LIBERTY MUTUAL
AUTO and HOME OWNERS INSURANCE 101 with Sandra Mosley.
Informative discussing current policies or personal lines insurance in general.
Pizza Lunch is provided.
FREE but registration required.
Mon, April 17th at 12pm. Call to register beginning April 3td.
Nature Drawing Outdoors on Tuesdays, 10 am to 12 noon, May 9 to June 13, 6 week class $35. To register call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext. 240
This class is geared toward people with an interest in drawing from nature. We will be going outdoors to different locations around town each week to sketch and watercolor. Subject matter will be landscapes, plants and animals. The goal is to put together a visual journal of what interests us in the outdoors that can be used for ideas and references. Instructor will do demos. To first class bring what you have for drawing materials, sketchpad and a folding chair. We will go over a suggested supply list of watercolor materials and paper. We will meet at Lyme Senior center before we go outside.
The Oscar Nominated movie “Hidden Figures” will be shown on May 9th at 12:45pm. This movie is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. This movie will be shown in closed caption.
A Women’s Support Group facilitated by Lisa Navarra Clinical Social Worker from Senior Bridges will be held on April10th, April 24th, & May 8th at 1:00pm. Topics include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, poor coping, grief and loss, adjustment issues, family issues, trauma and substance abuse. This group will be a safe and confidential place for women to discuss whatever they may be struggling with. This free group will require a minimum of 4 people to run, so please call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 if you are interested in joining.
The Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern CT will be here on May 5th at 1:00pm to discuss and guide you through getting free services that are available for people with low vision
From special events to teaching classes and helping with fundraisers, many of you share your time and talents with us to help make the Groton Senior Center a great place for everyone.
Broadway Baritone, James Michael will perform on May 3rd at 1:00pm. James Michael is a world class baritone. His widely and critically acclaimed production of “Melodies of Memories and Miracles Broadway Classics” brings the sound of Broadway like no other. James has become one of the most sought after singer / entertainers in retirement communities across the country and is invited back numerous times during the year. James’s website www.jamesmichaelbaritone.com is full of testimonials, video and more about his incredible journey back into music.
Please welcome back on May 2nd at 1:00pm the New Horizon’s Band of the Community Music School to perform various marches, show tunes, and classics for us. This all Seniors band is a reminder to us, that you are never too old to pick up an instrument.
AARP Foundation Tax Aides will be at New London Senior Center between February 1st and April 13th, 2017, on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Please call us for free tax preparation appointments starting February 1st.
Watercolor Plus , Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, May 1 to June 12 (no class Memorial Day) 6 week class $35. 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.
Instructor: Sharon Schmiedel 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.
