Thursday, May 25- Thoroughly Modern Millie at Goodspeed Opera House

COST: $74/res, $84/non-res

Groton Senior Center bus departs at 12:30 p.m.

Call Senior Center for return time.

Madcap mistaken identity and high-spirited show tunes fuel the Tony-winning musical comedy about Millie’s hilarious adventures in Jazz Age New York City.

SEATS: We have great Orchestra Center aisle side seats for this show!

Airborne Band

Come enjoy a fun, exciting, interactive, and motivating performance from the Airborne Band on Wednesday, June 7th at 1:00pm. Airborne that was formed in the 1980’s has a trademark sound of Island Passion and Urban Emotion.  Airborne the proclaimed “Musical Peacemakers” of Contemporary Jazz sends out an Inspirational Message of Hope to the World.  Refreshments will follow this free performance.

Thursday, June 15- Senior Learning Network- Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation

 Senior Learning Network
Donation: $2.00
Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Provided by: Sea Turtle, Inc.
Often mistaken for a bear, this fuzzy marsupial is one of Australia’s most recognized native animal species. Meet a zookeeper to find out about this unusual animal.
At 1:30 pm in classroom 1. Please call to sign up for these 860-441-6785

Thursday, June 1- Senior Learning Network- Animal Enrichment

 Senior Learning Network
Donation: $2.00
Animal Enrichment Provided by: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Time:  1:30-2:30 p.m.
People nationwide enrich the lives of their pets every day by providing a stimulating environment to keep them active and interested in their environment year-round.
At 1:30 pm in classroom 1. Please call to sign up for these 860-441-6785

Tuesday, May 16th- May Day Festival

TIME: 11:30 a.m.
COST: $13 before May 13, $15 after May 15
MENU: Roast pork, roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beens, rolls, ice cream, punch, and coffee.

Wednesday, May 10th- Financial Planning

Protect Yourself from Financial Pitfalls

Time:1PM

Where: Classroom A

Learn to avoid the financial pitfalls that may affect your retirement funds. Also learn to avoid pitfalls in estate planning, elder care planning and review of your insurance. Speakers: Rob Van Ostenbridge, Merrill Lynch Jeanne Messick – Elder Law Attorney John Walden – Insurance Professional FREE but please preregister.

Wednesday, June 14th- Food Safety 101 Class

Food Safety 101 Speaker: Thomas Collaro USDA Food Safety Ambassador June 14, 2017- 1:00 p.m. Classroom 1 Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans get sick from food poisoning each year? And older adults are at an even higher risk of serious complications because of their weakened immune systems. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is offering “Food Safety 101” to seniors and food service volunteers at the Groton Senior Center. Come and learn some great tips for keeping you and others safe from food-borne illness. Please register for this FREE program so that enough materials are provided. To register call 860-441-6785.

EMERGENCY INFO- All Call Is Back!

The Town of Groton Emergency Management System has a system to generate a call when a class is canceled. This is similar to the system that was previously used. The call will come from 860-445-2000 and will say the Town of Groton has an emergency message and it will then say the message. This system will be used to notify everyone of any changes made to their schedule due to cancellation, weather, or other related reasons. Please listen to the whole message.

STAFF UPDATE Welcome to our two newest staff members!

Jennifer Meakem (left) and Kirsti Zarn (right) are joining the Senior Center at the front desk.

Jennifer previously worked for Connecticut College. She is a Mystic resident, wife, and mother of a 5 year old little girl, Brooklyn.

Kirsti has worked for The Town Of Groton for 10 years starting as the Mail Courier and later with the Parks and Recreation department. She lives in Norwich with her husband and has a grown son.

Stop by and say hi to Jennifer and Kirsti next time you’re in the Center!