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Thrive55+ Active Living Center (powered by Groton Senior Center) is the premiere location for nutrition, health and technology and recreational classes, special events and trips, transportation, information and referral services for Groton residents 55 years and older. Programs in health, computers/technology, finance, fitness, art, enrichment and more are offered year-round and there are special events constantly throughout the year. We are active, social and involved and welcome all not only Groton residents. You have to see us to believe us; stop by for a tour of our fun and friendly Thrive55+ Active Living Center (powered by Groton Senior Center) Visit Thrive55+ Active Living Center for a delicious breakfast, snack and/or lunch prepared daily by our chef in Coastal Cafe.

June Volunteer Spotlight – Louise Mears

Louise is one of our newer volunteers at the center .She is super energetic and willing to
help out and pitch in anywhere and with anything needed. Louise has a son and they
spend a lot of time together, she also enjoys reading , visiting the beach, gardening and
baking. Even with all that, she rarely hesitates when asked to help and if need be learn
then jumps right in.
With over 25 years of experience in the food and restaurant industry, she was a natural
fit for our COASTAL CAFE. Louise has been amazing in the kitchen as a volunteer and
has helped the staff in their keep everything running smoothly. She enjoys volunteering
at Thrive 55+ because everyone is really nice and this is what makes her continue to
volunteer.
Having been a supervisor before, Louise has had the experience and pleasure of training many young adults to
work with older adults and for many of the young people it was their first time ever working with this particular
demographic and the one thing she used to always teach them was that when working with older adults you
should look at it as if you have inherited many grandparents. This is something to this day that Louise still teaches
young people who are new to working with older generations and are unsure as to how to interact with them.
Louise calls it her “Motto”.
Louise is an asset to Thrive 55+, we are very lucky to have her on the TEAM! Thank you for everything Louise.

May/June Artists Nook – Tim and Sarah Stanley

Tim and Sarah have resided in CT for almost all of their lives where they raised a
family and now are both retired. They have both always been very artsy/creative
and living on the shore line inspired them to use items that are provided by nature
such as sea glass, drift wood, gourds and much more. Tim and Sarah love creating
bird houses, wind chimes, bird feeders and pretty much anything that they decide
needs to be created. Stop by the Nook and take a peek at their latest creations.

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS (NYBG)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
NYBG is a 250-acre green oasis amid the dense concrete of New York City. As well as a rose
garden with more than 650 varieties and a 50-acre forest, the garden also has an impressive
Victorian-era glasshouse and a Home Gardening Center for amateur enthusiasts. We travel
via deluxe coach bus & arrive as they open for the day. There is so much to take in. Do as you
please while there & enjoy lunch on your own. We depart Thrive 55+ at 7am to NYBG. We
leave NYBG at 3:30 pm to be home about 6 pm.
Cost is $110 resident/ $120 non resident.

COLLETTE TRIP PRESENTATIONS Thursday, June 5

Come learn about the following 2026 Collette trips in detail:
12:00 Classical Greece March 2026
12:45 Sequoa / Cali May 2026
1:30 Norway June 2026
– MUST REGISTER –

COFFEE AT THE COVE

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:30AM – 12:30PM
-Coffee, Tea or Cocoa is $1.00
-Pastries and treats also available for purchase.
-At our front lobby — COVE.

COASTAL CAFÉ FOOD SERVICE AT THRIVE 55+ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

11:15 am to 12:45 pm Monday-Friday
Have you tried our budget friendly meals lately? You can enjoy an entrée and two sides, grab n go items, soup and
desserts. No reservations required. Kitchen take-out is also available! May and June featured entrée menus can
be found at our center, on our Thrive 55+ Facebook page or online at www.groton-ct.gov search Thrive 55+
GROTON residents: Call our front desk by 10:30 am for home delivery 860-441-6785. Two dollars ($2.00) per
household delivery- not per person. If two people order and it goes to the same address it is
still only $2.
Be green! Bring your own container for take out meals or soups and get 50 cents off
entrée or soup. PLEASE NOTE: We don’t give out bags– please bring your own bag.

GARDEN CONNECTION –

Drop In Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday 4:30pm
Starting May 7th. Ages 18 & up This is a group for all level gardeners to drop in and share their expertise,
ask questions, exchange ideas or seek help with a persistent garden problem. Meet other folks that have a
love for gardening or that want to get started .

HAIRDRESSER

We are lucky to have Paulette here Wednesdays from 9:00-1:00.
To book an appointment please call her at 860-514-8539 (leave your name and number).
• Men’s haircut $20
• Women’s Haircut $25 and up
• Women’s hair cut and blow-dry $40
• Perms $70 Colors $65 and up Waxing $10 and up

Inspire Physical Therapy Wellness presents a 5 week series

Thursdays at 1:00
• Thursday, May 8th Dizziness and Vestibular Therapy
• Thursday, May 15th What is OT and How Can it Help You
• Thursday, May 22nd Fall Prevention Strategies
• Thursday, May 29th Parkinson’s and The Importance of Movement
• Thursday, June 5th Getting Back into Sports as an Older Adult

Free but must register