Have you seen the signs?? What is FRACKING??
Griswold resident, Thomas Gaudreau will be our speaker this month. Thomas will educate us in fracking. Edith Wojtkiewicz will be back in August to sells her beautiful cards. Edith donates the proceeds to the senior center.
Smart Phone for Beginners Class
Smartphones are made to make our lives easier, but they are no help if you aren’t too sure how to use all the features. Bring your smartphone to this beginners’ class to learn how to add contacts, make a phone call, send a text, and browse the Internet. This free class will be held on August 7th for 1:00-3:00pm. Limited space available. Registration required. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register.
WHAT’S IT WORTH? Event Saturday, July 15th
GROTON SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS
WHAT’S IT WORTH?
COMMUNITY ANTIQUES APPRAISAL EVENT
The Groton Senior Center presents the What’s it Worth? community antiques appraisal event on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton. The event is inspired by PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow” and features local certified appraisers on hand to meet with the public for individual discussions and appraisals of antiques, family heirlooms, and other items.
The following certified appraisers have volunteered to offer appraisals at the event. Some will also have items available for sale.
• Eldred’s Auctioneers – Specializes in Fine Arts, silver and jewelry.
• Miller’s Stamp Collecting – Specializes in stamps
• Larry Shaprio – Specializes in toys, China, paintings, art, and more
• Mike Westman – Specializes in Ethnographic, silver, oriental rugs, jewelry, Americana
• Justine Demetrick – Specializes in Designer jewelry, costume jewelry, Post War Design (MCM) modernism
• Pawcatuck Valley Coin Club – Specializes in Coins
• Wills Books – Buying and Reviewing Books for 30 years
• Nathan Liverant & Son, LLC – Specializing in furniture, art, jewelry, glass
The public is invited to bring up to two items for appraisal. The fee is $5 per item. Funds raised will benefit the Groton Senior Center’s programs and services for local seniors such as meals, social activities, and programming. Refreshments will also be available for purchase.
For more information call the Groton Senior Center at (860) 441-6785.
The Groton Senior Center is a division of the Groton Parks and Recreation Department.
December- NO DINING OUT
DINING OUT
Time: 5:00pm
The community gives to the Groton Senior Center;
DINING OUT is our way of giving back to the community.
WE WILL MEET AND GATHER FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF DINING OUT!
The senior van will pick you up or you can meet us there.
Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment!
Registration is required. 860-441-6785
Happy Fourth! CLOSED Tuesday, July 4th
REMINDER
Groton Senior Center is OPEN Monday, July 3rd
but we are CLOSED Tuesday, July 4th!
HAPPY FOURTH!!
Concert: Pat Mitchell
Join us on August 2nd at 1:00pm as Pat Mitchell, pianist who currently plays at the Norwich Inn and Sap and has performed for many years at the Lighthouse Inn, will entertain us. The performance is free and open for all to attend!
PREVENTIVE HEALTH Clinic
– Leonna White, RN
Regular Clinic Services – Please Call for an Appointment
You must be a member of the Rose City Senior Center to make an appointment. Leonna is now a Certified Foot Care Specialist and can accept patients that are Diabetic or on blood thinning medications.
Toenail Cutting—is offered for $15.00 per visit.
Ear Flushing—is available for $3.00 for one ear, or $5.00 for both ears.
**The Rose City Senior Center Preventive Health Clinic is Funded through the Generous Support of the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation.
Tray Favors Volunteers
Looking to join a fun and crafty volunteer group? Tray Favors may be for you!
The Tray Favors volunteers construct seasonally inspired paper gift cards which are donated to local area care facilities and Backus Hospital to be used on patients’ meal trays. The Tray Favors are much appreciated by the organizations that receive them! Group meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the Craft Room.
Please see Hilary if you have any questions.
This volunteer opportunity is for Senior Center Members only.
Friday, July 21st, 2017- Senior Center Tag Sale
Would you like to sell your stuff at the senior center tag sale?
We will be having our first community tag sale!
Time: 10am—2:30pm
Rent: $20 / table
Please call us to find out more: (860) 447-5232
(All proceeds go to senior center programing.)
Every Tuesday- Self Esteem Support Group
Time 6:30—8:00
Cost:FREE
Location: Once a week at the Social Services Building
Come and share your story, offer support, receive the support you need by working together! Offered by Safe Futures, this support group offers hope, peace, and encouragement to all members.