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    Artist Nook August featured artist: Irene Wadsworth

    Visit our Artist Nook this month and view the lovely works of Irene. Sculptor, abstract painter, photographer and mixed media artist, her art is deeply influenced by nature and her environment. Her style of painting with glitter creates a whimsical, dream like quality.

    Irene has worked as a volunteer, using art as therapy, for the transgender community for the past five years. She enjoys working with both the young, and the elderly, bringing communities together through the love of art. Born in Michigan, but raised in CT into a military family, Irene has travelled the US, and once lived in Spain with her family.

    She holds a B.F.A in Fine Art with Art History concentration from Eastern Connecticut State University. While at Eastern, Irene worked for the Akus Gallery and learned to appreciate the other side to being an artist.

     

    McLews Breakfast

    Friday, August 11th at 8:45pm

     

    Let us gather for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with other
    great people. Plus, door prizes!

    Mmm mmm — Apple Pancakes, Bacon, Scrambled, Eggs, Fruit Cup Fruit
    Cup, Pastry, Orange Juice, Coffee.

    Cost is $12 per person Register by Tuesday, August 7th

    Celebration of Summer with Club 55

    Friday, August 18th

    5:00 PM – DINNER and 6:00 PM – CONCERT

     

    Our delicious summer menu will be Pork Ribs, Baked Haddock, Baked Sweet Potato, Creamed Green Bean and Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Apple Dumpling, Punch/Coffee.

    Live entertainment following with The Bodega Band, come enjoy an evening of jazz, blues, classic rock and country covers with a good dose of originals mixed in!

    $18 Club 55 Member // $23 Non-member

    Club 55 Meeting

    2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm

    Next meeting: Tuesday, August 8th 

     

    Club 55 celebrated 50 years of service to our Groton community at its January meeting and has been hard at work ever since. Many of the projects and events require detailed planning but the results are worth it. The mission of Club 55 is to provide our 55+ community with the opportunity for social, recreational activities as well as community service that makes
    life meaningful and demonstrates the valuable contribution of seniors to our community.

    How does Club 55 do this? Annual Club 55 dues, fund-raising activities, contributions, and support from the Thrive 55+ Active Living Center staff provide the money and technical assistance needed to carry out the Club’s annual agenda. Club 55 meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you.

    Each year Club 55 gives out Achievement Awards to Groton High School Seniors. This is an award and not a scholarship, therefore the student can use the money for school related items including but not exclusive to tuition. This year Club 55 added an award for an adult who is returning school to further their education. College is important for many reasons, including increased career stability and satisfaction, and the ability to make an impact on your community. With more and more careers requiring advanced education, a college degree can be critical to your success in today’s workforce.

    The club is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Achievement Awards:
    • Club 55 $1000 Award – Madison Porter
    • Club 55 $500 Awards – Ryan Greene, Emily Wallis
    • Marilyn Charette Memorial Award for Health Professions – Jennifer Meakem
    • Colleen Post Memorial Award – Greyson Demmons

    Join us! Club 55 dues are $5.00 for 12 months of membership and entitle you to the discounts shown above. Stop by the front desk for a membership application.

    August Art Classes

    Acrylic Painting with Kelly Luther Hall: Wednesdays from 5:30- 7:30 pm
    Acrylic painting for basic beginners and beyond basic levels will explore methods and techniques for putting together successful acrylic paintings of a variety of subject matter while using some fun unique techniques. No experience is necessary. Age 14+ welcome. Cost is $60 resident/ $70 non resident for the 8 weeks session.

    Watercolor with Dr. Michael Sullo: Saturdays from 9:00-11:00 am
    An 6-week class for beginning watercolor students or students that have experience who would like to brush up on their skills. Each student will be responsible for their own supplies a list will be provided upon registration. Open to all ages 16 and up Cost is $80 resident /$90 non-resident for the 6 week session.

     

    Oil Painting Class with Dr. Michael Sullo: Tuesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm
    An experienced class. $80 resident /$90 non-resident for the 6 week session.

     

    Drawing with Dr. Michael Sullo: Wednesdays from 2:00 – 5:00pm
    Cost is $80 resident /$90 non-resident for the 6 week session

     

    Expressive Art Group: Thursdays from 1:00- 2:30
    This group will offer an opportunity to make friends, socialize and share the common interest of art! Be creative and make projects that you will get to take home and enjoy. This program is supported by Senior Resources: Area Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Cost: Suggested Donation: Age 55 -59 $28/60 + $14