May 6 10:15
Come by for a coffee and a chat with our Thrive 55+ Supervisor and Director of Groton Town Parks and Recreation Department.
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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.
Featured Lunch Entrees This Week
This week our featured lunch entrees are:
April 28 Monday Meat Lasagna
April 29 Tuesday Liver and Onions
April 30 Wednesday Chicken Florentine
May 1 Thursday Pork Roast
May 2 Baked Salmon
Lunch is open 11:15 to 12:30 weekdays – open to the public too
free TALK: A Journey Along the Ancient Appian Way, Italy
free TALK: A Journey Along the Ancient Appian Way, Italy by Gary Robbins, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor from UConn Storrs, CT
THURSDAY, MAY 1st 1:30 -230 pm
Please sign up so we know how many to expect! 860-441-6785
SECTV Regional Event May 22 – We Have Tickets
Amazing event for Southeastern CT with Maria Sirois – open to all to attend! See us at our front desk for tickets.
COASTAL CAFÉ FOOD SERVICE AT THRIVE 55+ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 11:15 am to 12:45 pm Monday-Friday
Have you tried our budget friendly meals lately? You can enjoy an entrée and two sides, grab n go items, soup and
desserts. No reservations required. Kitchen take-out is also available! March and April featured entrée menus
can be found at our center or found online at www.groton-ct.gov. Search Thrive 55+
GROTON residents: Call our front desk by 10:30 am for home delivery 860-441-6785. Two dollars ($2.00) per
household delivery- not per person. If two people order and it goes to the same address it is still only $2.
Be green! Bring your own container for take out meals or soups and get 50 cents off
entrée or soup. PLEASE NOTE: We don’t give out bags – so please bring your own carry
out bag.
Day trip to NYC – On Your Own
THRIVING at AGING EXPO Wednesday, May 14
SAVE THE DATE for our annual THRIVING at AGING EXPO Wednesday, May 14 10-1. This event is open to anyone to attend.
Want a table at our EXPO ? Please reach out to Kwilliams@groton-ct.gov
NEW Class Alert – Toning, Strengthening and Stretching Mondays at 5 pm
MAY and JUNE newsletter now online
Our MAY and JUNE newsletter with all our SPRNG II programs can be found online at https://mycommunityonline.com/organization/thrive-55-active-living-center
- 2025 Spring 2 session May 5– June 28
- Resident Registration begins April 7
- Non Resident Begins April 14
Please register before the first week of class. Classes not meeting the minimum will be cancelled for the session.
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month
Across the Nation volunteers are being celebrated in April, at Thrive 55+ we celebrate our volunteers everyday!
***VOLUNTEERS MAKE WAVES***
“Thank you for the incredible contributions you make to Thrive55. Your dedication, kindness, and hard work create a welcoming and vibrant community, making this a truly special place for everyone. We are so grateful for all that you do.” Mark Barry, Director of Parks and Recreation
“To all our volunteers, I never get tired of hearing of all the wonderful things you do for the center. Your ownership in volunteering and keeping the center going truly has us thriving!” Mary Jo Riley, Thrive 55+ Center Supervisor
Did you know that the Thrive 55+ volunteers gave a total of 10,613 hours in 2024?!
Thrive 55+ currently has 240 volunteers and 14 self-led volunteer committees. Our volunteers help out in many capacities such as being on committees, special events, tech center, Club 55, cove baristas, ambassadors, community service, gardening, clerical, front desk, special projects, community sewing projects, special events and much more!
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless” Sherry Anderson