McLews Breakfast

Friday, July 12th at 8:45am

Let’s gather for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with great
people. Mmm: Breakfast French toast bake, Sausage patty, Fruit cup,
Pastry, Coffee

$12pp.

Register by July 9

Late fee $3.00 if space is available

Master Gardener Presentation

Wednesday, July 10th at 1:00pm

“Eye Spy With My Eye A Weed, Fungus, or Disease?”

 

Come and bring any clippings of plants or plants with you that are an unsolved mystery and Master Gardener Ray Hasson will help you dissect the problem and come up with a solution for happy, healthy and thriving plants.

Register by July 9 so we can plan best.

Housing Support Group

1st Wednesday of every month from 11:00am-12:00pm

 

Noreen Zupnik, Housing Counselor from New London Hospitality Center – Housing Resource Center will be here at Thrive 55+ The goal is to provide support to individuals 55 and over currently in housing and dealing with landlords, management companies or housing authorities. Noreen will be here to listen, educate and help folks in understanding their tenant rights that will include the how-to of landlord communication: complaints, lease explanations , letters to landlords and housing commissions to mention a few.

Senior Center Closed July 4th

Senior Center closed for the 4th of July

 

** and there will be NO LUNCH on July 5th

“Eat Well To Live Well”: Nutrition Series

Wednesdays at 1:00pm starting July 3rd through August 7th

 

Join UConn Healthy Family CT for a 6-week, interactive nutrition series. Together, we’ll engage in conversation about eating to support your health and wellness. From debunking common dietary myths, learning practical strategies for meal planning and preparation, to discussing eating to support bone and heart health, each week offers valuable insights and actionable steps toward reaching your nutrition goals. Spend smart, eat well, feel great!

Free to participate; please register at 860-441-6785.

Dining Out Program

Thursday, July 11th at New York Deli

Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. 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. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.   Registration required.  860-441-6785

Michael’s Dairy Scoopmobile at Thrive 55+

Presented by Club 55….

Wednesday, July 24th from 12:00-2:00pm

 

Ice cream in July just makes sense! We want YOU to join us please!

• No registration required.
• First come first serve.
• FREE Ice Cream courtesy of Club 55
• 6 flavors! Cone or Cup! Sprinkles! Whipped Cream! More toppings!

Pick up your Scoopmobile ticket (one per person, please) from the Club 55 table in the Thrive 55+ lobby.

Yarn Needed

Our Volunteer Knitting group is in need of yarn donations.  All items made by the group are donated to local need-based organizations.

Drop Off yarn at Reception.  Thank You!

 

Healthy Snacks and Screenings

Thursday, July 25th  at 1:00 p.m.

Hartford Healthcare Registered Dietitian Shannon will be demonstrating how to make tasty, healthy snacks.  She will also be sharing ways to modify the snacks based on your

dietary restrictions or health conditions, such as gluten intolerance or diabetes.  Samples of the healthy snacks she makes during the demonstration will be given out to those in attendance.

Shannon will be available to answer your questions about healthy snacking and will be providing informational hand-outs/recipes.  After the demonstration, Hartford Healthcare Community Health Nurse Barbara will be also be providing free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Pickleball Lessons for New Players

Interested in learning how to play Pickleball?  Now is your chance!

Pickleball lessons are available for Senior Center Members who have never played Pickleball and are brand new to the game.  You can quickly learn the basics in a few classes.  Lessons will be available on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and held on the outdoor Pickleball Courts.  Equipment will be provided.

You must sign up at Reception if you are interested.  Class size is limited.

Instruction will be given by Senior Center member (and current Pickleball player) Bob.