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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.

Updated SEPTEMBER Featured Lunch Entrée

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Groton

There has been an update on the September featured entrée menu.  Please take the time to check it out.

As always our entrée comes with 2 sides for $6 deal!

  • WED 18 SWEET TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREAST
  • THU 19  STUFFED CABBAGE
  • FRI 20  BROCCOLI & SHRIMP ALFEDO
  • MON 23  LIVER AND ONIONS
  • TUE 24 BREADED PORK CHOP W/ ONION GRAVY
  • WED 25 CHIKEN FIJITAS OVER SEASONED RICE
  • THU 26  EGGPLANT ROUATINI W/ ZITI
  • FRI 27 STUFFFED BAKED COD W/ BUTTER DILL SAUCE

Hairdresser On Site

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Groton

Hairdresser On Site

We are lucky to have Paulette Sferrazza here Wednesdays  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

Day trip: Wed., Oct. 23 – Museum of Jewish Heritage

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Groton

Wednesday, October 23 – Museum of Jewish Heritage
The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do- Self-Guided Tour. The mission of the Museum is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the broad tapestry of Jewish life in the 20th and 21st centuries -before, during, and after the Holocaust. Multiple perspectives on modern Jewish history, life and culture are presented in the unique Core Exhibition and award-winning special exhibitions. Museum closes at 5pm. All visitors to the Museum must pass through security. AGE: 12 years and older ONLY.  $86/96 includes deluxe motor coach transportation,12:00 pm entry tickets to MJH and driver gratuity. Departure time of 8:30 am with approximate return of 9:00 pm.  

Lunch is not included but available on site at https://mjhnyc.org/visitor-information/lox-at-cafe-bergson/ Departure time may change as we get closer to date.
Sign up on-line www.grotonrec.com or come by our front desk Monday-Friday 8:30-7:00 pm.

 

Master Gardener: “Closing Up Your Garden”

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Groton

Wednesday, September 25th at 1:00pm

 

Master Gardener Ray Hasson will give you the tools and steps on how to end your gardening season strong and get you off on the right foot for the next gardening season of spring 2025

 

OATS Hike with Groton Open Space Assoc. Sept 12

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Groton

Thursday, September 12th at 10:00am A hearty group of cool people with shared interests of being outdoors and local adventure who happen to be 55+.

Registration required for each outing.  Stop by our front desk or call 860-441-6623. 

 

Trip: Boston Red Sox vs. NY Mets

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Groton

Tuesday, September 3rd

 

We travel in with Joshua Worldwide (Limousine) to the Red Sox vs Mets baseball game. Since we will be in a stadium parking lot we won’t have to walk blocks to the stadium. Much easier!

Cost is $103 resident/$113 nonresident. Open to 12 and older (under 18 needs an adult)

Please see insert for details or email colsen@groton-ct.gov

New Fees Starting September 3rd

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Groton

FITNESS CLASS PASSES: 5 pass is $25 resident/35 non-resident/10 pass is $50 resident/70 non-resident -Non-transferrable

Drop-in is also an option! Drop in fee for fitness classes is $5 resident /$7 non resident per class.