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Friday April 19, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Friday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Sound Healing Meditation with the Conduit Center- April Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Spring 2024 Enrichment and Sports Programs - Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego (Engineering Imagination) Get your creativity on with our spring enrichment and sports programs! Offerings include science, technology, engineering, art and sports programs. There truly is something for EVERYONE! All class descriptions can be found by clicking on the link below.

Saturday April 20, 2024
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjong, Scrabble, Rummikub & More - All Ages Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Saturday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Naveed Reception

Sunday April 21, 2024
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	River Church

Monday April 22, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Mondays In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (9:30am Mondays) APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Knitting and Crocheting Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (10:30am Mondays) APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Cribbage Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Monday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Makeup for Mature Women Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi Intro APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice

Tuesday April 23, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	DAR Meeting
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 9:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Chair Yoga APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Rummikub Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 10:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Stretchercize APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - CT Museum: Remembering G. Fox & Co.; An In-Person Presentation Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pinochle Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pickleball Indoors Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Evening Setback League Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Lifelong Learning Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.

Wednesday April 24, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Wednesday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Scopa: Italian Card Game Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg Lessons APRIL Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg Wednesdays Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Ceramics: Pottery Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Bereavement Support Group Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Glastonbury Arts

Thursday April 25, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Get Up & Go APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Daytime Setback Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - *NEW* Mindful Meditation APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Stretchercize APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Line Dancing APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Wii Bowling Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Creative Crafters Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Color and Sip Your Stress Away Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Chess Club Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Yoga- Thursday PM In- Person Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Trivia Night Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg - Thursday Evenings Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.

Friday April 26, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Friday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Handcrafted: Spring Door Hangers Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Spring 2024 Enrichment and Sports Programs - Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego (Engineering Imagination) Get your creativity on with our spring enrichment and sports programs! Offerings include science, technology, engineering, art and sports programs. There truly is something for EVERYONE! All class descriptions can be found by clicking on the link below.

Saturday April 27, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Watercolor - April 27th Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Y& F Drug Take Back Day
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjong, Scrabble, Rummikub & More - All Ages Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Saturday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Private Event

Sunday April 28, 2024
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	No Events

Monday April 29, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Mondays In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (9:15am Mondays) May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Knitting and Crocheting Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (10:15am Mondays) May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Cribbage Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Monday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi Intro APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice

Tuesday April 30, 2024
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 9:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Chair Yoga APRIL Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Rummikub Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 10:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Functional Strength & Endurance Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Feed Your Mind: Winning the day and overcoming objections in dementia care Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pinochle Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pickleball Indoors Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Evening Setback League Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Lifelong Learning Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.

Wednesday May 1, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Wednesday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Scopa: Italian Card Game Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg Wednesdays Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Ceramics: Pottery Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
6:45 PM - 8:45 PM	Eunice Cobb Stocking DAR
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Glastonbury Republican Town Committee

Thursday May 2, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Get Up & Go - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Daytime Setback Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Mindful Meditation - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Functional Strength & Endurance Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Line Dancing - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Wii Bowling Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Creative Crafters Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Chess Club Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Yoga- Thursday PM In- Person Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Trivia Night Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg - Thursday Evenings Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.

Friday May 3, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Friday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Kentucky Derby Party Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Spring 2024 Enrichment and Sports Programs - Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego (Engineering Imagination) Get your creativity on with our spring enrichment and sports programs! Offerings include science, technology, engineering, art and sports programs. There truly is something for EVERYONE! All class descriptions can be found by clicking on the link below.

Saturday May 4, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	AARP Carfit Event
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjong, Scrabble, Rummikub & More - All Ages Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Saturday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Colantonio Shower
3:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Muslim Coalition of CT

Sunday May 5, 2024
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	River Church
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM	Private Event

Monday May 6, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Mondays In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (9:15am Mondays) May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Knitting and Crocheting Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (10:15am Mondays) May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Cribbage Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Monday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi Intro - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Art Class Makeup
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Spring 2024 Enrichment and Sports Programs - Battle-Rails Workshop Get your creativity on with our spring enrichment and sports programs! Offerings include science, technology, engineering, art and sports programs. There truly is something for EVERYONE! All class descriptions can be found by clicking on the link below.
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Commission on Aging Meeting
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Y&F- Youth Advisory Council

Tuesday May 7, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 9:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Chair Yoga - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Rummikub Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 10:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Functional Strength & Endurance Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pinochle Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pickleball Indoors Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Evening Setback League Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Lifelong Learning Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.

