“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
Sherry Anderson
This entire month we are have VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION events for all our amazing volunteers! We have morning social gatherings, meet and greets and a free plant give away for our volunteers.
Monday, thanks to Mystic Luxury Cinemas our volunteers were also treated to a free movie! Just another way we wish to thank all of those who generously donate their time and energy to us!
Tuesday, April 23rd 3-4 pm
at Groton Senior Center 102 Newtown Road, Groton , CT 06340
Let’s all help those with dementia by attending this informational session on how to best help and interact with those with Dementia.
Let us not be uncomfortable, frustrated, disengaged from those dealing with dementia any longer.
Please join us Wednesday, April 23rd 3-4 pm for a FREE 1 hour informational session
about Dementia Friends Connecticut program for those living with Dementia.
This is free but please let us know you are coming 860-441-6785.
Join us and become a DEMENTIA FRIEND by attending a one-hour Dementia Friends Information Session to learn five key messages and a bit about what it’s like to live with dementia. As a Dementia Friend, your new understanding and attitudes will guide the practical actions you can take to help someone with dementia living in your community.
Spring is actually finally springing for us! And when we say US we mean anyone in Southeastern CT area! Let’s look forward to some of our upcoming Spring day trips:
Sunday, April 14th USCGA Band at Leamy Concert Hall
Spring is in the air as LCDR Williamson conducts a concert featuring Ingolf Dahl’s masterful Concerto for Alto Saxophone, performed by soloist MUC Greg Case. These concerts are free and open to the public, we provide you the transportation! This is a 2 pm concert. We depart GSC at 1:15 pm. via GSC transportation $5 per resident
Wednesday, May 1st St Edmund’s Retreat
—Enders Island Guided Walking Tour & Cold Lunch. Guided walking tour of Enders Island Cold lunch includes: 1/2 a sandwich and soup or a salad. Also, drinks and a dessert. $ 16 per resident We depart GSC at 10:30am (GSC bus)
Saturday, May 18th New York City – On Your Own
We provide the ride. You enjoy the day! This trip is open to all – not just seniors! The cost is $55 per resident /$65 per nonresident.Payment is needed upon registration for this event. Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity. We depart GSC at 7:30 am with approx return of 8:30 pm
Thursday, May 23rd Goodspeed Musical and Lunch
THE MUSIC MAN An All-American Classic 2 pm show. The Music Man is one of the most well-known musicals and has all the elements of a great show – a beloved and humorous story, wonderful songs and a big brass band! Lunch includes salad, entree dessert, coffee, water, tea, taxes and tip. We depart at 10:30 am. via GSC transportation $100 per resident includes lunch, tip, show and transportation.
Saturday, June 15th BEST OF BOSTON:New England Aquarium & Boston Duck Tour
We begin at the New England Aquarium– a premier Boston attraction. Stand in awe in front of the Giant Ocean Tank with more than 2,000 aquatic animals. Time on our own at Quincy Market. Then, it’s the ride of your life aboard the Duck, an amphibious vehicle that rides on land and becomes a boat in water. Enjoy a narrated tour of Boston by your conDUCKtor who’s su re to keep you laughing… Then it’s splashdown!! Right into the Charles River for a breathtaking waterside view of Boston. Passengers can actually take turns driving the Duck vehicle. Everyone loves riding The Duck $126.per resident Includes deluxe motor coach, all admissions & gratuities to driver and Tour Director. Depart: 8:30 AM Estimated Return: 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 23rd NY Yankees Old Timers Day NY Yankees vs Astros 2:05pm game
Baseball with a touch of Luxury AUDI YANKEES CLUB VIP PACKAGE A 2-hour luxury dining pregame experience in the Audi Yankees Club at the dining room tables, Section 129 tickets, coach bus transportation, driver gratuity, parking fee & an incredible way to see these baseball teams play live! $230 per person for a magnificent experience!
