O.A.T.S. Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors- Hikes

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Groton

A hearty group of cool people with a shared interest of being outdoors and local adventure who happen to be 55
and older. Want to join our email list for all the details of upcoming OATS outings? Please call 860-441-6623 or
email colsen@groton-ct.gov. For any of our OATS outings-Registration is required.

All hikes are at 9:30am.

 

UPCOMING HIKES:

Monday, June 6th – Hike and Clean Up at Bluff Point State Park 3.6 miles

Tuesday, June 28th – Hike with Groton Utilities– Groton Reservoir approx. 2 miles

Registration is required –for any OATS outing–please call 860–441–6785.

Workshops: “JUST PICKED” CULINARY TECHNIQUES TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE GROWING SEASON on Tuesdays and Thursdays BEGINNING June 28th AT 2:00pm

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Groton

Chef Beplat is a graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and Johnson and Wales. He has worked in a number of area restaurants and has been teaching Culinary Arts at Grasso Technical High School for the past 8 years. Every summer he and his wife frequent the local farmer’s markets in search of delicious ingredients. Weekly workshops will focus on uncomplicated preparations that accentuate the superior flavor of the weekly vegetable selections. Informational anecdotes, historical and cultural perspectives and techniques that make using these beautiful ingredients a fun and rewarding experience will be highlighted. Registration Required. No fee.

NEW “Let’s Get Craftin’ ”Craft Group

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Our membership is full of talented crafters. ***If you have a craft you wish to share, please contact us at senior center@oldlyme-ct.gov OR (860)434-4127 ext. 1 and let us know.

This group will meet monthly TBD so we can enjoy the talents of our members and learn new crafts.

• Wet Felting Project with Kristee– learn how to make wool into felt and take home a small bag! Cost for materials will be $5.00, Classes will be limited to 10 people and are scheduled for October 18th and November 15th from 12-3pm
• Fall Floral Arrangements with Mary (made with paper flowers), bring your own vase. Learn how to make beautiful, simple flowers that go for $40.00 at craft fairs! Cost is $5.00 for members to cover the price of the material.

RETIREMENT PLANNING talk Wednesday, May 25  at 10 am

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Groton

WEDNESDAY, May 25  at 10 am we have an excellent speaker for you on RETIREMENT PLANNING / Required Minimum  Distribution.

Our excellent presenter is Nishant Sahoo, CRPC, CPFA Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

We ask that you et us know you plan on attending 860-441-6785

 

 

Presentation of the Nashville & The Smoky Mountains Holiday Trip on Wednesday, June 1st at 10:00 am

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Groton

We are tripping with Collette December 7-14, 2022 Nashville & The Smoky Mountains Holiday featuring Gatlinburg & Asheville. Highlights: 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.

Check out the details of this trip at https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1095769 We have a trip presentation on this trip Wednesday, June 1st at 10 am.