November and December OATS hikes

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Groton

O.A.T.S.a 55+ Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors group

Each event requires registration please call 860-441-6623

¨ Friday, November 8th 9:30 am Ledyard Reservoir Hike with Groton Utilities  approximately 5.25 miles

¨ Wednesday, November 28th 9:30 am Pre-Thanksgiving Hike at Pequot Woods is a 3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Can get muddy and is knotty.

¨ Monday, December 11th  9:30 am Bluff Point State Park & Coastal Reserve Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that is good for all skill levels.

 

SCAM program, Tuesday November 19th

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Groton

“Just hang up!” The older generation has a hard time being” rude” – we are urging you “be rude and hang up”. Scam artists are trained to keep you on the telephone. The longer you stay on the telephone the more likely they are to illicit information. ANY information, even things you believe to be non-relevant, can be used by the scammers now or for future scam attempts.

Protect yourself and just hang up! To learn more sign up for our newest night of SCAM program, Tuesday November 19th  at 5 -7 pm with Town of Groton Police Department.  Registration is needed– please call 860-441-6785 or stop at our front desk.

 

Techy Teens Help YOU with Tech Gadgets Monday Nov 4th

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Groton

Let our Techy Teens help you with your technology gadgets.

Technology help on topics ranging from smartphones  & tablets, digital cameras/photos, basic computer skills, eBooks, Microsoft Office, Facetime and more!  This is for anyone 55 and older.

Fall 2019/ Winter 2020

First Monday monthly   4-5 pm

Nov 4 2019

Dec 2 2019      

Jan 6 2020 

 Questions?  Call 860-4445-1057

 

Awesome Daytrip for friends or family: New York Botanical Gardens Dec 30th

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Groton

Monday, Dec 30th 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/res. includes: deluxe motor coach, Friendship Tours Tour Director, driver gratuity and admissions to NYBG and the Holiday Train Show. All ages.

GREAT GIFT IDEA- the gift of an experience!

 

**Important Information** PROGRAM FEES AND CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

Posted on October 31, 2019 by East Lyme

Program Fees

The Senior Center has been tasked with structuring its fee schedule so that the program fees collected for a

specific program will cover that program’s cost. This new policy will take place starting FY20/21 (July 2020). In preparation of that goal, each program will be reviewed regarding revenues and costs.  Additionally, area

senior centers will be polled regarding their fees. This change may affect session fees – it may affect session length – it may affect whether the Senior Center can continue to offer passes good for one year – it will likely make the Senior Center increase its  fundraising efforts.  We would like to hear any ideas that you have. Over the summer months as we gather data, we would like to hear your suggestions and/or concerns.

Please stop by the office at any time.

Credit Card Payments

The Senior Center has been accepting credit card  payment for trips and programs for over a year. There has been no extra charge added for credit card use. That will be changing. Once our data has been collected, a new policy will go into effect. There will be some sort of convenience fee added for credit card payments.

More info to follow.

 

CELL PHONE HELP- Thursdays

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Groton

Time- 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Cell phones are ever changing and there are many models—
let us help you navigate yours. Please be sure to have your cell phone charged

Saturday, November 23rd- Dining Out- Groton Townhouse

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Groton

Time- 8:30am

Dine Out and Breakfast Out

Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. Each month a restaurant is featured. Ride the senior van or meet us there. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. Please join us Tuesdays for a “socially nutritional” evening or Saturdays for some communal nourishment.

Registration is required 860-441-6785
Please  also let us know if you need GSC bus transportation.

Saturday, November 9th- American Red Cross Blood Drive

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Groton

Time- 8:00am to 4:00pm

Anza Borrego Desert State Park furnishes a spectacular setting for discovering

natural history. Borrego Palm Canyon is the most popular hike in the park. You will encounter endangered Desert

Bighorn Sheep and learn about their successful story for survival. Then to the Borrego Badlands is a journey back in time to see sedimentary layers revealing a stratified timeline and bearing an amazing fossil ice age record.

Registration required.  FREE and open to the public.