Discover the UR Community Tech Center: May 2025 Highlights
UR Community Tech Center is dedicated to supporting older and disabled adults in Manchester and beyond. Our mission is to provide valuable resources, education, and support to enhance the quality of life for our community members.
Volunteer with Us! We are excited to welcome new volunteer Ken, who joins our dedicated team of Steve, Megan, Adam, Audrey, and Agnes.
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Here’s what’s happening at the Tech Center this May!
Support Groups and Events:
| 1. | Blind and Low Vision Support Group: Join Kristen Dockendorff on May 6 for an update on vision resources online. |
| 2. | Parkinson’s Disease Social Group: Meet on May 13 for support and social interaction. |
Tech Center Happenings: Our Tech Center offers a variety of free classes and special events designed to help you stay connected and informed.
Here are some highlights for May:
| ? | Monthly Tech Talk / Chatting with AI (Basics): May 2, 1-2:30pm. Learn about AI software and share your experiences. |
| ? | Online Health Resources at a Glance: May 5, 1-2:30pm. Discover reputable health-related websites. |
| ? | Streaming and Smart TVs (Basics): May 15, 1-2:30pm. Learn about free or low-cost streaming services. |
| ? | 2nd Annual Graffiti Battle Fundraiser: May 17, 1-4pm at Urban Lodge Brewing. Join us for an exciting arts event. |
| ? | Messaging Apps: May 22, 1-2:30pm. Learn about secure messaging apps like Google Chat, iMessages, and WhatsApp. |
| ? | Monthly Social and Let’s Exercise Our Brains: May 30, 1-2:30pm. Focus on brain health with local guest experts. Regular Hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 10am-3pm Special sessions on Tuesdays |
Get Involved: Call 860-430-4557 to register for events or use our QR code. For more information, visit UR Community Cares and click on the Tech Center link.
Location and Contact Information: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center 153 Spruce St., Manchester, Conn. Parking is available along Florence St. or in the new lot at the corner of Spruce and Birch St. For assistance, call us at 860-430-4557.
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Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is TODAY, and we are asking you to join us in our efforts to make this the most awesome day of giving your community has ever seen!
We are writing to ask you to take five minutes to give to https://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/ur-community-cares. After that, you can give to other nonprofits that do work that you support or just kick back and watch how high the giving can go at https://www.givelocalccf.org!
Your donation of any amount will help expand our programs, see them all in detail on our website, click here!
Together, UR Community Cares volunteers are making a difference through various initiatives, including:
| 1. | UR Community Tech Center |
| 2. | Neighbors Helping Neighbors |
| 3. | Cycling Without Age |
| 4. | UR Vision Resources |
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Graffiti Battle Update: Canvas of Courage
We are thrilled to announce that 20 talented artists from Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts will be painting on the theme “Canvas of Courage: Graffiti Battle for All Abilities.” This theme reflects our dedication to disability awareness, empowerment, and accessibility. Our goal is to create an event that not only showcases artistic talent but also highlights the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. By addressing physical disability barriers, vision or hearing disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health struggles, we aim to ignite meaningful conversations and inspire action towards building a more inclusive world.
Join us on May 17th from 1-4pm at Urban Lodge Brewing! Enjoy food and drinks while supporting our organization, as 10% of all sales will contribute to the fundraiser.
Event Highlights:
Shoe Art: Nick Morrett will be painting a custom-made pair of shoes for the organization
Music: Enjoy performances by CT State Manchester Ice Radio DJ, Manchester Town Troubadour Christian Loftus, and UConn’s A Cappella group “Drop The Bass”, singing songs from their new album “Honey”
Kids Zone: Engage in arts and crafts activities and meet animals from Lutz Children’s Museum.
Host/MC: Nadia Sims, Manchester Poet Laureate, will be our host and MC for the event.
Vendors: Spotted Hawk Healing Accessories will showcase their beautiful jewelry.
Silent Auction: Bid on unique, high-value items donated by local businesses and supporters. Additionally, the stunning creations made during the event will be auctioned, giving attendees a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece while supporting a great cause.
Join us this May for a-MAY-zing opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Michelle Puzzo, Executive Director
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©2025 UR Community Cares, Inc. | 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT |
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