Cedar Mountain culinary professional leads Cooking for One

Learn more about healthy and easy cooking for one at free program on Sept. 26 at Berlin Senior Center. RSVP to 860.828.7006.

Southington Care welcomes new exercise physiologist to GoodLife

GoodLife Fitness at Southington Care Center offers exercise options with individualized programs geared for older adults. Call 860.378.1281.

To Take or Not to Take: Over-the-Counter Medications

Learn about medications, interactions and safety. Free program w/ pharmacist Fri. Sept. 21, 10a, Plainville Snr Ctr, 200 East St.

Stay on your feet! Balance screening Sept. 19 at Calendar House

Free screening Wed Sept. 19, 1:30p, Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. w/ Dr. Ken Kirk/Southington Care. To make an appt., call 860.621.3014.

Caregivers’ Support Group available at Arbor Rose at Jerome Home

Overwhelmed by caregiving? Try the caregivers support group at Arbor Rose, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain, Sept. 18, 6:30pm. 860.229.3707

Local Y offers diabetes prevention info with Hartford HealthCare

Southington YMCA offering diabetes prevention classes with the support of Hartford HealthCare. Healthy eating, exercise is key. 860.628.5597

Women's Fellowship welcomes all churches @ First Baptist Sept. 10

Women Fellowship groups from the area will be meeting at First Baptist of Southington on Sept. 10 at noon. Speaker Janet Mellon. Welcome!

Ice cream, apple fritter social Sept. 22 at First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Southington is hosting an ice cream and apple fritter social on Sept. 22, 5-6:30pm. 581 Meriden Ave. Join us!

'Shine' to perform at Southington Care Center on Sept. 13

All are welcome to final concert, featuring "Shine," at Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host open houses in September

Learn more about this independent, assisted and memory care community. Just stop by or call 860.276.1020.

Joy Through Laughter Club begins at The Orchards at Southington

See how laughter can boost your quality of life - free 6-week series at The Orchards begins Sept. 21. RSVP to LeAnn, 860.628.5656.

The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on Sept. 15

Learn more about independent and assisted living - Visit The Orchards at Southington. 860.628.5656.

Center for Healthy Aging presents Lunch & Learn re better eating

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging free event looks at how better eating impacts quality of life. Sept. 13. RSVP to 1.855.442.4373

PARC’s renamed walkathon on Oct 6 to celebrate athletes

PARC, which offers family centered services for people with developmental disabilities, is hosting a walkathon on Oct. 6. Join us!

Dinner with the Doc: Understanding Glaucoma

Hartford HealthCare's Southington Care Center presents free program on Sept. 25 about glaucoma with an expert. RSVP to 1.855.442.4373.

Dementia support group meets at Southington Care Center

Southington Care Center and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging offer a monthly caregivers group on the 2nd Wed. Call 860.628.3830.

HHC Center for Healthy Aging presents Healthy Brain series

Free Hartford HealthCare program includes tips, strategies, healthy ideas for keeping your brain active and healthy. RSVP to 860.747.5728.

Respite care available at Mulberry Gardens caregivers support

Need info & compassion? Join Hartford HealthCare's Mulberry Gardens support group - your loved one can visit our adult center 860-276-1020

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home to host open houses on Sept. 9 and 16

Learn more about independent, assisted and memory care living at this beautiful community located at 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Free grief groups are available in Meriden, Norwich, Glastonbury, Hartford and Mansfield.

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services offers blood pressure screens

Four free blood pressure screenings will be offered in Plainville and Southington in September

SBM Charitable Foundation announces 2018 scholarship recipients

SBM Charitable Foundation announces the 2018 scholarship recipients from Southington

New manager of rehabilitation joins Jefferson House

Courtney Wengell oversees planning, development, marketing and operations the inpatient and outpatient rehab programs at Jefferson House.

Mulberry Gardens GoodLife Fitness boosts older adults' goals

GoodLife Fitness at Mulberry Gardens held its ribbon-cutting on Aug. 2. Open to the public, the program supports exercise in older adults.

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

Visit this independent, assisted and memory care community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come see how it can be perfect for you or a loved one.

Summer concert series continues at Southington Care Center

Jerry Limmer will present next summer concert at Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave.. on Aug. 17, 6 p.m. All welcome. Bring lawn chair.

Lunch & Learn: Downsizing and loving it

Free lunch program on Aug. 16 can help you get started in a new phase of life: physically, mentally and emotionally. RSVP to 1.855.442.4373.

Mulberry Gardens’ support group on Aug. 14 offers respite care

Are you a caregiver for someone with dementia? Meet others and learn strategies at free caregivers group at Mulberry Gardens. 860.276.1020

HHC Senior Services offers health tips & demos at farmers market

... Including chefs from Mulberry Gardens, Southington Care Center & The Orchards who will present healthy cooking demos at Aug. 10 market!

Time for a healthy brain check-up

As we age, keeping a healthy brain is vital. Free program Aug. 16, Elmwood Senior Center. Center for Healthy Aging sponsors. 860.561.8180.

Healthy Back Program may strengthen and aid ailing backs

Learn about Hartford HealthCare's Healthy Back program at free program Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m., at Farmington Senior Center. RSVP: 860.675.2490.

Learn more about seasonal cooking – while fresh produce is here

Need cooking tips? Free program with chef on Aug. 15, Bristol Senior Center. Mulberry Gardens sponsors. RSVP to 860.584.7895.

Know the facts about arthritis and what can be done to prevent it

Free program on Aug. 15, Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St. The Orchards at Southington sponsors. RSVP to 203.265.7753.

Relax the Body, Quiet the Mind

Learn stress-relieving techniques to boost health. Free program Aug. 14, Plainville Senior Center. The Orchards sponsors. RSVP 860.747.5728.

The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on Aug. 11

Visit and see how assisted and independent living can be perfect for you or a loved one. 34 Hobart St.

Alzheimer’s/dementia support group meets at Southington Care Care

Are you a caregiver and overwhelmed? Learn strategies at free support group on Aug. 8 at Southington Care Center. RSVP: Robin, 860.378.1278

Setting interpersonal boundaries and respecting others’ space

Learn more at a free program on this topic will be held Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Berlin Senior Center. Sponsored by The Orchards.

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Meets in Meriden on Aug. 14 & 28 at MidState Medical Center. Call 1.855.HHC.HERE/ 1.855.442.4373.

Cedar Mountain Commons to host an open house on Aug. 4

Visit this Hartford HealthCare assisted and independent living community in Newington to see how it could be ideal for you or a loved one.

Balance, flexibility and the dreaded fear of falling

Free Hartford HealthCare program on Aug. 6 at Cheshire Senior Center can keep you on your feet.