Wednesday May 8, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Wednesday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Scopa: Italian Card Game Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg Wednesdays Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Ceramics: Pottery Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Bereavement Support Group Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	567 Workshops
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Glastonbury Lions Club

Thursday May 9, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Get Up & Go - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Daytime Setback Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Mindful Meditation - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Functional Strength & Endurance Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Line Dancing - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Wii Bowling Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Creative Crafters Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Chess Club Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Yoga- Thursday PM In- Person Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Trivia Night Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg - Thursday Evenings Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg Lessons MAY Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.

Friday May 10, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Friday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Coffee with a Cop Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Spring 2024 Enrichment and Sports Programs - Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego (Engineering Imagination) Get your creativity on with our spring enrichment and sports programs! Offerings include science, technology, engineering, art and sports programs. There truly is something for EVERYONE! All class descriptions can be found by clicking on the link below.

Saturday May 11, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Watercolor - May 11th Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjong, Scrabble, Rummikub & More - All Ages Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Saturday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	O'Connor Birthday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Guster Graduation Party

Sunday May 12, 2024
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	River Church

Monday May 13, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Mondays In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (9:15am Mondays) May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Knitting and Crocheting Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun (10:15am Mondays) May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Cribbage Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - It's Showtime! Pizza & A Movie: "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody" Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi Intro - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Spring 2024 Enrichment and Sports Programs - Amusement Park Engineering Get your creativity on with our spring enrichment and sports programs! Offerings include science, technology, engineering, art and sports programs. There truly is something for EVERYONE! All class descriptions can be found by clicking on the link below.
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	MLK Initiative

Tuesday May 14, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 9:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Chair Yoga - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Outdoor Adventure Club - Fly Casting with L.L. Bean Join us for some exciting adventures that will provide opportunities for enjoying the outdoors, meeting others who like to hike, bike, kayak, and more and maybe trying something new that will challenge and excite you!Fly Casting with L.L. Bean Fly Casting with L.L. BeanTuesday, May 14 (Rain Date May 29) 10-12pm. Cost: $46.00 Register by May 7thThere are few things more rewarding than watching a trout rise to your fly. Experienced L.L.Bean instructors will teach you the components of a fly-rod outfit, four-part cast, false cast and roll cast – foundational skills on which to build more advanced casting techniques. You'll also have ample time to practice your skills. All necessary fly-casting equipment is provided. Please note this course does not include fishing time on the water. You won’t be catching any fish….only grass!! Hike at McLean Game Refuge and Maple View Brewery, Granby Friday, May 17. Leaves RCC at 1:00 p.m. Returns approximately 5:45 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per person includes transportation and leaderWe will walk on the blue & yellow easy trail loop (3.3 miles) for approx. 2 hours. After, we will go to the Brewery at Maple View Farms. You can bring your own food or purchase food from the Farm Store. Bring a lawn chair or blanket! Bring water, snack and good sturdy walking shoes or boots. Register by May 10. Space is limited. Walk at Pistol Creek, Berlin Walk at Pistol Creek, BerlinWednesday, June 5th. Leaves RCC at 1:00 p.m. Returns approximately 3:30 p.m. Cost is $7.00 for transportation/ leader (pay at RCC when reserving your spot). This lovely area was a former golf course and has easy paved trails with rolling hills. There is one large steep hill to access a small pond with wildlife. Walk Airline State Park Trail, Amston Walk Airline State Park Trail, Amston Friday, May 31. Leaves RCC at 1:00 p.m. Returns approximately 3:30. Cost: $7.00 per person includes transportation and leader. This is an easy 2.5 miles out and back on the rail trail. Be prepared with water, a snack and good, sturdy walking shoes or boots. Register by May 24th Kayaking Lessons with L.L. Bean Kayaking Lessons with L.L. BeanThursday, June 13th, 10am-12pm. Meet at the Glastonbury Riverfront Park Boat Launch by 9:45am. Cost: $55. All necessary paddling equipment provided. Your morning begins with a brief intro, safety talk and instruction on a variety of paddling techniques. After you feel comfortable on the water, we will set out on our kayaks on a guided, interpretive tour. You'll experience the freedom of skimming across the water, learning about the ecosystem and area history. Register by June 6th Kayak on Farmington River, Collinsville Kayak on Farmington River, CollinsvilleTuesday, June 25. Leaves RCC at 10:00 a.m. Returns approximately 3:00 p.m. Cost is $7.00 for transportation (pay at RCC when reserving your spot). $22.00 for one hour of kayaking or SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard), is paid directly to Collinsville Canoe & Kayak. Join us for a refreshing one-hour paddle on the Farmington River. Although Collinsville staff can help participants in and out of their kayaks, this trip is for people who have prior kayak or SUP experience. Lessons are not provided on this trip. Enjoy lunch (on your own) at Lasalle Market & Deli, before heading home. Register by June 20th Whitewater Rafting, Charlemont, Massachusetts Whitewater Rafting, Charlemont, MassachusettsAugust 22, 2024. Leaves RCC at 7:45 a.m. Returns around 5pm Cost is $140.00 per person includes transportation, white water rafting, professional rafting guide, lifejacket, helmet, safety lecture, paddling instruction and lunch (grilled chicken or fish or veggie, homemade salads, dessert and drinks). We will be joining the South Windsor Senior Center on this epic summer adventure! This Class1-11 whitewater rafting trip down the Deerfield River Fife Brook Section will leave you exhilarated! Don’t miss this one! Register by July 15th; Trip is rain or shine! Argia Schooner Cruise, MysticFriday, September 13 Leaves RCC at 8:00 and returns approximately 2:45.  $37.00 per personMore info to follow...
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Rummikub Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Music Together - Music Together - Spring 10:15 AM An innovative approach to early childhood music learning based on the premise that all children are inherently musical. Children explore and express music alongside their most important role models; parents, caregivers and teachers. Nurture your child’s natural enthusiasm for music & movement during this early childhood stage of most rapid growth. Instructor is Little Hands in Harmony.   Each semester, families receive a new Music Together® collection of songs with a CD, beautifully illustrated songbook, a downloadable app with access to all of your Music Together music to stream from your devices and filled with music-making ideas for spontaneous music play beyond the weekly classes. Also included are other print and online resources to help continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth.Sibling discount of $95/Winter & Spring and 50% for summer is applied automatically when you register a second child in your household.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Functional Strength & Endurance Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pinochle Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Pickleball Indoors Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Evening Setback League Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Lifelong Learning Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.

