Tuesday, June 13th from 5:00-6:30pm

Monday, June 5th at 12:00pm

Thursday, June 1st

No appointment needed!

• AIc and Blood Pressure screening
• Nutrition counseling
• Cancer education
• Podiatry
• Mental Health screening
• Balance Screening

Friday, June 16th at 8:40am

Let us gather for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing
with other great people. Plus, door prizes! Mmm mmm — Waffles, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs , Fruit Cup, Pastry, Orange Juice, Coffee.

Cost is $12 per person
Register by Tuesday, June 5th

Saturday, June 10th from 12:00-5:00pm

Featuring…

• crafts & antiques
• food & baked goods
• book sale
• children’s events

**The Classic Car Cruise & Music will be occurring in the Thrive55 lot from 2:00-5:00pm**

Thrive55 is seeking artists, crafters, and vendors!

Registration fee is $25.00

Contact Information:

Groton Public Library- Kim at kbalentine@groton-ct.gov

Thrive55- Tomi at tstanley@groton-ct.gov

Tuesday, June 6th from 4:00-6:00pm

Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us
there. Each person pays their own tab. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.

Registration required.

Tuesday, June 13th 

Board Meeting at 10am

General Meeting at 12:30pm

Weekly Class from Tuesday, June 13th until Tuesday, September 5th

Join us “in the kitchen” as Thrive 55+ partners with the Eastern Connecticut Community Gardens Association and the Thames Valley Sustainable Connections Fund to offer free weekly workshops that will focus on uncomplicated preparations to accentuate the superior flavor of fresh, locally grown produce. We have three local chefs who will teach you while they
prepare samples of their favorite recipes incorporating seasonal produce for you to taste.

Enrollment limited. Must register

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.

Beginning Acrylic Painting with Dr. Michael Sullo- Fridays from 9:30-11:30 am

This is an 8-week class for beginning acrylic 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 8 week session.

Beginning Watercolor with Dr. Michael Sullo- Saturdays from 9:00-11:00 am

An 8-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 8 week session.

Oil Painting Classes with Dr. Michael Sullo- Tuesdays

9:30-11:30: experienced class / Tuesdays 1:00-3:00: beginner’s class

$80 resident /$90 non-resident for the 8 week session.

Drawing with Dr. Michael Sullo- Wednesdays from 3:00 – 5:00

Cost is $80 resident /$90 non-resident for the 8 week session

Expressive Art- 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

We have planned a few intergenerational programs for June.

Groton Summer Camps begin June 26 so this week is great time to hang with those younger in your life!

Intergenerational Jewelry Making Class -Tuesday, June 20th at 5:30 pm

Bring your grandchild, son, daughter, niece or nephew! Enjoy a fun beaded jewelry project that you will be able to create together and keep! Recommended for age 6 and up. $15.00

Intergenerational Sip and Paint Party – Wednesday, June 21st at 10:00 am

Come enjoy a morning with your grandchild, niece or nephew while creating a masterpiece together that can be cherished for years to come! Recommended age for participation is 5 and up- $20 total for child and adult. Space is limited must register

Intergenerational SCRABBLE Tournament – Thursday, June 22 from 1-3 pm

Challenge or partner with a buddy from another decade and let’s Scrabble! This recreational Scrabble tournament is open to anyone ages 10 and older. Light refreshments will be available.
-We provide the dictionaries.
-Scrabble rules apply.
-Five dollars per person
-Must register by June 15