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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.

Presentation on MAYANS of MEXICO

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Groton

 Come join us Wednesday, February 22nd for a special SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK presentation on MAYANS of MEXICO
Mayans of Mexico. The video conference is 2/22 at 12:30. 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

BOOMERS PROGRAM PRESENTS Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Groton

Tuesday, March 14

Join us for dinner and a presentation. This month’s presenter is FIDELCO GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION.  Dinner begins at 5:30 and is just $6 per person. Presentation is from 6-7 p.m.


Fidelco Guide Dogs are life-changing German Shepherd guide dogs. The visiting presenter will have a German Shepherd with them, in harness, and will discuss what the mission of Fidelco is and how their German Shepherd puppies become guide dogs. A question and answer period will follow.

Fidelco Guide Dog  Foundation is committed to partnering men and women who are blind with their elite breed of German Shepherd Guide Dogs. Learn more about the Foundation and their work in our community at this special presentation.
Menu: Baked fish, potatoes, broccoli mixed vegetables, dessert, and punch.

MUST register by Friday, March 10th!

(860) 441-6785

 

DAY TRIPS with Groton Senior Center

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Groton

DAY TRIPS
Groton Senior Center a Division of Town of Groton Parks & Recreation

860-441-6785

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.

Payment is required at time of sign up for our trips!  You can register online too!  www.grotonrec.com    For more detailed flyers on ANY of our trips please email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov  or call  860-441-6623

 

Tuesday, February 21st Lyman Allyn Art Museum tour & workshop trip  Our visit will include a welcome to the museum, hour-long guided tour, and hour-long painting landscape workshop. $15 per resident  GSC bus. We depart at 12:30 pm / approx. return of 3:45 pm

Friday, March 3rd  Winter Wildlife & Eagle Cruise  From the CT River Museum docks in Essex at 12:30 pm we take a 2 hour “on-the-water” cruise to search for eagles & other winter wildlife. RiverQuest has a heated cabin, though the best views will be from the open decks We will you not only get to enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, but also the entire museum and their special Eagles of Essex exhibit.   Max of 20, GSC bus $ 25 per resident. We depart at 11:30 am

Saturday, March 4th NEW YORK CITY On Your Own We provide the ride and worry about the parking. You enjoy the day!  $55 per resident. Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity. We depart Groton Senior Center at 7:30 am with approximate return of 8:30pm(for all ages)

Tuesday, March 14th Aqua Turf Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Featuring: The Maclean Avenue Band . Coffee & Donuts; Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine then Family Style Lunch: Salad/ Pasta/ Corned Beef & Cabbage/ Baked Scrod/ Carrots & Potatoes/ Lemon Cake $53 per resident. GSC transportation- We depart at 10am

Saturday, April 8th RENT at Providence Performing Arts We have great orchestra seats for this amazing Broadway show!  The show is at 2 pm. We take our own Groton Senior Center bus and have a limit of 24 seats. $72 per resident . We depart GSC at 12:30  pm

Sunday, April 23rd  USCGA Band at Leamy Concert Hall -Captain Lewis J. Buckley Guest Conductor.  Program to be determined. These concerts are free and open to the public, we provide you the transportation! This is a 2 pm concert.  We depart GSC at 1:15 pm. via GSC bus $5 per resident

Sunday, May 7th  Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME will conclude its tour at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., on May 7, 2017. Join us as we are going to the 3 pm show on Sunday, May 7th. We have lower level seating. The cost including circus admission, coach bus transportation and driver gratuity is $88 per resident.Departing GSC at 1 pm.

Monday, May 15th GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA at Aqua Turf  Coffee & Donuts ; Complimentary Glass of Beer or Wine then Family Style Lunch: Garden Salad, Pasta, Chicken ala Kathryn & Broiled Scrod w/ Cracker Crumb Topping, Vegetable, Potato, Rolls, Dessert, Beverage COST: $87p resident.  GSC transportation—We depart at 10am

Thursday June 15th BEST OF BOSTON Trip John F Kennedy Library & Museum stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of JFK. Following a brief orientation and history, enjoy the museum on your own taking in the numerous exhibits and informative films. Lunch is on our own in Quincy Market then we enjoy a fully-narrated, 90-minute tour on Boston Harbor Cruise.   $103 per resident . Estimated Depart: 7:15am from Groton Senior Center Estimated Return: 7:30pm

 

 

Cell Phone Help for YOU

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Groton

Cell Phone Help for YOU

Tuesdays    1—2 pm

 Please bring your charged cell phone and question/concern.

 This has been so popular that we ask that you to help us

by registering for this FREE program! 

 You may do so at the front desk or call 860-441-6623

ADVANCED CARE PLANNING Wednesday, March 8 at 1PM

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Groton

Nobody wants to have to talk about it yet it is so important!

We have a informative (& FREE) presentation for you:
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING: Who Will Make Decisions For You If You Can’t Make Them Yourself?

Our speaker, Chaplain Matthew Schulman, is one of the few certified Advanced Care Planners in CT.

Please join us Wednesday, March 8 at 1PM in Classroom A

This great presentation is FREE but we do need you to register for this!! Please call 860-441-6785 – cal now , if we are not open you can leave us a message.

 

Wonderful Day Trip coming up!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Groton

Lyman Allyn Art Museum tour & workshop trip

Our visit will include: 

a welcome to the museum

 hour-long guided tour

 hour-long painting landscape workshop 

    $15 per resident

We will be traveling via GSC bus

We depart at 12:30 pm with approx. return of 3:45 pm

Max of 20 for this trip

 www.grotonrec.com

Daytrip to see RENT at Providence Performing Arts Center April 8th

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Groton

We are taking a day trip to RENT at Providence Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 8th. 

We only have so many seats but they are GREAT ORCHESTRA SEATS .  

WHY SEE RENT?

IT WAS TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY…
Rent, one of theater’s most vibrant, bold and important musicals, returns in a new 20th Anniversary touring production. The winner of four Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Jonathan Larson’s show is a fearless portrait of a HIV-stricken group of New Yorkers, set to a propulsive rock ‘n’ roll score. Driven by an energetic pace that never lets up, Rent is overflowing with great songs and characters, and ultimately forms an electrifying portrait of life and love flourishing in the face of adversity.

Rent originally opened amidst tragedy in 1996, with its author Jonathan Larson dying unexpectedly just hours before the show’s Off-Broadway premiere. The huge acclaim which greeted his creation ensured his place in theatrical history though, with Variety calling it “the best show in years, if not decades”. Rent was subsequently adapted for the screen in 2005, with many of the original Broadway cast, including Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs and Anthony Rapp, reprising their roles.

DID YOU KNOW?
The original Broadway production ran for an incredible 12 years and 5,123 performances, making it the tenth-longest-running Broadway show in history!

Don’t fall prey to scams and fraud! Jan 24th at 1130am

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Groton

SECURE FINANCES

Senior Resources and People’s United Bank will be here offering free presentation here at Groton Senior Center

Don’t fall prey to scams and fraud. Learn to be safe with your finances and how to avoid being a victim.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
11:30 AM Classroom A