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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.

Today, Thursday January 12th ALASKA-GLACIER BAY program

ALASKA-GLACIER BAY program

 

Today, Thursday January 12th 1:30 to 2:30 pm

Our Senior Learning Network Program is WILDS OF GLACIER BAY, ALASKA

 

Provided by Glacier Bay National Park    

 

LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM Tour and Painting Workshop TRIP

LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM Tour and Painting Workshop TRIP

Tuesday, February 21st

$15 per resident
Our visit will include:
Includes a welcome to the museum
An hour-long guided tour
An hour-long painting landscapes workshop

We will be traveling via GSC bus
We depart GSC at 12:30 pm with approx. return of 3:45 pm to GSC

Hard To Buy For SOLUTION at Groton Senior Center

Hard To Buy For SOLUTION at Groton Senior Center

Still need a gift for someone special yet they are hard to buy for?

A Groton Senior Center gift certificate may be just the fix! Oh the things you will gift them by providing a gfit certifiate to our GSC… programs galore, breakfasts/lunch, fitness, and /or adventure on one of our many day trips!

Share this with your loved ones as a hint for you   😉

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Club 55 Holiday Luncheon Tuesday Dec. 20th

Tuesday, December 20th  at 11:30 AM

Club 55 Holiday Luncheon

Flank Steak, Coco-Mango Tilapia, salad, Sweet Potatoes,Broccoli Normandy, Salad, Cake, Crystal Lite/Coffee/Tea

Club 55 raffle winner will be drawn. Prizes of $300, $200 and $100.

Ledyard High School Carolers perform at 1 pm

Club 55 Members ONLY $ 10 / Non members $15 

(ask about becoming a member and saving $$$)

Register by Friday, December 16th

 

Need a gift for that hard to buy for person?

Need a gift for that hard to buy for person?

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 Purchase an EXPERIENCE for someone instead of an item!

A Gift certificate for Groton Senior Center can gift your loved one with:

  • Meals or special Luncheons at our Coastal Café (kitchen)
  • A DAY TRIP! We have many types: Day In The City, Sporting events, Cultural/ Museum Trips.  And did you know our trips are not limited to seniors & open to the public!?
  •  Have a UConn basketball fan? We have a trip to their game January 22nd at Gampel!
  • An artist in your life? We have several art classes and Art themed trips.

GROTON SENIOR CENTER            860.441.6785

 

BOOMERS A TO Z:My Life, My Time, My Way

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Groton Senior Center presents our monthly

BOOMERS A TO Z:My Life, My Time, My Way

This month’s topic:

“They Called Her Reckless – A true story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse”

Guest speaker:  Author Janet Barret – Her experiences as a horsewoman gave her a particular appreciation of the tight bond that developed between Reckless and her fellow Marines, from which the story springs.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 5:30pm to 7pm

Pot roast dinner for only $6

Please register for the dinner  by December 9, 2016

(860)441-6785

 Discover the Groton Senior Center

Please register ASAP

ONLINE BANKING

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Online Banking

Presented by Bonnie Stanford     Niantic Assistant Branch Manager  of Chelsea Groton Bank

 Thursday, November 10 at 10 AM  in our Technology/Computer Center

People are doing their banking from their computers and cell phones but you are not sure about it…

IS IT FOR YOU???
Online banking can be intimidating but it also can be quite beneficial.

Please come to the FREE presentation about ONLINE BANKING to learn the pros and cons of online banking     and if it will work for you.

This class is designed to encourage planning ahead for financial wellbeing.

Please rsvp to 860-441-6623

Groton Senior Center

 

November and December DAY TRIPS with Groton Senior Center

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Something for everyone!!

We have some terrific day trips coming up soon:

— EASTERN CT BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER

Sunday, December 11, 2016     $47 pp

We travel via GSC bus to THE GARDE ARTS CENTER for our Center Orchestra seats for the 1:30 pm show.

— HOLIDAY LUCHEON SHOW starring THE COMPANY MEN

Wednesday, December 7, 2016     $106 pp

We take a COACH bus to Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT for this wonderful show of Seasonal Favorites by this talented group of energetic guys!

–CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT FEATURING LASALETTE SHRINE

Thursday, December 15th   $115 pp

We travel by COACH bus in the morning to Newport to visit one of the Newport Preservation Society mansions that are elegantly decorated for the holidays.

Next, we will depart for the OLD GRIST MILL TAVERN in Seekonk, MA do lunch. After lunch, we will travel to Attleboro, MA home of the LaSalette Shrine, where you will enjoy a delightful Christmas concert, a mass and a dazzling display of Christmas lights that will fill your hearts with the true meaning of the holiday season.

 

For more details on ANY of these trips please call 860-441-6623 OR email cmorrison@gmail.com

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