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Tuesday, February 13th- Dining Out at Seahorse Restaurant, 65 Marsh Rd, Groton
The community gives to the Groton Senior Center; our Dining Out program 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. An evening outing of dining, socializing and enjoyment! Please join us Tuesdays for a “socially nutritional” evening. Registration required: call 860-441-6785 to reserve your spot! You can also register online at www.GrotonRec.com
Menu: seahorserestaurant.net
Unpretentious, nautical-themed seafood joint offers the day’s catch, plus lobster rolls & chowder plus much more!
Tuesday, February 20th- Senior Learning Network- Brown vs. Board of Education
Time: 1:30pm
Join us for these Skype-type education sessions from all over the world. Suggested donation of $2.00 REGISTRATION REQUESTED
You will see Julia Roundtree come to life as National Park Service Ranger Wilson portrays her, the wife of the principal at a black school, Monroe Elementary where the National Historic Site is today.
Tuesday, February 6th- Senior Learning Network- Introduction to Dream Interpretation
Time: 1:30pm
Join us for these Skype-type education sessions from all over the world. Suggested donation of $2.00 REGISTRATION REQUESTED
Sharing your dreams with a safe, supportive community of dreamers fosters a sense of empathy, deepens self-discovery and stimulates profound discussions that can enhance creativity in one’s work and play.
Wednesday, February 28th- Move Showing: The Mountain Between Us
Time: 1:00pm
Movies are shown the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Concession snacks will be available for purchase. Free drinks
The Mountain Between Us (2017 rated PG13) When their plane crashes into the side of a mountain, two strangers forge a friendship based on necessity. If they want to survive while waiting for help, they will need to work together. However, it quickly become obvious that no help will be arriving anytime soon. In order to get back to the only world they know, they will need to make an incredible trek. Risking their lives in order to save them, these two will test the boundaries of nature-and their budding relationship. Idris Elba and Kate Winslet star.
Did You Know?
Individuals wishing to participate in Groton Senior Center activities must meet the following criteria:
- Able to toilet themselves
- Able to feed themselves
- Be able to self-ambulate
- Be oriented to their current surroundings
- Behave in a non-aggressive and non-disruptive manner
- Maintain clean body and clothing
- Participate in activities or programs appropriate for them
- Have the desire to participate in programs or activities.
Persons not meeting the required criteria are welcome; however, they must be escorted by a knowledgeable caregiver.
Friday, February 23- Gnog Show
Time: 5:00pm
Get out of the house this winter and join us for our annual variety show with staff and seniors as entertainers!
Who will be gonged first?
Dinner – Pot Roast & Pierogis
Entertainment after dinner.
Cost: $15 pp
Have an act and want to entertain? Call 860-441-6623
THANK YOU GOLDEN NUGGETS!
Thank You to Rose City Senior Center’s glee club, Golden Nuggets for the wonderful Winter Concert they had for us in January! The concert really showcased this group’s amazing talent! The Roseland Combo also joined the concert with some wonderful music and Jim Conover, the Golden Nuggets director delighted us with a couple of solos! Thank you all again for this fun and delightful concert!
THANK YOU ROSELAND COMBO!
Thank You to Rose City Senior Center’s concert band, Roseland Combo, who delightfully entertained us in December with a special Holiday Concert! The event was well attended and much appreciated by all. This wonderful band consists of very talented Senior Center members. Thank you for your wonderful music!
Tuesday: February 13th- Stroke Awareness Presentation: Prevention, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment- Presented By: Backus Hospital
Time: 10:30am
Join us for this hour long presentation by Melissa Lawson, RN, Stroke Program Coordinator at Backus Hospital. At this presentation, learn about stroke prevention, the signs and symptoms of a person having a stroke and stroke patient treatment and recovery. Time for questions and answers will follow the presentation. Hope you join us for this important and informative presentation.
Please sign up with Receptionist if you will be attending.