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Fitness Programs

The Fitness Programs at the Groton Senior Center promote and maintain the physical abilities of participants and also group classes offer a chance to socialize with other class members and provide mental stimulation through music and physical motion.  Class sizes range from small Qi Gong classes to large Cardio Sculpt classes.

Music Programs

The music programs at the center provide an opportunity for seniors to develop their skills in music whether it is learning to read music, sing in harmony or learning to play piano.  The choruses also take a leadership role in the community by going out to entertain at adult day centers, nursing facilities and schools.

Education/Enrichment

Programs in this category provide seniors with time to learn new skills in the areas of the arts, technology, health and more.  Through education the seniors develop and help maintain their mental abilities as well as support their self-esteem and creative needs.  Class sizes are small to medium.

Cards/Games

A variety of choices for group play and individual play.  Promotes mental stimulation and provides for socialization.  Research has shown that Bingo and other games are good for the brain.  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

These are events often attached to meals that are offered to provide socialization and entertainment for seniors.  Most events have a meal or food attached to them. These include the afternoon teas, monthly birthday/anniversary parties, special breakfasts, club gatherings, dinner and movie nights, annual Gnog Show (formerly Gong Show), annual Great American Picnic, Luau, Thanksgiving Dinner, Holiday dinner and Rotary dinners.  A regional dinner dance is held annually also to allow for socializing with friends from the other towns in the county.

Community Service Programs

These programs offer the seniors an opportunity to take a leadership role in community involvement either through sponsoring a community event or by participating in the community event.

Health Services

These services are provided to help seniors age at home and stay as well as possible.  Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the programs.

Nutrition Services 

In addition to health services, the nutrition programs offer the opportunity for improved nutrition for participants and also in some cases a way to socialize with other seniors in small to large groups.

Human Service programs

These programs also support seniors aging in place.  They promote individual self-efficacy in making better choices and decisions about their individual needs.

Transportation Services

These programs support aging in place and allow seniors to stay active in their community and at the center.

    Virtual Strength Training Class- Mondays and Wednesdays

    Posted on December 31, 2020 by Groton

    Beginning January 4 – February 24, 2021

    Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 6pm

    Instructor:  Lorraine Raimondi

    According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strength training helps reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases and conditions that commonly afflict older adults, including arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity and back pain. Improved strength will also help you prevent falls, do your daily tasks more easily and just make you feel better.

    For this virtual class if you have not been doing any fitness for 2 weeks or more please start with light weights 2 to 3 lbs. You want to be able to have full range of motion with control while doing this class. As your strength increases, you can move onto heavier weights.

    As you get stronger, you can use heavier weights. Dyna bands and a ball are also good to have. If you don’t have, the instructor will show you ways to improvise. Whether you have this equipment available to you or not, you will get a good workout strengthening your body!

    Call 860-441-6785 to register or visit www.grotonrec.com

     

    Virtual Yoga Classes beginning in January 2021

    Posted on December 28, 2020 by Groton

    Yoga Strength Chair   Mondays 9-10 am  Zoom    Jan 4- Feb 22, 2021  $28/pp

    This class starts seated with breath awareness  and warm up, moving into some yoga poses for the first half of class, and the second half of class we do  some strength work using light hand weights 1-2 lb and bands. Class ends with stretching and meditation. If you don’t have hand weights,  water bottles or a small can of veggies will work.

    Gentle Yoga Chair I  Wednesdays 9-10 am  Zoom    Jan 6– Feb 24, 2021  $28/pp

    Chair Yoga is a an adapted form of Yoga that makes Yoga accessible to everyone!!!  The chair is used in addition or option for poses where participants can modify any pose based on their own mobility and also can be used for balance and support. Class starts with breath awareness, warm up, Yoga poses seated and standing. Class ends with stretching and meditation.

    Gentle Yoga Chair flow II  Saturdays 9-10 am  Zoom  Jan 9-Feb 27, 2021  $28/pp

    This class is also an adapted form of Yoga using the Chair, making Yoga accessible to all.  Class starts seated in chair or on the mat, focusing on breath awareness and warm up, moving into standing Yoga poses integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, and flexibility. Moving onto the mat for floor poses and deep stretching. Class ends with guided relaxation and meditation.

    Call 860-441-6785 to register!

    Seated and /or Standing; there is no on the floor.  Class is appropriate for all levels.   

    Instructor will contact you with Zoom ID    ***Must sign a Release and Waiver  from instructor***

     

    Community First Dinner Program January 7th

    Posted on December 28, 2020 by Groton

    Community First Dinner Program

    at Groton Senior Center (curbside pick up)

    Thursday, January 7, 2021   4:00-5:00pm

    Please join us Thursday, January 7th starting at 4 pm as we hand out meals to anyone who may need them. This is a community wide event for anyone. The January 7th meal will be baked chicken thighs, green beans sautéed in garlic and diced tomatoes served along with roasted baby red potatoes.

    Meals are free and open to all residents. Please remember to have your mask on as well as a designated area in the vehicle for the meals to be placed (the trunk is preferable). This allows us to keep this a contactless event.

    For up to date information on our programs like this one, please check our Town of Groton Senior Center

    Facebook page www.Facebook.com/GrotonSC

    Avoid Vaccine SCAMS

    Posted on December 22, 2020 by Groton

    SCAM Alert-
    When in doubt, simply hang up. If you have questions or feel like you have been scammed,- please know we are here for you. Simply call the main number at 860-441-6785 and someone will gladly assist you.

    Hike Postponed

    Posted on December 21, 2020 by Groton

    Our December 22 Avery Farm South hike with GOSA has been postponed to Thursday, January  7th.

    Don’t forget we have a Groton PARKS Are PRESENTS scavenger hunt happening until December 31st.  It may not be a hike but it will get you out of the house and possibly checking out some new sites.  The clues are printed out and available for anyone to pick up outside our front doors.