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OATS- 55+ Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors Group with Groton Senior Center

Monday, October 5th at Bluff Point State Park hike 9:30am. We will walk the main 3.6 mile loop which varies in flat to hilly with wide trails.

Thursday, October 22nd at 10am. Sparkle Lake Conservation Area on Thomas Road. This is a short and easy excursion into nature. A 0.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail.

Due to COVID19 we are following the proper protocol with hikes:

• Social distancing of 6 feet if not from the same household
• Masks when in closer proximity.
• Not Participation if you have shown symptoms.

Registration is needed for each OATS outing.

RSVP at 860-441-6785 or colsen@groton-ct.gov

Time: 12:30pm-2pm

At this time, only the following insurances are covered:

·  Medicare Part B

·  Blue Cross and Blue Shield

·  Blue Cross and Blue Shield- Medicare

·  Aetna

·  Aetna – Medicare

** individuals must remain in their vehicles and have on a mask**

No handling money or checks this year due to COVID.

Limited quantities—first come, first serve.

50’s , 60’s and 70’s Parking Lot Party

Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Please join us for safely distanced outdoor concert at Groton Senior Center back parking lot.

 $5 per vehicle

 Each vehicles party will be designated a safely distanced area (parking space) for you to set up chairs, picnic basket/cooler

*Vehicles will not be parked near spectators.

 – carry in /carry out –

 DJ Gabe Dela Cruz JR –Live Perfomance

 Registration needed at 860-441-6785

Rain Date October 15th

Time: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Please join us for safely distanced outdoor Bingo

At Groton Senior Center Side Parking Lot.

Please Bring Your Favorite Lawn Chair

Space Is Limited-Registration is Required by calling 860-441-6785

Please join us for our annual Chili Cook Off with a 2020 twist-  We will hold it outside from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

As always, area EMS departments battle to see who makes the best chili. This year we will host the event outside to ensure safety and social distancing for all who attend.  In addition, we will have pumpkin decorating for the kids. You can also cozy up around one of the fire pits with your chili.

$10 per person, $5 for kids 10 and under.

This family friendly event won’t disappoint. Tickets can be purchased online at www.grotonrec.com or by calling 860-441-6785.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Also, here is a SENIOR RESOURCES  YouTube channel. Here is the link to the  recording from the Zoom meeting earlier this month regarding Medicare Open Enrollment.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0bEeJYV5M6G5W0njzAvFw

Travel with us virtually on Zoom

 Tuesday, September 29,2020

1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Senior Learning Presents: The Salamander State

Program Description: What could be more fun than beautiful, slimy salamanders? Did you know that North Carolina has more species of salamander than any other state? Join Megan as we learn all about our slimy, secretive neighbors. We’ll discuss their fascinating life cycles, where they live, their neat adaptations, and some of the most common species you might find near you. Megan Davis is the Teacher Education Specialist at the NCMNS and she thinks she has one of the best jobs ever! Megan has undergraduate degrees in Zoology and Spanish (NC State), and a Masters in Wildlife Conservation (UMass Amherst).

Please call 860-441-6785 to register and get the log in information.

Monica will be holding a Zumba Gold class  Tuesday, September 29^th from 5:00-6:00 pm.

Safe distancing is adhered to.  Masks are required as one arrives and departs.

This class will take place in the rick outside our center.  Individuals must call to register for the class 860-441-6785.

This Thursday, Sept  24,  evening, we have a really great presentation on Zoom at  5:30 – 6:30 pm  CT Home Care Program for Elders talk (Title 19) with Michelle Dempsey.

One must register in order to attend (and to be given the needed Zoom log in information) www.grotonrec.com or call 860-441-6785