ACCREDITATION TIME AGAIN

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

Your center staff here is always working hard on several things but one biggie is that we are working towards obtaining the National Institute of Senior Centers Accreditation. Groton Senior Center was first accredited in 2004. We want to  keep this important status going.

It is important to be accredited as doing so recognizes that the center meets a high level of standards that are set nationally for senior centers, the center is meeting its mission, assures consumers that we offer quality programs and services and that we are a viable, fundable and qualified provider.

A large benefit of being accredited is that grant providers know we provide quality programs and it is recognized in the grant application process. The process can take six to eighteen months to complete accreditation so please bear with us as we meet all the criteria to benefit your center and you!

 

MARY JO OUR GRANT WRITING QUEEN

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

For this 2019-2020 year in grants, we received an National Recreation and Park Association grant to train instructors in the Fit & Strong program. This fitness program focuses on those with mobility issues and low fitness levels with the goal of improving their fitness so they are able to function at home and with everyday activities better.

We are also working on a local Pfizer grant, A.A.R.P. grant and a few bank grant applications to help with developing some new programs and supporting some of our older programs.

The process of writing a grant can take two or more months because of the information that is needed to be gathered, putting together realistic goals and objectives and a budget.  Once you have received a grant, aside from implementing the program or service that was written about, there are usually follow up reports and objectives you must meet to sustain the grant.

All that work pays off quite well though. Overall, Mary Jo says “it’s rewarding to be able to start some new programs that benefit people 55+ in our community.”

 

December 3-10th – Overnight Trip to DISCOVER AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES HOLIDAY

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

Featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville

with Collette

*TRIP PRESENTATTION –  Monday, April 8th at 1 pm*

 It is free yet registration is required please.

Call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept. hence most trips are not just for Groton seniors – most are open to the public. 

 

October 5-16th – Overnight Trip to DISCOVERING POLAND

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Wroclaw & Krakow

with Collette

Call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept. hence most trips are not just for Groton seniors – most are open to the public. 

 

September 25- October 5th -Overnight Trip to DISCOVER THE CLASSIC DANUBE 

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

Featuring a 7-nt Danube River Cruise

 with Collette

Call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept. hence most trips are not just for Groton seniors – most are open to the public. 

 

June 13-14th- Overnight Trip to SOUND OF THE 60’S AND WOODSTOCK

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

with Tours of Distinction

Call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept. hence most trips are not just for Groton seniors – most are open to the public. 

 

May 11-19th- Overnight Trip to Colorado Rockies

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

featuring National Parks & Historic Trains

with Collette

Call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.

Groton Senior Center is a division of Groton Town Parks & Recreation Dept. hence most trips are not just for Groton seniors – most are open to the public. 

 

Sunday, April 14th- Trip to USCGA BAND AT LEAMY CONCERT HALL

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Groton

Departure- 1:15pm

Spring is in the air as LCDR Williamson conducts a concert featuring Ingolf Dahl’s masterful Concerto for Alto Saxophone, performed by soloist MUC Greg Case. These concerts are free and open to the public, we provide you the transportation! This is a 2 pm concert.
We depart GSC at 1:15 pm. via GSC transportation  $5 per resident