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Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies Coffeehouse
Providing a comfortable location for all veterans and allies, to meet, learn, socialize, and communicate. The coffeehouse will deliver morale enhancing information relating to veteran experiences, benefits, and service. When: Every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:00am. Registration preferred, walk-in’s welcome!
Upcoming Dates: March 20th, April 17th 

Makeup for Mature Women
This is the perfect place for mature women and women of all ages and experience to learn how to create a makeup style that compliments their personal features and skin tone. We will explore products & tools, ‘must haves’ for your personal makeup collection, and you will participate in hands-on’ makeup demonstrations.

Chapter Chasers! A new seasonal walking/walking group book club with the Welles Turner Memorial Library
Introducing the Chapter Chasers – a new seasonal walking book club for active senior readers! From May through October, a staff  member from the Welles-Turner Memorial Library will lead the group on a  monthly outdoor walk while we discuss our latest reads. No need to read a specific title – just come prepared to walk and chat about books! Refreshments will be provided afterward. Meet in the Riverfront Community  Center lobby. Dates: 9am on 5/15, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9.  In the event of rain, the group will hold the meeting indoors. Please call, stop in or register online!
 
Feed Your Mind
Join us for a delicious lunch provided by the speaking agency followed by a discussion on the topics listed. Lunch will be sandwiches & goodies. FREE LUNCH to attendees; you MUST REGISTER to attend!
Wednesday, June 26th at 12pm; Register by June 21: 
Planning for Long-Term Care (Medicaid rules, application process, strategies to protect your assets) with Czepiga, Daly, Pope & Perri
 
CT Museum Presents: Remembering G. Fox & Co. ; An In-Person Presentation      
Tuesday, April 23rd at 1pm;  FREE but you must register by April 17th!
For over a century, G. Fox & Co. was a fixture in downtown Hartford. Join us for an overview of the history of the store and the story of Beatrice Fox Auerbach, the pioneering businesswoman who led G. Fox & Co. through its golden age! 

Bereavement Support Group  - Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
Have you had a family member or friend die recently? Are you experiencing the “symptoms” of grief such as the inability to eat or overeating; loss of sleep or need for too much sleep; lack of concentration and feelings of hopelessness? Joining this group will provide you with support and strategies to cope. Please call to register!
 
Kentucky Derby Party
Date: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pm
Cost:  $4.00. Please register by April 29th! Space is limited. 
We’re off to the races!  Join us for a fun day of eating, drinking and “betting” on the            horses! Wear a fancy hat or bow tie, or make your own hat in our hat decorating station. We’ll have all you need to craft your own beautiful bonnet. There will also be a race track for “betting” on your favorite horse. After a little “horsin’” around, enjoy “Kentucky Style” Fried Chicken Tenders, Potato Salad, Cornbread, Pecan Pie, Sweet Tea and Non-Alcoholic Mint   Juleps!  Following lunch, stay for a special horse themed bingo. 

It's Showtime! Pizza & A Movie
Join us for a fun afternoon with pizza & beverages, and a great movie all can enjoy!
Resident: $4    Non-Resident: $6
               May 13th at 1pm: "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" 
               June 17th at 1pm: "Priscilla"

Underwater SCUBA Exploration with John
Come and enjoy a slideshow presentation on the wonders of the underwater world! A “walk” through the beauty of our oceans featuring everything from sharks and sea turtles to shipwrecks and sea horses. John Silliman from Aetna is an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer with over 10 years of stories and photos to share! Snacks will be provided! Register by May 27th!

Strawberry Festival!
Join us on Friday, June 21st for our first Strawberry Festival! Join us for lunch, then head over to indulge in Strawberry Shortcake & Strawberry Lemonade, and end the day off right with a fun game of Bingo! $4 each; MUST Pre-Register!
Lunch at 11:45am  
Strawberry Festival starts at 12:30pm
Bingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!

Coffee with a Cop
May 10th at 10am
Building relationships. One cup at a time.
Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over   coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other. Coffee & donuts will be provided!
Please register by May 8th.
 
Reflections of Italy Destination Trip Presentation
Wednesday, June 5th at 12:30pm
Let’s travel! Learn all about the upcoming trip to Italy brought to us by Collette Tours. The trip is scheduled for April 30th-May 9th, 2025 and includes 12 meals, airfare and transportation to and from the airport! Have questions? Bring them all with you to ask the pro’s! Register by June 4th

Bocce Lessons
Learn to play Bocce! Bob Yeager, an avid Bocce player has volunteered to offer Bocce lessons for anyone interested in playing. Free lessons available Thursday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. Please call the RCC to register in advance.

Digital Borrowing with your Library Card
Monday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31st
Discover the convenience of borrowing eBooks and digital audiobooks with your WTML library card! In this demo, a library staff member will show you how to browse the library’s digital collections on the Libby and Hoopla apps, borrow items, and download them to your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your library card and digital device to this demo.
 
LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Slip Away Tours CT River Cruise
Tuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pm
Join us for a lovely 1-hour boat tour on Tuesday, June 11th. Please meet at the Glastonbury Boat Launch by 3:45 p.m. We’ll cruise along the river while enjoying the views. The Captain and crew will point out highlights along the way. Cheese and crackers will be provided; participants are welcome to bring a cooler with their own beverages and snacks if they wish. Glastonbury Riverfront Park, behind the Boathouse at 252 Welles Street, Glastonbury. Register by June 4th      Price:  $30

Health Education with AmeriCorps
Wednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rd
As AmeriCorps members, our goal is to increase Healthy Literacy and Access to Care. In order to reach this goal, we will give an hour–long health education presentation. We will cover topics such as nutrition, primary care, hospitals, what to do in an emergency, medicine and labels, and many others! The session entails a pre-survey, a 40-minute presentation, then a post-survey to measure how well we covered the topics. We also give out $20 gift cards to all of the participants! 

Technology 1:1 Assistance 
Receive 1 on 1 assistance with computers, laptops, Mac, iPad, or smart phones. Please call 860 652 7638 to make an appointment and learn more details. 

Lifelong Learning Episodes
4/23: Entangled
4/30: New Space

Trivia
Join us as you match wits against other teams. Free Admission. Prizes awarded. All Ages Program. We ask that any youth be accompanied by an adult.

Walk 4 Fun! Exercise Groups
Join our walking group to explore nice places and exercise while socializing with others! You must be able to transport yourself to each location. If there is inclement weather — you can skip that day. When you register you will be part of an email group to receive any sudden updates. Please register by calling 860-652-7638, sign up online, or stop by the office. Reminder: some walking locations are in the woods, and are not convenient to medical facilities.

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Special Events and Workshops
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Behind the Scenes - Bushnell Tour 
50y - 100y N/A Tu  06/25/2024
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Bereavement Support Group 
50y - 105y N/A W  02/28/2024 - 01/22/2025
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Special Activities Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Bocce Lessons 
50y - 105y N/A TuTh  05/16/2024 - 05/28/2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Fairgrounds 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Celebrate Mr. Roger's Day 
50y - 100y N/A Th  05/23/2024
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Arts & Crafts Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Chapter Chasers 
50y - 100y N/A W  05/15/2024 - 10/09/2024
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet in the RCC lobby 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Coffee with a Cop 
50y - 105y N/A F  05/10/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Riverfront Community Center - Activity Room - All 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Color and Sip Your Stress Away 
50y - 100y N/A Th  04/25/2024
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Arts & Crafts Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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CT Museum: Remembering G. Fox & Co.; An In-Person Presentation 
50y - 100y N/A Tu  04/23/2024
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Digital Borrowing with Your Library Card 
50y - 105y N/A M  06/03/2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Feed Your Mind: Winning the day and overcoming objections in dementia care 
50y - 105y N/A Tu  04/30/2024
12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Exercise Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Feed Your Mind: Planning for Long-Term Care 
50y - 105y N/A W  06/26/2024
12:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Exercise Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies Coffeehouse 
50y - 99y N/A W  01/17/2024 - 01/15/2025
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Riverfront Community Center - Exercise Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Health Education with AmeriCorps 
50y - 105y N/A W  05/22/2024
12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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It's Showtime! Pizza & A Movie: "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody" 
50y - 105y N/A M  05/13/2024
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Special Activities Room 		$4.00 Res, $6.00 Non-Res
 
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It's Showtime! Pizza & A Movie: "Priscilla" 
50y - 105y N/A M  06/17/2024
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Special Activities Room 		$4.00 Res, $6.00 Non-Res
 
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Kentucky Derby Party 
50y - 100y N/A F  05/03/2024
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room -All 		$4.00 Res, $4.00 Non-Res
 
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LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Slip Away Tour 
50y - 105y N/A Tu  06/11/2024
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Riverfront Park Boat Launch 		$30.00 Res, $30.00 Non-Res
 
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Lifelong Learning 
N/A N/A Tu  07/25/2023 - 06/25/2024
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
View Locations 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Makeup for Mature Women 
50y - 100y N/A M  04/22/2024
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Exercise Room 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Photographing Your Local Surroundings 
50y - 100y N/A Sa  05/18/2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Activity Room - All 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Reflections of Italy Destination Trip Presentation 
50y - 105y N/A W  06/05/2024
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Sound Healing Meditation with the Conduit Center- April 
50y - 105y N/A F  04/19/2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Activity Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Strawberry Festival 
50y - 105y N/A F  06/21/2024
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$4.00 Res, $4.00 Non-Res
 
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Underwater Scuba Exploration with John 
50y - 105y N/A W  05/29/2024
12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Volunteer Meeting 
50y - 100y N/A Th  05/16/2024
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Riverfront Community Center - Community Room B 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
 
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Walk 4 Fun! 
50y - 100y N/A M  03/18/2024 - 10/28/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Locations listed in the current Sharing Tree newsletter. 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

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