Wednesday October 2nd at 1:00 pm as we welcome back Ashly Cruz. “When asked to describe Ashly Cruz it is best to envision what would come down the pike if you were to take a double shot of Janis Joplin, Betty Boop and Marilyn Monroe together (shaken not stirred). WOW! Ashly is wildy entertaining and crowd pleasing. Music, theater and dance meld into
one on stage.”
December 30th- Day Trip to NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS—HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW
NYBG is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and a renowned plant research & conservation organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States. Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 NY landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials. Depart: 7:00am GSC Estimated Return: 7:00pm GSC Register by November 28TH! $106 per resident includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, Friendship Tours Tour Director, driver gratuity and admissions to NYBG and the Holiday Train Show. All ages.
Saturday, November 23rd- Day Trip to NYC on your own or Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
Call Senior Center for more information.
Tuesday, October 15th- Day Trip to the Polka at the Aqua Turf!!!
Featuring: The Polka Family Band,. Enjoy an energetic day filled with both Polka dance standards and your favorite American traditional music!! Dancing for this one! Fantastic venue plus coffee & donuts, door prizes, complimentary glass of beer or wine. MENU: Family Style: Salad/Mac & Cheese/Kielbasa & Kraut/Stuffed Cabbage/Pierogies/ Vegetable/ Dessert. $50/resident 20 person max We depart GSC at 10 am Only 55 plus
Friday, September 13th- Day Trip to the Big E “New England’s Great State Fair”
We are taking our own (so, no other pickups) motor coach bus to the BIG E. Friday, Sept. 13 is Be A Kid For A Day, Military Appreciation Day It is also the FIRST day of the BIG E so all will be freshly presented & clean. The Big E, also known as The Eastern States Exposition, is billed as “New England’s Great State fair”. It is the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard and the seventh-largest fair in the nation. $50 pp includes deluxe coach transportation, driver gratuity and admission to the fair. Wear your walking shoes for this one!! All ages
Art Show Results
Thank you to ALL the talented artist who participated in our ART SHOW!
The following artists placed 1st went on to the Regional Senior Art show at the Senior Expo August 9th.
CATEGORIES:
Painting: Acrylic- 1st– Susan Sypher “Yellow House in Woods”
Painting: Watercolor- 1st– Karen A. Williams “Soaring” Great Blue Heron
Drawing: Pen or Ink- 1st– Patricia Walsh “Dream”
Drawing: Pencil- 1st– Karen A. Williams “Tropical Treats”
Photography- 1st– Julia Meylor Simpson “Black and White Family portrait”
Sculptures- 1st– Bruce A. McDermott “Last Horizon”
Friday, October 11th- Cards and Calligraphy: Fall Theme
Time- 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: $10.00
Instructor: Artist Sean Kane, MSW
Learn basic calligraphy skills while using your creativity with seawashed beach pebbles. Expect light hearted fun with a fall season theme. Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Greetings with absolute Pizazz! Must be 18 or older.
Kobudo (Weapons)- Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Cost: $65/$75
Saturdays Boom Move
Time: 9:00am to 10:00am
Fee: $24.00/ 8wks
A higher intensity dance workout class that improves cardio endurance and burns calories. BOOM MOVE is all about breaking a sweat and having fun. The class focuses on cardio endurance by starting with simple dance moves then building into more complex sequences, bringing you a great cardio workout. Join us for Saturday Boom Move with Julie Oliver, instructor. Silver Sneakers program
SENIOR KARATE II -Mondays and Wednesdays
SENIOR KARATE II Classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays 9:45-10:30am
“Three more classes and I get my belt.”
Martial arts for seniors focuses on improving stamina and endurance, maintaining physical safety, and even promoting mental acuity.
This program promotes positive personal development of the student. This class is an introduction to traditional karate-do taught in a safe and structured manner which will cater to every students personal needs. Students will learn basic karate technique which will strengthen them mentally as well as physically. Mobility and stretching will be a consistent part of class as well as learning fundamentals for self-protection. The cost will be $65 for 8 weeks. (that is ONLY $4 a class!)
You can register yourself from comfort of home too! www.grotonrec.com (call us at 860-441-6785 and we can walk you through it)