Programs

A variety of craft projects will be offered monthly, with a variety of instructors.  See our monthly newsletter for projects.  We are always looking for volunteers with ideas to help with this program.

Instructors: Ed Ertel, Randy Russo
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 9:30am.  

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.  Weather permitting this group may be held outdoors.
 

Date & Time:  Mondays, 1pm-3pm
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.

Billiards is now open, no reservation required.  Play solo or challenge another member.  Tournaments are offered throughout the year and will be announced in our newsletter. 
FREE, Walk-In.

Play is not available during the following times:
*During tournaments and lessons (announced in our newsletter)
*During Shuffleboard (Tuesdays, 2pm-close)

Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
Mahjongg, Triominoes, Scrabble, Uno, or whatever the group is up to!  Bring a friend and play your own game as well.  

Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
Classic card game "Party Bridge". 

Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
VPL: Kathy Peterson
Hand, Foot & Knee

Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
Mexican Train 

Volunteer Program Leader: Alex Cardoni
Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free, Walk-In.

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 at the Hall Memorial Library 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.  

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
Join us for these fun games!  Don't know how to play?  They will show you how!

Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
Classic card game: Also known as Pitch, or High, Low, Jack, Game

Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free, Walk-In.  
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.

Volunteer Program Leaders: Larry Peterson, Dennis Varney
Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
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: Sam Baer, RYT 200
Mondays, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
All the benefits of yoga, done in and alongside a chair.  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.

Instructor: Glenn Eberly
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Residents $4, Non-Residents $5, Walk-In.
Core exercises will be performed seated in a chair.  Balance exercised will be performed using the chair for support.

Instructor:  Sam Baer, RYT 200
Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
FREE, Walk-In

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.  Bring your own yoga mat, and if you have them, blocks and straps.

Instructor: Glenn Eberly
8 Weeks: October 25-December 13
Mondays, 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Residents: $40, Non-Residents: $46
Sign up in Advance - No Walk-In’s
Class Minimum: 5
Improve your fitness, build strength and endurance through a variety of exercises done in circuits. Learn proper technique while enjoying some camaraderie.    
 

Facilitator: Sam Baer
Mondays, 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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: Lisa Jordan
Thursdays, 11:15am-12pm
Residents $4, Non-Residents $5, Walk-In.
This class trains the entire body. Using light weights and bands, and your own body weight, the instructor will accommodate your unique fitness goals. Please bring your own light weights and bands. This class is for all levels of fitness. Exercises will be standing and in chairs.

Instructor: Sam Baer, RYT 200
6 Weeks: October 12-November 16
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sign up in Advance - NO Walk-ins, Free
This is a beginner class.  The focus of this Sun style of Tai Chi is on slow, smooth, continuous movements. Practice can be done in a chair or standing.  Attendance at all sessions is highly recommended as each form builds on the next. 

Opt to keep track of your steps, miles, and/or time and add it to the group's total, or just walk for the fun of it!  This group meets daily during the week at Arbor Park at 9am.  Be sure to register first with the Senior Center and then pop on over and introduce yourself!  Inclement weather cancels.

Walking Log

Instructor: Sam Baer, RYT 200
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
Match breath to movement as you flow from pose to pose in this more vigorous style of yoga.  Discover your strength and see what you are capable of!  Bring your own mat, water bottle, and if you have them yoga blocks and a strap.

Third Thursday of the month, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
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
Tuesdays at 1:30pm
See monthly newsletter for topic

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
Volunteer Program Leader: Maureen Webber
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 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
This group meets April - October, weather permitting, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30am, tending the perennial and veggie gardens.  Additional volunteers are always welcome and appreciated!

Welcome back Happy Wanderers!

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.

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Call to reserve a pit: 860-870-3133.

Opt to keep track of your steps, miles, and/or time and add it to the group's total, or just walk for the fun of it!  This group meets daily during the week at Arbor Park at 9am.  Be sure to register first with the Senior Center and then pop on over and introduce yourself!  Inclement weather cancels.

Walking Log

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE, Walk-In.
Color for relaxation. Bring your own pencils or markers. Coloring sheets will be provided, or bring your own.

Do you need help with your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone?  Do you need help figuring out how to use My Active Center to  register for programs?  Maybe we can help!

Call to schedule a time to meet with a staff member for a 1:1 help session:  860-870-3133

In-person, phone, facetime & Zoom options are available.

See our calendar for a listing of technology classes offered monthly, including class description.