Hartford HealthCare offers free blood pressure screenings

How's your blood pressure in this summer heat? Hartford HealthCare Senior Services staff can tell you your numbers.

Infant Study: UConn Waterbury

​A fun and exciting study for babies, children, and parents!​

Southington Care Center reschedules July 19 concert to July 26

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Southington Care Center has rescheduled this week's concert featuring Diane Annelli to July 26. Free.

Workshop, Tues, 7/17, 6:30 - Define and Empower Your New Story

Workshop, Tues, 7/17, 6:30 -8:30 pm -Define and Empower Your New Personal Story, Bristol Library, 5 High Street, Ground Floor - Sign

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home to host an open house on July 15

Arbor Rose may be the perfect solution for your loved one: independent, assisted and memory care living. Stop by 975 Corbin Ave., 10am-2pm

Caregivers’ Support Group available at Arbor Rose at Jerome Home

Overwhelmed by caregiving? Learn tips and talk to other caregivers at group on July 17, 6:30 p.m., Arbor Rose, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain

The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on July 14

Stop by this beautiful assisted and independent living community to experience its style, comfort and activities. 34 Hobart St., Southington

Redefining the purpose of life throughout the aging process

Are you retired? Wondering what's next? Learn how to re-invent yourself. Free program July 27, 9:30am, Plainville Senior Ctr, 860.747.5728

Infant Study: UConn Waterbury

​A fun and exciting study for babies, children, and parents!​

Free program explores causes of anxiety and management strategies

Learn how to cope with the pressures of life: free program on July 18, Cedar Mountain Commons in Newington. RSVP to 1.855.442.4373.

Alzheimer’s and dementia support group meets at Southington Care

Learn good communication and helpful strategies for caregiving at free group on July 11. Call 860.378.1278 to register.

Free program explores depression and anxiety in Parkinson's

Lunch & Learn will explore anxiety and depression in those with Parkinson's disease. Center for Healthy Aging sponsors. 1.855.442.4373.

Free, confidential memory screenings available on July 12

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging will offer free confidential memory screenings at Elmwood Senior Center

Understanding the difference between generic and name brand drugs

A free program, “What is the Difference between Generic and Name Brand Drugs?” set for Wednesday, July 11, 12:30 p.m., at Berlin Senior Ctr.

Prevent dehydration this summer by knowing warning signs

A free program, “Dehydration, Know the Warning Signs,” will be held Wednesday, July 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Bristol Senior Center

Mulberry Gardens’ support group on July 10 offers respite care

Learn communication and management skills at free caregivers support group on July 10 at Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St.

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Free bereavement support groups meet in five locations including Meriden.

First CNA class completes training at Southington Care Center

The first members of the certified nursing assistant training program offered by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services were recently lauded.

Southington Care Center project receives Barnes Trust grant

Southington Care Center’s resident-centered care project receives Barnes Memorial Trust funding for garden spaces

The Orchards at Southington welcomes Apple Valley AARP 4943

Apple Valley Southington Chapter 4943 holds membership meeting and inducts new officers at The Orchards at Southiington.

HHC Center for Healthy Aging hosts dementia support group

Overwhelmed by caregiving? Free Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging caregivers support group on July 3 in West Hartford.

HHC Senior Services offers free blood pressure screenings

Hartford HealthCare offers blood pressure screenings in four local locations in July.

PARC offers Camp Trumbull for students with special needs

Youth, with developmental disabilities, who are in grades 1 to 12 are invited to PARC's Camp Trumbull. Visit parcdisabilitiesct.org.

Outing to Carousel Museum takes visitors on ride to the past

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services Dementia Committee connects residents with museums, community immersion and enrichment.

Ms. Senior Mulberry Gardens 2018 Pageant: What a Wonderful World

The Ms. Senior Mulberry Gardens 2018 Pageant held June 8 showcased the vitality of life in senior women.

Pancake breakfast supports PARC’s programs and services

The annual Short Stack for a Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast to benefit PARC will be held Sunday, July 8, 8 -10am, at Applebee’s in Plainville.

Dry needling may help muscle pain

A free program about dry needling will be held Thursday, June 28, 3 p.m., at West Hartford Senior Center.

Dinner with the Doc: Tired of Living with Back Pain?

The free program, “Dinner with the Doc: Tired of Living with Back Pain,” will be held June 26, 5-7 p.m., Arbor Rose in New Britain.

Lunch & Learn: Movement disorders can cause life to be shaky

A free Lunch & Learn about movement disorders will be held Thursday, June 21, noon-1 p.m., at Hospital of Central Connecticut in Southington

Summer concert series at Southington Care Center

Free concerts are planned for June 21, July 19, Aug. 17 and Sept. 13. 45 Meriden Ave.

Caregiving can be a tough task; free support group on June 19

Learn strategies, voice your concerns, meet other caregivers at support group at Arbor Rose, 6:30p.m., 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain

Seniors and medications – too many, too dangerous?

A free program on Monday, June 18, led by a pharmacist, explores medication usage including complications and dangers in older adults.

HHC Center for Healthy Aging offers free memory screenings

The Center for Healthy Aging is offering free confidential memory screenings on June 14 . Call 860.561.8180.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on June 9

Mulberry Gardens offers independent and assisted living including memory care as well as an adult day program.

The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on June 9

Stop by on June 9 to learn more about independent and assisted living at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St.

Girls Rock Summer Music Camp for middle and high school girls

Girls Rock Summer Music Camp for middle and high school girls begins July 9 - a fun, non-competitive music experience with Susan Mazer Music

HHC Senior Services presents 13 Legacy Awards to top employees

Including the Trish Walden Legacy Award-Excellence in Resident-Centered Care or the Clarence J. Silvia Legacy Award-Leadership in Action

Constipation & medications: ‘What's stopping me?’

Free program with pharmacist on June 14 at Mulberry Gardens provides info how medications can affect the bowels.

Knowing how to manage stress may improve quality of life

Does life have you overwhelmed? Feeling anxious and stressed? Learn strategies at free program on June 13.

Alzheimer’s and dementia support group meets at Southington Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia, can be overwhelming. Learn strategies at Southington Care support group on June 13.