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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 chmehr@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 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 emailed by request.
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 coco, hot spiced apple cider and ice water in the lobby café. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–2:00pm.
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 month
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:
Hearing screening
Free Screening is provided by Nova Hearing. Please call for an appointment.
Date: Thursday, 12/7
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, December 13 & 27 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: 10:00–11:00am
mind & memory Caregiver support group
Join Mary Klatt, Certified Dementia Specialist for monthly discussions on types of dementia including Alzheimer’s, tips for handling behaviors, and available support
for caregivers. Complimentary boxed lunch provided. Please preregister by the preceding Friday.
Dates: Tuesdays, 12/19
Time: 12:00–1:00pm
massage
Join LMT Connie Drake for a Therapeutic Massage with discounted senior rate.
Please call for a 15 min., 30 min. or one hour appointment and pay provider at time of visit. Dates: Wednesdays,12/6 & 12/20; Fridays, 12/8 & 12/15
Time: 9:00am–2:00pm
Fee: 15 min $15, 30 min $25, 60 min $50
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