New session starts Jan 4th and ends on Mar 29th and will be held on Wed at 9:30am in person. You must register your interest in this session. Call 860-739-5859.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE- Thurdays at 1:00pm
New session starts on Jan 5th and ends on Mar 30th.
You must register your interest to play by calling 860-739-5859.
Pickleball – Open Play (No drop in play) on Fridays at 12:15-2:30pm
Open Play – Beginners- Advanced Beginners, $3 per play. Must have knowledge of the game. No lessons will be given. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. $3 per play.
Groton DEI Collaborative- Wednesday, December 7th from 3:00–4:30pm
Please join us on Wednesday, 12/7/22 and share your thoughts, observations and suggestions. It has been some time since the group met and we are touching base to establish movement for the future, including expectations and recent work completed.
We will also explore and seek volunteers to help us in partnering with a consultant to reestablish and recommit the structure and work of the Collaborative.
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Thrive 55+, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340 (across form Groton Public Library)
We look forward to connecting. For those who are unable to join us in person, please respond to this email if you would like to attend virtually.
Country Line Dancing- Mondays at 9:15-10:15am and Wednesdays at 1:15-2:15pm
Come have some fun learning and dancing some country line dances! We will offer two Country Line Dancing Classes at the Center. Monday’s from 9:15 AM-10:15 AM and Wednesday’s from 1:15 – 2:15 PM. Enjoy some exercise while country line dancing and having fun, getting healthy, and socializing with other seniors! Free, wearing comfortable clothing and come have fun!
Strength Training- Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am
New session starts on Jan 4th and ends Mar 22nd
(no class 1/16 & 2/20). In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 11:30am.
21 classes. Class fee $53R and $58NR.
Men and women can lose more than five pounds of lean body mass (mostly muscle) every decade of their life due to disuse. Studies show that muscle mass can be increased in people of any age through regular strength training. Strength training also strengthens your bones, helps with weight management, provides relief from arthritis pain, lowers risk of injury, and improves cardiac health. Dyna bands, weights (1lb to 10lbs) and chairs are used for the class. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.
UKULELE LEVEL 2 LESSONS – Mondays 11:00-12:00pm
New session starts Jan 9th ends Mar 20th. In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 11am.
9 classes. Class fee $45R & $50NR
Ukulele Lessons are provided in a high quality group session. Learn how to strum chords, play a song melody and meet others interested in music lessons. Knowing how to read music is not necessary. However, participants should know the C Family Chord Group. Loaners are available.
Bunco- Mondays at 9:30am
New session starts on Jan 9th and ends on Mar 27th (no play 1/16 & 2/20). You must register your interest to play
FOOT CARE PROGRAM
Come and get the Foot Care you need. Our On-A-Good-Foot Program can help. Foot care not
covered by Medicare will be paid by a grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds
made available under the Older Americans Act. A suggested donation of $6.00 is appreciated and
helpful, not required. Dr. Thomas Walter, Podiatrist comes to our Center once a month to perform
routine foot care. Call for an appointment and/or details 860-848-0422.
Technology Help- Wednesdays at 2:30pm
Need help with your computer, tablet or cell phone! Call us and reserve an appointment with a student from EL High.
Register by Mon of each week.