The Senior Center plans events on a monthly basis. Below is a listing for what generally occurs. See the current Senior Center Monthly Brochure (The Courier) for a detailed schedule.

Payment is due upon registration. Please stop by the Senior Center office or see Program Registration for online registration and paper form registration instructions.

Fitness

Participants can trial any class without obligation. Please notify the Senior Center office if you are trialing a class. All participants are encouraged to participate at their level of fitness/comfort. Any physical concerns are to be addressed to your personal physician. Questions about modifying the routines are to be directed to your instructor. All instructors are CPR certified and qualified in the class they are teaching.

Most classes are run based on a 3 month session schedule. These classes will have a specific start and end date.

AGELESS FITNESS: Mon & Wed from 10:00am to 11:00am
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Senior Fitness is a low impact, moderate intensity class which provides a balanced workout to promote endurance of your heart and lungs, to strengthen your muscles and bones, to improve posture and balance, to increases flexibility, and to challenge your brain. To keep things fun and interesting, we move to music from all eras and genres. Dyna bands, weights, and other props are available for strengthening and stretching. Work at your own pace in a non-judgmental, relaxed atmosphere. Modify as you need. Please bring water and wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothes.

CHAIR YOGA: Mon from 10:45am to 11:45am
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Chair Yoga enables participants to enjoy the benefits of Yoga without having to get down or back up from the floor. This class will help participants maintain their fitness, recover after injuries or surgery while bringing calmness to the mind and a lifting of spirits. It will also help to improve brain function and co-ordination. A chair is used for the class. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.

STRENGTH TRAINING: Mon & Wed from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Men and women can lose more than five pounds of lean body mass (mostly muscle) every decade of their life due to disuse. Studies show that muscle mass can be increased in people of any age through regular strength training. Strength training also strengthens your bones, helps with weight management, provides relief from arthritis pain, lowers risk of injury, and improves cardiac health. Dyna bands, weights (1lb to 10lbs) and chairs are used for the class. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.

SENIOR YOGA: Tue & Thu from 9:00am to 10:00am
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Gentle Yoga is suitable for all ages and any experience level but is especially adaptable for the varied levels of fitness and flexibility of older adults. A simple chair can be used to help provide support allowing anyone to participate and gain the enjoyment of the exercise. You will learn breathing techniques, work on balance, and build strength. Modifications are always available. Please bring a mat, towel and water. Wear comfortable clothes.

FIT DANCE: Tue & Thu from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Fit Dance is exercise in disguise. This 55 minute class begins with 35 minutes of dance (ChaCha, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Pop, etc) followed by toning and balancing exercises. Class ends with a standing stretch. Come join the party! Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.

TAI CHI: Wed & Fri from 9:00am to 10:00am
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Tai Chi is a system of exercise based on Chinese Internal Martial Arts. The techniques and practice are circulare in nature, soft, slow and continuous. This class is does Qi Gong (Chinese Health Giving Exercises) and Tai Chi Forms. Sometimes equated to “mediation in motion” Tai Chi practice is not strenuous and promotes calm, fluidity and balance. A chair can be used to assist with balance. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and shoes that will not stick to the wooden floor.

CHAIR YOGA: Wed from 1pm to 2pm
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Chair Yoga enables participants to enjoy the benefits of Yoga without having to get down or back up from the floor. This class will help participants maintain their fitness, recover after injuries or surgery while bringing calmness to the mind and a lifting of spirits. It will also help to improve brain function and co-ordination. A chair is used for the class. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.

CHAIR YOGA: Fri from 10:15am to 11:15am
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Chair Yoga enables participants to enjoy the benefits of Yoga without having to get down or back up from the floor. This class will help participants maintain their fitness, recover after injuries or surgery while bringing calmness to the mind and a lifting of spirits. It will also help to improve brain function and co-ordination. A chair is used for the class. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.

Music Classes

Explore your creative side and challenge yourself mentally by learning to play an instrument.

UKULELE – LEVEL 2: Mon from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Ukulele Lessons are provided in a high quality group session. Learn how to strum chords, play a song melody and meet others interested in music lessons. Knowing how to read music is not necessary. However, participants should know the C Family Chord Group. Loaners are available.

GUITAR – LEVEL 2: Mon from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Guitar Lessons are provided in a high quality group session. Learn how to strum chords, play a song melody and meet others interested in music lessons. Knowing how to read music is not necessary. Loaners are available.

UKULELE/GUITAR – all levels: Mon from 1pm to 2pm                                                                                                      Session Class – Price of class varies based on the number of classes offered

Instructor led lessons for beginners but all levels are welcome. You will need to purchase a ukulele and a tuner or a guitar. However, loaners are available for initial use.

JAM SESSION: Mon 2:00pm to 4:00pm

No formal instruction – just playing with your fellow guitar enthusiasts.

Education/Enrichment Classes

Learn new skills in the areas of the arts, technology, health and more.  Through education develop and help maintain your mental abilities as well as enhance your self-esteem and creative needs. Explore and develop your interests.