Wednesday May 15, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Wednesday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies Coffeehouse Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Chapter Chasers
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Scopa: Italian Card Game Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg Wednesdays Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Ceramics: Pottery Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Glastonbury Democratic Town Committee

Thursday May 16, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Get Up & Go - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Daytime Setback Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Bocce Lessons Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Mindful Meditation - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Functional Strength & Endurance Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Line Dancing - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Wii Bowling Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Creative Crafters Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Volunteer Meeting Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Chess Club Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM	Special Olympics Track Practice
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Yoga- Thursday PM In- Person Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Tai Chi - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Trivia Night Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg - Thursday Evenings Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjongg Lessons MAY Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.

Friday May 17, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Indoor Walking at the RCC Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Fitness - Spring Classes - Senior Fitness - Friday In Person 9:00 AM Looking to get back in shape or continue your healthy lifestyle?  Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of classes from Pilates to Strength Training to Core and more!  Workout in the comfort of your own home with our virtual classes or sign up for an In Person class if you prefer to come to us!Class Descriptions and specific information on each class below.Virtual Class are held live via ZOOM. ZOOM link will be on your receipt!  Log on to ZOOM at the day and time of your class to participate in a live class.   All Virtual Classes are taught by Personal Euphoria.  They require a waiver filled out yearly to participate please see attached form below for additional info.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 9:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 10:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Fitness Programs - Fitness is Fun 11:15am - May/June Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness! Functional Strength & Endurance (used to be Stretchercize): Low impact exercise using stretch bands & weights (provided).Stretchercize (now called Functional Strength & Endurance): See above Tai Chi Intro: Learn the basics of this life altering discipline. Tai Chi: Excellent form of mind & body fitness for all ages and fitness levels; promotes good health. Fitness is Fun:  Get your cardio workout and improve your strength and balance with music! Line Dancing: Move your bodies and engage your brains as we “move and groove” to music.  No experience necessary!Chair Yoga: Yoga for EVERY body! This is a gentle form of yoga that's done while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair  yoga can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance capabilities.       Parkinson's Mobility Class: Come take a class designed specifically for persons with Parkinson's Disease. This class is appropriate for all with mobility concerns. The will focus on balance, strength, speech and power. We will use some traditional and unique equipment to gain positive outcomes. Get Up and Go!: This easy to follow fun class will provide strength and resistance moves for a full body workout. We'll use bands, chairs, walls and weights to work on increasing strength and endurance. Mindful Meditation: A guided session practicing mindfulness using breathing methods and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.Indoor Walking at the RCC:Too hot or too cold outside and you want to get some exercise? Stop into the RCC DAILY from 8am-9am for open walking hours in one of the Community Rooms to get your steps in! No need to register, just stop in! Bring a friend or two if you’d like!
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Whimsical Cow Acrylic Painting Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Spring 2024 Enrichment and Sports Programs - Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego (Engineering Imagination) Get your creativity on with our spring enrichment and sports programs! Offerings include science, technology, engineering, art and sports programs. There truly is something for EVERYONE! All class descriptions can be found by clicking on the link below.

