Tuesday, August 14 Ledge LightHouse Tour with Ledgelight Foundation
***This trip is pending State funding availability of LLF. Stay tuned!
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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.
PAWTUCKET RED SOX DAY BASEBALL GAME
Thursday, July 26 The Boston Red Sox Triple A team—the Pawtucket Red Sox 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
Sail Away on the Schooner ARGIA, Mystic
Friday, July 20 Join us as we sail away with outdoor adventure enthusiasts from the Groton and South Windsor Senior Centers! We have arranged for a private charter just for our Senior Centers! The schooner sails out of downtown Mystic from 9:30 – 11:30 . We meet at the dock at 9 am. We have limited spots so reserve your spot soon! Cost is $26/resident
CHEATERS PRESENTED BY THE GROTON REGIONAL THEATRE
Allen and Michelle have been living together for eighteen months. She thinks they should marry; he isn’t sure. This leads them both to their parents for advice. The pieces fall uproariously into place when the parents decide to meet the young lovers over dinner. Yet worlds collide unexpectedly, in this hilarious treatise on family, fidelity, forgiveness, and finding our own way.
July 7, 14, 21 – 8pm; July 8 & 15 2pm /Senior tickets $15 advance sale; $18 at the door
Dinner shows: July 6 – Montreal seasoned flank steak
July 13– White wine poached salmon
July 20– Oven roasted chicken breast Dinner Show Tickets $25
Friday, November 30th- AARP Smart Driving Course
Time: 12-4
$15 AARP members
$20 non-members
(includes all materials)
Register with GSC
Pay at class
Make check out to “AARP”
Club 55 Social Gathering
Join club members for an evening of socializing and entertainment. FREE
Mc Lew’s Breakfast
July 13TH – 8:45am
Ham & Cheese Omelets, Home fries, Fruit cup, Apple Juice, Coffee Cost: $6.00
Registration Required.
4TH OF JULY PARADE
Wednesday, July 4th •
10 AM • US Route 1 – Groton
This hometown event celebrates America’s independence and brings together dozens of local business, civic, youth sports and other organizations for an old-fashioned parade. Join us for the 39th annual 4th of July Parade. This year’s parade theme is “Groton- A Great American Town.”
Summer SoundWaves
THURSDAY EVENINGS AT
ESKER POINT BEACH
CONCERTS ARE 6-8PM
JUNE 21 • PHIL ADAMS GROUP
JUNE 28 • FUSION
JULY 5 •WILL EVANS/RISING TIDE
JULY 12 • HOPE ROAD
JULY 19 • PIRATES FOR PEACE
JULY 26 • SUGAR
AUGUST 2 • NEVER ENUFF
August 9 & 16 Rain Dates 5:30 – 7:30pm
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 860-441-6791
Fall 1 Registration at the center
Residents – August 6
Nonresidents – August 13
The Fall 1 Session runs from September 4 – October 27
Fees – Nonresidents pay $10 additional for most classes.
No Classes will be held September 3 or October 8
Registration Deadline – Please register before the first week of
classes. Any class not meeting the minimum numbers will be cancelled for the session.
Register online at www.GrotonRec.com/Discover55 and beat the crowds. Check at the front desk when online registration for fall is available. More information about Groton Senior Center’s programs & services can be found in the newsletter rack in the Cove.