Artwork at Thrive55+

We have a lot going on here and now we also have another beautiful painting hanging on our wall. Thank you to Lynn Frink for donating this piece of art to the center. It adds so much character to the building and we just love you. You can view more of Lynn’s work at lynnfrinkart.com

Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains – August 12-20th

For our travelers- this is a quick reminder about our upcoming seat reduction date – April 12, 2022- for the Colorado Rockies tour. The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains August 12 — August 20, 2022.  Any names entered in after April 12th could be subject to a first come first serve cancellation wait list. Air would also need to be requoted and the air inclusive early booking bonus expires as well.

Want to sign up for this trip?  Please schedule a meeting with Cindy by calling 860-441-6623 or emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov

Don’t know about the trip? Check out the trip details with this link  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1091375 or stop by and get a detailed flyer.

 

Painting with Friends- Tuesday at 9:30-12:00pm 

New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 28th. In person at the Senior Center every Tuesday at 9:30am. You must register your interest in this session.

NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK

The East Lyme Police Department is participating in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day
to be held on Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm. Everyone is encouraged to turn in unneeded
medication for safe disposal.

Check out your medicine cabinet or wherever you may keep medications – examine what you have –
is the medication still used? – is the medication expired? If you answer yes to either of these
questions, those medications need to be removed properly and this is your opportunity.

Remember, the East Lyme Police station is in its new location at 277 West Main Street.

During the week of April 25th, the Senior Center will help those folks that need a ride – if you have
medications you need to dispose of, reserve a ride with us and we will get you to Police Department.

LUNCH & LEARN – Wednesday, April 27th at 12:30pm

Presentation on “Nutrition and Aging: We all eat and we all age”
Staying active and healthy as we age comes from taking
good care of ourselves at every stage of life. Every day is a
good day to make small changes for improvement. We will
discuss an overview of how to eat better for healthy aging
and review any questions from the audience.
Registration begins Apr 1st. Register by Apr 22nd.

HAND POTTERY CLASS – TUE, APRIL 19TH at 1:00PM

4 week session
Come have fun with us. Get your hands dirty & make some clay sculpting pieces.
Registration begins Apr 1st. $20R/$25NR
All supplies provided.

ELDER ABUSE PUBLIC FORUM ~Thursday, April 7th from 7:10 to 11:00am

Please Join Attorney General William Tong & State Rep. Holly Cheeseman for a forum to discuss the new Elder Justice Hotline and issues facing older adults.
Registration is now open!

CT Elder Justice Hotline Call 1-860-808-5555

Senior Center Fun Trip – Monkey Farm, Old Saybrook on Wednesday, April 13th

Lunch with shopping afterwards. Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only). Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents
will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.

Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited. Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make your payment by 4pm on the 2nd business day.

Registration begins Apr 1st.