Wednesday, June 26th Boston Red Sox Baseball game
Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox.Game time is 1:05 pm. We take a coach bus from Groton Senior Center to Fenway to cheer on our 2018 World Series Champs play the Chicago White Sox from our Right Field Box seats. This is a family friendly afternoon game. We have 40 seats only! Cost is $111 per resident (includes transportation, game ticket and driver gratuity)
Live demonstrations
Health screenings
Give-a-ways
Door prizes
Free presentations
These are just a few of the things available at Expos, Home Shows and Trade Shows. Most are free or very low cost to attend. They are great ways to learn about services and providers you might need. You can also compare agencies.
Discover what’s available in your area. Search out the booths with recreation, travel, insurance, fitness, Senior Centers and more. You can make a list at home and then go to an expo and talk with providers about what you need and how they can help you and your family. You can get the answers. And if the person you are talking with doesn’t have the information or service you are looking for, they can probably point out a booth that can help you.
Start watching for and listening for the upcoming Expos, Home Shows and Trade Shows. Generally, they are start in the spring and end in the fall. Check Area Agencies on Aging, Senior Centers and area housing units. Some might be hosted by major companies for their retirees. Plan on attending yearly for a few years. You can never learn everything at just one. Plus, you’re adapt to meet up with folks you know and have a few friendly chats as well.
AND if you are a business then you want to be a vendor! Your company needs to always be growing and teaching. Expos, Home Shows and Trade Shows are great ways to meet lots of people. If you want to be a part of the health screening let the organizer know. The same with presentations and demonstrations. Your company could be a great addition! It is an excellent way to grow those new costumers. Plus, it puts a face to your business.
Get out there and be seen. Stand up at your booth. It makes you more approachable. Give meaningful items. Engage with the folks passing by. You never know where any connection or contact might lead. Let other vendors know what you do and who your company is. Grow connections. Build relationships. And whatever you do stay off your phone!
And hey make sure you stop by the SeniorCenterCt.org table and say Hi! Be sure to tell us you read about us here!
You do not want to miss this opportunity! Let’s AMP you up for rest of your life!
Our next Aging Mastery Program (AMP) starts Wednesday April 10th. This free class (thanks to funding!) is for anyone 50 and older in Southeastern CT.
This time we are offering it at 5 – 630 pm. Register now! Call 860-441-6623
Groton Senior Center is offering this great evidence based program for FREE beginning April 10th. Valued at $75 per person. The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) is a 10-week series of incentive-based health and wellness classes for people age 50 and over. AMP can help you build your own playbook for aging well.
It is a fun, innovative, and person-centered education program that empowers participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are good for themselves and for others. By participating in this program, you will make and maintain small but impactful changes in your health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life.
To get more information please call 860-441-6623 or email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov
We are inviting area agencies and business to showcase their services and specialties to area residents from local and surrounding communities. In prior years hundreds of people attend this event to gather information and speak with agency/business representatives.
Registrants are offered a choice of table size, style and location. Register early as this event filled up well ahead of the deadline last year and we anticipate the same this year. The deadline is May 10th.
The Groton Senior Center looks forward to helping your agency/business showcase its area of expertise at this very popular event.
Email kwilliams@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6795
GROTON ROTARY DINNER at GSC
FRIDAY, MAY 10TH 5 PM
TO BENEFIT GROTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Rotary scholar awards of $2,000 will be given to three graduating seniors from
of the Groton high schools. Selection of awardees is based on: Scholastic Achievements, School/Club Leadership Activities, and Community Service
to Others, with consideration of Need and Educational Ambitions.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, MASHED POTATOES, GRAVY, GREEN BEANS, DESSERT, PUNCH, COFFEE
$7 per person Registration is required
860-441-6785 or www.grotonrec.com
Deadline to sign up for this dinner is May 8.
Proceeds go towards Groton Rotary Scholarship Fund.
Groton Senior Citizens Club 55 INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
May 4, 2019 / 9AM – 1PM
at Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT
Community event—OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Local Vendors, Bake Sale Table, WhiteElephant & Neighbors with Great Deals!!
Refreshments for sale in our Coastal Café /kitchen.
COME AND ENJOY THE BARGAINS!
Call 860-441-6785 for more information
More Information to come or call the senior center.
Join us for this spring event and hear music from the Cutler Middle School Jazz Band.
Menu: Cornish Hen, Mashed Potatoes, Grave, Monaco Blend Beans and then Peach Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Cost: $12 until May 17, $15 after.
