Debbie Gaudet is Artist of the Month ~ December

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Norwich

This month the display case outside of the library will be filled with wonderful paintings from the very talented Debbie Gaudet.  Debbie is a participant in the Monday morning Art Class and is very talented in oil painting.  Please stop by and take a look! 

I am a self taught artist, only taking a couple of oil painting classes through the Norwich Adult Education.  I worked full time for 35 years at the UConn Dental School.  After retiring in 2012 I joined the Rose City Senior Center and the Monday morning Art Class, where I have enjoyed meeting and working with many talented fellow artist.

My two favorite muses in life have always been art and gardening.  The garden provides

me with endless subjects to paint and I love the challenge of trying to capture its beauty on canvas. I often use my own garden for inspiration or working off of a photo I have found from different sources.

Painting for me is a form of meditation. I can sit and be still and forget everything for 2 or more hours getting totally lost in what I am painting.  ~ Debbie Gaudet 

 

 

 

 * * MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ~ thru Dec 7th * *

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Norwich

Medicare Part C (Advantage Plans) and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).

Please call Carolyn at (860) 889-5960 to schedule an appointment to review available plans.

 

Holiday Luncheon with Entertainment

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

The Holiday Luncheon with Entertainment which is a $3.00 donation will be held on Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00pm. Reservations can be made by calling (860)434-4322 between November 27th- December 8th.

A Holiday Melody

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Join us on December 21st at 1:00pm as Lyme -Old Lyme High School Select Singers will be here to perform their Holiday Melody for us.

Holiday Bingo

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

A special FREE Holiday Bingo will be held on December 20th at 1:00pm.

Coming Up

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Groton

GROTON SENIOR CENTER is a regional senior center providing recreational opportunities for those 55 and older. Please join us on one of our upcoming day trips or special events

 

CALIFORNIA COAST trip presentation

Free Trip Presentation at Groton Senior Center Tuesday, November 21st 2pm   (FREE but please register please at 860-441-6623)

The trip is Sunday, May 6 – Sunday, May 13, 2018 •Depart and return at Groton Senior Center. Highlights of the Collette trip will be : San Francisco, Choice of Cruise on San Francisco Bay or City Tour of San Francisco, Carmel by the Sea, Monterey, 17 Mile Drive, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Wine Country, Hollywood, and San Diego.  8 Days – 10 Meals: 6 Breakfast and 4 Dinners.

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Every year, the Rockettes push themselves further to put on a show that’s more dynamic, more challenging and more magical than the last. Take in cherished moments and create new memories with the 2017 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular! We have rear orchestra seats. Doors open at 3pm. 4 pm show. $138/resident. Depart 10am Approx. return 9:30 pm

Deadline to register for this for this trip is Nov 20th.  To register call  860-441-6785 or go to  www.grotonrec.com

New York On Your Own 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017  Limited seats!  Travel to NYC with the RCMH day trip yet do NYC on your own. Drop off and Pick will be near Rockefeller Center.   Deadline for this trip is November 21th. $47/person

DINING OUT program is Groton Senior Center’s way of giving back to the community.  Each month one special Restaurant will be Featured: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH we are going to

APPLEBEE’S.  The senior van will pick you up or you can meet us there.  Order off the menu a full entrée or just appetizers. Pay for yourself.  An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Registration is required.  To register call  860-441-6785 or go to  www.grotonrec.com

HOLLY BERRY BALL Dinner and Dance at Groton Senior Center  Saturday, December 9, 2017  5:00 pm.  Maple Glazed Salmon, Italian Seasoned Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Corn & Sweet Peppers, Tossed Salad, Rolls, Cheese Cake, Punch, Coffee. Live music by As Time Goes By  Cost is $15 pp register by  Wed. December 6th.  To register call  860-441-6785 or go to  www.grotonrec.com

COMEDY MUSICAL: CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE AT GRANITE THEATER (Westerly)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017

This intimate revue takes a wry and knowing look at a stressful season. Armed with a copy of A Christmas Survival Guide by James Hindman and Ray Roderick and an optimistic attitude, the characters charge into an urban holiday landscape searching for the true essence of Christmas. In songs and vignettes, they learn to cope with the season in ways that are both hilarious and heartwarming.  Show is at 2 pm.  We depart GSC at 12:45pm • $25 per resident.   To register call  860-441-6785 or go to  www.grotonrec.com

GROTON SENIOR CENTER CLUB 55 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Luncheon  at Groton Senior Center Tuesday, December 19th  at 11:30 AM.  Braised Flank Steak, Mushroom Gravy, Baked Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Medley, Vegetables, Rolls, Fruit of the Forest Pie, punch, coffee.  Ledyard High School Carolers will perform.  Club 55 Members ONLY $ 10 / Nonmembers $15  Register by Friday, December 15th. To register call  860-441-6785 or go to  www.grotonrec.com

YANKEE SWAP

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

YANKEE SWAP
On Thursday, December 14th at 12:30pm we will be
having enjoying a Yankee Swap. For those of you who
are not familiar with this, here is what you need to know
to participate. Everyone wanting to participate brings a
wrapped gift worth $5.00. Be creative, it should be a gift
that others would like to own. When you bring your gift
you will pick a number. 1 through however many people.
The more people that come the “funner” it is! The first
person picks a gift and unwraps it. Then the second
person picks a gift or takes the one that the first person
picks. If the second person chooses the first persons gift,
the first person picks another gift and unwraps it. The
game continues on until the last person picks a gift.

Stroke:Improving Outcomes Through Action

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Join us on December 13th at 1:00pm for a one hour presentation presented by Brad Fowler who is a paramedic and stroke educator for Middlesex Hospital. During the presentation entitled Stroke- Improving Outcomes through Action you will learn about:

Stroke incidence and impact             Who is at greatest risk of suffering a stroke

Causes and types of stroke         What can be done to prevent strokes from occurring

How to recognize stroke signs and symptoms      The importance of early recognition and transport

How to prepare for the 911 response         Available treatment to reverse the effects of stroke

Your role in improving stroke outcomes