Tuesday, August 23rd from 1:00-5:00pm
Cost is $20.00 for AARP Members/ $25.00 for non-members (Checks Only)
Call (860)-434-4127 to pre-register.
AARP Driving Class
AARP Driver Safety Class On, Tuesday, August 23rd from 1-5pm. Cost is $20.00 for
AARP Members/ $25.00 for non-members. Checks Only. Call to pre-register.
Bake Sale Donations for August 6
We love when you bake for us!!
We are looking for bakers to please donate baked goods for the Annual OUTDOOR MARKET event on Saturday, August 6, 2022. We request that bakers donate non frosted brownies, cookies, etc. Items should be individually wrapped.
Please bring your donated bake sale items to Thrive 55+ Center on Friday, August 5th between 9:00 am and 4:00pm or you may bring them directly to the event that Saturday.
Free Veterans Info Sessions today July 22
Come on by today! Our center and our services are for anyone 55 plus!
We are located at 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340 – we share our parking lot with the Groton Public Library.
STAY COOL
Dining Out Program
Dining Out program
Tuesday, July 19 at Applebees 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 16 at Olive Garden 5:00 pm
The community gives to us; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. 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 at the restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration required.
Game Night Thursday, July 21st
Councilors Game Night Thursday, 6:00– 8:00 pm
We will gather for good old game fun every third Thursday, this month that is July 21
Come enjoy some light hearted fun with games like trivia, bingo, “price is right”, etc. here at Thrive55+ Active Living Center. Open to all!
Are You Crafty? Fairy House Project
We want crafty people to help us- please!
Wednesdays, July 20, August 10 and 24 10:30 am -12:00 pm
Crafters Wanted! If you enjoy crafting yet might not have the space or reason; this could be for you! Fairy houses are made from nature, so items that are found in the yard are going to work. Come volunteer and craft a Fairy House to be donated to our LUMINARI WALK event to fundraise for Groton Parks Foundation. This community event will take place on Saturday, October 22 evening at the Copp Family Park.
Fairy Houses will first be featured in our center shop, they will decorate our LUMINARI WALK trail and then finally they will be auctioned at the event. We need to know how many to expect – please sign up.
Day trip: Saratoga Races Wednesday, July 20th
And we’re off to the races! Step back into history a the Saratoga Race Course and place your bets while you watch the races in style.
Your price includes: Roundtrip transportation on a premium motor coach with driver gratuity included plus Reserved Grandstand seating at Saratoga Race Course- Cheer on your favorite horses from the covered grandstand. We plan to depart at 7:00 am with a approx. return time of 9:30 pm. $87 per resident/ $97 per non resident.
Register online at www.grotonrec.com or visit front desk.
UPCOMING HIKES: WATCH ROCK PRESERVE
August 11 – Watch Rock Preserve. Joel Road, Old Lyme. Meet at the parking lot. Walk along rocky outcroppings on the water with beautiful views of the salt marshes. Bring your binoculars. We will take our time. 1 mile.