Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Locations of bereavement support groups include Meriden and five other locations

Jerome Home and Arbor Rose honor long-time employees

Staffers had reached five- to 25-year milestones during 2018-19 at care community located at 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain

HHC Senior Services showcases healthy living at Farmers Market

Center for Healthy Aging resource coordinators and Hartford HealthCare at Home veterans liaisons will be at June 14 market, 3-6pm

Naturopathy and healthy aging options for cardiovascular disease

Learn about cardiac care that couples traditional and non-traditional medicine. Program June 10, 10:30a, Cheshire Snr Ctr. RSVP 203.272.8286

’Tis the Season for seasonal cooking

Learn about cooking with seasonal produce at free program Fri. June 7, 1p, Newington Senior Center. Jefferson House presents. 860.665.8778.

Learn how to prevent injury when falling at June 6 program

Free program on Thurs., June 6, 10a, Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Southington Care Center presents. RSVP to 860.747.5728.

Dinner with the Doc to focus on back pain and treatments

Free Dinner with the Doc, Tues., June 4, 5 p.m., Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, New Britain. Dr. Hussein Alahmadi presents. 1.855.442.4373.

HHC Senior Services offers free blood pressure screenings

Hartford HealthCare provides free screenings at various locations.

Incorporating meditation into daily life may bring benefits

Free program Mon., June 3, 10:30a, Cheshire Senior Center. The Orchards presents. RSVP to senior center 203.272.8286.

Cedar Mountain Commons to host an open house on June 1

Stop by community at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington, 10a-2p, to learn more about independent and assisted living.

Special Olympics Connecticut to Host Annual Summer Games June 7-9

More than 2,500 athletes of all abilities representing towns and communities across the state will participate in the Summer Games

HHC Senior Services nurses receive prestigious Nightingale Awards

Two nurses were among those honored with these top lifetime awards at a May 9 ceremony held in Hartford.

Bristol Police to Host Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics May 23

Fundraiser will benefit year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities.

Southington Care Ctr opens dementia-friendly garden room, patio

Ribbon-cutting held May 15 for indoor/outdoor space incorporating nature into daily living at care center, 45 Meriden Ave.

Better posture can bring relief to a variety of conditions

Free GoodLife Fitness program on Wed., May 29, 1p, Farmington Senior Center. RSVP to senior center, 860.675.2490.

’Tis the Season for seasonal cooking at Plainvile Senior Center

Free event highlights cooking with seasonal produce. Thurs. May 23, 1p. Mulberry Gardens sponsors. RSVP 860.747.5728

Navigating the ‘What ifs’ during the ‘Golden Years’

Prepare for unexpected events of life: free HHC Center for Healthy Aging program Thurs., May 23, 1p, Prospect Senior Center. 203.758.5300.

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home to host an open house on May 19

Learn more about this independent and assisted living community with memory care, 10a-2p, 975 Corbin Ave. Just stop by! 860.229.3707

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on May 18

Just stop by 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 58 Mulberry St., to learn more about independent, assisted living and memory care. 860.276.1020

Hartford HealthCare bereavement group to meet tonight, May 14

Groups are held twice monthly at MidState and five other locations. Call 1.855.442.4373 for details.

HHC Center for Healthy Aging presents Healthy Brain Series

Wed. May 15-June 12, 10:30a, Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging presents. 860.584.7895

Naturopathy and healthy aging options for cardiovascular disease

Free program naturopathic physician Wed., May 15, 1p, Berlin Senior Center, 22 Colonial Drive. RSVP 860.828.7006. Southington Care sponsors

Naturopathy and healthy aging options for cardiovascular disease

Free program with naturopathic physician on Wed., May 15, 1p, Berlin Senior Center. Southington Care Center sponsors. RSVP to 860.828.7006.

Respite care available at Mulberry Gardens caregivers group

Free caregivers support group on May 14 features compassion, strategies, education. 10:30 a.m., 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. 860.276.1020.

PARC plans first golf tournament for June 8

Golf tourney at Southington Country Club benefits programs for people with developmental disabilities. Sign up now by calling 860-747-0316.

Stress management for a hectic world

Free Hartford HealthCare at Home program Wed., May 8, 10:30a, Wallingford Senior Center, 338 Washington St., RSVP senior center 203.265.7753

Lunch and Learn: Technology in Your Home

Center for Healthy Aging presents free program Thurs., May 9, noon, Cancer Institute, 183 N. Mt. Rd., New Britain. RSVP 1.855.442.4373.

Dementia support group meets May 8 at Southington Care Center

Free group provides tips on communication and care, compassionate listening, etc. 6:30p, 45 Meriden Ave., RSVP to Patty O'Brian 860.628.3830

Center for Healthy Aging program focuses on keeping memory strong

Free program Wed., May 8, 1:30p, Calendar House. Presented by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. RSVP to 860.621.3014.

PARC revving up for May 4 Poker Run fundraiser

PARC, a 501 c 3 organization, provides family centered services for people with developmental disabilities. Event starts 9am, VFW. Join us!

Cedar Mountain Commons to host an open house on May 4

Learn more about independent and assisted living at Cedar Mountain Commons, 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington. 10am-2pm. Just stop by!

Cooking for one can be fun and easy - learn more from chef

Jefferson House chef will present free program Tues., May 7, 12p, Newington Senior Center, 120 Center St. RSVP to senior center 860.665.8778

The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on May 4

Learn more about assisted and independent retirement living at The Orchards at Southington, 34 Hobart St. 10am-2pm. All are welcome!

HHC Senior Services offers free blood pressure screenings

Blood pressure screenings available at five area locations courtesy of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Just stop by!

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services CNAs earn Caring Hands Awards

CNAs from six long-term, short-term and residential communities received awards for their exemplary care from LeadingAge Connecticut.

Learn more about peripheral arterial disease at April 26 program

Hartford HealthCare physician looks at problems, causes, treatments of atherosclerosis 10am, Plainville Senior Center. RSVP 1.855.442.4373

Understanding the Complexities of Medication

Pharmacists present free program Wed., April 24, 1:30p, Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Hartford HealthCare sponsors. RSVP 1.855.442.4373

Lunch and Learn: Technology in Your Home

What is a "smart home"? Learn about new technology at free program Thursday, April 18, 12p, Hospital Central CT, Southington, 1855.442.4373.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on April 13

Stop by to see this independent and assisted living community with memory care and an adult day center! 10a-2p, 58 Mulberry St. 860.276.1020

Cooking for one can be fun and easy

Learn easy tips to cook delicious nutritious meals at free event Wed., April 17, 11am, Wallingford Senior Center. Mulberry Gardens sponsors.