RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL Daytrip Dec 18th

Groton Senior Center & Groton Town Recreation present a day trip to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Saturday, December 18     5 pm show

Every year, the Rockettes push themselves further to put on a show that’s more dynamic, more challenging and more magical than the last. Take in cherished moments and create new memories with the 2021 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular! We are very excited to be attending again- this time with covid protocols in place.

We have center orchestra seats for the 90 minute show.  $ 195/ resident.  We leave Groton at 9am/Arrive in NYC by noon/ Depart NYC 8 pm

This trip is full currently- yet, getting on the waiting list never hurts.

 

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 15th

Wednesday, December 15th is our annual CLUB 55 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON at 11:30 am. We have the always entertaining Ledyard High School Carolers visiting to perform for us! This is always a wonderful time for all!!

Menu: beef short rib, stuffed sole w/ scallops and crabmeat, gravy, twice stuffed potatoes, roasted garlic butter mushrooms, broccoli normandy, roll, apple dumpling, eggnog, & coffee/tea

If you have not signed up yet today at 4 pm is the deadline to do so.

$15.00 member    $20.00 non member

Free Live Well Workshops Now Offered via Telephone

Senior Resources* is now offering three different FREE Live Well telephone workshops for area adults and their caregivers: Chronic Conditions Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, and Chronic Pain Self-Management. No other technology than a phone is needed for participants to connect for one hour weekly for six weeks to a trained Live Well Leader who facilitates the sessions. In these weekly interactive calls, the Leader reviews materials and the group explores different self-management tools such as action planning, problem solving, decision making, communication, healthy eating, physical activity, and planning for the future.

Workshop participants receive FREE toolkits, including a Living a Healthy Life book, an instruction booklet, and exercise and relaxation CD’s.

Participants are asked to share their address and phone number to have materials mailed directly to their home. All materials are theirs to keep.

Workshops are limited to six adults. For more information and to register, contact Lori at lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org. or call 860 887-3561 extension 127.

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT  starting January 4th thru February 8th  at 4:00PM

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT  starting January 6th  thru February 10th at 10:00AM

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT starting January 13th thru February  17th at 10:30AM

Diabetes Self-MANAGEMENTS starting January 13th thru February 17th at 1:00PM

This evidenced-based program is sponsored by *Senior Resources Agency on Aging, the State Unit on Aging, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health through a grant from the Administration on Aging. 

 

DECEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH IS LOUISE LYNCH

Louise is a phenomenal volunteer here at the center. During COVID she went above and
beyond to help with our community events. You could often find her directing traffic for
meal distribution or food box pick-ups. She helped with our outdoor events whether it
was a concert or luncheon. Louise also handed lunches out for our Grab and Go lunch
program she was committed to this program and it went on for a year and half. Louise
also has also been an ambassador for the center for many years. Louise is very welcoming
and always greets everyone with a kind smile.
Louise enjoys spending time with her family and loves to scrap book during all of her free
time. When Louise isn’t volunteering here at the center you can find her volunteering her
time at The Garde Arts Center as an usher.
Louise is a great volunteer who is very committed to the center and has given countless
hours/years to us, we appreciate her immensely !!!

Weather Cancellations

Snow cancellations and early closings are announced on the following stations:
Television:
Channel 2 and WFSB Channel 3
Radio Stations:
WNLC (98.7), WICH (1310 am),WCTY (97.7) and K-HITS (100.9)
Closing includes the Fitness Center and Coastal Café. If schools are delayed, the center will open at 8:30 am 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 BEFORE YOU GO Info Line  is 860-4452989.

Groton PARKS ARE PRESENTS Scavenger Hunt

December 18th – 31st
This community scavenger hunt takes place on our Groton parks and trails. Enjoy the outdoors and explore our Groton trails with this family-friendly self-led activity. To get the list of clues after December 16th, please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or you can pick up a printed list at the front door of Groton Senior Center.

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23RD
8:40 AM IN OUR COMMUNITY ROOM
Menu French toast, strawberry cream cheese topping, maple syrup, bacon, home fries, quiche, coffeecake, pastry, fruit cup, OJ, French vanilla coffee/tea
$10.00  Register by Monday, December 20th.

The Old Sled – Part 1 and 2

January 3rd and 10th from 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Instructor : Jeanette Green
Beginner/Intermediate Level
Building on the previous lesson, students will sketch & paint a winter scene with one or more antique sleds in the painting from a photo reference. Planning out the stages of painting from the
background to the foreground will be the first step. Then composition and creativity will be the
key lesson here as students will have different choices for the background, subject, and color. The
class will work on this painting for two sessions. Limited space available. Call (860)434-4127 ext.1