Let’s Mingle and Jingle this Friday, November 30th at 2 pm while we Deck the Halls of Groton Senior Center
We will have our BAKERS BATTLE winner Chef Eric coming with a couple amazing Gingerbread Houses he is creating for us and we will have light refreshments as well.Our hope is that each person brings an ornament to add to our GSC tree or a decoration to help Deck our Halls.
Free and open to all!
As we count our blessings on this Thanksgiving Day, we count ourselves extremely lucky to have patrons and friends like you.
We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving and a joyful holiday season!
Please note, our offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov 22 & Friday, Nov 23 for the Holiday.
Day trip: Christmas Town Festival – Bethlehem Saturday Dec 8
Head off to Christmas Town Festival in Bethlehem, CT for a magical holiday experience! For the 38th year, this tradition will get locals and travelers from afar in the holiday spirit. The old-fashioned Christmas celebration will occur all around the town green. This annual event will feature: music performances, tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse-drawn hayrides, a book and cookie sale, crafts and gifts galore (indoors and out), food and refreshments, strolling carolers, holiday characters, a roving train ride, Santa’s workshop, and a bell choir concert. Not only will the town green warm you up for the holidays, but so too will roaming the town to see other holiday events and sights.
Each year, the town’s people create a Christmas ornament. This year, take home a piece of the tradition to hang.
Depart: 8:00 AM-Groton Senior Center Est Return: 6:00 PM
Cost per person $81
Tour Includes: Roundtrip Motor coach, Tours of Distinction Tour Director, Free-Time at the Festival, 2018 Christmas Festival Ornament. Also, all Taxes and Gratuities (Including Driver and Tour Director).
Register online at www.GrotonRec.com or call 860-441-6785
Groton Senior Center is hosting the UConn Game Watch here Sunday, December 2nd. It is a mere $5 per
person but includes quite a bit! 860-441-6785
Free – Medicare Supplement Presentation
Wednesdays, Nov. 28 6:00-7:30 pm
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Hello traveling friends~
REMINDER: Tomorrow evening – THURSDAY, November 15 6 pm:
Award Winning NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER
TODD GIPSTEIN speaks “The Mind, The Eye and the Heart of a Photographer”
Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785
Award-Winning National Geographic Photographer & Producer Todd Gipstein will explore the art and artistry of photography. He will share insights from 50 years behind the camera shooting for documentary media.
How do you become a good observer of life? How do you engage with people, places, animals? How do you document experiences in photographs? What makes a good photographer & a powerful photograph? This non-technical talk will inspire you to look at life in new ways.
All are welcome. Light refreshments included.
Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER Todd Gipstein
speaks “The Mind, The Eye and the Heart of a Photographer”
Thursday, November 15 at 6 pm
Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785
Award Winning National Geographic Photographer & Producer Todd Gipstein will explore the art and artistry of photography. He will share insights from 50 years behind the camera shooting for documentary media.
How do you become a good observer of life? How do you engage with people, places, animals? How do you document experiences in photographs? What makes a good photographer & a powerful photograph? This non-technical talk will inspire you to look at life in new ways.
All are welcome.
Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785
Bladder Control
Wednesday Nov. 14 11:30 am
Don’t let your bladder control your life. There’s hope! Come learn more about lifestyle changes, pelvic exercises, and bladder training.
Speaker: Masonicare
Time: 10:30am
Come brush up on your Senior Center knowledge and get acquainted with new opportunities available.
Time: 10:00am
Attention past, present and future Groton Senior Center Volunteers!! Join us for a Coffee and Celebrate. The Senior Center would like to thank you for your services as a volunteer with free coffee and fellowship with other volunteers.
