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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.
Men’s Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Facilitator: Colin Burns, Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter
Where: Groton Senior Center
102 Newtown Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
When: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday starting in February through May 1
From 2:00-3:30 PM
Email: CoBurns@Alz.org
Visit alz.org/ct to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZConnected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org
Weekly Technology Program to Help YOU
Our TECH TALK program is offered every Thursday morning 9-10 am. This week the topic is SAVING OPTIONS for your computer/ laptop use.
YET, we go farther than just the topic – we take questions weekly and talk about current technology trends. Tech Talk takes place in the GSC Technology Center.
Cost is $1 per person and your funds go towards the very technology center that helps countless patrons just like you!
For more information, you can call our Technology Center directly at 860-445-1057.
Monday Night Book Read
GROTON SENIOR CENTER MONDAY NIGHT BOOK READ
Current Book : Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy – Until You’re 80 and Beyond By Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge
Need a little extra motivation for your New Year’s resolution to get into shape? Join our book read, for inspiration, learning and support!
Monday nights at 5 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Moderator: Monica Bengtson
Call 860-441-6785 to sign up or get more details.
The book that show us how to turn back our biological clocks—how to put off 70% of the normal problems of aging (weakness, sore joints, bad balance) and eliminate 50% of serious illness and injury.
SOUPer Bowl event Feb 2nd 5-7 pm
BRRR it is cold outside…. makes you want a delicious bowl of hot soup .. or many, right??
Please join us Saturday, Feb 2nd 5-7 pm for our wonderful and community favorite SOUPer Bowl event Saturday, Feb 2nd evening 5-7 pm.
We are taking reservations now to secure your spot for our great event! At this juncture, we have confirmed twenty restaurants are donating their soup for you to enjoy!
THE ORIGINAL SOUTHEASTERN CT SOUP TASTING EVENT!
THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL!
Advanced registration: $10 pp OR Pay at the Door: $12 pp
Proceeds to benefit your Groton Senior Center program and services for community seniors.
860.441.6785 or www.grotonrec.com
http://www.groton-ct.gov/depts/parksrec/events/souperbowl.asp
MONDAY NIGHT BOOK READ starts Jan 14th
MONDAY NIGHT BOOK READ :
Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy – Until You’re 80 and Beyond By Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge
Need a little extra motivation for your New Year’s resolution to get into shape? Join our book read, for inspiration, learning and support!
Beginning Monday, January 14th
Monday night at 5 p.m. —6 p.m.
Moderator: Monica Bengtson
Call 860-441-6785 to sign or get more details.
The book that show us how to turn back our biological clocks—how to put off 70% of the normal problems of aging (weakness, sore joints, bad balance) and eliminate 50% of serious illness and injury.
Be ACTIVE with us!
https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/groton-senior-center/bulletin/file/06-5014-20190101N.pdf#
Feb 13 Special Travel Presentation POLAND
We are traveling with Collette again in October to POLAND!
Please join us at this trip presentation on Wed Feb 13th at 1 pm.
Discovering Poland
October 05 — October 16, 2019 • 12 Days • 14 Meals
Highlights
Warsaw, Malbork Castle, Gdansk, Solidarity Shipyards, Choice on Tour, Torun, Gingerbread Baking, Wroclaw, Black Madonna, Jasna Góra Monastery, Krakow, Auschwitz, Folklore Show & Dinner
Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz
We need to know if you are coming (especially this time of year – “snow”) so please register to attend by calling 860-441-6785 or register online at www.grotonrec.com/seniors/
Here is a link to our latest Collette extended trip for you in 2019.
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/890419
Discovering Poland trip presentation Feb 13
We are traveling with Collette again in October to POLAND!
Please join us at this TRIP PRESENTATION: on Wednesday, Feb 13th at 1 pm.
Discovering Poland
Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Wroclaw & Krakow
October 05 — October 16, 2019 • 12 Days • 14 Meals
Highlights
Warsaw, Malbork Castle, Gdansk, Solidarity Shipyards, Choice on Tour, Torun, Gingerbread Baking, Wroclaw, Black Madonna, Jasna Góra Monastery, Krakow, Auschwitz, Folklore Show & Dinner
Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz
We need to know if you are coming (especially this time of year -“snow”) so please register to attend by calling 860-441-6785 or register online at www.grotonrec.com/seniors/
Feb. 13th Trip presentation: Poland trip Oct 2019
We are traveling with Collette again in October to POLAND!
Please join us at this trip presentation on Wed Feb 13th at 1 pm.
Highlights
Warsaw, Malbork Castle, Gdansk, Solidarity Shipyards, Choice on Tour, Torun, Gingerbread Baking, Wroclaw, Black Madonna, Jasna Góra Monastery, Krakow, Auschwitz, Folklore Show & Dinner
Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz
We need to know if you are coming (especially this time of year – “snow”) so please register to attend by calling 860-441-6785 or register online at www.grotonrec.com/seniors/
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THE TYPEWRITER PROJECT
THE TYPEWRITER PROJECT
In our lobby, we now have a typewriter set up for all our G.S.C. friends to utilize in answering our question of the moment.
Currently, the question is:
How can the Senior Center help you achieve your New Year’s Resolution?
Please stop by and TYPE your answer.
https://www.facebook.com/627953080589488/posts/2350214941696618/