Make Up classes week of the Mar 27th
Registration for fitness classes, music classes, games, and craft programs for the winter session will begin on Dec 12th for Residents and Dec 19th for NonResidents. The office opens at 8am. If you register online, we must receive payment by the end of the next business day. Please do not call in your registration. Registrations are not guaranteed until we receive payment.
O.A.T.S. (OUTDOOR ACTIVE TRAVELING SENIORS) at Avery Farm at 1:00pm
A hearty group of cool people with a shared interest of being outdoors
and local adventure who happen to be 55 and older.
All our OATS outings require that you sign up prior. Please call 860-441
-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov to register.
• Thursday, December 8 at 1:00 pm Avery Farm with Groton Open
Space Association. RSVP.
DINING OUT PROGRAM on Tuesday, December 6th at Daniel Packer Inn starting at 5:00 pm
The community gives to us; Dining Out is our way of
giving back to the community. 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 at the
restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration required.
ROBOTS & RETIREES EVENT on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH from 3:30-5:00 PM
Celebrate Computer Science Week with us! Retirees are invited to visit Thrive 55+ for
an afternoon of robotics, featuring guest instructors from Groton Public Library’s teen
volunteer program. Attendees will learn to code and complete a series of challenges
using an Ozobot, an adorable robot powered through color!
Thrive 55+ Volunteer meeting- Monday, December 5th at 12:00pm
Please join us!
Discussion: Are You Ready to be Your Parents Caregiver? on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00pm
Join us for a hybrid (in person or virtually) panel discussion on how to be ready when your parents need you or you need your children. Professionals from Backus Hospital, Chelsea Groton Bank, Senior Resources, and Alzheimer’s Association, will share how to prepare medically, and mentally for these life changes and will be available to answer your questions. Must register for this free program.
NEW HORIZONS BAND CONCERT on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH from 2:00-3:00 PM
New Horizons Band of Southeastern CT is a local small concert band of beginning and intermediate
players, many of whom are retirees. They enjoy practicing together and performing a wide variety of
music. New Horizons Band of Southeastern CT is one of 3 bands in the Noank Mystic Band Family.
DECEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH- John Pozega
John has been a volunteer at Thrive 55+ on and off since 2006. He first started to utilize the center when he
moved to Groton from Gales Ferry and wanted more than just meals and classes, he wanted to give back. This is
when John decided that he could best be utilized in the Tech Center.
We were very fortunate that John wanted to volunteer in the Tech Center, he
is a true asset. John has been working with computers since 1980. His career
working with computers started after graduating college when he took a
position with the Burlington Northern Railroad working as an Information
Technology Specialist of the purchasing department for 15 years. After that,
he worked for IBM Global Services for 7 years where he retired from and
then moved from Texas to CT to be with his sister and her family.
John enjoys volunteering at the center because it gives him an opportunity to
socialize and make new friends. John finds it very gratifying when someone
comes to him with a tech problem and he is able to show them the solution
and the individual has an ah,ha moment! He also feels that volunteering in the
technology center challenges him because it’s something new everyday and no
two problems are ever the same. He loves it!
On occasion, John has also donated some of his gorgeous knit blankets to our center. He is very talented. John
also enjoys reading, cross stitch, painting and zentangle. We hope John continues to pursue all his hobbies and we
thank him for all of his years of dedication to our Technology Center !
CLUB 55 BOARD & GENERAL MEETINGS on December 13th from 10:00-1:30pm
Club 55 Board meeting 10:00 am
General meeting 12:30 pm
Club 55 is a service organization within Thrive 55+ Center serving the community. Please join us at any general meeting and make a difference with us!
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA on Sunday, December 11th from 1:00– 3:00PM
Come enjoy and afternoon of Tea, Savory and Sweet Bites while socializing with friends and family. This event is open to all ages. Put on your Sunday best and join us for an afternoon of tea, treats and conversation
$15 per person
$10 per child 10 years and younger