East Hartford Senior Services Continue to Offer a Variety of Zoom Classes
East Hartford, CT— East Hartford Senior Services Division continues to offer a variety of zoom classes for local seniors. Below is a list of classes available at this time:
- Event: Fitness Class: Tai Chi and Qigong
When: Starts November 3, 2020 –December 29, 2020 at 10am
For more information or to Register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281 or kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Experience the benefits of movement, meditation and mindfulness. Learn Tai Chi form (Chen style) movements and several Qigong exercises designed to boost energy and increase balance, flexibility, mobility, and relaxation. Beginners welcome! Classes are taught by a certified evidence-based Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor.
- Event: Fitness Class: Gentle Movement Chair Exercise
When: Tuesday’s and Friday’s November 3, 2020 – December 29, 2020 at 1:30 pm, 2020
For more information or to Register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281 or kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Great for people of all activity levels. Those who are looking for easier, gentle exercise and those who are a little more fit. The class is designed to stretch, tone, activate and strengthen muscles that aren’t regularly used in a typical workout. The class also includes breathing exercise and relaxation techniques.
- Event: Fitness Class: Gentle Yoga
When: Tuesday’s and Friday’s at 1:30pm November 3, 2020- December 29, 2020
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281 or kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Enhance coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength with gentle yoga. Class is conducted laying or sitting down on a mat, in a chair and/or standing. Breath work is combined with moderate yoga postures, stretching and slow movement. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace, honoring their strengths and limitations. Modifications are offered for most poses honoring varying abilities. Come calm the mind and move the body.
- Event: Fitness Class: Zumba for Seniors
When: On your own, once a week November 6, 2020-December 24, 2020
For more information and to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281 or kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Put the fun back into fitness! Join the party! This class provides a more intense level of exercise than a Zumba Gold class.
- Event: Fitness Class: Energetic Exercise
When: On your own, once a week. Started September 2020-October 2020
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281 kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: This class is designed for those who want to improve their strength, muscle tone and endurance through low impact aerobics, balance and resistance exercises.
- Event: Ask a Lawyer
When: On your own
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Bring any Legal concerns and Attorney Robert Hale will answer your question or direct you to the appropriate legal resource. Call or e-mail the Senior Center so we can schedule your appointment.
- Event: Aging in Mastery Every Day Toolkit
When: On your own
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: A self-directed version of the National Council on Aging’s successful Aging in Mastery Program (AMP). The Aging in Mastery Every Day Tool Kit can be delivered directly to participants. The kit includes Aging in Mastery playbook, activity cards, a goal setting notepad, a progress chart, and two exercise DVD’s.
- Event: Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga
When: Thursday’s at 3pm November 5, 2020-December 24, 2020
Fee: Free with 2300 Silver Sneakers membership card
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga Gets you ready to move through a complete series of seated yoga poses. Chair support is offered so you can perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.
- Event: Silver Sneakers Stability
When: Friday’s at 9am November 6, 2020-December 18, 2020
Fee: Free with 2300 Silver Sneakers membership card
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Stability is the newest class designed to help you become stronger and improve balance. The movements taught in class focus on specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee and hip joints, while improving your reaction time. This class is designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level.
- Event: Silver Sneakers Strength and Balance
When: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 11am November 3, 2020-December 29, 2020
Fee: Free with 2300 Silver Sneakers membership card
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Silver Sneakers Strength and Balance class improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance.
- Event: Silver Sneakers Classic
When: Mondays at 11:30am, Wednesdays at 2:30 pm and Fridays at 1pm November 2, 2020-December 30, 2020
Fee: Free with 2300 Silver Sneakers membership card
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Silver Sneakers Classic is designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support and class can be modified depending on fitness levels.
- Event: Medicare workshops over Zoom
When: November 5-ConnectiCare 10am
November 12- Aetna 10am
November 19- United Healthcare at 10am and CarePartners at 1pm
For more information or to register: (860)749-0482 Sam at Stateline Senior Services
Details: Learn about the changes to your Medicare plan as well as original Medicare vs Medicare advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, and Medicare as a whole.
- Event: Show time! Features amazing Edward Twins via Zoom
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov.
Details: Friendship Tours is offering twin brothers Anthony and Eddie Edwards premiere celebrity illusionist show. Amazing, funny and entertaining. The Edwards twins have created a variety show featuring many favorite stars from the 70’s and 80’s. Registration is required.
In addition to the abovementioned virtual classes, Senior Services is offering several in person events by appointment only.
- Event: Haircuts
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2020 at 9am
Tuesday, December 3, 2020 at 9am
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 9am
Fee: $16
Where: 70 Canterbury Street East Hartford Senior Center
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: A licensed hairdresser/cosmetologist will provide low-cost haircuts by appointment. Masks are required, your temperature will be taken, we will ask pre-screening questions, no waiting inside and please call from parking lot when you arrive.
- Event: Footcare Clinic
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Fee: $29
Where: 70 Canterbury Street East Hartford Senior Center
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Low-Cost foot care service for senior citizens by Cathy Brennan, RN, including trimming, filing, and cleaning of nails and reduction of thickened toenails. Referrals if necessary. This service is not offered to diabetics and is not covered by insurance. Appointments needed. Masks are required, your temperature will be taken, we will ask pre-screening questions, no waiting inside and please call from parking lot when you arrive
- Event: Hearing Clinic
When: Monday, December 7, 2020
Fee: Free
Where: 70 Canterbury Street East Hartford Senior Center
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov
Details: Free hearing test, hearing aid check, wax inspection and listening demonstrations.
By appointment only. Masks are required, your temperature will be taken, we will ask pre-screening questions, no waiting inside and please call from parking lot when you arrive
- Event: “Friendsgiving”
When: Tuesday, November 24th at noon
Fee: Free
Where: 70 Canterbury Street East Hartford Senior Center
For more information or to register: (860)895-1517, (860)568-4281
kcaramanica@easthartfordct.gov.
Details: This is a free drive-by event limited to 75 people sponsored by “The Friends” of The East Hartford Senior Center and the Commission on Aging. We will be celebrating Thanksgiving this year a little bit differently by handing out “Box-Lunches” which consist of: turkey sandwiches, chips, cookies, a bottle of water and a treat. We are grateful for you and want you to know it. Registration is required.