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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.

Spring Fling Luncheon Tuesday April 19th

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Luncheon with Silvertones performance.

Beef Pot Roast, baked potato, gravy, peas & carrots, roll, dessert square, coffee/ tea/crystal lite.

$13 pp

~ door prizes ~

We are  honoring volunteers –  Free dessert – ice cream sundaes provided by Keep Me Home – ( offering Home health care, rehabilitation, visiting nurses and health aides.)  will be given out after Silvertones performance. 

Register by Friday, April 15th

DINNER DANCE April 23rd

One does not need a date to attend! Come with friends or a date!

We are having our own SENIOR PROM on Saturday, April 23rd.
A fun filled night for YOU to get your smile and your dance on
Come with friends or with a date!

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This is NOT a formal event so do not stress about what to wear…
though if need be we do have some donated dress wear.
This event is for those 55 and older and NOT just for Groton residents.

$15 pp
5:30 pm DINNER: Baked Cornish Hen, Herbed Stuffing, Gravy, Creamed Spinach with Mushrooms, Roll, Lemon Meringue Pie, Coffee, Tea, Crystal Lite.

6:30 TO 7 pm BALLROOM DANCING DEMO
7:00 TO 9 pm As Time Goes By – Community Swing Band

Also, our “PARTY BUS” will be available to transport you to and from home.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH
860-441-6785

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APRIL FOOL’S DAY DINNER TO BENEFIT GROTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Don’t Be A Fool!

Join us Friday April 1st for a dinner in which your money benefits theGroton Ct Rotary Scholarship Fund.

Town of Groton Senior Center April Fool’s Day dinner

TO BENEFIT GROTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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(pictured are 2015 Scholar award recipients with Gary Weale, Scholarship Committee Chairman, and Tricia Cunningham, Groton Rotary Club President )

Friday, April 1st 5 PM Cost is $5.00 pp
Your $5 goes to scholarship fund; the dinner is paid by Groton Rotary.
MENU: ROAST PORK, MASHED POTATOES, GRAVY,
GREENBEANS, ROLL, APPLE PIE,COFFEE, TEA, PUNCH

Registration is required 860-441-6785
Deadline to sign up for this dinner is Wednesday, March 30th

APRIL FOOL’S DAY DINNER TO BENEFIT GROTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Don’t Be A Fool!

Join us Friday April 1st for a dinner in which your money benefits theGroton Ct Rotary Scholarship Fund.

Town of Groton Senior Center April Fool’s Day dinner

TO BENEFIT GROTON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Friday, April 1st 5 PM Cost is $5.00 pp
Your $5 goes to scholarship fund; the dinner is paid by Groton Rotary.
MENU: ROAST PORK, MASHED POTATOES, GRAVY,
GREENBEANS, ROLL, APPLE PIE,COFFEE, TEA, PUNCH

Registration is required 860-441-6785
Deadline to sign up for this dinner is Wednesday, March 30th

SPOTLIGHT ON PARIS trip Fall 2016

SPOTLIGHT ON PARIS trip Fall 2016

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November 15 – November 21, 2016             7 Days • 7 Meals (5 Breakfasts • 2 Dinner)

Highlights: Eiffel Tower Dinner, Seine River Cruise, Arc de Triomphe, Reims, Paradis Latin Cabaret

“Single Hotel Stay”: tours feature every night at the same hotel, so you only unpack once! Accommodations are carefully chosen, allowing you the flexibility to access and explore nearby cities and attractions.

Rates Per Person    ~Book Now & Save $100 Per Person~

Double was $3,099 now $2,999 (until 5/16/16)

Single was $3,799 now $3,699 (until 5/16/16)

 

*Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Logan Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers  *Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $280 per person

 

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/711403

 

OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors) Excursions

Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors

O.A.T.S. Group Excursions

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Call 860-441-6623 to Sign up

Wednesday, March 16th hike in Ledyard Reservoir with Groton Utilities  3 mile

Monday, March 28th  Coogan Farm/ Denison Pequotsepos  3 mile  10am

O.A.T.S. presented by Groton Senior Center  860-441-6785

 

COLORING (Program) ~NOT JUST FOR KIDS

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COLORING ~NOT JUST FOR KIDS
Coloring has been found to relieve stress/anxiety, helps you relax, helps the brain focus and concentrate. Join us for this fun way to unwind.

Coloring Program
Thursdays, March 10 – April 28 11am – 12pm
Classroom 3 Cost: $8 for 8 week session

We have many options of pages to color and pencils.
Feel free to bring your own.

Groton Senior Center SENIOR PROM April 23rd!

Groton Senior Center

SENIOR PROM Saturday, April 23rd!

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We are having our own SENIOR PROM!
SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD
This event is for those 55 and older. Yet, NOT just for Groton residents. Come with friends or with a date!

5:30 pm dinner
Baked Cornish Hen,Herbed Stuffing, Gravy, Creamed Spinach w Mushrooms, Roll, Lemon Meringue Pie, Coffee, Tea, Crystal Lite

6:30 to 7 pm Ballroom Dancing Demo

7:00 to 9 pm AS TIME GOES BY band

$15 pp Registration is required by Wednesday, April 20th
860-441-6785

Groton Parks Foundation donation

Senior Center Supervisor Mary Jo Riley accepted a check for $1,000 from the Groton Parks Foundation for our new Walk With Ease program in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation! Thank you Groton Parks Foundation for the generous grant to help us keep more seniors in our community healthy and active!12809519_1133317993386325_3061868417271918813_n