Be sure to join us for Seniors Cautious About Money- SCAM Talk on Monday, March 21 9:30-11:30 am
Officer Sean O’Brien of Groton Town Police Department will be the presenter and there will be time for him to answer your questions.
¨ Why are you at Risk for Financial Scams
¨ Types of Financial Scams
¨ Protecting Yourself
¨ Steps to Take Against Financial Fraud
Starting in February Christine DeBiasi, professional pedicurist for over 30 years, will be accepting appointments for mini-pedicures. This includes Epson salt, soothing soapy foot bath, trim and filing of nails, light sugar scrub, foot massage and polish.
Her specialty is taking care of painful ingrown toenails. This 30 minute treatment costs $20.00. She will be taking appointments here at the center the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the the month from 9am-12pm. Please call (860)434-4127 ext. 1 to sign up
St. Patrick’s Luncheon Friday, March 18 11:30 am
Our delicious menu includes: Corned Beef or –a Lent alternative– Honey Roasted Salmon, Boiled Cabbage, Carrots and Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes, Soda Bread, Chocolate cake, punch and coffee/tea. Your Meal Choice is needed at time of registration.
$20 per person
Deadline to register is March 15th.
Live Entertainment with Pierce Campbell –
Irish jigs and more!
Please wont you come with us Thursday, March 24 -Florence Griswold Museum and Hideaway Restaurant?
Admission includes a one-hour professional staff tour and access to exhibitions in the Krieble Gallery, the historic Florence Griswold House, and the rest of the Museum’s grounds and facilities. Included is the New London County Quilts and Bed Covers exhibit, 1750‒1825.
We shall lunch at the Hideaway Restaurant after our 2 hour visit to the museum. Lunch is on your own tab. We will travel there on one of our Thrive55+ buses. Max of 20 persons. Cost is $20 per resident.
TECH TALK program – Thursdays at 9 am weekly
Please join us for weekly insights on current Tech trends – Drop in!
¨ Tech Talk FACEBOOK Programs:
-Thursday, March 10 Facebook Basics Lesson
-Thursday, March 31 Facebook Legacy Contact Lesson
*MUST register for either of these at the front desk.
We will be getting our Box Lunch of the Month from Flanders Fish Market on Tuesday, February 22nd. Fish and Chips which comes with fish, French fries, coleslaw and tarter sauce will be available for pick up. We will also be including bottled water OR soda with your order. We will have Coke, Diet Coke and Root beer available. Please let us know your preferred drink when you sign up. Cost is $5.00 for all members/ $7.50 for non-embers. Sign up and money are due by Tuesday, February 15th.
Our delicious menu includes: Corned Beef or –a Lent alternative– Honey Roasted Salmon, Boiled Cabbage, Carrots and Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes, Soda Bread, Chocolate cake, punch and coffee/tea. Your Meal Choice is needed at time of registration. $20 per person Deadline to register is March 15th. Live Entertainment with Pierce Campbell – Irish jigs and more!
Enjoy learning how to make Spring Flowers from paper cardstock
Fee: $20.00 Mem/ $25.00 Non– Member
An introduction to classic watercolor that covers the basics you need to paint your own watercolors. Students will
learn about the materials, how to mix colors, color relationships, blend and control
washes, create textures and how to plan out a painting. Sign up for all eight sessions
or choose the ones you need the most. Preregistration and payments need to be received by the Thursday before the class. Checks can be written out to artist and instructor, Jeanette Green. Call (860)434-4127 or email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov to reserve a spot. Also ask for list of materials that you will need.
Class 1 – March 7th, 14th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. About the Materials and Painting Washes
Practice marking marks with your brushes, paint color & tint samples and learn how to create
a flat, even wash and a graduated wash.
Class 2 – April 4th and 11th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14.Mixing and Understanding Color
Learn about color relationships. Create your own color wheel from 3 primary colors. Make a
complementary color chart.
Class 3 – May 2nd, 23rd (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. Watercolor Textures and Techniques
See how to save the white of your paper and create textures. Use tape, wax resist, salt, alcohol, saran wrap, scraping and scratching, spattering, brushwork, etc. Students will watch a
demo. then try the techniques out on their own.
Class 4 – June 6th and 13th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. “The Process” Planning and completing
your painting How do you start a painting? What do you do next? How do I know when it’s
finished? These are some of the questions that students ask me all the time so I have written
down the steps that I take in my painting process. Students will then paint a simple composition.
