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Senior Services
Senior Services Department
Our mission is to promote well-being and enhance the quality of life for older adults of Rocky Hill, and to advocate for the services that will encourage independence and continue participation in the community.
Director:
Gina Cristalli Marino gmarino@rockyhillct.gov 860-258-2786
Membership
Transportation Coordinator:
Charlene Mehr cmehr@rockyhillct.gov 860-258-2701
Clerical Assistant:
Cindy Krawciw ckrawciw@rockyhillct.gov
Shannon Marquardt smarquardt@rockyhillct.gov
Mini-bus Drivers:
Bill Kelley Santiago Gil Dave Moore
Are you at least 55 years old and interested in staying active and connected to your community?
Become a member of the Rocky Hill Senior Center located in our new state-of-the-art facility.
Membership is complimentary for Rocky Hill residents and $20 per year for non-residents.
Applications may be picked up at the Senior Center or mailed by request. You may also download and complete this Rocky Hill Senior Center Registration Form in PDF format here: www.rockyhillct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/566/Rocky-Hill-Senior-Center-Registration-Form-PDF?bidId=.
Meet new people, experience a wide variety of recreational activities and enhance your quality of life!
Lunch Program:
Served Monday–Friday, $5 Residents, $10 Nonresidents, must register 3 business days in advance before 10:00am, menu available online. Vegetarian options available. Lunch catered by Mitchell’s Restaurant.
The Café
Volunteers serve up complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa, hot spiced apple cider and ice water in the lobby café. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–2:00pm.
Fitness Center:
ROCkY HILL SeNIOR FITNeSS CeNTeR
The Senior Fitness Center offers individualized and medically based exercise programs for older adults.
Our equipment was selected based upon current scientific research and evaluation, and is designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and to help reduce the risk of injury. Each participant follows a program based upon safe exercise guidelines derived from their screening data.
Hours of operation:
Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–5:30pm
Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm Saturday, 9:00am–12:00pm
Equipment included in our Center:
Nu-step Recumbent Bikes, Precor Treadmills, Precor Elliptical Recumbent, dumbbells and a full line of Inflight Fitness Strength Training machines.
Cost: $120 for 1 year, $80 for 6 months, $50 for 3 months
Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are looking for a rewarding experience serving and enriching your community, volunteering at the Rocky Hill Senior / Community Center may be the right fit for you. Many of our seniors are actively engaged in our programs and deeply connected with our community. We offer a wide range of senior center volunteering opportunities, depending on your skills, experience, and interests. Volunteer Applications are available on our website and at the Center.
Transportation Services:
Rocky Hill transportation services are available to residents age 60 and older, or to any adult with a disability.
Transportation is provided to clients utilizing the following programs:
Rocky Hill Mini-Buses: Town Operated minibuses help clients get to medical appointments in Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, Monday thru Friday, and to appointments
in Hartford and Glastonbury on Mondays and Wednesdays. In addition, rides are provided to local grocery and department stores, banks, beauty salons, barber shops, restaurants, and Senior Center.
Ambassador Transportation: A tri-town state grant provides transportation to medical appointments throughout most of Hartford County. Service is “curb to curb.” Please
call 860-258-2701 for more information or to schedule a ride.
Health Services:
Flu Vaccination Clinics will be offered in
the Rocky Hill Senior/Community Center Gymnasium. Registration will be online for both clinics at the Central Connecticut Health District website (www.ccthd.org) for details and additional dates in the district. If you need assistance, please call: 860-785-8380 x 216.
Dates/Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2:00–6:00pm
Thursday, October 26, 10:00am–2:00pm Location: Rocky Hill Senior/Community Center Gym
Hearing Screening
Free Screening is provided by Nova Hearing. Please call for an appointment.
Date: Thursday, 10/5
Time: 1:00–3:00pm
Foot Care
Pamela Rowe, RN provides this service. Please call for an appointment and pay provider at time of visit.
Date: Wednesdays, September 13 & 27 & October 11 & 25
Time: 9:00am–2:30pm Fee: $30
Home visit: $50
Healthy Choices Wellness Check
A retired Registered Nurse is on site to check blood pressures, review medications, and discuss health concerns. Drop in for a visit, no appointment needed.
Date: Mondays Time: 9:45–11:45am
Flu Clinics
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