Community Connections
This number can be called in the U.S. for a police, fire, or medical emergency.
What is 911?
This simple activity—no equipment required—is a great form of cardiovascular exercise.
What is walking?
This beverage is usually the best choice for staying hydrated.
What is water?
This famous singer was known as the “King of Rock and Roll.”
Who is Elvis Presley?
Wearing this in a car greatly reduces your risk of serious injury in a crash.
What is a seat belt?
This community building often offers free books, internet access, classes, and activities.
What is a public library?
Adults are generally encouraged to get about this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 7–9 hours?
Apples, oranges, bananas, and berries belong to this food group.
What is fruit?
Dorothy famously said, “There’s no place like home” in this classic movie.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
Installing these in hallways and bathrooms can help prevent falls at night.
What are night-lights?
This famous 16-acre park in the center of downtown has been a gathering place for New Haven residents for hundreds of years.
What is the New Haven Green?
Exercises that improve this ability may help reduce the risk of falls.
What is balance?
Chicken, fish, eggs, beans, and lentils are good sources of this nutrient that helps maintain muscle.
What is protein?
This popular sitcom followed four older women—Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia—sharing a home in Miami.
What is The Golden Girls?
You should never give this identifying nine-digit number to an unexpected caller.
What is your Social Security number?
This famous university, founded in 1701, has been part of the New Haven community for more than 300 years.
What is Yale University?
This health measurement has two numbers and is commonly checked with a cuff around your upper arm.
What is blood pressure?
This mineral, found in foods such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, is important for strong bones.
What is calcium?
Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on this celestial body in 1969.
What is the moon?
This home safety device should be tested regularly and can alert you to a fire while you are sleeping.
What is a smoke alarm/detector?
Dialing this three-digit number can connect you with local resources for food, housing, transportation, and other community services.
What is 211?
This type of exercise, using weights or resistance, can help maintain muscle and bone strength as we age.
What is strength/resistance training?
Too much of this mineral, commonly found in salt and many processed foods, can contribute to high blood pressure.
What is sodium?
This legendary band from Liverpool included John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
Who are The Beatles?
A caller says you must pay immediately with gift cards, or give them personal information, or you will be arrested. This is most likely this.
What is a scam?