Mark your Calendars~ We will be running a day trip to the
New England PATRIOTS vs New York JETS football game on Sunday, October 15th.
STAY TUNED – details coming!! You will want to register asap for this one!
Food Safety 101 presentation June 21 at 1 pm
Register today for Food Safety 101
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 foodborne illness.
Speaker: Thomas Collaro,USDA Food Safety Ambassador
June 21, 2017 1:00PM
You must register for this program so that enough materials are provided. To register call 860-441-6785.
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340
Summer Concert Series
July 13th @ 7:00pm Summer Sounds Concert: The Cartells Also at 6:00pm., the Lions Club will be selling Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Skewers, and french fries.
Bring your lawn chair, blankets, picnic dinners etc. and enjoy a free night out with your family! If it rains we will hold the concerts inside. If you know any local businesses that would like to sponsor a concert, please have them call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 for more information.
Tips on Healthy Eating
Emily Barber from Rehab Concepts Physical Therapy will be here on July 12th at 1:00pm to discuss Healthy Eating. Learn what healthy eating is and how to make healthy food choices to increase your energy, improve your mood and your health.
Wed, June 21st- CRAFT PROGRAM – Making a Sun Catcher
CRAFTS (Sun Catcher) with Joanne from A NEW LIFE HOMECARE
Wed, Jun 21st at 12:45pm
Free. Call to register.
Drawing and Watercolor
Drawing and Watercolor : Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, July 11 to Aug 15. 5 week class $30.To register call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext. 240.
This class will combine drawing with some simple watercolor techniques and pen that works well for producing on the spot paintings. Weather permitting we will work outside for a few classes. Students will learn to see and draw the basic shapes of plants, animals and landscapes; and how to add details after they have the basic construction of the forms. For students who wish to only work with drawing materials, all the exercises will also be able to done in black and white. To first class, bring what you have for drawing and/or watercolor materials. We will go over a suggested supply list in the first class to see if you need to add anything.
Instructor: Sharon Schmiedel, to see Sharon’s artwork go to www.sharon.gallery. Sharon has a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She works in watercolor, acrylics, and collage. These works are energetic and expressive; it is the opposite direction from the many years she spent working in technical illustration, medical illustration, and graphic design. She is currently painting, exhibiting her artwork, and teaching.
Watercolor Plus
Watercolor Plus : Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, July 10 – Aug 14; 5 week class $30. To register call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext. 240.
This class is an opportunity to experiment with watercolor and a variety of drawing and collage materials. Playful experimenting will be combined with exercises that will give you a framework to try out new ideas. The instructor will introduce concepts and demos at the beginning of each class. Watercolor experience helpful but not required. Advanced students are welcome to work on their own projects with subject matter and materials that interest them. Individual instruction is given throughout class.
Avalonia Land Conservancy presentation at 1 pm Monday, June 12th
MONDAY June 12th at 1pm we have a unique OATS program in which Avalonia Land Conservancy will discuss and demo their new HIKE & SEEK program. This will take place in the Groton Senior Center Technology Center.
Avalonia Hike and Seek encourages exploration of our beautiful preserves by children, families and the general public through a scavenger hunt format. It allows participants to use technology and social media in a simple, positive way to learn about the nature of each preserve, encourage observations, and to interact with others engaged in the same activity. An incentive to leave no child inside!
As always , please call 860-441-6785 to sign up for this FREE OAT presentation if you plan to join us!
Tuesday, June 13th at 5 pm Fidelco Guide Dogs Foundation
OPEN TO ALL!! Not just for those 55 plus!
Join us for dinner and a presentation. Dinner begins at 5:30 and is just $6 per person.
Presentation is from 6-7 p.m.
Fidelco Guide Dogs are life-changing German Shepherd guide dogs. The visiting presenter will have a German Shepherd with them, in harness, and will discuss what the mission of Fidelco is and how their German Shepherd puppies become guide dogs. A question and answer period will follow.
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation is committed to partnering men and women who are blind with their elite breed of German Shepherd Guide Dogs. Learn more about the Foundation and their work in our community at this special presentation.
Menu: Baked fish, potatoes, broccoli mixed vegetables, dessert, and punch.
(860) 441-6785
Summer Concert Series
July 6th @ 7:00pm – Summer Sounds Concert: Eight to The Bar.
Bring your lawn chair, blankets, picnic dinners etc. and enjoy a free night out with your family! If it rains we will hold the concerts inside. If you know any local businesses that would like to sponsor a concert, please have them call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 for more information.