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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.

Thursday, March 15th- CT Veteran Affairs

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Groton

CT Veteran Affairs is here at lunchtime to give us insight into their agency and what services they have to offer our veterans.

April 6-8, 13-15, 20&21- Groton Regional Theatre presents “A Street Car Named Desire”

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Groton

Tickets are $12 for seniors and in advance and $15 at the door.
Curtain time for this show is 7:30 PM.
The play by Tennessee Williams, this renowned drama
follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois
as she leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with
her sister, Stella Kowalski, and her husband, Stanley, in
New Orleans. Blanche’s flirtatious Southern-belle
presence causes problems for Stella and Stanley, who
already have a volatile relationship, leading to even
greater conflict in the Kowalski household.

Tuesday, March 6th- Groton CTriad for Senior Safety

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Groton

Monthly TRIAD TUESDAYS begins March 6th at 11:45 am
with our own Groton Police TRAID members in the Community Room.

​A QUESTION BOX will be at the front desk for you to ask
your question for the upcoming TRAID TUESDAY program.
The purpose of Triad is to promote older adult safety and
to reduce the fear of crime that older adults often
experience through the partnership of Town of Groton
Law Enforcement, Seniors, Peoples Bank and Groton
Senior Center.

Notice a new face in the kitchen? Meet Lynnsie, our new kitchen assistant.

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Groton

Lynnsie comes to us after retiring from Connecticut College where she started in
the Harris Kitchen and ended her 23 years career in the grounds department.
When not working, you will likely find her in her yard pruning and gardening as
needed or with her granddaughter Brooklyn.
Does she look familiar? She is also Jennifer from the front desks mother. Stop in
and say hello to her today!

Heartfelt Thanks to our Volunteers

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Groton

We mean it when we say we couldn’t do it without you!
Our volunteers help with office work, programs,
instruction of classes, the Local Creations shop, and the
Technology Center. We can never say thank you enough
whether you volunteer all the time or just once in a
while. Your help is appreciated more than you know.
Our volunteers make the Groton Center the success it is.
Thank you all from the Groton Senior Center Staff

Thursday, March 1- Technology Fair

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Groton

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
TECHNOLOGY IS EVERYWHERE
MEDICAL RECORDS, RECREATION PROGRAMS,
COMMUNICATION, FITNESS, BOOKS, AARP, TAXES
AND EVEN REVISITING OLD PHOTOS/FILMS.
LET ANY OF OUR MANY TECHNOLOGY
BASED VENDORS HELP YOU!
Gadgets galore!
Many tips & tricks to help YOU!