Saturday May 18, 2024
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM	Foot Clinic
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Literature, and Language Class - Watercolor - May 18th Handcrafted with Austyn & Christine:Needle Felting ClassWednesday, June 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Diana Sheard and learn beginner skills of  needle felting - working with special needles and wool. You will leave with your completed project of a bird about 6” long. Fee of $20.00 is paid directly to the  instructor and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 15 people.  Register by June 14th! Whimsical Cow Guided Acrylic Painting                   Friday, May 17th at 1pm           Let’s paint! Create your own version of the whimsical cow painting pictured! Instructions will be provided so this class is open to all levels of painters! Please be sure to register by May 10th!Summer Door Hangers                                     Friday, June 7th at 1pm   Join us for a fun class making your own Summer door hanger to add some pizazz to your door! This will be a class welcoming all levels of crafters! Please be sure to register by May 31st!                                                          Watercolor with Shannon: Drawing is not a prerequisite –Using watercolors, students will explore different techniques in a relaxed environment!An additional fee for supplies payable to instructor per class. Register for as many as you'd like.Book Discussion: Gather with people who enjoy reading to challenge and stimulate their minds.Ceramics:$1 weekly fee due at start of each week's session. Hand make your own creation or bring your own greenware to glaze and fire it! Glazes are supplied. You can also purchase clay in class for $1/pound.Knitting/Crocheting:Knit hats & mittens for shelters and blankets for nursing homes! Creative Crafters:A weekly activity to explore your creative side. Italian I: Expand your knowledge of this beloved romance language and share the joy! Textbooks required. Italian II: Completion of Italian I or prior knowledge of the language is required.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Photography Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Senior Center Special Activities/Events, Workshops, & Social Groups - Photographing Your Local Surroundings Greater Glastonbury Veterans and Allies CoffeehouseProviding 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 WomenThis 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 LibraryIntroducing 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 MindJoin 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 PartyDate: Friday, May 3rd from 11:00 am– 2:30 pmCost:  $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 MovieJoin 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 JohnCome 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 12:30pmBingo will start at 1:30pm this day only!Coffee with a CopMay 10th at 10amBuilding 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 PresentationWednesday, June 5th at 12:30pmLet’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 4thBocce LessonsLearn 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 CardMonday, June 3rd at 1pm; Register by May 31stDiscover 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 CruiseTuesday, June 11th 4-5:00pmJoin 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:  $30Health Education with AmeriCorpsWednesday, May 22nd at 12:30pm; Register by May 3rdAs 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 Episodes4/23: Entangled4/30: New Space TriviaJoin 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 GroupsJoin 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.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Mahjong, Scrabble, Rummikub & More - All Ages Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM	Senior Center Cards, Games, Movies, and Trivia - Saturday Movies Cards, Movies, and Interactive Games are held at the Senior Center daily! Our activities can be found in the most current issue of our Sharing Tree Newsletter.To view ALL Monday and Saturday movies going forward, please click on the link above labeled "Sharing Tree Newsletter". Movie lists are on pages 8 and 10 in the March/April newsletter.
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Private Event
4:30 PM - 11:30 PM	McGrail Party

Sunday May 19, 2024
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	River Church
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	River Church