Wednesday, October 5th from 1:30-3:00pm
Nurses from Ledge Light Health District and physical therapists from the Visiting Nurse Association of SECT will put on a program on Falls Prevention. Learn about risk factors, safety interventions, and exercises to reduce the risk of falls at home. Participate in a personal fall risk assessment. Registration is now open.
Hearing Clinic:
w/AUDIOLOGY CONCIERGE – Nancy Jablonski. Thursday, Oct 6th from 11am to 1pm at the Senior Center. 45 minute appointments start at 11am. Free hearing test, a hearing aid check, wax inspection, and listening demos. Register with the Senior Center.
VNASC Nurse Managed Foot Clinic:
Thursday, Oct 13th from 12:15pm to 3:45pm. Routine foot care provided for a fee – $10pp. Appointment required. Payment due at time of service. No diabetics please
Manicure:
Sponsored by Pretty Nails and Spa. Tue, Oct 11th & 25th. Starts at 8:15am. 15
minute appointments $5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish. Register with the Senior Center.
Massage:
Massages to be offered on Wed, Oct 12th & 26th from 1pm to 4pm. You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for $30 or a 55 minute appointment for $60.
Additional day added Thu, Oct 20, 9am – 12pm. Register with the Senior Center. Payment is due at time of reservation.
Monday, October 17th from 1:00-3:00pm
Ledge Light Health District will host a Covid-19 vaccine
clinic at the East Lyme Senior Center.
This clinic is for individuals 18 years or older who need a 1st or 2nd dose (primary series) or a bivalent booster dose. The updated booster from Moderna is designed to help protect against multiple COVID-19 variants. Those who are eligible (18+ for Moderna, 12+ for Pfizer) are encouraged to get the bivalent booster as long as it has been two months since your last Covid-19 primary vaccination or booster.
Only the Moderna vaccine will be available at this clinic. The clinic is free; no appointment, insurance, or ID necessary. Please bring your CDC vaccination card if you have one.
Wednesday, October 26th at 1:00pm
MORE THAN A CUP OF KINDNESS: The good people of North Platte, Nebraska fed six million military personnel during the Second World War from their own rations and gardens over four years, three months and eight days. An inspiring story of astounding resourcefulness, generosity, and hard work that doesn’t appear in history books. It reminds us what a spectacular difference we can make working together. In feeding one another, we are fed.
Registration begins Oct 3rd. Register by Oct 21st.
Wednesday, October 19th at 12:30pm
Neighbors Helping Neighbors! Now more than ever community support is so important and impactful! The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers the support someone needs to remain living at home either with grocery shopping needs, visiting, phone reassurance or local medical rides. If you are 55+, contact us to hear how your help may improve the quality of life of an elderly or disabled person by volunteering around your schedule to help a neighbor in your community.
Cost is $2 per person. Registration begins Oct 3rd. Register by Oct 14th
Friday, October 14th at 12:00pm
Menu: Sausage & Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Buttered Noodles, Apple Sauce, German Apple Pudding Cake
Cost is $7 per person.
Registration begins Oct 3rd. Register by Oct 11th.
Saturday, October 29th from 9:00am-1:00pm
In the community room of Thrive 55+ Active Living Center
All crafters are welcome to participate in this annual Autumn event. Tables are available for $15.00 (round) or $20.00 (rectangular). Reservations for tables accepted at our front desk starting Monday, October 3rd.
Club 55 will be offering a traditional Bake Sale in The Cove, including breads, cakes, pies and other treats also!
Proceeds from this event support Club 55 initiatives such as fuel assistance for seniors, high school achievement awards and more for our community
Saturday, October 22nd from 5:00-7:00pm
Please join us as we raise funds for Groton Parks Foundation by enjoying an evening walk on one of our main trails at Copp Family Park (Route 184, Groton) decorated magically with luminary, fairy houses and fairy friends. This is an easy and stroller friendly trail. Under 1 mile. Sensory friendly time is 5:00-6:00 pm.
Adults $10/ Children 8 and up $5 / Children under 8 Free.
Unable to attend? Please consider donating to support our Groton Parks Foundation (501(c)(3). Your tax-deductible donation to Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance recreational opportunities in Groton.
Saturday, October 15th from 5:00-7:00pm
We need YOU! Come vote for your favorite chili and delicious treat!
This year your price includes chili samples from local first responder
departments and local restaurants. PLUS samples of bakery treats from
local recreational and professional bakers. $15 per person.
Plus Scarecrow Contest. Please join us as a taster for this annual
fundraiser that raises funds for Thrive55+ Center programs.
Tuesday, October 18th at 5:00pm
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.
