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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T093000
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SUMMARY:2022 SOUTHEAST HEALTHY LIVING EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2022 SOUTHEAST  \nHEALTHY LIVING EXPO  \nHealth Screenings\, Information for Seniors\, Caregivers & Professionals.  \nVisit SeniorResourcesEC.org  \nfor more information or call 800- 690-6998  \nSpecial Thank You to the Norwich Sea Unicorns! 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/2022-southeast-healthy-living-expo/
LOCATION:Dodd Stadium Concourse\, 14 Stott Avenue\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T120000
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SUMMARY:FREE! Live Well with Chronic Conditions!
DESCRIPTION:Join this FREE 6-week workshop and learn how to better manage your ongoing health condition! \nYou will learn: \n\nHealthy Eating\, physical activity and exercise\nDealing with difficult emotions\nDecision-making and communication skills\nWorking with healthcare providers\nAction Planning\nAnd more!\n\nYou can do this from the comfort of your own home! All you need is a phone to join the one-hour group conference call with a Live Well Leader! \nClass size is limited\, so register early! \nWednesdays from 11:00AM – 12:00PM \nJuly 6 – August 10\, 2022 \nTo register\, call 860-887-3561 ext.127 or email Lori at lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org \nMaterials will be sent directly to participants at no cost and include a Living a Healthy Life Book\, instruction booklet\, and exercise and relaxation CD’s. \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/free-live-well-with-chronic-conditions/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Rygielski":MAILTO:lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T120000
DTSTAMP:20220502T184304Z
CREATED:20220502T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T184304Z
UID:632-1657015200-1657022400@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:Virtual New to Medicare Presentation
DESCRIPTION:New to medicare \nTopics Include: \n\nOverview of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C and D\nEnrollment – how and when?\nMedicare Options\nHow to make Medicare Affordable\n\nRegister using the link below!
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/virtual-new-to-medicare-presentation-4/
CATEGORIES:Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20220927T142916Z
CREATED:20220525T154118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T142916Z
UID:669-1655384400-1655388000@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:Senior Medicare Patrol
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL \n\nMedicare Beneficiaries\nCaregivers\nProviders\n\nFREE\, NO sales or gimmicks \nPROTECT MEDICARE: Prevent\, Detect and Report Fraud\, Errors and Abuse
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/senior-medicare-patrol/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T170000
DTSTAMP:20220608T182528Z
CREATED:20220330T160225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T182528Z
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SUMMARY:Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY JUNE 11TH AT NOON AT THOMPSON SPEEDWAY  \nIndoors in the Banquet Hall at Speedway Restaurant & Golf Club 205 East Thompson Rd.\, Thompson\, CT 06277  \nBENEFIT FOR SENIOR RESOURCES  \n* 1ST TOURNAMENT = $50 PER TEAM\, BRING YOUR OWN PARTNER (AND BAGS IF YOU CHOOSE)\, ½ TO PRIZES\, ½ TO FUNDRAISER REGISTRATION AT 11\, NOON ROUND ROBIN STARTS  \n*POSSIBLE ADDITONAL TOURNAMENTS $10 PER PERSON\,  \nBLIND DRAW\, IF TIME ALLOWS  \n*50/50 $ RAFFLE AND AIRMAIL COMPETITION\, RAFFLE PRIZES  \nRESTAURANT / BAR OPEN FOR TOURNAMENT  \nPLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THIS FANTASTIC CAUSE AND TO HAVE A GREAT DAY OF CORNHOLE FUN !!!  \nFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:  \nBRADLEY SMITH ON FACEBOOK OR bsmith101375@gmail.com or  \nERICA BONEFAS ON FACEBOOK OR Ebonefas@seniorresourcesec.org 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/cornhole-tournament/
LOCATION:Thompson Speedway\, 205 East Thompson Rd.\, Thompson\, CT\, 06277\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T190000
DTSTAMP:20220502T184242Z
CREATED:20220502T183349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T184242Z
UID:631-1654621200-1654628400@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:Virtual New to Medicare Presentation
DESCRIPTION:New to medicare \nTopics Include: \n\nOverview of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C and D\nEnrollment – how and when?\nMedicare Options\nHow to make Medicare Affordable\n\nRegister using the link below!
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/virtual-new-to-medicare-presentation-3/
CATEGORIES:Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T150000
DTSTAMP:20220518T140216Z
CREATED:20220516T163447Z
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SUMMARY:Live Well with Diabetes! Free on Zoom!
