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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:
Martina Garofalo mgarofalo@rockyhillct.gov
Cindy Krawciw ckrawciw@rockyhillct.gov
Shannon Marquardt smarquardt@rockyhillct.gov
Mini-bus Drivers:
Santiago Gil Dave Moore Gail Saucier
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 $25 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.
Meet new people, experience a wide variety of recreational activities and enhance your quality of life!
Lunch Program:
Served Monday–Friday at 12:00pm. $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, apple cider, hot chocolate, and light snacks in the lobby café. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–2:00pm.
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 buses 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. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Service is “curb to curb.” Please call 860-258-2701 for more information or to schedule a ride.
The Landing Gift Shop
Our volunteer operated Gift Shop showcases an ever-changing array of hand-crafted items created by our seniors such as knitted items, cards, wreaths, paintings, soaps, and jewelry. It also carries local maple syrup and home- made jams, jellies, & pickles.
Hours of operation:
Monday–Thursday, 10:00am–2:00pm Friday, 10:00am–12:00pm
Please email rhscgiftshop@gmail.com for vendor application or if interested in volunteering. Stop by and visit us! Volunteers Needed!
Health Services:
Hearing Screening
Free Screening is provided by Nova Hearing. Please call for an appointment.
Date: Various Thursdays
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: Various Wednesdays
Time: 9:00am–2:30pm Fee: $30
Home visit: $50
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: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 12:00–1:00pm
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