Time- 5:00pm
Dine Out and Breakfast Out
Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. Each month a restaurant is featured. Ride the senior van or meet us there. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. Please join us Tuesdays for a “socially nutritional” evening or Saturdays for some communal nourishment.
Registration is required 860-441-6785
Please also let us know if you need GSC bus transportation.
Annual Club 55 Raffle is beginning
Raffle tickets are only $1 or $5/book Prizes are 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $100
Winners drawn at Holiday Luncheon
Senior Learning Network –A Virtual Learning Program
Holidays Around the World
Tuesday, December 11th, 2019 10:30 am FREE
Offered by: The Durham Museum
Program Description:
Experience holidays from around the world right here in Omaha! Come to admire The Durham’s own 40-foot, fully decorated tree and learn how we fit this beautiful sight into the museum each year. Then, experience holidays and traditions from other countries and cultures using our Ethnic Holiday Trees Exhibit as well as objects and traditions that will help you learn how people from all over the globe celebrate.
Free and Open to the public
You must register this way if something was to change with the scheduling of the program you would be notified. Walk-ins are welcome but remember you won’t be notified of any changes.
You can register by calling the center at 860-441-6785
While the schools and colleges are still on vacation, we will day trip to the New York Botanical Garden to see their incredible Holiday Train Show Exhibit. We are going Monday, December 30th!
Want more information? Check our our events list, our www.GrotonRec.com website or call us at 860-441-6785
HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS NUTRITION WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, DEC 5th 10:30-11:30 AM
with Groton Senior Center’s Registered Dietitian Deb
You will learn tips for heart-healthy holiday eating – how to enjoy your favorite foods without feeling Deprived AND a holiday favorite will be available for taste testing!
FREE YET REGISTRATION IS NEEDED! 860-441-6785
Please join us for our next TECHY TEENS Program Monday Dec 2nd 4-5 pm
Anyone 55 and older is invited to attend this computer workshop to receive help with their computers, phones and devices from a teen volunteer. Seniors are encouraged to register with the Groton Senior Center. This program meets at the Groton Senior Center in partnership with the Teen Program at Groton Public Library.
Understanding your neck & back pain – Free Info Session. Thurs., Nov. 14 | 12:30 –2 pm
■ Recognizing when it is time to call your doctor
for neck and spine pain
■ Treatment Options
■ What to expect before, during, and after neck
and back surgery
■ Q & A with the neurosurgeon
■ Light refreshments, FREE parking
PRESENTER:Mark John Hornyak, MD
Thursday night, Nov 14th at 5 pm at Groton Senior Center we are proud to present Todd Gipstein “Picture Stories” here at our center for all to enjoy!
Award-Winning National Geographic Photographer & Producer Todd Gipstein will will share the stories behind several of his photos including moments, people, and wildlife. Many photos have interesting stories that he seldom get a chance to share. images, stories and insights into photography and experiencing life.
This incredible talk begins at 5 pm and is free yet we need to know how many to expect so please help us and call 860-441-6785 to sign up. All are welcome.
Do you have plans next Friday night?? If not, please check this out (and attached flyer)
Rare opportunity to enjoy American blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy live in our backyard at The Garde Arts Center in New London Friday night, November 15th. We do the driving so you don’t have to worry about the parking nor walking in the cold at The Garde Arts Center and our price already includes any service fees and taxes 🙂
Friday, November 15, 2019 8:00 pm at Garde Arts Center
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BUDDY GUY IN CONCERT
Our seats are Orchestra Center J, K and L rows.
$68 pp
We provide the ride from Groton Senior Center to GAC and back.
Call 860-441-6785 to register
As the holidays approach it becomes almost prime season for the scams to pop up. There is the feeling of good will and sharing. There is the end of year giving for tax purposes.
And there are the schemes out there looking to catch you in your weak moment. We have all heard of the lady getting taken advantage of for thousands of dollars. She goes to the bank and transfers her savings to the love of her life overseas.
Well that guy who convinced her to send her savings is trying to convince dozens of other ladies to send him money as well. And he laughs all the way to the bank!!
Now you wonder. How do I not fall victim to these scams? How do I keep my guard up?
One big way is to not answer the phone when someone you don’t know calls you. When your phone rings and it’s a number or name you don’t know – let the phone continue to ring and have your answering machine answer. All of those unwanted calls do not leave messages.
Now you can block those numbers from calling your again and again. If you don’t know how to block numbers, ask a family member or friend to help you.
Otherwise just let it ring every time they call you. Do not answer!!
Also, you can register for free with the National Do Not Call Registry. This can be done online at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-866-290-4236. Registrations do not expire. If you have previously registered your number, there is no need to register again. You can also check to see if your number is already on the Registry at donotcall.gov
Then there is Junk mail. Don’t even open it. Shred it!! Remember it’s called junk mail for a very good reason!!
Do not send anyone money. Don’t send money to those organizations that are out there doing mass mailings and asking for your hard-earned dollars. If you think it’s an organization you want to help, research how much of every dollar they get goes to help the people they are asking you to help. Lots of times it’s pennies. The rest goes to the campaign to raise the money.
And if you want to help those less fortunate than you consider giving locally. There are many different groups in your area doing marvelous work and can always find a great way to use your dollars. Often, it’s much more meaningful for us when we see how that agency, we gave money to is helping those in our neighborhood, our town or our area.
