November 10th at 9:30a,

at Brockway-Hawthorne Preserve. Brush Hill Road, Lyme CT.

Meet at the Brush Hill Rd. parking lot. We will walk to the Selden Cemetery and back past beautiful natural and manmade stone features. About 2.5 mile

Join us on Wednesday, November 9th at 1:00pm for a free performance of The Life of Harriet Tubman performed by Adwoa Bandele-Asante. Through the story of Harriet Tubman’s struggle for freedom from slavery and inclusion as an American citizen, learners will understand how faith, courage and commitment inspired this great woman warrior, healer and builder of the 20th century.

Tuesday, November 8th at 12:00pm

Join us for an exciting opportunity to eat lunch with Uma (Age 16) and Omer (age 18), young Emissaries from Israel. At 1:00pm, Uma and Omer will be doing an interactive lecture on Life in Israel from their perspective. This will be the first in a 3 part series.

If you prefer to only attend the lecture , please pre-register by calling (860)434– 4127.

To sign up for lunch you should call (860)388-1611 x 216 and tell them you wish to sign up for the Old Lyme site for November 8th. Lunch reservations can be made up until 11am on Nov.7th.

Painting Water and Seascapes –NOVEMBER 7, 14 – Mondays 1-3pm– 2 weeks ($14.00)
Learn how to paint different kinds of water including reflections, rain and water in motion. There will be a demonstration of each kind then students can practice those. The second week students will work on their own original painting with their choice of water featured in it.

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

OATS hike with Groton Utilities:  Ledyard Reservoir — Overlook and Morgan Dam Trail at 1030 am tomorrow Oct 6

• This hike is 3.5 plus miles with gradual hills.
• The terrain is moderate with a couple gradual hills.

Free but one must register to participate!   860-441-6785