going to offer things such as trivia, name that tune, math equations and much more!!! If you’re looking for something to challenge your mind than this is the class for you.

The meeting  ID is 726-0483-2646

In memory of Al Charette, the Charette family donated five Amazon Fire HD tablets to Groton Senior Center to use for our homebound seniors.