QUILTING: 1st Mon 1:00pm to 4:00pm – 3rd Fri 5:00pm to 10:00pm – last Tue 5:00pm to 10:00pm
$2pp drop in fee on Fri and Tue – No drop in fee on Mon

No instructions but support and suggestions are always welcome. Quilting with like minded sewers. Bring your own supplies.

PAINTING W/FRIENDS: Tue 9:30am to 11:30am – No fee

No instruction but support and suggestions are always welcome. Watercolor with fellow painters. Bring your own supplies.

STITCH HAPPENS: Wed 9:30am to 12:00pm – No fee

Knitting, crocheting, and sewing together. No instruction provided. Bring your own supplies. Be sure to bring your questions, ideas, and suggestions. All levels welcome.

DRAWING CLASS: Thu 10:00am to 11:30am – No fee

Bring basic supplies: pencils, sketch pads, erasers. Instruction provided.

AARP MATURE DRIVER SAFETY CLASS: Offered monthly – AARP members $20pp & Non-AARP members $25pp

This course reviews and reinforces safe driving skills. No driving test and no written test. Contact your automobile insurance company regarding a potential discount with completion of the course.

Trips

Offered monthly. Day and overnight trips are planned locally as well as nationally and abroad to meet the variety of individual needs for travel.

Cards/Games

A variety of choices for group play and individual play. Promotes mental stimulation and provides for socialization. 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.

BUNCO: Mon 9:30am to 11:30am – $2pp fee. Will teach if you do not know how to play.

CANASTA/HAND & FOOT: Mon 12:30pm to 3:00pm – No fee
Will teach if you do not know how to play.

SCRABBLE: Tue 9:30am to 11:30am – No fee. Will teach if you do not know how to play.

MAH JONGG: Tue 12:15pm to 3:30pm – No fee
Must know how to play.

RUBBER BRIDGE SHOOT OUT: Tue 1:00pm to 4:00pm – $5pp
Must know how to play and have a partner.

PICKLEBALL INTERMEDIATE PLAY: Tue at 7pm – $3pp
Must register per session. No drop-in play.

PING PONG: Wed 10:15am to 11:45am – No fee
Will teach if you do not know how to play.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Thu 1:00pm to 4:00pm – $1pp
Must know how to play and have a partner.

PICKLEBALL LESSONS:  Fri                                                                                                                                              Beginner Lessons: 9:45am – 4 week session – $60pp                                                                                                          Adv/Beginner Lessons: 11am – 4 week session – $60pp

Contact the Senior Center office for schedule.

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY:  Fri 12:15pm – $3pp                                                                                                                Beginners and advanced beginners. No instruction. Must register and know how to play.

PICKLEBALL I:  Sat 9:45am – $3pp                                                                                                                              Drills and play for intermediate to advanced players. Must register and know how to play.

PICKLEBALL II:  Sat 12:30pm – $3pp                                                                                                                                  Open play. Must register and know how to play.

BINGO: Fri 1:00pm to 3:00pm – $1.00 for the 1st card and .25¢ for every additional card up to a maximum of 9 cards Will teach if you do not know how to play.

Social Scene

The Senior Center plans, often with meals, events that are offered to provide socialization and entertainment. Any excuse for a party is considered whether it be to celebrate a National Holiday or just to have some fun. A regional dinner dance is held annually also to allow for socializing with friends from the other towns in the county.

Health Services

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

MANICURE: 2nd & 4th Tue of every month from 8:15am to 9:15am. Appointments are required. $5pp

Sponsored by Pretty Nails & Spa. Cut, file, shape, polish and hand massage. Payment of fee is due upon registration.

NURSE MANAGED FOOT CLINIC:  2nd Wednesday of every month from 12:15pm to 3:00pm. Appointments are required. $10pp

A nurse from the Visiting Nurses Association of Southeastern Connecticut (VNA of SECT) is available for routine foot care. No one with diabetes can be seen at this clinic. Payment of fee is due upon registration.

MASSAGE THERAPY: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month from at 1:00pm and 3rd Thursday at 9am. Appointments are required. $30pp fee for 25 minutes and $60pp fee for 55 minute appointments.

Full body massage while clothed. Payment due at time of registration.

HEARING CLINIC: Quarterly on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00pm. No fee. Appointments are required.

Sponsored by Audiology Concierge. Hearing test, hearing aid check, wax inspections and listening demos.

Nutrition Services

The Senior Nutrition Program, administered by TVCCA, offers nutritious meals on a daily basis.

CONGREGATE PROGRAM:  Tue and Thu only at 11:45am.
Suggested donation of $3pp – Must make a reservation a day in advance.

MEALS ON WHEELS:  Meals on Wheels program is offered five days per week. MOW delivers a hot lunch, frozen dinners, frozen holiday meals, frozen weekend meals and emergency meals.