Lunch and Learn focuses on future of Southington Library

Library director presents overview of future of library. Thurs., Feb. 20, noon, at hospital. Lunch included. RSVP required 1.855.442.4373.

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home to host an open house on Feb. 16

Just stop by 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain, to learn more about assisted and independent living and memory care. 860.229.3707.

Exercise physiologist presents ‘All about Arthritis’

Exercise physiologist leads free program Wed., Feb. 12, 1:30p, Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. The Orchards presents. RSVP to 860.621.3014.

Dementia support group meets at Southington Care Center

Hartford HealthCare Center Healthy Aging, Alzheimer's Assoc. lead group, Wed., Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30p, 45 Meriden Ave. RSVP to 860.628.3830.

Arbor Rose hosts monthly dementia caregivers support group

Learn communication skills, talk to people who understand the caregiving challenges. Tues., Feb. 11, 5:30-7p, Arbor Rose. Call 860.356.8281.

Respite care available at Mulberry Gardens support group

Free monthly caregivers support group will meet Tues., Feb. 11, 10:30-11:30am, 58 Mulberry St. Have questions? Call 860.276.1020.

Healthy Family FunFest to feature LIFE STAR helicopter

Healthy Family FunFest will be held Sun., Feb. 23, 10a-2p, Aqua Turf Club. LIFE STAR will be on site 11a-1p, based on availability.

Keeping Memory Strong on Feb. 10 provides stimulating challenges

Center for Healthy Aging presents tips and challenges to keep brain sharp. Mon., Feb. 10, 1p, Newington Senior Center. RSVP 860.665.8778.

Understanding Arthritis in Arms and Shoulders

Orthopedic surgeon leads free program on Mon., Feb. 10, 10:30a, at Meriden Senior Center, RSVP to 203.237.0066.

The Orchards at Southington to host an open house on Feb. 8

Learn more about assisted and independent living. Just stop by 10 a-2p, 34 Hobart St. Questions? Call 860.628.5656.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on Feb. 8

Learn more about assisted and independent living - open house 10a-2p. Memory care and adult day care available. 58 Mulberry St. 860.276.1020

‘Staying on Your Feet in the Ice and Snow’

Free program with exercise physiologist on Wed., Feb. 5, 10:30a, Bristol Senior Center. GoodLife Fitness presents. RSVP to 860.584.7895.

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Groups meet in Glastonbury, Hartford, Mansfield and Meriden. For information, call 1.HHC.HERE/ 1.855.442.4373.

Maple Sugaring & Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Sat., 2/29 from 8am-12pm Indian Rock Nature Preserve, Bristol www.ELCCT.org

Valentine Crafting

Sun., 2/9 from 12-4pm Barnes Nature Center www.ELCCT.org

Hartford HealthCare offers free blood pressure screenings

Free screenings available on Feb. 4, 6, 12 & 25 courtesy of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services

Health screenings & flu shots available at Healthy Family FunFest

Area's largest health-related event set for Sunday, Feb. 23, 10a-2p, Aqua Turf. Health information and activities for people of all ages.

Hartford HealthCare specialist leads free wound healing lecture

"Wound Care 101" set for Thurs., Jan. 23, 10-11a, Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. With Dr. Verdura. RSVP to care center 845.747.5728.

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

Just stop by 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain, to learn more about assisted and independent living, and memory care. 860.229.3707

Police offer child car seat checks at Healthy Family FunFest

Free fun health-focused event set for Sun., Feb. 23, 10a-2p, Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. For all ages!

​ Dinner with the Experts: Understanding Dementia

Free program on Wed., Jan. 22, 5p, Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. Hartford HealthCare experts present. RSVP to 1.855.442.4373

PARC’s Winter Warmer Chili Cook-off set for Jan. 26

Support PARC at the fun chili cook-off, 2-5p, Blue Plate Tavern, 180 Woodford Ave. Call (860) 747-0316 for details.

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Awareness program set for Jan. 15

Free program Wed., Jan. 15, 1:30pm, Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington with Hartford HealthCare outreach educator. 860.621.3014

Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice offers bereavement groups

Held twice monthly in four locations including Meriden at MidState Medical Center. For more information, call 1.855.442.4373.

‘They Say I Have Dementia - What Does That Mean?’

Dinner with the Expert explores dementia - Tues., Jan. 14, 5-7p, Arbor Rose at Jerome Home 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain. RSVP - 860.229.3707

Respite care available at Mulberry Gardens support group

Monthly caregivers support group held second Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30a, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Call Marie, 860.276.1020 for respite care

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

Just stop by to learn more about how independent and assisted living can bring a whole new lifestyle, 34 Hobart St., 10a-2p. 860.628-5656.

Lunch & Learn: Men’s Health - A Urologist’s Perspective

Free program on men's health set for Thurs., Jan. 9, noon, Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.

Dementia support group meets at Southington Care Center

Monthly support group meets on second Wednesdays, 45 Meriden Ave., 6:30-7:30p. RSVP to Patty O'Brian, 860.628.3830.

YMCA-Hartford HealthCare partner to boost health of pre-diabetics

12-week program incorporates education, exercise & support for better health goals. For Southington residents. At YMCA. Call 860.628.5597.

Chief Justice Robinson to guest speak at Martin Luther King event

Only event in Southington honoring Dr. King - Sunday, Jan. 19, 10a, First Baptist Church of Southington, 581 Meriden Ave.

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

Learn more about independent and assisted living at open house, 10a-2p, 3 John H. Stewart Drive. Just stop by!

‘Staying on Your Feet in the Ice and Snow’

A free program provides information about preventing falls and injury in wintery weather. The Orchards, 34 Hobart St., 10a, 860.628.5656.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington to host an open house on Jan. 4

Independent and assisted living may be the right choice when daily chores become too much. Memory care also available at Mulberry Gardens.

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services offers blood pressure screens

Free blood pressure screenings available at four locations in Southington and Plainville. Just stop by.

Volunteers welcome at Hartford HealthCare's senior communities

Mulberry Gardens, The Orchards and Southington Care Center (Hartford HealthCare Senior Services) seek volunteers to share time and talents.

First Baptist Church of Southington sets Christmas Eve service

All are welcome to 6 p.m. worship service led by the Rev. Sharon Holt. 581 Meriden Ave.. Music, scripture, Christmas message and more.

Southington Care Center offers comfort at 'Light the World’

Dec. 8 event featured remembering loved ones, luminaries and special music to provide solace during the holidays. www.southingtoncare.org

The Best Gift is You: Putting Yourself First

Center for Healthy Aging professional leads free Lunch & Learn Thurs., Dec. 19, noon, HOCC, 81 Meriden Ave. 1.855.442.4373.

Prevent trips and falls in the ice and snow

Southington Care Center exercise physiologist leads free program Wed., Dec. 18, 1p, Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. 860.747.5728.