Programs

Instructor:  Sandy Poirier
Date & Time: TBD
Cost: $10 per project, includes instruction and all supplies. 
Must sign up and pay in advance.
 

Volunteer Program Leader: Kay Luginbuhl
Date & Time: TBD
Volunteers are needed to join Kay in making greeting cards on the first Thursday of the month.  Materials and instruction provided.  Cards will be used for the Senior Center to send to members, as appropriate.  You are also welcome to come make cards for your personal use for a small fee. Cost TBD.
 

Instructors: Ed Ertel, Randy Russo
Date & Time: TBD
Bring your own wood carving project or work on one with the group for a nominal fee. Carvers of all levels are welcome to join this wonderful group.
 

Volunteer Program Leader: Carolyn Feldman
Date & Time: TBD
Join this group as you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, etc. your own project or work on one with the group. All are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Bring your own supplies.

Volunteer Program Leader: Judy Varney
Date & Time: TBD
Come enjoy a little bit of this and a little bit of that. This group is all hands-on and suggestions are welcome for ideas of projects to make.  Most items are for sale and can be found in the display cases at the end of both hallways, as well as on display in the Information Center during various holidays.  You may also bring your own project, or work on one with the group.

VLP: Janet Sosnicki and Toni Finkle

Date & Time: TBD

Come join Janet and Toni for a classic board game such as Scrabble, Cribbage, Mahjong, etc. No experience necessary! Come for the fun of it! Walk-in

Dates and Times: TBD

VPL: Riffat Zulfiquar

Date & Time: TBD

Join this group for some good competitive fun.

VPL's: Dave and Mary MacDaid

Dates: TBD

Mexican Train. This is a fun, laid-back game for all and a wonderful way to make new friends. New players are always welcome - and all participants are willing to instruct beginners.

Chess.com
VPL: Alex Cardoni

Dates: Mondays

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Looking for a nice activity that can bring you satisfaction, provide congenial interaction with peers while exercising your brain?

Join this group on Monday mornings on Chess.com and play chess with the Ellington Chess Mates.  You don’t need to be an expert player to join in the fellowship. You don’t even have to know how to play the game.  Instruction is provided for those who are beginning to explore the world of chess.  For more information, or to be added to the group, contact Will Maynard at maynardwe@comcast.net. 

VPL's:  Janet Sosnicki

Date & Time: TBD

Join us in our backyard (or indoors on hot/rainy days) for these fun games!  Don't know how to play?  They will show you how!

VPL: Dave Lehmann, Claudia Pirtel

Date & Time: TBD

Also known as Pitch, teams compete to obtain the high, low and jack of the trump suit and the most game points. This large group of players has a lot of fun.

VPL:  Shirley Pinard

Date & Time: TBD

Join us on our indoor shuffleboard as we launch pucks down the court. This welcoming group of individuals is open to instructing beginners who enjoy friendly competition and a good time.

VPL: Dennis Varney, Larry Peterson

Date & Time: TBD

Laugh as balls are accidentally dropped or thrown in the gutter, all in an attempt to score a virtual strike. Players' scores are calculated and top players are acknowledged weekly

Congratulations to the Perfect 300 Club Members:    

Judy Varney, Shirley Pinard, Linda Dzen, Mary Donohue, Jo Lambert, Rich Malone

Instructor:  Glenn Eberly, NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Date & Time: TBD

Sign up in advance.  Class Max. 10. Minimum 4.  No Walk-ins.

4 week session - 2 classes/week (8 classes total) Residents $24, Non-residents $32

In this fitness class created just for men, the emphasis is on progressively building total body strength, improving balance, stability, and flexibility.  The goal is to work towards a recommended healthy habit of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week and muscle strengthening 2-5 days a week.

