*TUESDAY, Dec 5th < Arthur Murray Niantic Dance Center will be here at noon to give us a ballroom dance demo at lunch time! Please stop by and grab a cup yourself a healthy lunch at our Coastal Café and then watch the entertainment. (this is a prelude to our HOLLY BERRY BALL dinner and dance Saturday Dec 9th)
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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.
Free HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS Nutrition workshop
P Lease join us THURSDAY, Dec 7th our AWESOME & VERY AFFORDABLE Registered Dietitian Deb Downes will be offering a free HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS Nutrition workshop at 10:30-11:30 am. She will tell you tips on how to “enjoy, and not deprive” !! Also, there will be a sampling to taste and helpful information to get you through the holidays!
Movie Showing- “SING”
Movies are shown the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Concession snacks will be available for purchase. Free drinks
Beauty and the Beast- Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young women, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside. Rated PG (2017) 2h 9min
Movie Showing- “Beauty and the Beast”
Movies are shown at 1:00 p.m. Concession snacks will be available for purchase. Free drinks
Beauty and the Beast- Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young women, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside. Rated PG (2017) 2h 9min
Tuesdays- Needle Felting
Time: 9:00am- 10:00am
Needle Felting: beginners will learn the technique of
using felting needles on wool/alpaca fibers to complete the
simple but unique craft item. All materials will be provided.
FEE: $17/ $27
March 6th and 20th
April 3rd and 17th
MEDICARE seminar December 6th 1 to 3 pm
Due to reduction of medicare assistance due to the state budget cuts Senior Benefits and Medicare Specialist will be having a MEDICARE seminar December 6 1 to 3 pm, this will allow all the people that put off enrolling an opportunity before the December 7th deadline.
HOLLY BERRY BALL dinner and dance on Saturday, Dec 9th
Do not forget about our FESTIVE and FUN HOLLY BERRY BALL dinner and dance on Saturday, Dec 9th!
Maple Glazed Salmon, Italian Seasoned Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Corn & Sweet Peppers, Tossed Salad, Rolls, Cheese Cake, Punch, Coffee $15 pp register by Wed. 12/6
Live music by the ever wonderful Swing band AS TIME GOES BY !!
Reserve your spot now!! This will sell out!
www.grotonrec.com or call 860-441-6785
RESIDENTS priority registration Monday, Dec 4th
RESIDENTS priority registration for the Groton Senior Center WINTER 2018 programs begins Monday, December 4th!! Mark your calendars!
Nonresident Groton Senior Center Registration begins Monday, December 11th.
Friday, December 8th- Cane Decorating
Time: 9:30am- 11:30am
Location: CRA
FEE: $20.00
Thursday, December 14th- Trip to Stocking Stuffer Trip in Central Mass
Receive a Christmas stocking to fill up with a gift from each of our Holly Days stops: Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Delicious lunch awaits us at the Old Mill in Westminster, Hebert’s Candy Mansion in Shrewsbury, and then Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn in Spencer.
Depart: 9:15 am Estimated Return: 7pm
Deadline for this trip is December 11th. $107/resident
Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public. An additional $10 fee is charged to non resident for trips unless otherwise noted.