Services

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Mini Pedicures– November 8th & 10th by appointment $25.00

Haircuts-November 7thth and 23rd by appointment $15.00

Foot Clinic with Town Nurse (does not cut toenails) -Dec by appointment FREE

Foot Clinic with Foot Care Associates– (Cuts Toenails) Nov. 17 by app. $35.00

Blood Pressure Clinic Daily (Mon-Fri) from 12:00 -1:00pm– no app. needed FREE

Medicare Enrollment Help For people turning 65 or new to Medicare by app. FREE

Hearing Clinic November 28th by appointments

Call (860)434-4127 to schedule appointments

Luminaria and Fairy Walk Event Saturday, October 22, 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

Luminaria Walk Event Groton Parks Foundation Fundraiser

Saturday, October 22, 2022 5:00—7:00 pm

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.

Respectfully, we request no dogs on Luminaria trail during the event

  • Adults $10
  • Children 8 and up $5
  • Children under 8 Free

 Unable to attend?

Please consider donating to support Groton Parks Foundation (501(c)(3). Your tax-deductible donation to Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance Groton recreational opportunities.

Donations may be made out to and mailed to Groton Parks Foundation     (re: Luminaria) at Thrive 55+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340

 For more Information contact  Thrive55+ at 860-441-6785.

 

2022-2023  Extended Trips

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

Visit us at Thrive55+ to get the detailed flyers on any of these fabulous trips. Want to sign up for an extended trip? Schedule a meeting by calling 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov

Nashville & The Smoky Mountains Holiday December 7-14, 2022

Grand Ole Opry Show, Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood**, Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show, Asheville, Biltmore Estate.  8 Days /11 Meals    FULL

Spotlight on New Orleans     February 26 — March 2, 2023 

French Quarter, Choices on Tour, New Orleans School of Cooking, Beignets at Café Du Monde, Swamp Tour, Dinner at The Court of Two Sisters, Jazz Revue   5 Days / 6 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097823

Italian Vistas      March 25 — April 6, 2023 

Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento, Choices on Tour, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Lake Maggiore, Stresa     13 Days / 16 Meals     https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097801

British Landscapes  featuring England, Scotland and Wales  June 4 — 13, 2023 

Edinburgh Castle, Choices on Tour, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London 10 Days 13 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097792

**British Landscape Trip presentation Thursday, Oct. 20th  2:00 pm— rsvp  860-441-6785

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights   November 3 — 9, 2023

Highlights: Reykjavík, Northern Lights Cruise, Search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajökull Glacier, Blue Lagoon  7 Days • 11 Meals  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097830

 

 

 

 

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATIONAL SESSION

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

Tuesday , October 25th  1:00– 3:00 pm

Medicare Update: changes, new benefits for 2023 Please Join John Pitarra, Senior Benefits & Medicare Specialist for an information Registration is needed.  860-441-6785

 

One on One with VET CENTER Friday, October 21st

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

VET CENTER will offer one-on-one info sessions

Friday, October 21st 11:00 am -2:00 pm

Norwich Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). Vet Center can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

 

 

ESTATE PLANNING INFORMATION SESSION: Healthcare & Incapacity Oct 12

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Groton

ESTATE PLANNING INFORMATION SESSION: Focusing on Healthcare & Incapacity
-General Estate Planning information
-Healthcare, End of Life & Incapacity Planning
-Medicaid Planning
Presented by: Ameriprise Coastal Wealth Management & Brodeur Law Firm, LLC

Wednesday October 12, 2022  5:00pm-6:00pm
at Thrive 55+ Active Living Center: Powered By Groton Senior Center
102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT  06340

Please let us know you are coming by Tuesday, October 11 by calling 860-441-6785

10.2022 Estate Planning Information Session

 

British Landscapes Trip featuring England, Scotland and Wales

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Groton

Thursday, October 20th at 2 pm we are offering a trip presentation on our 2023 British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales.  This trip will take place June 04 — June 13, 2023 • 10 Days • 13 Meals. Highlights : Edinburgh Castle, Choices on Tour, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London

For more details and pricing click on this link https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097792

The trip presentation is with Collette who will go over all the details of travel for this trip. Please register for the free trip presentation on Thursday October 20th at 2 pm. Please call 860-441-6785.

 

A Big Band Dinner Dance with the String of Pearls

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Thursday, November 10h from 5:00-7:30pm

Join us for a dinner/dance featuring the Big Band String of Pearls.  Dinner will be at 5:00pm and dancing will begin at 6:00pm. Tickets need to be purchased in advance.

Ticket price is $10.00 and includes Caesar Salad, Cheese Lasagna, Garlic Bread, and soda/ water and a ticket to the show!

Call (860)434-4127 for more information