Services

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HAIRDRESSER

Paulette, our center hairdresser, is back on Wednesdays and taking appointments! To make an appointment please stop by or call the front desk  860-441-6785 

ROOM RENTAL  at GROTON SENIOR CENTER

RENTAL FEES REDUCED~
Community Room – $175 + $25/hour after hours 150 people max.
Large Classroom – $125 + $25/hour after hours 30 people max.
Small Classroom – $75 + $25/hour after hours 20 people max.

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    Movie Matinee Wednesday October 24th

    Wednesday, Oct 24 1 pm 

    Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House 

    In this engaging docudrama, FBI associate director Mark Felt changes the course of U.S. history by acting as an informant (known as “Deep Throat”) for journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein during their investigation of the Watergate scandal. Felt’s devotion to his ideals eventually helps topple the Nixon presidency.PG-13   2017 I  1hour 43 min I Docudrama

    $3 per person.  Registration is required.

    NEW! Movies are now  sponsored by Club 55. Hence, movie will cost Club 55 members $1.00 and Non-members $3.00   Fee includes popcorn & punch. 

    ( please note we are doing a week early since the following Wednesday is Halloween)

     

    Yale Mammography Van will be here October 30th

    We see PINK!
    It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month even in our fitness classes!

    Did you schedule your mammogram yet? Our annual Yale Mammography Van event is October 30, 9 am –2:30 pm
    Call 203-688-1010 for an appointment.

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    Flu Shot Clinics

    Tuesday, September 25  11AM – 1PM
    Wednesday, October 10  11AM – 1PM
    Flu Shots sponsored by The Medicine Shoppe

    Nutrition Counseling Thursdays 12 – 4pm

    Meet with a Registered Dietitian on weight management, heart healthy eating, diabetes, cancer and more.

    First visit – 1 hour (pre-req.)             $20

    Follow up visit – 1/2 hour             $10

    Call 860-441-6785 to schedule.

     

    Chronic Pain WORKSHOP

    Chronic Pain WORKSHOP

    The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a FREE six-week program that teaches techniques and strategies proven to help those living with constant pain.

    Learn about pain management including:

    • Developing an action plan
    • Communicate better with your healthcare provider
    • The moving easy exercise program
    • Managing common symptoms
    • Using your mind to manage pain

    These are just some of the topics covered!

    Program dates: Tuesdays, November 13, 20, 27, & Dec. 4, 11, & 18,

    Time:  1:00pm – 3:30pm

    Location: Groton Senior Center 102 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340

     

    Fee: No Cost (The book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain” is available on loan or can be purchased for $25)

     

    To register call: Groton Senior Center (860) 441-6785