Groton Utilities: Ledyard Reservoir hike moved to Wed., June 18

We are bummed we couldn’t hike today but will try again tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18. One MUST be registered with us prior to attend – email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6785 by 4:30 pm today.
Our hikes are for those 55+ in our community.
OATS- Groton Utilities hike at Ledyard Reservoir
June 18th at 9:30 am
Groton Utilities: Ledyard Reservoir -Johnny Cake Hill Tour
This beautiful hike is about 3 1/2 – 4 miles.
Good walking terrain with two rather large hills. All dirt road so should be no footing problems. We will take care walking along Sandy Hollow Road. Hike hosted by Ron B; Watershed Patrol & Surveillance of Groton Utilities.

STAINED GLASS Workshop June 14 and 21

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at STAINED GLASS? We have the perfect opportunity for you: We have a two day workshop with supplies included. This is for anyone 18 and older- workshop takes place at here at Thrive 55+

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June Volunteer Spotlight – Louise Mears

Louise is one of our newer volunteers at the center .She is super energetic and willing to help out and pitch in anywhere and with anything needed. Louise has a son and they
spend a lot of time together, she also enjoys reading , visiting the beach, gardening and baking. Even with all that, she rarely hesitates when asked to help and if need be learn
then jumps right in.
With over 25 years of experience in the food and restaurant industry, she was a natural fit for our COASTAL CAFE. Louise has been amazing in the kitchen as a volunteer and
has helped the staff in their keep everything running smoothly. She enjoys volunteering at Thrive 55+ because everyone is really nice and this is what makes her continue to
volunteer.
Having been a supervisor before, Louise has had the experience and pleasure of training many young adults to work with older adults and for many of the young people it was their first time ever working with this particular demographic and the one thing she used to always teach them was that when working with older adults you should look at it as if you have inherited many grandparents. This is something to this day that Louise still teaches young people who are new to working with older generations and are unsure as to how to interact with them. Louise calls it her “Motto”.

Louise is an asset to Thrive 55+, we are very lucky to have her on the TEAM! Thank you for everything Louise.

Discover Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks May 2026

Learn about this 2026 trip Thursday, June 5th at 12:45 pm. RSVP
Discover Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks featuring San Diego and California’s Central Coast May 20 — May 29, 2026
San Diego Harbor Cruise, Carlsbad Walking Food Tour, Los Angeles City Tour, Old Mission Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles Wine Country Lunch, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Choice on Tour: Explore Giant Forest with Local Guide or Brisk Hike with your Tour Manager, Getty Center Double $4,529pp Single $5,929pp Triple $4,479pp if booked by Nov 20, 2025