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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 – MEDICARE Presentations

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Groton

FREE – Medicare Presentation
Presented by Steven Clark; local Medicare Insurance expert & broker. Representing ALL the top Medicare Carriers and ALL Medicare Plan types! CT license # 146675.

Learn what Insurance Companies don’t want you to know!!
 Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is better?
 Learn how to get better Medical coverage for less!
 Buy a Plan with No Network restrictions; Use any Hospital, Doctor, or facility that accepts Medicare!
 Get 100% coverage for costly services such as:
o In-patient Hospital stays,
o Hospital out-patient surgeries
o Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy
o CT scans, MRI, PET scans, and MORE!

Lean how to get the Best RATES/COSTS on Drug Plans!
Seminar Location: Groton Senior Center, Groton CT 06340
Dates & times: November 8th & 15th at 1:30pm
For Reservations call: 860 908 1234

TESTIMONIALS:
Steve has been great….he’s saved me a great deal of money on my Medicare Insurance over the years… Pat Harris….Old Lyme, CT
In 10 minutes he saved me $1,000+ on my prescription drug Plan rates and Copayment costs for the year! Charlotte Sandler…Windham, CT

NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE TRIP : “Last of The Red Hot Lovers”

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Groton

Wednesday, October 26

Newport Playhouse & Cabaret trip

At Newport’s only Dinner Theater enjoy their great home-style buffet, a wonderful play in their intimate theater and a fun-filled cabaret in the dining room.
Buffet 11:30am…Curtain 1:00pm
Cabaret always follows the play.
 
$62/RESIDENT $72/NONRESIDENT
We leave at 9:45 am & return approximately 6 pm at Groton Senior Center.
 
LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Tony Annicone
 
Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late and arranges three seductions: the first, Elaine Navazio proves to be a foul-mouthed bundle of neuroses; Bobbi Michele is next, a 20-ish actress who’s too kooky by half; finally comes September and Jeanette Fisher, a gloomy, depressed housewife who happens to be married to Barney’s best friend.
To register call 860-441-6785

ATTENTION ALL GROTON HOMEOWNERS

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Groton

JUST IN!!

ATTENTION ALL GROTON HOMEOWNERS:
TOWN OF GROTON’S HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM

The Town of Groton is accepting applications for its Small Cities Housing Rehab Loan Program. This loan would provide financial assistance to rehabilitate and renovate housing units occupied by income eligible individuals or families with no out of pocket costs.
These interest free, deferred payment loans would be available to repair/replace roofs, plumbing, public water hook up, electrical, heating system replacement, siding and window replacement, and general rehabilitation and renovations needed to upgrade the Town’s housing stock. Projects such as family room additions, decks, etc. are not permitted under this program.

Although specific income eligibility is based on household size, a household of two with income less than $52,600, or a household of four with a gross annual income below $65,700 would be eligible for program participation. Eligible applicants must be current on all property taxes.

For more information, please call Town of Groton’s Office of Planning & Development Services Community Development Division 860-446-5990

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AMERICAN VETERANS SHOW Monday Nov 14th

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Groton

AMERICAN VETERANS SHOW
AT AQUA TURF W LUNCH

Salute to American Veterans!

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Deborah Wang and Full Sound Band will supply the music for dancing!

As is tradition, we will feature a PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS, complete with a bagpiper!

Also, The Glamour Girls will regale you with a “USO” style set during lunch.

$ 58/per resident

Salad/ Bowtie Broccoli Alfredo/Chicken Marsala/Roast Pork Loin/Vegetable/Potato/Apple Crumb Cake

 ~ Complimentary Glass of beer or wine ~
Complimentary Coffee & Donuts

Transportation is via our Groton Senior Center bus so space is limited to 24 persons

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2016 Groton Trips

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Groton

TRIPS with Groton!

Our trips are not just for Groton seniors – they are open to the public. Yet, an additional fee is charged to nonresident for trips unless otherwise noted. For more informaton on any of these trips please email cmorrison@groton-ct.gov  

*OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors)  Group excursions call 860-441-6623  for details

Payment is required at time of sign up for our trips!

 

 Saturday, October 1 Red Sox game at Fenway Park (time not announced yet TBA) $110/res.

Thursday, October 6th Newport Playhouse & Cabaret :PLAZA SUITE  GSC $62/res

Monday, October 3 OATS hike –Bluff Point State Park 2 pm  free MUST sign up!

Monday, October 10-18  CANYON COUNTRY trip (Collette)  no additional non resident fee

Friday, October 14  Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Lunch Excursion $55/res

Tuesday October 25 OATS hike –Groton Utilities Reservoir 1 pm  free  MUST sign up!

Wednesday, October 26 Newport Playhouse: Last Of the Red Hot Lovers  GSC $62/res

Monday, November 14 American Veterans show at Aqua Turf w lunch $58/res.  GSC bus

Wednesday, November 9 Gillette’s Castle hike 10 am  (minimal cost TBA )  MUST sign up

Fri-Sun November 11-13 “SAMSON” at Sight & Sound Theater (Lancaster, PA)  $513 dbl

Thursday, November 17 OATS hike—Haley Farm 10am    free    MUST sign up!

Tues– Mon. Nov 8-14 Spotlight on PARIS trip. (Collette) no additional non resident fee

Wednesday, December 7  The Company Men & luncheon at Aqua Turf  (coach bus) $106/res

Sunday, December 11 The Nutcracker at Garde Arts Center 1:30pm show GSC bus  $47/res

Thursday, December 15 Christmas in Newport featuring LaSallette Shrine $115/res

New Registration System- Please Bear With Us

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Groton

Welcome back from summer!

Groton Senior Center fall classes are starting and the staff has been busy changing over

to a new registration system. Please bear with us as we are learning this new system.

Once up and running fully, you will be able to register online for classes and programs as well as

continue to register right at the center. We thank you for your patience.

 

bear with us

O.A.T.S. Group outing to Fields of Fire Adventure Park

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Groton

All our programs are open for those 55 and older AND open to  non-Groton residents !!

We are O.A.T.S. !!  Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors!

 

Back by popular demand!!

TUESDAY,  JUNE 7th  is Fields of Fire Adventure Park outing at 10 am

Ropes challenge course and zip lining fun, fun, fun!!

AND safe!!  One of the few Adventure Parks to have DOUBLE belay system to ensure ones safety !

Set on 50 acres of beautiful Connecticut woodlands in Mystic, Fields Of Fire Adventure Park will challenge you in fun ways.   Join us as we check out their brand new state of the art Aerial Adventure Park.

OATS June 2016 flyer

Please let us know if you are joining us for this!!

The cost is $33 per person which is a big savings as we are going as a group.  http://fieldsoffiremystic.com/regular-pricing/

We pay directly to FoF so being a resident or non-resident does not matter)

 

Call 860-441-6623 to sign up… it’s that easy!