Tuesday, February 27th at 11:30am
Broccoli & Cheese Soup in a bread bowl
$7.00 per person
*Unfortunately no takeout orders will be available due to the nature of the meal
Sign up at the Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays by February 21st
Tuesday is TRIP day!
Tuesday is TRIP day!! Let’s check out some warm weather options for trips in our future. Please join us Tuesday at 2:00 pm for PORTUGAL or at 3:30 for COSTA RICA to learn all the details of these trips and ask questions. Plan to join us at one or both of these presentations? Please let us know – 860-441-6785
Sunny Portugal: Lisbon, Alentejo, Algarve & Portuguese Riviera October 24 — November 02, 2024 • 10 Days • 14 Meals
with Optional 4-Night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension Lisbon, Choice on Tour: “Calcadas” Walking Tour or “The Way of the Cod” Tour, Belem, Cork Factory, Evora, Winery Visit, Alentejo, Lagos, Algarve, Silves, Setúbal, Portuguese Riviera, Obidos, Sintra, Choice on Tour: National Palace of Sintra or Free Time, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The link to all the details gateway.gocollette.com/link/1229176
Tropical Costa Rica January 13-21, 2025 9 Days 14 Meals
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines… Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Enjoy the tranquil views of Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights at Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. You will find a slice of paradise and so much more. https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1234987
Thrive 55+ February Happenings
Monday, February 5 – Alzheimer’s Support Group
Monday, February 5 – 1:00-2:00pm HEALTHY HEART with HHC
Monday, February 5—Movie: The Holiday
Tuesday, February 6 – 2:00 pm SUNNY PORTUGAL trip presentation rsvp
Tuesday, February 6 – 3:30 pm TROPICAL COSTA RICA trip rsvp
Thursday, February 8 – 10 am – 2 pm MOBILE HEALTH HUB drop in
Friday, February 9 – McLew’s Breakfast 8:45 am – must pre register
Saturday, February 10 – SOUPER BOWL SATURDAY community event
Tuesday, February 13 – Club 55 Meeting at 12:30 pm
Tuesday, February 13 – Dining Out : Mystic Diner 5pm
Thursday, February 15 – “As Time Goes By” band concert 7-8pm
Monday, February 19 – CLOSED
Friday, February 23 – GNOG SHOW 55+ Talent Show dinner and show
Wednesday, February 28- UConn Master Gardner Talk
Special Travel Presentation: South Dakota
Tuesday, February 6th at 11:00 am
Rescheduled from January 9th
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH DAKOTA FEATURING MT. RUSHMORE & THE BAD LANDS
OCTOBER 2nd thru OCTOBER 8th, 2024
Discover the spirit of the American West and come to know the legends of the past. Visit Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial. Local Landmarks and historical landmarks. Too much to mention here!
Refreshments following.
Veterans Coffeehouse Presentations & Important Dates for February
VETERANS COFFEE HOUSE OF EASTERN CT MEETS EVERY TUESDAY
DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 am
Meeting at 9:00 to 11:00 am
All veterans from all services!
COFFEE HOUSE PRESENTATIONS & IMPORTANT DATES
06 Feb: Atty Theresa Madonna- Wills,Trusts,Planning- Spouses are welcome
13 Feb: Karen Kempesta-Parsons-Irreverent Warriors; National Program Bringing Veterans Together
20 Feb: Pat Wilson-Tuskegee Airmen
22 Feb: United Way Food Distribution-4pm
22 Feb: Take out Pasta Dinner-Tickets available
27 Feb: Open Meeting
United Way Food Distribution Has Moved
UNITED WAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION HAS MOVED– Every third Thursday of the month unless rescheduled. Dates will be posted here each month:
Griswold Public Works Garage
1148 Voluntown Rd, Griswold
Thursday, February 15th from 4:00pm to 5:30pm or until we run out
AARP Tax Preparation
AARP Tax Assistant Program offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age– especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. Call us to schedule an appointment. with an AARP Tax Assistant volunteer.
Lunch at Norwich Tech
Wednesday, February 21st
Let the culinary students prepare a great lunch for you. We will be leaving the senior center at 10:15am
Please sign up limit of 20.
Art Class with Jeanette
Thursday, February 8th from 10:00am-12:00pm
This class begins with Acrylic paints. Learn how to transfer a sketch, mix and blend colors, keep your colors moist, create textures and so much more! Students only pay $10. per month for class and need to buy their own supplies. Please call to sign up.
A materials list will be handed out at sign-up.
Monthly Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 7th at 12:30 pm
First Selectwoman, Tina Falck will be here to update you on town affairs.
Light refreshments after meeting.