Trip: Norman Rockwell Museum & Red Lion Inn

Thursday, November 3rd 

To Stockbridge, MA

Let’s enjoy the fall foliage as we head up to the Berkshires. We will have two hours at the Norman Rockwell
Museum before heading to the historic Red Lion Inn for lunch on-your-own.

DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00
FEE: $35, for transportation and museum admission, lunch on-your-own
Register at www.ledyardrec.org or in the office

Craft Class: Beautiful Paper Stars

Tuesday, November 22nd at 1:00pm. Instructor Mary will teach you how to make beautiful stars. (see picture in newsletter) These stars are beautiful to hang in your house or give as gifts. Cost is FREE for members, $5.00 for non-members.

Call to reserve your spot, limited space available. If you have a glue gun, please bring it with
you, if not we will have a few to share

Thanksgiving Lunch and Entertainment

A Thanksgiving Lunch and Entertainment will be held on Friday, November 18th at 12:00pm.
The cost for the meal is a $3.00 donation. To sign up for the lunch, please call (860)388-1611 x 216 before November 11th and reserve your spot at the Old Lyme Site. Entertainment (to be announced) will immediately follow the lunch.

“As the Page Turns Book Club”

The book club meets once a month (the third Friday of the Month) at 1pm. This is a collaborative effort between the Lyme Library and the Lymes’ Senior Center and will be facilitated by Librarian Melissa Fournier. The books will be chosen at the meetings.

Club will meet the third Friday of the month alternating between the senior center and the library.

November’s and December’s meeting will be held at the Lyme Library. Please call the Lyme Library for book selection in November and see pg 7 about December’s Book which is “The Geometry of Sisters” and special guest Author Luanne Rice will be here to join us.

Wellness Wednesday Lecture: Heart Attacks and Stroke

Wednesday, November 16th at 1:00pm

 

This lecture will address the Signs and Risks of Heart attacks and Stroke & give you an Action Plan if this happens to you or your loved one. Please pre-register for this event.

November’s program and refreshments are sponsored by
the Lower Valley Care Advocates

Felt Craft Class

Tuesday, November 15th from 12-3pm

 

Instructor Kristee will teach guests how to make felt from wool. Everyone will bring home a small bag made from this felt. Cost for materials will be $5.00 and will be due to Kristee upon arrival, Classes will be limited to 10 people so please RSVP early.

Services

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

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

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

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