- May 3rd – Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: An American Story
- May 10th – The Character of the Place
- May 17th – Seventeen Summers in a Garden
- May 24th – Mark Twain, World Traveler
- Enrollment – Know when to enroll to avoid penalties
- Medicare options
- Make Medicare affordable—Medicare financial assistance programs
Virtual Monday’s with Mark Twain
Join AARP Mondays in May at noon to discover and explore the history and adventure with the Mark Twain House & Museum. Each week offers a new page of history to uncover and discover. Live virtual event on ZOOM.
Join one or more of the upcoming lectures. You must register for each presentation you are interested in. These presentations are open to anyone.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
Pick a date April 6th at 10am, May 4th at 2pm or June 1 at 5pm- New to Medicare – Virtual Presentation
Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging
Know your Medicare options. Choose a date that works for you!
April 6th 10:00a.m. May 4th 2:00p.m. June 1st 5:00p.m.
Session includes:
To register for one of the ZOOM presentations, visit www.seniorresourcesec.org
Transportation available:
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS – Transportation to needed medical appointments is available.
WHEELCHAIR VAN – Wheelchair accessible transportation is available to medical appointments.
MED RIDE II – Transportation is available for Seniors or Disabled Residents of Norwich and Montville to out-of-town medical appointments.
GROCERY SHOPPING – Currently offering grocery shopping assistance. Please call for information.
Please call (860) 889-5960 for information.
April Virtual Presentations
These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, Seymour Public Library, Simsbury Public Library and Lyme Public Library.
Con Artist Playbook Wed., April 7th 1:00p.m.
Fraud Watch Network: Con Artist Playbook a look inside the mind of a criminal. Join us as we take a deeper look into how you can avoid being victimized and learn tools to share with friends and family.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
Let’s Talk Gut Health Thurs., April 8th 1:30p.m.
Trillions of microorganisms live in and on our bodies. These include various species and strains of bacteria as well as viruses, yeast and fungi. Bacteria had always been considered ‘bad”, germs. Now we know, the vast majority of these microbes help keep us healthy.
Registration required at www.simsburylibrary.info
Savoring Sicily: 2000 Years of History in 100 Dishes Tues., April 13th 5:30p.m.
Join food historian Francine Segan as she examines how a myriad of cultures including ancient Greece, ancient Rome, France and Spain influenced the flavors of this island’s iconic dishes.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
Unsolved Mysteries Tues., April 13th 7:00p.m.
Have you ever wondered about some of the world’s mysterious puzzles, such as: the Bermuda Triangle, Bimini Road, Amelia Earhart’s disappearance, where is Jimmy Hoffa, DB Cooper and The Mary Celeste? Joseph Ouellette will be exploring these fascinating historical mysteries.
Registration required at www.simsburylibrary.info
The Sinking of the Titanic Wed., April 14th 6:30p.m.
For over a hundred years the Titanic disaster has fascinated the public. Join Jason Scappaticci, for an lecture that covers her creation, design, interior decoration, and her final, and only voyage.
ZOOM meeting ID: 857 3502 2860 Passcode: Ocean
Cybercrime: What is it and Why Should You Care?, Sat., April 17th 2:00p.m.
Cybersecurity expert Andy Bonillo will explain the types of cybercrime operating today as well as the potential ramifications of crimes such as the recent hack of U.S. government computers allegedly by Russia. Andy has served with the U.S. Capitol Police and as a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service where he led the largest cybercrime investigation in US history.
Registration required by emailing programreg@lymepl.org
Tips for First Time Gardeners, Thurs., April 22nd 1:30p.m.
Planting a garden for the first time can be scary. Where do you begin? What do you have to know to plant and grow a successful garden? Vegetables, flowers, or both? This session will explore 10 things every first-time gardener should know, including information about soil, light, watering, and making choices of what to plant. A list of additional resources will be given to all who attend.
Registration required at www.simsburylibrary.info
The History of Chocolate Tues., April 27th 5:30p.m.
Join food historian, Francine Segan, on a virtual guided tasting as you discover the role Christopher Columbus and Casanova played in chocolate history, how decadent high society sipped chocolate in the 17th century and modern innovations like bacon chocolate! Did you know that Napoleon indirectly helped invent a new chocolate flavor or why M&Ms and Nutella were created because of WW II? Discover the answers and more during this lively presentation.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
April 30th at 8:00 pm- Film Screening ~ Sky Blossom
The documentary Sky Blossom is a raw, inspiring window into 5.4 million students stepping forward as frontline heroes. Caring for family with tough medical conditions, they stay at home doing things often seen only in hospitals. They are cheerleaders, work part time, and go to college — but also live double lives — quietly growing up as America’s next greatest generation.
Filmmaker, journalist and award-winning CNN/MSNBC news anchor Richard Lui says the interviews were so honest they genuinely surprised him, as they revealed insights into the lives of young people across America. Troops used to look up and say, “Here come the Sky Blossoms”—paratroopers rushing to their aid. Today, there is a new generation answering that call. These are their stories.
Register at https://watch.aarp.org/aarpmfg