12pm – Italian Radio Show with Tony Mango
February 8, Wednesday—Trip (9am): Christmas Tree Shop / Lunch is on your own / Color: Blue
Trip 9am: Christmas Tree Shop / Lunch is on your own / Color: Blue
BOOMERS PROGRAM PRESENTS Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Tuesday, March 14
Join us for dinner and a presentation. This month’s presenter is FIDELCO GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION. 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.
MUST register by Friday, March 10th!
(860) 441-6785
June 20th- Driver Safety – AARP Smart Driver Course
Tuesdays: June 20th, September 19th, November 14th 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior. And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road! You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class. Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members Pay by check or cash on the day of the class Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.
DAY TRIPS with Groton Senior Center
DAY TRIPS
Groton Senior Center a Division of Town of Groton Parks & Recreation
860-441-6785
Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public. An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.
Payment is required at time of sign up for our trips! You can register online too! www.grotonrec.com For more detailed flyers on ANY of our trips please email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6623
Tuesday, February 21st Lyman Allyn Art Museum tour & workshop trip Our visit will include a welcome to the museum, hour-long guided tour, and hour-long painting landscape workshop. $15 per resident GSC bus. We depart at 12:30 pm / approx. return of 3:45 pm
Friday, March 3rd Winter Wildlife & Eagle Cruise From the CT River Museum docks in Essex at 12:30 pm we take a 2 hour “on-the-water” cruise to search for eagles & other winter wildlife. RiverQuest has a heated cabin, though the best views will be from the open decks We will you not only get to enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, but also the entire museum and their special Eagles of Essex exhibit. Max of 20, GSC bus $ 25 per resident. We depart at 11:30 am
Saturday, March 4th NEW YORK CITY On Your Own We provide the ride and worry about the parking. You enjoy the day! $55 per resident. Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity. We depart Groton Senior Center at 7:30 am with approximate return of 8:30pm(for all ages)
Tuesday, March 14th Aqua Turf Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Featuring: The Maclean Avenue Band . Coffee & Donuts; Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine then Family Style Lunch: Salad/ Pasta/ Corned Beef & Cabbage/ Baked Scrod/ Carrots & Potatoes/ Lemon Cake $53 per resident. GSC transportation- We depart at 10am
Saturday, April 8th RENT at Providence Performing Arts We have great orchestra seats for this amazing Broadway show! The show is at 2 pm. We take our own Groton Senior Center bus and have a limit of 24 seats. $72 per resident . We depart GSC at 12:30 pm
Sunday, April 23rd USCGA Band at Leamy Concert Hall -Captain Lewis J. Buckley Guest Conductor. Program to be determined. These concerts are free and open to the public, we provide you the transportation! This is a 2 pm concert. We depart GSC at 1:15 pm. via GSC bus $5 per resident
Sunday, May 7th Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME will conclude its tour at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., on May 7, 2017. Join us as we are going to the 3 pm show on Sunday, May 7th. We have lower level seating. The cost including circus admission, coach bus transportation and driver gratuity is $88 per resident.Departing GSC at 1 pm.
Monday, May 15th GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA at Aqua Turf Coffee & Donuts ; Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine then Family Style Lunch: Garden Salad, Pasta, Chicken ala Kathryn & Broiled Scrod w/ Cracker Crumb Topping, Vegetable, Potato, Rolls, Dessert, Beverage COST: $87p resident. GSC transportation—We depart at 10am
Thursday June 15th BEST OF BOSTON Trip John F Kennedy Library & Museum stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of JFK. Following a brief orientation and history, enjoy the museum on your own taking in the numerous exhibits and informative films. Lunch is on our own in Quincy Market then we enjoy a fully-narrated, 90-minute tour on Boston Harbor Cruise. $103 per resident . Estimated Depart: 7:15am from Groton Senior Center Estimated Return: 7:30pm
Cell Phone Help for YOU
Cell Phone Help for YOU
Tuesdays 1—2 pm
Please bring your charged cell phone and question/concern.
This has been so popular that we ask that you to help us
by registering for this FREE program!
You may do so at the front desk or call 860-441-6623
LINCOLN PROGRAM
Lincoln will be presented by Frank Williams, retired Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island and one of the country’s most renowned experts on Abraham Lincoln
Originally scheduled for February 22nd at 1:00pm , Lincoln program will be on March 14 at 1:00pm. For more information about this free program call (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
Leadership of Lincoln and the 13th Amendment
Leadership of Lincoln and the 13th Amendment. Frank J. Williams, a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island and one of the country’s most renowned experts on Abraham Lincoln, will be doing a lecture on Tuesday, March 14th at 1:00 pm. He is the author or editor of over fourteen books, has contributed chapters to several others, and has lectured on the subject throughout the country. If you are interested in Presidential History, this is a program you will not want to miss.
Women’s Support Group
A Women’s Support Group facilitated by Lisa Navarra Clinical Social Worker from Senior Bridges will be held on March 13th and 27th 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.
Bingo
Bingo will be held at the Lymes’ Senior Center on March 8th at 1:00pm. * Please note it is the second Wednesday of this month instead of the traditional 3rd Wednesday! Admission is $1.00 at the door.