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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.

HEALTH TALKS

The Knee

Tuesday August 14  1pm

Offered by

First Physical Therapy

 

SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK Free programs

Wed., August 22 at 2:30pm

Live Dive in the Channel Islands. Follow a Park Ranger as they dive into the Kelp Forest!

 

COOKING CLASSES with Food For Your Soul LLC

Wednesdays, 5:30 –7:30 p.m.  

AUGUST  1 & 8

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

A Ketogenic Approach

Learn about this emerging diet & try out some fun recipes!

 

Cost is $25/res. for each session (2 classes)

 

Friday, August 17th- DINING OUT at Grille 92

The community gives to the Groton Senior Center; 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.  An evening outing of dining, socializing and enjoyment!  Please join us Tuesdays for a “socially nutritional” evening.  Registration is required– please be sure to let us know if you want to ride on our GSC bus.

Friday, August 17th  5-7 PM

Grille 92

235 Lestertown Road, Groton

Quality food made from scratch served with exceptional service   www.grille92.com

 

 

Movie Matinee this Wednesday, July 25th

July 25th Movie Matinee:  Coco
2017 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film, also Won 2 Oscars. The concept for Coco is inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday.  The New Yorker described it as “Coco, a Story About Borders and Love, Is a Definitive Movie for This Moment”
PG | 1h 45min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
 
Movie Matinees:
$1 for Club 55 members and $1 for non members
includes popcorn and drink

Thursday, July 26  Pawtucket RED SOX day baseball game 

Thursday, July 26 Pawtucket Red Sox day baseball game

You a baseball fan?

This trip is open to all ages– bring a child or grandchild with you and make memories! 

Please join us as we take a coach bus to see the  Boston Red Sox Triple A team—the  Pawtucket Red Sox!  They will play the Columbus Clippers at 11:05 am at McCoy Stadium– home to the Paw Sox Baseball team.

Our field seats are on the third base line and each ticket will include a $2 voucher.

Cost includes game ticket for fields seats in section 11 or 12 and coach bus transportation.  $ 49/resident

 

Come Taste with us at our BAKERS BATTLE this Saturday

Do you love baked goods? Yet, not a baker?

BE A SAMPLER at our inaugural BAKERS BATTLE fundraiser this Saturday, July 21st.

We are licking on our fingertips Saturday as we sample delicious treats from Professional and Recreational area bakers in a friendly competition to be named BEST BAKER and win a great prize of free advertisement through our department.

Won’t you please join us!? Sampler/ Taste Testers $10 PP

Tickets available at the door.

All are welcome ~ no age limit no  town lines.   🙂

Our illustrious judges – including WTNH News 8 reporter Tina Detelj – will be picking the BB winners in each category.

www.grotonrec.com

#bakersbattle #bakedgoods #bakedtreats

Please join us Saturday for our Inaugural BAKERS BATTLE

Taste testers wanted this Saturday, July 21st from 11 am – 1 pm for our 1st Bakers Battle.

Come join us for an afternoon full of frosting, fondant and more!

All ages welcome.

$10 per person includes a sample from each of the bakers at the event. Tickets available at the door. Bakers Battle is a fundraiser for senior programs.

 

 

CLUB 55 EVENING GATHERING

We invite YOU to join us Thursday, July 12 is the CLUB 55 EVENING GATHERING light refreshments & dessert 6-8 pm

~Let’s mingle!