Time: 11:30am
Fee: $13/$15 after April 13
Swedish meatballs, noodles, peas with mushrooms & red peppers, braised red cabbage, beet salad, apple pie, biscuits, punch and coffee.
Please call to pre-register at 860-441-6785!
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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.
March 31- St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Time: 11:30am
Fee: $13/$15 after March 17
Menu; Corned beef, cabbage, garlicky mashed potatoes, carrots, soda bread, chocolate mint cream pie, punch, and coffee.
Please call to pre-register at 860-441-6785!
Thames Valley Council for Community Actions, Inc. looking for Volunteers
The TVCCA Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers (ages 55+) to make a difference in your community! Many opportunities to visit or shop for older or disabled individuals and veterans in New London, Groton, and Norwich. Volunteer around your schedule and make a positive impact in someone’s life!
Contact: TVCCA/ Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. Gina King 860-425-6617 /gking@tvcca.org
Wednesday, March 8- Advanced Care Planning
Who Will Make Decisions For You If You Can’t Make Them Yourself?
Wednesday, March 8 1:00 p.m. Classroom A
Speaker: Chaplain Matthew Schulman Chaplain Schulman is one of a few certified Advanced Care Planners in Connecticut. FREE but please pre-register.
STAFF UPDATE- Kathy Williams
After 16 years in the Office Assistant II position, Kathy Williams will be taking her friendly smile and endless knowledge to her new role as Program Supervisor. Kathy will oversee special events such as the Souper Bowl Saturday and What’s it Worth antiques appraisal, the Elegant Dinner Delivery program, benefits and services, and more. Congratulations Kathy!
Financial Planning Workshops
Everyone could use some extra help when it comes to planning for your financial security. Join us for any of these important discussions. All Sessions are FREE – please pre-register.
Afternoon sessions – 1:00 p.m. in Classroom B
March 14 – Social Security Strategies
April 4 – Legacy Planning
May 9 – Financial Budgeting Basics
June 6 – Managing Healthcare Costs
Evening sessions – 6:00 p.m. in Classroom B
March 28 – Couple’s Financial Retreat
April 25 – Retirement Planning Road Map
May 23 – Investing June 20 – Managing Healthcare Costs
Mc Lew’s Breakfast is Friday, March 10th
Did you know that eating breakfast ~ the most important meal of the day ~ with others improves the benefits you get from it!?
Please join us FRIDAY, March 10th for our monthly social breakfast event!! Each month the breakfasts featured is different but the fun is always good! Door prizes too! It is only $5 per person.
Registration is required. 
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We will be having PANCAKES, SCRAMBLED EGGS, HAM, FRUIT CUP, DANISH, OJ, COFFEE.
Did you know you can now sign up ON LINE??https://
~ Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen and dinner like a pauper~
Please call to pre-register at 860-441-6785!
SLN presents “Slavery at the Hermitage” 1:30 pm Thursday, March 2nd
This Senior Learning Network program that was supposed to run the day of the blizzard has been rescheduled to March 2 at 1:30 pm.
“Slavery at the Hermitage” will be at 1:30 pm Thursday, March 2nd.
CELL PHONE HELP for YOU is today
CELL PHONE HELP for YOU is today, Wed. Feb 22nd, at noon! FREE
Wednesday and Thursday: Mayans of Mexico & Hearst Castle Gardens
We have 2 senior learning network programs happening next week.
Wednesday, February 22nd 1:30
SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK presentation on MAYANS of MEXICO
Mayans of Mexico. Brandon Hall of Learn Around the World will provide insight a, pictures and video from his trip to view remnants of the Mayan’s in Mexico Please join us for this presentation
Grab your passports and hiking boots because we are exploring three Mayan cities on this program. While in the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, you’ll tour the cities of Palenque, Tulum, and Tikal while learning about the Ancient Mayans. So strap on your boots, grab your hiking stick, and don’t forget your water bottle….it’s going to be an adventure. https://seniorlearningnetwork.zoom.us/j/8162288580
Thursday, February 23rd 1:30-2:30 pm
Hearst Castle is our topic of Senior Learning Network
Hearst Caste: Series 1, the Gardens
Join a CA State Park Educator, and a CA State Park Gardener on a walk through the Gardens of Hearst Castle, discovering the many plant species that grow in this historic garden. Explore the challenges of maintaining a “historic garden”, and the processes that are involved in ensuring that the gardens are kept as historically accurate as possible.