COASTAL CAFÉ FOOD SERVICE AT THRIVE 55+ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Groton

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 11:15 am to 12:45 pm Monday-Friday
Have you tried our budget friendly meals lately? You can enjoy an entrée and two sides, grab n go items, soup and
desserts. No reservations required. Kitchen take-out is also available! March and April featured entrée menus
can be found at our center or found online at www.groton-ct.gov. Search Thrive 55+
GROTON residents: Call our front desk by 10:30 am for home delivery 860-441-6785. Two dollars ($2.00) per
household delivery- not per person. If two people order and it goes to the same address it is still only $2.
Be green! Bring your own container for take out meals or soups and get 50 cents off
entrée or soup. PLEASE NOTE: We don’t give out bags – so please bring your own carry
out bag.

THRIVING at AGING EXPO Wednesday, May 14

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Groton

SAVE THE DATE for our annual THRIVING at AGING EXPO Wednesday, May 14 10-1. This event is open to anyone to attend.

Want a table at our EXPO ? Please reach out to Kwilliams@groton-ct.gov

Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium, Inc. (ECTC) (Dial—A Ride)

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

Are you in need of rides to doctor’s appointments and medical tests?  If so you may be eligible for the services of Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium, Inc., a private non-profit 501(c)3 agency whose purpose is to promote the coordination and consolidation of para-transit services for persons of low income, elderly, physically and mentally disabled individuals in Southeastern Connecticut.  ECTC can be an additional means of transportation besides the Ledyard Senior Center if your appointments fall on days and times during the week that the Ledyard Senior Center does not do.   Please call  860-464-0478 or ECTC for further information:

(860)848-5910 or  fax # (860)848-5917.  Their website is www.ectcinc.org

Please call  (860)464-0478 for sign up or if you have questions.

 

Our Senior Center Transportation Information

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

Call us at 860-464-0471

The Ledyard Senior Center offers daily transportation to the Center for activities including lunch, along with rides to medical appointments and other necessities according to the schedule below.  All individuals using our transportation must complete an annual transportation form. A wheelchair lift is available. Please be aware that the Senior Center does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle. 

Persons must be able to: Travel without assistance, wait outside for 10 minutes, climb three 12-inch steps or use the wheelchair lift. 

The Senior Center cannot  provide rides home from a medical appointment/procedure that involves general anesthetics. We service Ledyard & Gales Ferry residents to any appointment within New London County, which also includes:  New London, Groton, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, Franklin. Call for details. 

SENIOR VAN TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS:

MONDAY        Medical Appointment Day—Senior Center, Community Café for Breakfast/Lunch   TUESDAY (*)  Medical Appointment Day—Senior Center, Community Café for BREAKFAST BUFFET $7.00 Lunch   (*)  If time allows, we will provide transportation to Aldi’s & BIg Y for shopping in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY Senior Center, CURB SIDE/CAFÉ SPECIAL LUNCHES $10.00 @12:00

THURSDAY    Medical Appointment Day—Senior Center, Community Café for Breakfast/Lunch

FRIDAY           Senior Center, Grocery Shopping Stop & Shop & Walmart, Community Café for Lunch, Bank Runs

Friday—Shopping runs to Stop & Shop, and Walmart 

Medical Appointments must be made between 9:00 and 1:00.  We provide transportation for medicals on

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays only. 

All reservations for transportation must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the office between 9:00 a.m. and 4;00 p.m. and talking to a staff person. Requests for transportation giving less than 48 hours notice will be addressed on a case by case basis. 

Drivers can not schedule appointments. *Bank runs and shopping require reservations in advance*

Round trip donations are $1.00 within Ledyard and Gales Ferry and $2.00 for out of town. We provide transportation to Sub Base medical appointments and the pharmacy for people with a Military/Base I.D.

*Driver routes are planned in advance.  Unscheduled stops and pick-ups are not permitted. 

Please refrain from requesting any impromptu stops.* 

Call to schedule all transportation requests (860) 464-0471

 

 

 

 

CRIBBAGE

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

DAILY 9-12:00

PLEASE CALL 860-464-9112 –  IF INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR STARTING ANY OTHER GAMES

 

 

AARP Driver Safety Class

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

CLASSES WILL START AT THE LEDYARD SENIOR CENTER

ON MONDAYS—10-2:00 

Dates:  June 2 * Sept 15 * Dec 8 

Make checks payable to AARP at the time of the  course

$20 for Members—$25 for Non-Members

Arrive 15 minutes prior for registration Bring snacks for a 10 min break

 

PARKS, RECRECATION & SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

HELD:               3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

TIME:                 7:00 PM

WHERE:            THE SENIOR CENTER

& PARKS & REC. BUILDING