DAY TRIPS with Groton Senior Center

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Groton

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

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Groton

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

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

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

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

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

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

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

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

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.

8 Week Nature Drawing Prep Instructed by Sharon Schmiedel

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

An 8 Week Nature Drawing Prep Instructed by Sharon Schmiedel will be held on Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, Mar 7 to Apr 24- 8 week class is $46. Limited space, registration required. This class is geared toward people with an interest in drawing from nature. 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. We will explore combining drawing and watercolor to use for “sketching in the field” to prepare students for drawing outdoors. I will offer an outdoor field sketching course in May/June. 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.

8 Week Watercolor Plus Instructed by Sharon Schmiedel

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Lyme / Old Lyme

An 8 Week Watercolor Plus Instructed by Sharon Schmiedel will be on Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, Mar 6 to Apr 24- 8 week class is $46. Limited space, registration required. 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.

ADVANCED CARE PLANNING Wednesday, March 8 at 1PM

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Groton

Nobody wants to have to talk about it yet it is so important!

We have a informative (& FREE) presentation for you:
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING: Who Will Make Decisions For You If You Can’t Make Them Yourself?

Our speaker, Chaplain Matthew Schulman, is one of the few certified Advanced Care Planners in CT.

Please join us Wednesday, March 8 at 1PM in Classroom A

This great presentation is FREE but we do need you to register for this!! Please call 860-441-6785 – cal now , if we are not open you can leave us a message.

 

Wonderful Day Trip coming up!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Groton

Lyman Allyn Art Museum tour & workshop trip

Our visit will include: 

a welcome to the museum

 hour-long guided tour

 hour-long painting landscape workshop 

    $15 per resident

We will be traveling via GSC bus

We depart at 12:30 pm with approx. return of 3:45 pm

Max of 20 for this trip

 www.grotonrec.com