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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    To and from the center

    transportation pick up is offered beginning at 8, 9, and 10 AM in the morning from the senior’s home.  Seniors will be brought back to the home beginning at 1 PM.  No fee is charged for this service. Transportation is also made available for evening programs and weekend special events.

    Hair Salon

    A licensed hairdresser/manicurist offers a full range of services from wash and dries to haircuts, colors, perms and also manicures and pedicures.  This service assists seniors who do not have transportation to a community salon.  Primary benefit is improved self-esteem of seniors who use this service and overall well-being.

    Annual Community Services Fair

    This information fair has up to 80 businesses and services attend that focus on the needs of seniors.

    Outreach

    The Program Supervisor at the center schedules visits to local senior housing and will go to an individual’s home to discuss the senior center and assist seniors in utilizing services.  The “Inreach” Program is where seniors from local housing are brought to the center to have a tour and learn about the programs and services they can access.

    Inclusion program

    Seniors who may need the assistance of someone while at the center but who can do activities of daily living are encouraged to participate through this program.  An assessment is done of each individual by the VNA, Inclusion program and Social Services.