Watercolor Class: New

Watercolor- Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, Nov 8th to Dec 20th/ 7 week class $35. This is open to students of all levels. We will explore the basic watercolor techniques of working with washes, layering, and drybrush. We will also spend time learning to mix colors. The instructor will do demos and help students learn how to use values to develop strong compositions. Once you learn the basics you can experiment and play with this medium to express your ideas with paint. To first class bring what you have for paper, brushes, pencils, cup for water, paper towels (if you have watercolors and palette bring, if not you can use our supplies. We will go over the supply list with paints to buy in the first class.

ART CLASSES

TAUGHT BY 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. To register for either class below call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext.240

Mixed Media and Drawing: New Class

Mixed Media and Drawing- Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, Nov 7th to Dec 19th/ 7 week class $35.

This class is an opportunity to experiment with a variety of drawing, painting 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. Drawing 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.

ART CLASSES

TAUGHT BY 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. To register for either class below call Stephanie at 860 434-1605 ext.240

DIZZINESS & BALANCE TALK

Do you ever get dizzy or feel unsteady when you are walking? DPT Corey Podbielski

from Spectrum Physical Therapy can help you feel better.

 

Wed, November 9th at 1pm

Please call to register

 

dizziness

ONLINE BANKING

online-banking

Online Banking

Presented by Bonnie Stanford     Niantic Assistant Branch Manager  of Chelsea Groton Bank

 Thursday, November 10 at 10 AM  in our Technology/Computer Center

People are doing their banking from their computers and cell phones but you are not sure about it…

IS IT FOR YOU???
Online banking can be intimidating but it also can be quite beneficial.

Please come to the FREE presentation about ONLINE BANKING to learn the pros and cons of online banking     and if it will work for you.

This class is designed to encourage planning ahead for financial wellbeing.

Please rsvp to 860-441-6623

Groton Senior Center

 

November and December DAY TRIPS with Groton Senior Center

day-trips

Something for everyone!!

We have some terrific day trips coming up soon:

— EASTERN CT BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

Sunday, December 11, 2016     $47 pp

We travel via GSC bus to THE GARDE ARTS CENTER for our Center Orchestra seats for the 1:30 pm show.

— HOLIDAY LUCHEON SHOW starring THE COMPANY MEN

Wednesday, December 7, 2016     $106 pp

We take a COACH bus to Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT for this wonderful show of Seasonal Favorites by this talented group of energetic guys!

–CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT FEATURING LASALETTE SHRINE

Thursday, December 15th   $115 pp

We travel by COACH bus in the morning to Newport to visit one of the Newport Preservation Society mansions that are elegantly decorated for the holidays.

Next, we will depart for the OLD GRIST MILL TAVERN in Seekonk, MA do lunch. After lunch, we will travel to Attleboro, MA home of the LaSalette Shrine, where you will enjoy a delightful Christmas concert, a mass and a dazzling display of Christmas lights that will fill your hearts with the true meaning of the holiday season.

 

For more details on ANY of these trips please call 860-441-6623 OR email cmorrison@gmail.com

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Pearl Harbor Day Social

Join us for the 75th Anniversary on the attack on Pearl Harbor on Wednesday, December 7th at 1:00pm as Husband and wife Duo, Broadway Cabaret Singer Karen Wagner and Classical Tenor/ Hartford Police Officer Robert Iovanna team up to pay tribute with their performance Salute to American Heroes. Teaming up, they will take us on a “Musical Walk Down Memory Lane”, honoring “American Heroes”, our Veteran’s, through a special patriotic musical tribute. Refreshments will be served following performance. Call if you have any questions about this free program.

Free – MEDICARE Presentations

FREE – Medicare Presentation
Presented by Steven Clark; local Medicare Insurance expert & broker. Representing ALL the top Medicare Carriers and ALL Medicare Plan types! CT license # 146675.

Learn what Insurance Companies don’t want you to know!!
 Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is better?
 Learn how to get better Medical coverage for less!
 Buy a Plan with No Network restrictions; Use any Hospital, Doctor, or facility that accepts Medicare!
 Get 100% coverage for costly services such as:
o In-patient Hospital stays,
o Hospital out-patient surgeries
o Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy
o CT scans, MRI, PET scans, and MORE!

Lean how to get the Best RATES/COSTS on Drug Plans!
Seminar Location: Groton Senior Center, Groton CT 06340
Dates & times: November 8th & 15th at 1:30pm
For Reservations call: 860 908 1234

TESTIMONIALS:
Steve has been great….he’s saved me a great deal of money on my Medicare Insurance over the years… Pat Harris….Old Lyme, CT
In 10 minutes he saved me $1,000+ on my prescription drug Plan rates and Copayment costs for the year! Charlotte Sandler…Windham, CT

Mondays and Wednesdays- STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS

STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS

Instructor Led

Increase your muscle mass, strengthen your bones, and get many more benefits.

New session begins November 2nd.

Mondays & Wednesdays @ 11:30am

$34R and $38NR   15 ClassesStrength Training2

No class on 12/7

 

Registration begins November 1st.

 

 

 

 

Ashley Cruz Performance

Ashley Cruz Performance
Join us for a performance from Ashley Cruz on Friday, November 18th at 1:30 pm.
“When asked to describe Ashly Cruz it is best to envision what ~would come down the pike were you to take a double shot of Janis Joplin, Betty Boop, and Marylin Monroe together (shaken and not stirred). WOW!!! Ashly is wildly entertaining and crowd pleasing. Music, theatre, and dance meld into one on stage.” You will not want to miss this free performance!

Thanksgiving Luncheon.

Join us for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on Friday, November 18th at 12:00pm. Donations cost $3.00 for seniors aged 60 and over. Reservations need to be made between October 21st and November 4th by calling (860)434-4322.