55 plus    

Entertain us with your talent!

Gnog Show

  Senior Talent Show

Friday, February 23rd  5 pm

This event showcases a wide variation of entertainment
throughout our 55 plus community in a talent show format.  One does NOT have to be a resident of Groton to partake!

 Do you have a talent you would like to showcase?

Each act will be for a specified time of 3 minutes

If you have serious interest,

please call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov

Groton Senior Center

102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340

A Division of Town of Groton  Parks and Recreation Department

Please join us in welcoming back Jose Paulo as he gets our heart pumping in his “Wish it was Summer” Musical Show on February 7th at 1:00pm. His voice will mesmerize you and his personality will charm you. He is very versatile and that permits him to sing all styles of music in English, Portuguese Spanish, Italian, and French. This Rio de Janeiro native started his singing career at the age of 12 and has studied at various certified music schools.

Ever wonder what is Cardiovascular Disease? Strokes, Heart Failure? What are the Risks? How to prevent CVD? Come meet with FOX Rehab to talk about Heart Healthy recommendations from a Physical and Occupational Therapist on February 6th at 1:00pm.

THURSDAY, January 4th 2018 we will NOT be open for programs, transportation, services, or meals.

Please BE SAFE with this storm ~ the winds will be the biggest issue.

We do so hope you are keeping warm and safe in these bitterly cold days!!

In lieu of any of us risking injuries we have some safer O.A.T.S. events planned for January and February  (please reply  860-441-6623 to rsvp)   Have not joined our OATS ( Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors) group yet?  It is easy,  we plan an excursion monthly (in warmer months it is usually hikes and outdoor outings) – just let me know you are interested and YOU CHOOSE what you want to join us for by just rsvp-ing to me.  Easy and FUN!

• JANUARY 11 THURSDAY 4:30-6:30 PM  POTLUCK OATS GATHERING – let’s get together at GSC, network & brainstorm on possible 2018 outings!   Deadline to register is Monday, January 8th.
• FEBRUARY 8  THURSDAY  4:15 -5:15 PM  MYSTIFIED ESCAPE ROOM $25-30 pp * (max of 10 persons) Deadline to sign up Jan. 18   (*we pay there)

Also, coming up we have a couple particular workshops that we really think would help each of us!

• Wednesday, Jan 10 10:30-11:30 am we have a great new and free presentation EATING FOR HEALTH ON A BUDGET !!  With our own Groton Senior Center’s Registered Dietitian Deb.  Let us know you are coming !  PLEASE SIGN UP AT FRONT DESK OR CALL 860-441-6785
• Friday,  January 12th  3 pm  MY CHART –  PATIENT PORTAL  in Technology /Computer Center. FREE session with staff representatives from Northeast Medical Group/Yale New Haven Health will be conducting a session here to assist with sign-up and navigation of the My Chart Patient Portal (for Yale New Haven Health) current patients & their proxys who may assist with medical care coordination. Let us know you are coming !  PLEASE SIGN UP AT FRONT DESK OR CALL 860-441-6785.

• Oh and let us not forget we have our AWESOME GNOG SHOW (variety talent show!) Friday, February  23 at   5PM!!  Dinner – Beef Pot Roast, Pierogis & Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Rolls, Apple Dumplings, Punch, Coffee  Cost: $15 pp     **LOOKING for a FEW MORE ACTS!  Have an act and want to entertain? Call me 860-441-6623!

Greetings! I hope your holiday season brought you the brightest of gifts – love, friendship, family and peace.
“Content by Judy “is written by Judy Jencks, the President of Jencks Network, LLC which owns, manages and pours thier heart and soul into SeniorCenterCt.org.
I want to thank you for finding and using SeniorCenterCt.org and requesting this newsletter. SeniorCenterCt.org is the first in the nation collaborative Senior Center website. This amazing website has over 75 pages of news, resources and services. Our goal is to keep you and the larger community informed about what is happening at our area senior centers.
As 2017 wrapped up we are pleased to share that SeniorCenterCt.org has been visited by over 10,500 users and those users have viewed over 52,300 pages. Over 20 companies have advertised this year and all their ads click over to their company’s website. It’s their vision and funding that makes this website possible.
Please share SeniorCenterCt.org with others and like us on Facebook for even more news and articles!
See more of you in 2018
-Judy

Greetings! I hope your holiday season brought you the brightest of gifts – love, friendship, family and peace.

“Content by Judy “is written by Judy Jencks,  the President of Jencks Network, LLC which owns, manages and pours thier heart and soul into SeniorCenterCt.org.

I want to thank you for finding and using SeniorCenterCt.org and requesting this newsletter. SeniorCenterCt.org is the first in the nation collaborative Senior Center website. This amazing website has over 75 pages of news, resources and services. Our goal is to keep you and the larger community informed about what is happening at our area senior centers.

As 2017 wrapped up we are pleased to share that SeniorCenterCt.org has been visited by over 10,500 users and those users have viewed over 52,300 pages. Over 20 companies have advertised this year and all their ads click over to their company’s website. It’s their vision and funding that makes this website possible.

Please share SeniorCenterCt.org with others and like us on Facebook for even more news and articles!

See more of you in 2018

-Judy

Greetings! I hope your holiday season brought you the brightest of gifts – love, friendship, family and peace.

“Content by Judy “is written by Judy Jencks,  the President of Jencks Network, LLC which owns, manages and pours thier heart and soul into SeniorCenterCt.org.

I want to thank you for finding and using SeniorCenterCt.org and requesting this newsletter. SeniorCenterCt.org is the first in the nation collaborative Senior Center website. This amazing website has over 75 pages of news, resources and services. Our goal is to keep you and the larger community informed about what is happening at our area senior centers.

As 2017 wrapped up we are pleased to share that SeniorCenterCt.org has been visited by over 10,500 users and those users have viewed over 52,300 pages. Over 20 companies have advertised this year and all their ads click over to their company’s website. It’s their vision and funding that makes this website possible.

Please share SeniorCenterCt.org with others and like us on Facebook for even more news and articles!

See more of you in 2018

-Judy

Greetings! I hope your holiday season brought you the brightest of gifts – love, friendship, family and peace.

“Content by Judy “is written by Judy Jencks,  the President of Jencks Network, LLC which owns, manages and pours thier heart and soul into SeniorCenterCt.org.

I want to thank you for finding and using SeniorCenterCt.org and requesting this newsletter. SeniorCenterCt.org is the first in the nation collaborative Senior Center website. This amazing website has over 75 pages of news, resources and services. Our goal is to keep you and the larger community informed about what is happening at our area senior centers.

As 2017 wrapped up we are pleased to share that SeniorCenterCt.org has been visited by over 10,500 users and those users have viewed over 52,300 pages. Over 20 companies have advertised this year and all their ads click over to their company’s website. It’s their vision and funding that makes this website possible.

Please share SeniorCenterCt.org with others and like us on Facebook for even more news and articles!

See more of you in 2018

-Judy