DESCRIPTION:Join this FREE 6-week workshop and learn how to better manage your ongoing health condition! \nYou will learn:  \n\nWhat to eat\nLow and high blood sugar\nGuidelines for when you’re sick\nTips for dealing with stress\nHow to set small and achievable goals\n\nThese are some of the topics covered. We will meet via Zoom\, once a week for six weeks. Each session is 2.5 hours. \nParticipants will need a computer\, tablet\, or cell phone with reliable internet connection. \nClass size is limited\, so register early! \nWednesdays from 12:30 – 3:00 pm \nJune 1 – July 6\, 2022 \nTo register\, call 860-887-3561 ext. 127 or email Lori at lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/live-well-with-diabetes/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Rygielski":MAILTO:lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T140000
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CREATED:20220502T183126Z
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UID:628-1651586400-1651593600@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:Virtual New to Medicare Presentation
DESCRIPTION:New to medicare \nTopics Include: \n\nOverview of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C and D\nEnrollment – how and when?\nMedicare Options\nHow to make Medicare Affordable\n\nRegister using the link below!
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/virtual-new-to-medicare-presentation-2/
CATEGORIES:Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T140000
DTSTAMP:20220405T144127Z
CREATED:20220405T143748Z
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UID:580-1650286800-1650290400@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:What's On The Menu
DESCRIPTION:Wish to eat healthy\, stay healthy? Eagerly seeking healthy eating tips\, recipes and more? \nJoin Registered Dietitian\, Alison Dvorak\, each month for a Zoom discussion answering your questions and offering tips for a different Healthy Eating focus each month. \nLive cooking demonstrations\, recipes and more!
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/whats-on-the-menu-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T190000
DTSTAMP:20220222T162110Z
CREATED:20220222T162110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T162110Z
UID:499-1646154000-1646161200@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:Virtual New to Medicare Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Date: \n March 1\, 2022 \n5 – 7 p.m.  \nTopics: \n Medicare Parts A\,B\, C and D \nEnrollment – how and when?  \nMedicare Options  \n Register Now: \nhttps://bit.ly/MarchMedicareBootcamp \nPresented By: \n Laura Crews \n Senior Resources Agency on Aging \nDirector of Benefits Access 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/virtual-new-to-medicare-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T170000
DTSTAMP:20220222T214505Z
CREATED:20220222T163406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T214505Z
UID:502-1645516800-1645549200@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools For Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week education program for family and friends caring for older adults with cognitive and chronic impairment. The program focuses on the self-care of family caregivers.  \nClasses will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm\,  \nMarch 9th through April 13th\, 2022  \nParticipants should plan on attending all sessions.  \n Classes will be held on Zoom. A link will be sent after registration.  \nAny questions or to register please contact:  \nRobin Brewer 860-887-3561 x 124\, rbrewer@seniorresourcesec.org OR  \nJoan Marshall 860-887-3561 x 121\, jmarshall@seniorresourcesec.org  \nMarch 9th: Class #1: Taking Care of You  \nMarch 16th: Class #2: Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress  \nMarch 23rd: Class #3: Communicating Feelings\, Needs and Concerns  \nMarch 30th: Class #4: Communicating in Challenging Situations  \nApril 6th: Class #5: Learning from Our Emotions  \nApril 13th: Class #6: Mastering Caregiving Decisions 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T170000
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UID:501-1645516800-1645549200@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:2022 CHOICES New Team Member Trainings
DESCRIPTION: CHOICES\, Connecticut’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)\, is accepting applications for our 2022 New Team Member Training sessions. CHOICES is part of a national network of SHIP agencies that offers free\, confidential counseling\, education and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries\, their caregivers and the general public. CHOICES is administered by the Dept. of Aging and Disability Services State Unit on Aging in partnership with CT’s five Area Agencies on Aging and the Center for Medicare Advocacy\, Inc.  \nCHOICES New Team Member Trainings are free for volunteers and $125 for in-kind (paid) professionals. Training participants will complete an orientation session\, 5 full days of training\, sign the CHOICES Memorandum of Understanding\, and take an online certification exam. Training topics include: Medicare Parts A\, B\, C and D\, Medigap\, eligibility\, coverage\, costs\, appeals\, coordination of benefits\, transitions from other insurance\, and cost assistance programs for low-income beneficiaries\, including MSP\, LIS and Medicaid. Training manuals will be provided.  \nCHOICES Team Member roles include: Counselor\, Open Enrollment Counselor\, Information Distributor\, Administrative Support\, Exhibitor\, and Presenter. If you would like to make a positive difference in the lives of Connecticut’s Medicare beneficiaries\, contact your CHOICES Regional Coordinator. Individuals who may have a conflict of interest such as insurance agents or brokers are unable to participate in the trainings.  \n**Registration\, Screening and Approval by Regional Coordinator Required to Attend Training**  \n**ALL 2022 SESSIONS WILL BE VIRTUAL**  \nHost Agencies                                              Dates and Registration Info \n\n\n\n\n Southwestern CT Area Agency on Aging (SWCAA)  \n&  \nWestern CT Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA)  \n\n\nORIENTATION: March 8\, 9am-12pm  \nTRAINING DATES: March 22\, 24\, 29\, 31\, April 5; 9am-4pm  \nCONTACTS:  \n• Claire Volain (SWCAA) at 203-814-3639 or cvolain@swcaa.org  \n• Carlyn Mueller (WCAAA) at 203-757-5449 x126 or cmmueller@wcaaa.org  \n\n\n\n\nNorth Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA)  \n&  \nSenior Resources Agency on Aging  \n\n\nORIENTATION: May 24\, 9am-12pm  \nTRAINING DATES: June 7\, 9\, 14\, 16\, and 21; 9am-4pm  \nCONTACTS:  \n• Urania Reyes Rivera (NCAAA) at 860-724-6443 x277 or urania.reyes@ncaaact.org  \n• Laura Crews (Senior Resources) at 860-887-3561 or ljcrews@seniorresourcesec.org  \n\n\n\n\nSenior Resources Agency on Aging  \n&  \nAgency on Aging of South Central CT (AoASCC)  \n\n\nORIENTATION: Aug 30\, 9am-12pm  \nTRAINING DATES: Sept 13\, 15\, 20\, 22\, and 27; 9am-4pm  \nCONTACTS:  \n• Laura Crews (Senior Resources) at 860-887-3561 or ljcrews@seniorresourcesec.org  \n• Leslie Pruitt (AoASCC) at 203-785-8533 x3165 or lpruitt@aoascc.org 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/2022-choices-new-team-member-trainings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T170000
DTSTAMP:20220222T214654Z
CREATED:20220222T162446Z
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UID:500-1645516800-1645549200@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
DESCRIPTION:Join us each month for a chat about Nutrition and Aging. Registered Dietitian\, Alison Dvorak\, will discuss and demonstrate a new topic each month. Bring your questions and we can discuss them too!  \nThe Third Monday each month 1-2 pm \nFREE\, On Zoom  \nPre-registration required once to attend any or all events: https://bit.ly/3ndinmw
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/whats-on-the-menu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T170000
DTSTAMP:20220222T161513Z
CREATED:20220222T161513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T161513Z
UID:498-1645516800-1645549200@seniorresourcesec.org
SUMMARY:Cook Well - Eat Well 2022
DESCRIPTION: Cook Well\, Eat Well is a FREE 4-week class providing hands-on\, creative\, fun activities\, professional instruction\, interesting experiences\, a wonderful cookbook and delicious meals! This program is perfect for adults with diabetes and/or their partner/spouse/caregiver. All experience levels welcome. We will include topics such as healthy eating\, weight management\, label reading\, modified diets\, diabetes self-management\, cooking for 1 or 2\, limited mobility\, budgeting and much more. Talk with Registered Dietitian Alison Dvorak and trained Cook Well Facilitator Lamont Hill every week\, who work by your side throughout the program.  \n  \n Sponsors: Ledge Light Health District & Thrive 55+ Active Living Center  \nLocation: Groton Senior Center – 102 Newtown Rd.\, Groton\, CT 06340  \nDates: Friday evenings April 22\, 29\, May 6\, & 13\, 2022  \nTime: 5:00-7:30pm includes eating a meal together!  \nClass size is limited. Call today! To register call the Thrive 55+ Active Living Center at (860)-441-6785.  \nFor questions contact Cindy at Ledge Light Health District – 860-448-4883.  \nThis program is funded by the CT Department of Public Health 
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/cook-well-eat-well-2022/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T170000
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CREATED:20220121T003627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T003627Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea and SMP
DESCRIPTION: Coffee\, Tea and SMP \n\n \n\nGrab your favorite beverage and join Senior Resources Agency on Aging for a free group phone conversation about Medicare\, Senior Medicare Patrol\, CHOICES programs and ways to prevent Fraud and Abuse.\n\n \n\nEvery 2nd Friday \n\n \n\n9-10 am \n\n \n\nDial in to our Free conference call line (267) 807-9601 \n\n \n\nEnter the Meeting ID: 797-253-419 \n\n \n\nFollow us on Facebook for Live Hybrid locations! \n\n \n\nListen in\, ask a question\, share your story. This will be a general public presentation. \n\n \n\nPlease call our office if you need an individualized counseling session: \n\n \n\n(800) 690-6998 or (860) 887-3561 \n\n \n\nThis project was supported\, in part by grant number 90MPPG0044\, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, Dept. of Health and Human Services and is administered by the CT Dept. of Aging and Disability Services. The program is operated throughout the state by the Area Agencies on Aging.
URL:https://seniorresourcesec.org/event/coffee-tea-and-smp/
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