Programs

    Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Paper Shredding

    Norwich Public Works – 50 Clinton Ave.

    Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resource Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) will be at Norwich Public Works in June to collect household hazardous waste and offer confidential paper shredding.

    Items that will be collected include: latex & oil paint, stains & varnish, paint thinner, oven cleaner, kerosene, old gasoline, light bulbs, home batteries, insecticides, fungicides, pool chemicals and more!

    For a complete list of accepted items, and other collection locations & dates visit:

    www.SCRRRA.org

     

    Alzheimer’s Association in Your Community

    Tuesday, June 4th at 1:00 p.m.

    Meet the Connecticut Chapter team that supports our efforts in Eastern Connecticut!

    Join us for this informative, 30-minute presentation given by MaryLou Gannotti of the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern CT Chapter.  The presentation will cover the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and the resources they provide, followed by a community discussion on how they can better engage and support the local community in the fight to end this disease.

    The chapter is also seeking volunteers to be trained to deliver education programming, facilitate support groups, and assist with general outreach.  Together, we can help enhance care for those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia in Eastern CT and beyond.

    Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

     

    Recovery Support Group

    Wednesday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m.

    If you or a loved one has been affected by substance abuse/recovery, please join us. 

    These meetings are based on the idea that there are great benefits in bringing individuals together from various pathways of recovery to share and learn from one another. Join Nurse Barbara as she leads this monthly group discussion and gives support.  Meetings are open to any senior in recovery along with seniors who have a loved one struggling with substance abuse or impacted by addiction.

    Group meetings will start in June and will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

    Contact Nurse Barbara with any questions (860) 889-8331 x 6416

     

    Healthy Habits

    Friday, June 28th at  10:00 a.m.

    This new monthly group will discuss a different health related topic each month. 

    Join Nurse Barbara as she provides helpful information, education, and leads a group discussion on ways to form and maintain Healthy Habits.  Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m.

    June Topic: Stress Management

    Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

     

    Beginner Pickleball Lessons

    Interested in learning how to play Pickleball?  Now is your chance!

    Beginner Pickleball lessons will be available to Senior Center members this Summer! 

    You must sign up if you are interested.  Class will be held on the outdoor Pickleball courts.  Paddles available to borrow or bring your own.  Class will tentatively be held on Mondays.  Start date TBD.

    Lessons are for those who have never played Pickleball and want to learn the basics of the game

    Sign up at Reception if interested.  Class size is limited.