Thursday, June 27th- Foot Checks and Bone Density Screenings

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Appointments are needed!

Eight in ten people suffer from some kind of foot ailment that affects their quality of life with many individuals having more than one foot issue.  Backus Hospital’s Dr. Mark Tramontozzi, Medical Director of Backus Wound Care and Hyperbarics, will perform free foot checks for anyone with concerns about their feet, any visible wounds, and most importantly those with diabetes.

In addition, a Backus Radiologic Technologist will provide free bone density screenings which offers fracture risk assessments that take just a few minutes.  Participants sit comfortably during the pain-free exam and the unit’s ultrasound technology emits no radiation.  Millions of Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, a disease which causes porous and fragile bones.  Osteoporosis causes an estimated two million broken bones every year.

Please call Mike for an Appointment.

Wednesday, June 26th- Trip to Red Sox vs. White Sox or Boston on your Own!

Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Enjoy a great afternoon watching the 2018 World Series Championship team Boston Red Sox play the Chicago White Sox at Historic Fenway Park.  Great seat location behind home plate in Grandstand section 21.  These seats are located under an overhang (so no sitting in the sun) and have an awesome view of the action on the field!
Our coach bus will drop us off and pick us up on Ipswich Street which is right next to Fenway Park.  We will arrive with enough time for you to enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants outside of Fenway or in plenty of time to watch all the warm-up action on the field before the game. (Game time 1:05 p.m.)
COST: $99 per person includes transportation and game ticket. Driver tip is not included.
8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
This trip has moderate walking (including stairs).

Boston on Your Own
A great opportunity to visit Boston for some fantastic sightseeing, fun shopping and wonderful restaurants. Your drop off and pickup location will be next to Fenway Park on Ipswich Street. With multiple restaurants in the area, you will have a hard time choosing where to eat!
The sights within walking distance include Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Symphony Hall and the Prudential Center which is home to multiple shops and restaurants. Feeling more adventurous? Jump on the “T” (Boston subway) and your Boston sights to visit are endless!
(Please note: We will be leaving Boston following the Red Sox game at approximately 5:00 p.m.)
COST: $33 per person includes transportation. Driver tip is not included.
8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
This trip has mostly walking.

Call Hilary to Sign Up at 860-889-5960

Tuesday, July 23rd- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course

Tuesdays:  July 23th, September 17th, November 12th

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course (formally Driver’s Safety) is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.

And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road! You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you.

Cost: $15 AARP Members     $20 AARP Non-Members

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception starting January 22nd.

Groton Senior Center Hats now for sale!

We now have GSC hats for  sale – just in time for spending more time outdoors!  Only $12 each they are comfortable and adjustable.  We would love to see our hat on your head!

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Proud Moments- Baker’s Battle March

Another tremendous community event at Groton Senior Center- Bakers Battle on Saturday, March 9th! We are deeply thankful for 20 plus bakers that competed with such enthusiasm, heart and great skill! In addition, we are so grateful to the over 120 persons who tasted and judged! A vast array of goodness for any sweet tooth; it was a tough call to pick who one liked best. The votes were very close.
Drum roll please…Our 2019 Bakers battle winners are
Professional Bakers- 1st place Mark Veccitto from the Mystic Marriott 2nd place Allison Vandenburg of Wicked Baker CT 3rd place Kim Sandberg of The ARC Eastern CT
Recreational Bakers- 1st place Lisa & Simmone 2nd place Arnetta, The Southern Honey Badger 3rd place Molly’s Cakes
While we are saying thank you’s we must acknowledge our great supporters: Mountain Dairy, Stonington Vineyards, Shennecossett Golf Course, Downtown Car Wash, The Garde Arts Center, Sticky Situations and Extra Virgin and Johnathon Edwards Vineyard.

Wednesday, June 12th- Trip to OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors)- NEWPORT CLIFF WALK

OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors)
Each event requires registration please—860-441-6623

Departure at 9:30am

NEWPORT CLIFF WALK The Cliff Walk along the eastern shore of Newport, RI is world famous as a public access walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history
of Newport’s gilded age. The walk runs 3.5 miles and about two-thirds of the walk is in easy walking condition.
$8 per OATS member 20 person max (GSC bus)