GSC ARTIST OF THE MONTH ~ MARION HATCH

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GROTON SENIOR CENTER PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR ARTIST OF THE MONTH ~ MARION HATCH.

Marion won Best In Show in the HANDCRAFT category and First Place for NEEDLE ARTS and HANDCRAFTS category with her stunning cross stitch seen here.

It is now on exhibit in our front lobby along with a few of Marion’s equally gorgeous pieces. Her detail is amazing! This photo does not do this justice! Congratulations Marion!

 

Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Aid & New Technolog

“Whadcha Say?????”

Get the Most out of your Hearing Aid and New Technology

Guest Speaker:  Sara Andreozzi

Only $6 per person ~ Shepard’s Pie dinner

Open to the Public

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Register by October 9th at 860-441-6785

 

We Are Now Offering Silver & Fit Classes

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Groton Senior Center is now offering Silver & Fit classes. Silver & Fit is designed to specifically to help older adults achieve better health through regular exercise and health education.  Silver & Fit provides eligible members with no cost or low cost fitness memberships and older adult oriented group exercise classes, through arrangements with certain health plans. Silver & Fit is provided by American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated.

If your health plan offers Silver & Fit and you would like more information about Silver & Fit classes,  please contact Groton Senior Center at 102 Newtown Road, Groton , CT 06340, or call (860)441-6785.  You may also visit Silver & Fit at www.silverandfit.com.  Silver & Fit is a federally registered trademark of American Specialty Health Incorporated.

 

Tuesday, October 23rd- MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN

The Yale-New Haven state-of-the-art Digital Mobile Mammography Van will be here Friday, October 23rd from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Schedule your appointment by calling (203) 688-1010.

A recognized leader in breast cancer awareness,Yale-New Haven Hospital continues to make great medical advances and efforts in the detection and treatment of breast cancer in women. The best-known method in the early detection of breast cancer still remains to be mammography.

The American Cancer Society, as well as the National Cancer Institute, recommends that women receive a mammogram every year beginning at age 40.  Protect the Ta Ta’s!

 

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USO TROUPE SHOW Trip November 10th

Tuesday, November 10th    

at Grand Oak Villa, Oakville CT

Join us for a very special day as we HONOR our Armed Forces and Veterans with a Patriotic Show. A classic USO Performance USO Show Troupe is part of an entertainment tradition going back more than 70 years. The pride and  passion that fueled that early music lives on through the USO Show Troupe. 

Delicious Lunch Menu

Carafes of Red & White Wine on each table !!

On Arrival enjoy Crackers, Cheese, Pepperoni.

Family Style Meal: Garden Salad, Pasta with Homemade House Sauce, Roast Turkey with Gravy & Yankee Pot Roast, Roasted Potato, Vegetable, Dessert, and Beverage.

$90 resident/$100 non resident

We depart at 10 am and return at 5 pm via motor-coach bus.

USO Show Troupe Nov 10th

Hair Dresser on site at Groton Senior Center

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HAIR STYLIST

Paulette, Licensed Hairdresser

PRICE LIST

Haircut Only                                       $18.00

Men’s Haircut                                     $15.00

Haircut & Blow Dry or Set              $30.00

Shampoo & Set                                   $20.00

Color (includes set)                          $45.00

Permanent (includes set)               $55.00

Eyebrow/Facial Waxing                 $13.00

Manicures                                            $15.00

Pedicures                                             $28.00

Tuesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Walk-Ins are available;  however scheduled appointments will be taken first.  Call 860-441-6785 to schedule. 

 

Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach

Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach

Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach is sponsoring the Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic on October 10th and 11th at the East Lyme High School. This clinic is for the underserved and uninsured in Southeast Connecticut. No eligibility or income requirements. It will be first come, first served as they are limited to 350 clients each day.

Dental services include: Cleanings, Extractions, Fillings, Fluoride Treatments and X-rays. Doors open at 6:00 am.Dental

For more information: visit their website www.cfdo.org

 

Groton Parks Foundation

Groton Parks Foundation Logo - 2014

Since its formation 2000, the Groton Parks Foundation has supported Groton’s recreation, sports, leisure, and athletics programs and facilities by collecting funds for special projects such as park improvements, new playground equipment, special needs accommodations, and more, including the current trails improvements at the Copp Family Park. If you would like to continue to see improvements made to Groton’s parks and recreational opportunities, please consider lending your support to the Groton Parks Foundation.

Support can be made in a number of ways:

  1. Form a Friends Group – Have you always wanted a local splash pad? Perhaps you see a need for a new playground in your neighborhood. Form a Friends of the Groton Parks Foundation group and help make your dream a reality! Friends Groups serve the Groton community by advocating for parks and by raising funds support for their chosen park, facility, or program.
  1. Volunteer – Park clean-up and improvement projects often rely on help from community volunteers. By contributing your time and talents to fill the needs of our parks, your support make it possible to offer the services and spaces enjoyed by the community.
  1. Donate – Your tax-deductible donation to the Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance recreational opportunities in Groton.

 

HARVEST BAZAAR OCTOBER 24th

HARVEST BAZAAR Hosted by Club 55

Saturday, October 24   9 am—1 pm

  • Handcrafted items
  • Custom designed jewelry
  • Knitted & Crocheted items
  • Homemade baked goods

This Club 55 event is open to the public.

For more information 860-441-6785.