Monday, August 1st at 12:00pm

Groton DEI is happy to offer our first PRIDE PROM Saturday, August 20th.

Groton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collaborative proudly presents “Pride Prom ” a celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals. Folks who identify with or support the LGBTQ+ community are invited to join us for dancing, entertainment, and light refreshments. Semi-formal wear is encouraged but not required.

The event will be held at Thrive55+ and is intended for folks 18 and older. Light refreshments and two raffle tickets are included! All proceeds will benefit OutCT. Registration is preferred.

The event is free and indicated that donations would be accepted at the door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-prom-tickets-396695997407

Upcoming Exercise Classes- To Sign Up Call (860)434-4127 or email us at
seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov MUST BE A MEMBER TO SIGN UP – ALL CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK

CLASS Date of First Class & Time/ Duration COST
INPERSON CLASSES

Tap Summer Practice (MON) 10:15 drop in through the summer(no instructor)FREE
Zumba (TUES) August 23rd at 9:00am $5.00
Sit n Be Fit (TUES) Drop in & ongoing at 10:15am FREE
Low Impact Class with Kate Wed. Drop in and ongoing at 8:30am $5.00
Yoga Movement Class (WED) August 10th at 10:00am FREE
Move– Cardio, Strength, Balance Thursday August 18 at 10:15am $5.00
Why Weight(s)? Class (THURS) August 18th at 9:00am $5.00
Low Impact Class with Kate (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 8:30am $5.00
Beg. Country Line Dancing (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 2:15pm FREE
S-T-R-E-T-C-H & Strength August 19th at 10:15am FRE

The Club meets on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 10:00-11:45am.
Workshop: August 3rd 10:00am-Photographing Light, Shadow, Reflections & Pattern

Take Two & Call Me in the Morning Band- An outdoor concert on, Thursday, August 4th at 7 pm. The Lions Club will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers and the proceeds will benefit their scholarship program. members. Bring your chairs, blankets, & dancing shoes!

Friday– 10:15 am NEW S-T-R-E-T-C-H & Strength Class with Mellisa, this is a seated class where
you will stretch and increase the flexibility in all your major muscle groups. The music will also make this class fun! You will also use light weights or no weights for part of this class. This class will be held once a month in summer to test interest and begin weekly starting in September. Remaining summer class August 19th. Call 860-434-4127 to register.

Thursday– 9:00am NEW Why Weight(s)? Class- Led by Jessie $5.00 a class. This class will be focused on building more muscle. After 50 years of age, muscle tone begins to decline 15% each decade.
Weights and body weight training help to develop stronger bones, boost metabolism, improve range of motion and endurance. This class is designed to work with these elements in increasing strength, flexibility and balance with focus on form and execution. We will work with compound exercises incorporating weights, body weight and increasing core strength. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring heavier weights (3-5lbs available at center) and a mat. (Once a month in summer to test interest then weekly starting in September.) Class $5.00 a class. Remaining summer class August 18th. Call (860)434-4127 to register.