Wednesday, September 28th at 11:30am
Lunch at Little Pub, Old Saybrook
So, what is the ROMEO Club?
(Retired Old Men Eating Out)
They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends. Men Only!
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only)
Senior Center Fun Trip: La Luna & Lighthouse Cruise
Wednesday, September 14th from 11:00am-4:30pm
Lunch at La Luna in New London then Lights & Sights Lighthouse Cruise
(Different cruise Itinerary from August trip– preference will be given to Members who were unable to attend in Aug)
$35 Per Person *cash* payable in advance.
Lunch on own at La Luna. Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 4:30pm. The cruise fee is $35.00, but if we can get 20 people to register (some will have to drive and meet us there), we can get 25% reduction off the ticket price.
Trip: Connecticut Day at the Big E
Wednesday, September 21st
The Big E is the largest fair in New England with lots of food, fun and great entertainment!
Trip fee $75pp. Lots of walking. Registration now open.
AARP Mature Driver Safety Class
Wednesday, September 7th from 12:30-4:30pm
$20 for AARP member, $25 for non-members
Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration.
The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Contact your insurance company to find out. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.
Regional Event Block Party
Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00-7:30pm
Hosted by Groton Senior Center
Bring your lawn chair/blanket and listen or dance to the Corvettes Doo Wop Review. Food Trucks will be available to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the night air and your fellow do wop enthusiasts. Event to be held at Thrive 55+ powered by the Groton Senior Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton.
$10 per person – limited tickets available. Get your ticket at the Senior Center
office. A bus will be provided if we have enough registration.
Registration now open. Register by Sep 8th
Smith Acres Succulent Workshop
Tuesday, September 20th at 9:30am
Come join one of Smith’s Acres “Veggie Girls” and create a cute succulent dish garden.. These easy to care for plants love to hang out on a sunny windowsill or table. We will have lots of different varieties of succulents to choose from.
All supplies included.
Cost is $10 per person.
Registration begins Sep 1st. Registration is limited
Sea Glass Starfish Window Hanger/Ornament Craft
Thursday, September 15th at 1:00pm
Come craft a wire wrapped starfish with Still Waters USA a local Westbrook small business. Supplies are included & participants will take home a completed starfish to keep for themselves or as a gifting option! No experience needed. Cost is $10 per person.
Registration begins Sep 1st. Registration is limited
Cook Well With Diabetes Class
Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm starting on September 12th
Cook Well, Eat Well is a FREE 4-week class providing hands-on, creative, fun activities, professional instruction, interesting experiences, a wonderful cookbook and delicious meals! This program is perfect for adults with diabetes and/or their partner/spouse/caregiver.
Registration has begun.
Hearing Clinic
Thursday, September 1st from 11:00am-1:00pm
with Audiology Concierge Nancy Jablonski
45 minute appointments start at 11am. Free hearing test, a hearing aid check, wax inspection, and listening demos. Register with the Senior Center
Acting & Scene Class with Joyce Beauvais
Thursdays from 12:00-2:30pm
September 15th – October 20th
with a workshop presentation on October 24th
Learn a new skill. Meet new people who love theater. Fun, friendships, and fascinating! Learn the techniques of acting applied to scenes.
No memorizing
$80 per person
Registration begins September 1st