Page 19 - Town of Rocky Hill Fall 2026 Programs

Senior Picnic
Wednesday, September 16, 12:00–2:00pm
Rocky Hill’s Finest will serve us an old- fashioned picnic with BBQ Chicken, Ribs and all the Fixings. Enjoy the music of the very talented singer and song writer Nick Fradiani Sr. Cost: $12M/$15NM
Co-Sponsor:
Legislative Update With Kerry Wood
Thursday, September 17, 12:15pm
Registration is not required and you do not need to participate in the lunch program to attend.
Ted Talk: Why We Should Embrace Aging As An Adventure By Carl Honore
Friday, September 18, 10:00–11:00am When it comes to the “isms”, age is the last frontier. Join us for this empowering Ted Talk on challenging the stereotypes and embracing our elder years with pride and confidence. Discussion led by volunteer Candace Kearney. Program is free but registration is required.
Tarot: Fact, Fiction, and Fascination
Monday, September 21, 3:30–4:30pm
Curious about Tarot? Join professional Tarot reader Linda Poland for an engaging introduction to the history, symbolism, and artistry behind the Tarot deck. We’ll explore its origins in Renaissance Italy, learn about the famous Rider-Waite-Smith deck, and see how Tarot is used today as a tool for reflection and insight. Registration required. Fee: Free to Members/$5NM
Social Security: Overview of the Programs and Services You Need to Know Wednesday, September 23, 6:00–7:30pm Robert Rodriguez, Public Affairs Specialist,
will provide you with an excellent, eye-opening overview of the programs that you are entitled to including Retirement, Survivors, Spousal, Disability and Medicare benefits. You will understand the various options available
to you, how you are covered and have protections you may not have been aware of. Program is free but registration is required.
Native and Ornamental Tree Selections For The Home Garden with John Kehoe Friday, September 25, 11:00am–12:00pm John is the former City Forester for the City of Hartford, Arborist and an Adjunct Instructor for the College of Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and the Environment teaching the Fundamentals of Arboriculture at UCONN Storrs Campus. Registration required. Fee: Free to Members/$5NM
Take Me Out to The Ballgame
Wednesday, September 30, 12:00–2:00pm
On this day in 1925, Babe Ruth broke his home run record. Let’s celebrate America’s Favorite Past time in his honor. We will enjoy a Footlong Beef Hotdog with the choice of several toppings. Tom “T-Bone” Stankus will entertain.
Cost: $12M/$15NM Co-sponsor:
Dementia Guide Program
Friday, October 2, 10:00–11:00am
Learn who is eligible (not income based) and how to apply at our Q and A with Krista Moreau of Companions and Homemakers. Program is free but registration is required.
Cheers to 5 Years
Monday, October 5, Events All Day 8 9:00–11:00am
Inspirational Speaker
& Breakfast
Co-sponsor:
8 12:00–2:30pm Jukebox Bingo & Lunch Co-sponsor:
8 6:00–8:00pm
Love & Laughter – Piano Concert & Comedian
Mocktails and appetizers
provided by:
Cost: $5 per event
Co-sponsor:
National Coffee with Cop Day
Wednesday, October 7, 9:00-11:00am Cost: Free
Co-sponsor:
Drug Free Approaches to Manage Pain
Wednesday, October 7
Dr. Wendy Hurwitz returns to enlighten us with this new lecture. Program is free but registration is required.
Co-sponsor:
SENIOR TRIPS
✮DOWNEASTCLAMBAKE – aTuesday, August 25, WAITLIST
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Tuesday, September 22
FAIRY TALE LUNCH AT PICKITY PLACE –
Friday, October 9, 10:00–10:45am
Join Reiki Practitioner Linda Haddad for an educational presentation on Chakras. What are Chakras? How many Chakras do we have? How do you open Chakras to promote health and well-being? Open Chakras equal a healthy mind, body and spirit. Program is free but registration is required.
Guided Meditation
Friday, October 9, 11:00–11:45am
This class is designed for those that have a desire meditate and are ready to take that first step. Join Linda Hadad as we walk the path together. Program is free but registration is required.
Una Festa Italiana
Wednesday, October 14, 12:00–2:00pm
Italian food, music & culture! Feast on a delicious Italian meal of Italian Wedding Soup, Antipasto, Meat Lasagna and Garlic Bread followed by The Gumares, an Italian Trio featuring guitars, accordion, mandolin with vocals.
Cost: $12M/$15NM
Co-sponsor: Music Performance Trust Fund
Witches in Connecticut
Friday, October 16, 10:00–11:00am
The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. Registration required.
Fee: Free to Members/$5NM Co-sponsor:
Save On Your Prescription Drugs
Monday, October 19, 3:30pm–4:30pm
Program is free but registration is required.
Into the River: The Story of Bristol’s 1896 Railroad Bridge Disaster
Tuesday, October 20, 3:00–4:00pm Program is free but registration is required.
Opera Around the World
Wednesday, October 21, 2:00–3:30pm
Come join Gina Consiglio (Soprano) and Erich Simo (Tenor) as they honor World Opera Day 2026 celebrating the power of the human voice singing vocal masterpieces, iconic arias and duets spanning four centuries from around the globe! Registration required. Light refreshments will be served.
Fee: Free to Members/$5NM Co-sponsor:
✮LYNDHURST MANSION IN THE FALL Thursday, October 22
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✮RADIOCITYCHRISTMASSPECTACULAR – Saturday, november 7 – WAITLIST
✮CHRISTMAS CHARM IN MASSACHUSETTS – aTuesday, December 1
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