Glastonbury Parks, Recreation & Senior Services
Register Now

Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups

This program is currently unavailable. Click here to view all of our current programs.


 

Bingo Bonanza
Thursday, October 3rd; 1-3pm; FREE!
Join the Parks and Recreation Department and the Senior Center as we offer BINGO BONANZA! Enjoy refreshments, some time with your children,     grandchildren, parents, or any member of your family, and enter for your chance to yell BINGO to win some great prizes! For all ages! 
Register by September 30th!
Cardio Drumming
Thursday, September 26th at 10am; FREE! Class is limited to 20; Register by 9/23
Join Jeremy Tucker from the Residence at Glastonbury for a fun class of cardio drumming! Cardio drumming is a form of exercise that utilizes drumming movements. It does not require drumming experience. The exercise involves using drumsticks to hit an exercise ball placed on a bucket, while listening to upbeat music. You don’t want to miss this!
Glastonbury High School Treble Choir Performance at the RCC!
Monday, October 28th
11:00-11:30am

The Treble Choir is an auditioned group open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders at the high school.  They sing music in a wide variety of styles and annually take part in the Festival of Women's Voices with the West Hartford   Women's Chorale. You are in for a real treat! FREE! Register by October  23rd!
AARP Smart DriverTEK
Tuesday, October 29th from 6-7:30pm; FREE! Please register by October 22nd!
Cars are becoming more technologically advanced every day and show no sign of slowing down. However, many drivers aren’t familiar with how to use the technology to keep them safe. Smart DriverTEK? is here to help! In this FREE, 90-minute, interactive workshop, developed jointly by AARP   Driver Safety and The Hartford, drivers will learn how to utilize the latest high-tech safety features in their current or future car, to make driving safer and more enjoyable.
Pet CPR & First Aid with Austyn!
Do you know what to do if your dog or cat has a medical emergency? Learning the basics of pet first aid and CPR may save your pets life one day! In this class, you will learn how to muzzle a dog and cat, bandage a wound, stop/slow down bleeding, signs of Bloat, seizures, and   performing CPR. You will receive a take-home packet to take notes on and refer back to.  
October 11
th  (register by October 8th!)
Time: 10:00-11:30am        Fee: $5
Life is Short, Eat a Cupcake!
Have fun creating different fall theme cupcakes! Each photo on the left
and right are the themes you can chose from to create a campfire,
farm scene, thanksgiving turkey, and Halloween. You will also be given a
4-pack take home container so you can share them with family,
friends, or keep them all for yourself! Supplies are provided!
Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
Time: 1:00—2:00pm
Fee: $4         Please register by Friday, Oct 18th!
Feed Your Mind: Are You Strong Enough?
Tuesday, October 1st at 12pm
FREE! Register by September 25th
We will talk about the benefits of physical activity with chronic health conditions that can be managed with exercise for the Older Adult Population. Presented by Kimberly Quinn, account manager for Fox Rehab
Lunch sponsored and provided by Marlborough Health Center
Got Your Goat Farm (is back)!
Got Your Goat Farm will bring adorable,
playful baby goats to play and snuggle with! The first hour is for adults to attend. The second hour is for registered preschoolers to attend.
Please register!
Date: Tuesday, Oct 1st
Rain Date: Friday, Oct 4th
Time: 10:30-11:30am (Adults)
11:30-12:30pm (Children)



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!

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 10/9.  In the event of rain, the group will hold the meeting indoors. Please call, stop in or register online!


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!


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. 

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.


join us


* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

 Return to Programs    View All Activities


Share This Page: