Club 55 enjoyed a great year in 2024 thanks to its members, Thrive 55+ staff and all of you. Our success was due to the gifted bakers, creative quilters, talented crafters and willing volunteers who made our programs and events wonderful. Thank you for your support!

Highlights:

• Valentine’s Day pop-up coupon giveaway for a coffee and a treat at The Cove. NEW!
• Spirited Soles Irish Dance Troupe sponsored by Club 55 for the Center’s St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
• Flea Market on May 11^th
• Remembrance Gathering on May 23^rd NEW!
• Academic Achievement Awards granted to five Groton residents for a total of $3500
• Bake Sale at the Groton Outdoor Market on June 8^th
• Scoopmobile visit with free ice cream for 120 people at Thrive 55+ on July 24^th NEW!
• Celebration of Summer Dinner Dance with DJ Gabe on August 23^rd
• Octoberfest Dessert Table with free treats for all on October 24^th  NEW!
• Artisans Fair on November 2^nd
• Sponsor Santa’s visit and Children’s Craft Table at Groton’s Season of Celebrations event on December 7^th
• Holiday Luncheon with the Ledyard Carolers and door prizes on December 18^th

Cash Contributions:

• Groton Sail Monument Foundation $250
• Fund for seniors facing food insecurity $400
• SubVets Thanksgiving Caring & Sharing $500
• CT DVA Veterans Outreach and Support $500
• Americares for Hurricane Helene Response $342

In addition, the Club’s Center Improvement Fund pays for a variety of small equipment needs at Thrive 55+.

Want to be more involved at our center in 2025? Come on and join us for our CLUB 55 meeting TUESDAY Jan 14th at 12:30 pm. Come here about all the fantastic Club 55 events happening in 2025 and get yourself more involved with these fantastic people!

Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with other great people. Oh and we give out door prizes!

Mmm: Breakfast Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fruit Cup, OJ, Coffee

$12pp  Register by Tuesday, Jan 7 Late fee $3.00 if space is available

Need technology help with your laptop, tablet, cell phone? Did you get a new gadget during the holidays? Come by and meet with one of our awesome TECH Center volunteers to get help