Let’s Travel – Upcoming Extended Trip Presentations
Please call 860-441-6623 to join us! REGISTRATION is required for all trip presentations:
SHADES OF IRELAND
trip presentation Wed., Feb 9 at 1-1:45 pm
Trip highlights: Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Farm Visit, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay.
We are going September 02 — September 11, 2022 • 10 Days
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN
trip presentation at Wed., Feb 9 at 2-2:45 pm
Trip highlights: Monterey, Scenic 17-Mile Drive, Yosemite National Park, Sacramento, Choice on Tour, Lake Tahoe Scenic Cruise, Napa Valley Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting, San Francisco.
We are going October 03 — October 10, 2022 • 8 Days
COLORADO ROCKIES
trip presentation March 3rd at 12 – 12:45 pm
Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods. We are going August 12 — August 20, 2022 • 9 Days
In Case of Inclement Weather
Snow cancellations and early closings are on the following stations: Television – Channel 2 and WFSB Channel 3. Closing of the center includes the Fitness Center and Coastal Café. If schools are delayed, the center will open at 8:30 and transportation will start at 9am.
If you are not sure, please call the center. The center will not reopen until the parking lot and sidewalks are plowed for your safety. CALL if you aren’t sure (860) 445-2989.
Trip Presentations for California and Ireland
- SHADES OF IRELAND trip presentation Wed., Feb 9 at 1-1:45pm. The link to this trip: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051291
- CALIFORNIA DREAMIN trip presentation at Wed., Feb 9 at 2-2:45 pm. The link to this trip: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1051418
We will make these hybrid meetings. We MUST know if you are planning on attending in person or virtually. Please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call us at 860-441-6785
- We also are offering a COLORADO ROCKIES trip presentation March 3rd at 12 – 1 pm
THRIVE 55+ in THE DAY
Did you see the article about our rebranding in THE DAY?
https://www.theday.com/local-news/20220105/groton-senior-center-becomes-thrive55
EBAC Retirees Club Meeting Jan 7th 10 am
EBAC Retirees Club is open to all retired EB employees, salaried and hourly, that are members of the EBAC when they retire. Dues are $2.00 per year and are collected by the Retirees Club every January and forwarded to the EBAC.
The Retirees Club meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Friday of each month at THRive 55+ powered by Groton Senior Center (102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340). Coffee and pastries are provided by the club. The meetings usually last about 30 minutes. The club has a president, secretary and treasurer who are elected annually by the members. In addition to discussing current member activities and issues, the names of recently departed retirees and employees are read and a moment of silence is held in their honor. The club occasionally has a guest speaker come in to discuss member issues.
January Volunteer of the month- Obie Hill
We would like to recognize Obie for being such a fantastic volunteer and always giving his all to us. He began coming to our center in 2002 to play cards. In 2006, he become a volunteer, he felt that the center was such a nice place to go that he wanted to give back and do his part to keep it up. Obie feels that it is important for folks to show their value and prove that they are an asset to the community by volunteering.
Obie is often seen setting up for events, collecting bottles and turning them in for Club 55, prepping for Club 55 fund raisers. He does anything he can that the staff needs with a smile on his face. Obie stated that “I enjoy doing what I do and it gives me a great feeling!”
A veteran, he retired after twenty –one years of Submarine Service. He has been a member of the Sub Vets since 1964, also volunteering his time with Sub Vets events and fundraisers.
For many years, Obie has been a mentor to children from broken homes. He has gained family members doing this and takes great pride in being able to help shape these children and watch them grow into successful adults.
Obie enjoys hobbies like stamp collecting, postal history, computers and records. When Obie had a youngster at home he also enjoyed helping with youth sports and ran a youth football league. Obie stated that “I like to help lift people up away from bad times so that they can look to a brighter future!” Thank you Obie for all you do!
ELDER CARE Wednesday, January 19th
Wednesday, January 19th we have an interesting EDLER CARE panel discussion here 6-8 pm.
McLews Breakfast Friday, Jan 7th
This Friday we have our first 2022 event- a social morning event- McLews Breakfast Friday, Jan 7th at 8:40 am. Let us gather again for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with other great people. Mmm, our menu this month is sausage and biscuits, scrambled eggs, pastry, fruit cup, OJ and coffee/tea. Door prizes too. $10.00 per person – Register by Wed, Jan 5th. 860-441-6785
AARP TAX HELP Appointments
We have started taking appointments for 2021 tax season. Appointments will be on Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-3pm. For the month of February, they will take four appointments for 9am, 10am, 2pm and 3pm. They will only take three appointments for the 11am, 12pm and 1pm slots. In March and April, they will take three appointments for 9am, 10am, 2pm and 3pm. They will only take two appointments for the 11am, 12pm and 1pm time slots. To schedule your appointment please call or stop by our front desk.
