Snow cancellations and early closings are on the following stations:
Television – Channel 2, WFSB Channel 3, Radio Stations WNLC, WICH, WCTY and K-HITS. Closing includes the Fitness Center and Coastal Café.
If you are not sure, please call the center. The center will not reopen until the parking lot and sidewalks are plowed for your safety.
CALL BEFORE YOU GO Info Line is 860-445-2989.
It’s that time of year when we are thinking about what to buy or make for gifts. What’s the right thing? What do they want? What will they use??
For some folks you know exactly what to get but then for others you have no idea!! Some people seem to have everything they want and never ask for anything – even when you ask them what they want. So, then you are searching and wondering and worrying as what to get.
Oft times there are not so obvious gifts we can give….
Fuel oil – wouldn’t it be so cool to get 150 gallons! Who would say no to that!!
Newspaper – if they read it every day or just on Sundays, they’ll be thinking of you as they are reading
Amazon Prime membership – yup that’s my gift!! I use it all of the time!!
Trash removal
AAA membership
Birdseed
Pet food
Vet visit
Hairdresser/barber shop
Stamps
Cable TV
Netflix
Something to do with their hobby
Quilter – fabric store gift card
Woodworker – Home Depot card
Senior Center membership or put it on their trip account – give them a stack of $1 bills to use for their lunches
These are just a few ideas and then you could make coupons they can redeem for things like….
A ride – anywhere they want – maybe to go leaf peeping or a visit down memory lane
Go to church with them
Invite them over – have dinner – watch a movie – play a game
Include them in your family outing – take them to the little league game, the scout meeting, the school play
You don’t have to spent much to make someone’s day!! Often, it’s free to make them happy!!
Time- 11:30am
Menu: Seafood Newburg, sage stuffed chicken w/ cranberry sauce, bowtie pasta, garden salad, biscuits, punch, coffee
Entertainment: Ledyard HS Carolers
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers
Register by Friday, December 13th
Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Join family and neighbors at this start to the holiday season! Mystic Chamber of Commerce will be here at GSC—inside and outside. There will be caroling, food trucks, horse drawn carriage rides, bell choir, tree lighting, Ledyard Carolers, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, Christmas Tree decoration contest, AND of course, Santa!
Here are a couple of our fabulous volunteers, we are so fortunate to have such dedicated individuals who give their time and talent to Groton Senior Center.
Elizabeth Hogan decided to take part in Groton Senior Center after retiring as a Registered Nurse. She had also promised her brother that she would join. While participating in the great classes the center has to offer she was approached by Carol Pratt who asked Elizabeth to volunteer on our TRIAD committee, she agreed and the rest is history. Elizabeth has been a volunteer for the past 9 years and is very enthusiastic, pro-active and incorporates inclusion within the TRIAD committee. She actively promotes the TRIAD program on a regular basis to seniors who don’t drive and live alone; along with those that do still drive, this way all seniors have a sense of safety.
Elizabeth calls herself “a pop up volunteer” whether she’s needed to bake something for Club 55, help in the pouring rain at Waterstock, donate items to the flea market or step in last minute to cover as a trip supervisor — you can always count on her.
Elizabeth loves traveling (see photo of her boarding the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer), enjoying GSC day trips and participating in the Stretch, Strength and Balance class offered here at the center. Elizabeth stated “when you retire your whole circle of friends changes. Being a part of somewhere as great as the Groton Senior Center whether you’re volunteering or taking a class, it allows you to meet the wonderful staff and other seniors – you end up making new friends and having fun!!”
Alexandra Bettridge (Alex) decided to volunteer at the senior center because she absolutely loves older adults and likes to be an advocate for folks that maybe can no longer help them self.
Alex volunteers in our cell phone help class weekly at the center and is very knowledgeable and patient. She stated that she had seen an advertisement on Facebook stating that we were looking for volunteers to help with this class and she just knew this would be the perfect fit for her because she is often told that she is super with cell phones. When Alex is not volunteering at the senior center she enjoys being a nanny, a caregiver for older adults and taking hikes with her dog.
We appreciate all that you do Elizabeth and Alex, it’s individuals like yourself that make a difference in the lives of others!!
Time: 12:30pm
Call senior center for more information at 860-441-6785.
Time: 1:30pm
Help us take down the holiday decorations with friends. Refreshments provided. RSVP 860-441-6785
Every 4th Saturday of the month- $10 includes soda , popcorn and the movie. RSVP! Call 860-441-6785
Time: 1:00pm
Movies are shown the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Club 55. Costs: Club 55 members $1.00 and Non-members $3.00 Fee includes popcorn and punch. Movies are at 1pm. Registration is required.
Rocketman (2019)
R | 2h 1min | Biography, Drama, Music |(USA)
Known all across the planet as a fearless fighter for social issues, Elton John is a true legend. His songs, which are all steeped in his generous spirit, have touched multiple generations of people. But life hasn’t always been easy for Elton. Born in a time when expressing one’s sexuality is verboten, John fights the pretense that he can’t live his life out in the open. With an astonishing musical gift encouraged by his mother, though, he is fated to step into the spotlight-and stay there. His skyrocketing body of work provides inspiration and hope to all who listen.
