River Rose Cruise

Tue, July 12th – River Rose Cruise for a 2 hour narrated tour in the Newburgh NY area. Lunch included at The River Grill. Trip fee is $100pp. Registration has begun. Minimal walking.

The Newport Flower Show

Fri, June 24th – The Newport Flower Show at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, RI. Lunch on your own in the Wharf area. Trip fee is $44pp. Registration has begun. Moderate walking.

Boston Museum of Science Trip

Tue, June 7th – Trip to the Boston Museum of Science in Boston, MA. Ticket price includes admission to the IMAX Theater Show. Lunch is not included. Trip fee is $63pp. Registration has begun. Lots of walking.

Reflexology Clinic

Susette Christensen, Certified Reflexologist, will be holding private reflexology sessions on May 9th and 23rd 9:30am- 3:00 pm. The cost is $10.00 for a 15 minute session. 30 minute and 60 minute sessions are available as well. To sign up, please call Susette at (860) 334-9255.

Chair Massages

Massage therapy for the older generation offers many benefits including enhanced blood circulation, improved balance and flexibility, reduction of arthritic pain and back pain, increased joint mobility, improved posture, improved natural energy levels and mental awareness. Chair massage will be offered at the Old Lyme senior center on Tuesday May 3rd & 17th between 12:30-4:00pm. A licensed massage therapist from Bonne Santé Wellness center (located at 4 Huntley Road, Old Lyme) will provide chair massage at the Lymes’ Senior Center. These services are offered to members of the senior center only at a reduced rate $25 for a 30 minute chair massage. Interested parties should call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 ahead of time. For those interested in full body massage, reduced price full hour table massages can be booked directly at Bonne Santé Wellness Center by calling 860-434-7429.

High Hopes Visit

High Hopes Visit

On May 12th from 1-2 we will be taking a group visit to High Hopes to learn more about the inner workings of this organization and about their Equine Assisted Activities. Our group will also interact and meet the horses and take a tour of the center. To sign up for this free program, please call (860)434-1605 ext 240.

8 Week Intro to Creative Drawing Class

8 Week Intro to Creative Drawing Class

This class is for beginners and those with some drawing experience. Sharon Schmeidel who has a BFA in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art will instruct this 8 week class which begins on May 10th and will be held on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. The cost of the class is $32.00 and space is limited. Sign up is required. Call (860)434-1605 ext 240 to sign up. Learning to draw is a process; letting go and trusting the process can be liberating and bring out your creativity. In this class there will be demos and guidance with drawing exercises that will help students learn to see as an artist sees. Direction will be offered, but students will be encouraged to experiment and develop their own style. The instructor asks students to check the inner critic at the door, and step into an encouraging environment. Bring a sketchpad, pencils, vine or willow charcoal, and an eraser to the first class. A supply list with a several more inexpensive supplies will be handed out then.

8 Week Advanced Drawing and Watercolor Class

8 Week Advanced Drawing and Watercolor Class

This class is for students who have taken two or more classes with Sharon Schmeidel or have a good art foundation and permission from the instructor. Students can work in either medium. Playful experimenting will be combined with exercises that will further develop your drawing skills. The instructor will introduce ideas and demos at

the beginning of each class, though students are encouraged to work on their own projects with subject matter that interests them. Individual instruction is given throughout class. Schmeidel who has a BFA in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art will instruct this 8 week class which begins on May 9th and will be held on Mondays from 10:00am-12:00pm. The cost of the class is $32.00 and space is limited. Sign up is required. Call (860)434-1605 ext 240 to sign up

Dinner Dance ~ SENIOR PROM~ Saturday, April 23rd

One does not need a date to attend! Come with friends or a date!

This event is for those 55 and older and NOT just for Groton residents.

We are having our own SENIOR PROM on Saturday, April 23rd.
A fun filled night for YOU to get your smile and your dance on
Come with friends or with a date!

SENIOR PROM iii

This is NOT a formal event so do not stress about what to wear…
though if need be we do have some donated dress wear.
This event is for those 55 and older and NOT just for Groton residents.

$15 pp
5:30 pm DINNER: Baked Cornish Hen, Herbed Stuffing, Gravy, Creamed Spinach with Mushrooms, Roll, Lemon Meringue Pie, Coffee, Tea, Crystal Lite.

6:30 TO 7 pm BALLROOM DANCING DEMO
7:00 TO 9 pm As Time Goes By – Community Swing Band

Also, our “PARTY BUS” will be available to transport you to and from home.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH
860-441-6785https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSC/

Trips with Groton Senior Center

We still have room on our  trip to NYC Day On Your Own Trip

Saturday, May 28th we are heading to NYC
This trip is open to all – not just seniors!
 
We provide the ride. You enjoy the day! Also, this is Day One of the once in a decade WORLD STAMP SHOW 2016 In NYC on Saturday, May 28th.
NYC day trip
NYC day trip
 
This once-a-decade event takes place May 28 through June 4 at the Javits Center in New York City. Admission is free to the event. http://www.ny2016.org/
 
The cost is $50 per resident /$60 per nonresident.
 
Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity. Payment is needed upon registration for this event. We depart Groton Senior Center at 7:30 am with approx return of 9:30 pm

Then we also have our  9/11 Memorial Museum Trip on Saturday, June 25th.

9/11 Museum trip June 25th with Groton Senior Center

Attached is a list of other trips we have coming up you may also be interested in!   As always, we attempt to get the best seats and provide you with memorable trips!

GSC Trips 2016