Facilitator: Sam Baer

Scheduled Mondays, 3:00 p.m. on Facebook Live

FREE

Join Sam for a 30 minute drop-in guided meditation to calm and re-center your mind.  Learn the many benefits and explore the basics of meditation through guided relaxation and breathing techniques

Instructor: Linda Stein

Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Walk-In Rates:Residents: $4, Non-Residents: $5 - During the pandemic, classes are held on Zoom and Facebook Live for free.  Zoom ID:  251 344 4651

About the Instructor: Linda Stein is an Ellington resident who is a certified fitness instructor. She is a past Silver Sneakers instructor and has received training with the Arthritis Foundation. All classes will be adapted to meet the participants’ needs.

Instructor: Sam Baer, RYT 200

Residents: Free, Non-Residents: $3 - During the pandemic, classes are offered for free on Facebook Live.

Experience all of the benefits of yoga without having to get on the floor!  Increase flexibility, balance, metabolism, focus and strength, while decreasing joint pain and chance of heart disease.

Instructor: Linda Stein

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Residents: $7/class walk-in, Non-Residents: $8/class walk-in, See instructor for monthly rate discount. During the pandemic, classes are offered for free on Facebook Live and Zoom (ID: 251 344 4651).

In this class you will focus on strength training and balance. A variety of props are used, including hand weights, elastic bands and balance balls. Participants are asked to bring their own equipment. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.

Dates:  Mondays

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Instructor:  Sam Baer

Residents:  Free; Non-Residents: $3.  During the pandemic this class is being offered for free on Facebook Live and Zoom (ID: 251 344 4651).

Join Sam for a slow, gentle class, suitable for all, especially those with arthritis and issues with balance.  Participate standing or in a chair.  This Sun Style class is evidence based and recommended by the CDC to be effective at preventing falls.

Instructor:  Sam Baer, RYT 200

Wednesdays

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Residents: FREE; Non-Residents: $3 - During the pandemic this class is being offered for free on Facebook Live and Zoom (ID: 251 344 4651).

Yoga has been shown to help increase flexibility, balance, metabolism, focus, and strength, while decreasing joint pain and chance of heart disease.  Along with gaining an understanding of your body and mind, expect a light-heart approach and possibly some laughter.  All levels welcome.  Poses may be modified for each individuals' needs.  Walk-in's welcome.

VPL: Joe Ouellette, Carol Adam

Opt to participate in the challenge from May 1 - October 31 for your chance at earning prizes, or continue to just walk with the group without keeping track.  Members of the group may continue to meet daily at 8:30 am at Arbor Park.  Inclement weather cancels.

Program Description, Walking Log

Date & Time: TBD

Meet a group of local authors, storytellers, song writers, and more.  Bring a piece to share with the group or listen to what others have written.

Facilitator:  Sam Baer

Dates:  See monthly calendar for schedule; During the pandemic TED Talk discussions are held on Zoom.

Join Sam for a short video (typically 20 minutes or less) on a variety of topics.  Afterwards, engage, or listen to the group discussion about the topic.  Each video is from the top-rated list and isn't watched ahead of time, so it's a genuine, open, conversation.  All are welcome to join us.

Director: Mary Regan

VPL: Maureen Webber

Date & Time: TBD

Cost: $10 Annually

Members practice weekly from September through mid-May and participate in many events for the community including Winterfest, Spring Musicale and a number of visits to local nursing homes. If you enjoy singing in a group and brightening spirits this group is for you.

Garden Thyme

VPLs: Janice Chaplin, Leslie Suitor

Dates & Times: TBD

This group meets April - October, weather permitting.  Additional volunteers are always welcome and appreciated!

We will be hiking local trails on select mornings, weather permitting.  Beginner and experienced hikers are welcome.  We do require that all participants are members of the Senior Center and have completed the required membership forms prior to any group hike.  We also require participants to register with Sam Baer, Assistant Director, for each hike.

If you are interested in registering for a hike, or learning more, contact Sam: at sbaer@ellington-ct.gov or 860-870-3133.

General Hiking Club Guidelines

VPL: Joe Ouellette, Carol Adam

Dates & Times: TBD 

Opt to participate in the challenge from May 1 - October 31 for your chance at earning prizes, or continue to just walk with the group without keeping track.  Members of the group may continue to meet daily at 8:30 am at Arbor Park.  Inclement weather cancels.

Program Description, Walking Log