Lifelong Learning / Health and Wellness
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Thursday October 10
- 12:15 – 1:15 pm
- Speaker: Richard Manzino, MS Ed
Situational Awareness – Self Defense Class
This workshop will focus on the concept of “Situational Awareness’ to help participants avoid threatening and dangerous situations. Additionally, some very simple self-defense techniques will be taught with the emphasis of using your whole body as a weapon. Easy to learn techniques from Karate, Kung Fu, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, etc. will be taught as a means of self-defense.
Richard is a 3rd degree Blackbelt and former High School Teacher/Administrator and Adjunct College Professor.
Brown Bag Lunch Details
- Friday October 25
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Andrea Ruby, Founder & CEO of Living Forward
Downsizing Simplified: How to Eliminating the EXTRA can add Happiness & Allow you to Live Forward
How to get the downsizing process started and share tips and tricks on how to consistently keep up with the task of downsizing so that clutter never builds up!
Health and Wellness
- Monday, September 23rd
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Flu Shot Clinic
Please register on myactivecenter or in person at the center
Accepting Medicare & Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans, ConnectiCare & United
Please bring your Medicare or Anthem card or other insurance card with you.
Sponsored by: Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County
- Friday, October 18
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Speaker: Dominique Hodge, Dining Service Director at Benchmark Stamford
HEALTHY EATING
As we age, our nutrition needs change. Following a balanced-diet meal plan can help you reduce your risk for illness and stay active and independent longer.
- Wednesdays
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
- Instructor: Amy LiVolsi
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra, also known as “yogic sleep,” is a guided meditation practice that takes you to a state between wakefulness and sleep. By following simple verbal cues you are lead to a place that allows your body and mind to rest and deeply heal. It’s like a blissful nap for your mind and body.
Please dress comfortably and bring whatever you may need to be comfortable. Bring a yoga mat. Pillows, blankets. and eye covers are strongly encouraged.
This class is presented in partnership with the Stamford Veterans Resource Center and is open to all members of the community free of charge.
Technology Assistance and Trainings
Open Technology Sessions
Our amazing Technology Wizards are here to help answer all your questions.
Stop by any Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 pm in the computer lab to meet with one of our volunteers and get your smart phone and computer questions answered. Free for SSC Members.
If you prefer a phone consultation, please call 203-977-5151 and you may speak to one of our 3 IT support specialists: Stu, Peter, Rouja or Larry.
Wednesday, September 18th
1:15 to 2:15 pm
Computer Class: Windows 11 Basics for All
Learn how to navigate and become comfortable with Windows 11. Use it for simple tasks like email, photos, word and browsing the web.
Wednesday, October 23rd
1:15 to 2:15 pm
Computer Class: Unlock your Digital Library
Learn how to download e-books, audio books & movies and play them on your smartphone, tablet and smart TV