We realize that these are very difficult times for everyone. We at Groton Senior Center are here for you even though our building is still closed to the public at this time.
Please call us for assistance at 860-441-6785.
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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.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Groton Senior Center in collaboration with Town of Groton Police Department, Town of Groton Recreation Division and Groton Board Of Education Offices is proud to have brought the “Community First Dinner Program” to Groton. Our own fantastic Kathy Williams spearheaded the effort and never let up in creating this program to provide dinners twice a week to families and individuals struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Offering nutritionally balanced meals to the community at ZERO cost. The meal preparation, is headed by our own Lynnsie Manza, of our Coastal Café. The meals are prepared at the center and then individually packaged to be distributed at several meal sites in Groton. At this writing, over 1,400 dinners have been provided to Groton.
After a lot of behind the scenes work and collaboration, Kathy Williams and Jennifer Meakem scheduled numerous volunteers and the program kicked off on June 3rd. The individual dinners are packaged up, delivered and then distributed Wednesdays and Fridays between 4:30pm and 5:30pm at the following sites: St. John’s Christian Church, TVCAA on Central Avenue, Charles Barnum School /now Beacon Point Homes (Gungywamp Road). A first come, first served basis most nights we had just enough meals or ran out early! Rain or shine! 🙂
We are proud to announce many of the weeks meals were provided generously by Children First Groton Collaborative, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Covid Relief, Pfizer, Pepsi, Utz, Hartford HealthCare, Village Market, Paul And Angela McGuirk and a very large amount of generous people of our community who have donated to this cause. THANK YOU ALL!
Extended Trips Upcoming for 2020
Extended Trips
THE ARK ENCOUNTER SEPTEMBER 12- MOTORCOACH
This journey brings you face to face with Genesis and the life-size recreation of Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum. Cruise through the glorious Allegheny Mountains; experience the charming lifestyle of Amish Country in Ohio and the Mennonite and Amish people of Pennsylvania on this enriching trip.
NIAGARA FALLS October 5-8, 2020(MOTORCOACH TRIP)
Hornblower Niagara Cruise
Skylon Tower, Peller Estates Winery, Oh Canada EH Dinner Show
SPOTLIGHT ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA Oct. 31 -Nov. 8 2020
Nice, Antique Market, Choices on Tour, Grasse, Fragonard Perfumerie Workshop, St. Tropez, Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting, Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino, Cannes, Antibes, St. Paul de Vence, Nice Flower Market, Eze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
NASHVILLE & THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS HOLIDAY
FEATURING GATLINBURG & ASHEVILLE DECEMBER 10-17, 2020
Grand Ole Opry Show, Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show, Dollywood, Asheville, Biltmore Estate
2021 Extended Trips
Quebec Winter Carnival February 4 (bus)
Southern Charm February 14 (air)
Hawaiian Adventure February 25 (air)
Spotlight on New Orleans April 7 (air)
Shrines of France September 1 (air)
ARK Encounter September 11 (bus)
Call 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov for detailed flyer.
Tai Chi class starting again in July
We are making our way back to reopening- in the next phase we can have outdoor programs and one-on-one services inside. To start with we are offering:
- Starting Wednesday, July 8th, Tai Chi instructor Julie Oliver will be offering an 8 week session.
- Classes will be held every Wednesday at 8 am for 45 minutes. Class will be held outside in the roller hockey rink(next to our back parking lot). Please bring your own folding chair and water.
- You can register online at grotonrec.com or by calling the mail number, 860-441-6785.
- The cost for the 8 week session will is $20.
***We strongly encourage anyone with compromised immune system should continue to stay safe and socially distanced.
Thank you Charette family!!
In memory of Al Charette, the Charette family donated five Amazon Fire HD tablets to Groton Senior Center to use for our homebound seniors.
VOUNTEERS IN FOCUS- GARDEN BED VOLUNTEERS
THANK YOU to our awesome volunteers who have been tending to and watering our community garden beds. Groton Senior Center with an active group of volunteers received materials for seven raised beds thanks to the Eastern CT Community Garden Association and their generous grant from Groton Parks Foundation. Several of these beds were created at a height allowing for easier care by our volunteers tending to healthy fruits and vegetables. The produce will go to our Coastal Café in a farm to table manner this summer and fall.
We are still recruiting garden volunteers for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday to water the gardens. Please call Tomi for further information, 860-441-6782.
Thank you to our own Town of Groton Parks crew, Johnson’s Hardware, Home Depot and of course Eastern CT Community Garden Association!
O.A.T.S. A 55+ OUTDOOR ACTIVE TRAVELING SENIORS GROUP Each outing requires registration please call 860-441-6623
Tuesday, July 14th GOSA Sheep Farm Hike 9:30 am. This hike is about one mile with uneven ground and rocks. It is a little steep going down to the waterfall but people can stay on the top area overlook. Bring your picnic lunch if you wish. There are picnic tables there.
(rain date Thursday, June 16)
Interested in kayaking or paddle boarding with us this summer? Please call 860-441-6623.
*Safety protocols with COVID19 in mind will be adhered to.
We strongly encourage that anyone with a compromised immune system should continue to stay safe and socially distanced.
SOCIAL EQUITY
The Groton Senior Center is proud of its history, staff and participants promoting social equity and opportunities for all. One of our objectives at the Senior Center is to provide an environment that supports personal growth and participation. It is the policy of the Town of Groton to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or a qualified individual with a disability. We welcome any occasion to discuss how we can do this better. Please speak with a staff member if you have any thoughts or ideas. Staff phone numbers and emails are listed above.
Professional Nutrition Counseling- Thursdays
Nutrition for Health and Weight Loss
PROFESSIONAL NUTRITION COUNSELING
Deborah Downes, Registered Dietitian
Thursdays 9:30am to 1:30pm
Knowledgeable, friendly, convenient and affordable to help you
• reach weight loss goals.
• learn to eat and cook for better health.
• meet your blood sugar goals.
• follow a more heart healthy lifestyle.
• improve intestinal issues(irritable bowel, crohn’s, constipation…
• learn how to manage nutrition changes due to illness and/or recovery.
Cost: $20 per hour (by the way, this is a huge bargain!)
First visit/Initial Assessment (required): $20 for one hour
Subsequent visits: $10/half hour
Update on Groton Senior Center Reopening
Hi All! We Miss you!
There is a lot going on behind the closed doors here in preparation to reopen. Here is an video show update on our centers reopening status https://youtu.be/efTsiw5YI1E