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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.

Tuesday is TRIP day!

Tuesday is TRIP day!! Let’s check out some warm weather options for trips in our future. Please join us Tuesday at 2:00 pm for PORTUGAL or at 3:30 for COSTA RICA to learn all the details of these trips and ask questions. Plan to join us at one or both of these presentations? Please let us know – 860-441-6785 

Sunny Portugal: Lisbon, Alentejo, Algarve & Portuguese Riviera   October 24 — November 02, 2024 • 10 Days • 14 Meals

with Optional 4-Night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension  Lisbon, Choice on Tour: “Calcadas” Walking Tour or “The Way of the Cod” Tour, Belem, Cork Factory, Evora, Winery Visit, Alentejo, Lagos, Algarve, Silves, Setúbal, Portuguese Riviera, Obidos, Sintra, Choice on Tour: National Palace of Sintra or Free Time, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  The link to all the details gateway.gocollette.com/link/1229176

Tropical Costa Rica  January 13-21, 2025 9 Days 14 Meals

Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines… Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Enjoy the tranquil views of Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights at Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. You will find a slice of paradise and so much more.  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1234987

 

Thrive 55+ February Happenings

Monday, February 5 – Alzheimer’s Support Group

Monday, February 5 – 1:00-2:00pm  HEALTHY HEART with HHC

Monday, February 5—Movie: The Holiday

Tuesday, February 6 – 2:00 pm SUNNY PORTUGAL trip presentation  rsvp

Tuesday, February 6 – 3:30 pm TROPICAL COSTA RICA trip  rsvp

Thursday, February 8 – 10 am – 2 pm MOBILE HEALTH HUB drop in

Friday, February 9 – McLew’s Breakfast  8:45 am – must pre register

Saturday, February 10 – SOUPER  BOWL SATURDAY community event

Tuesday, February 13 – Club 55 Meeting at 12:30 pm

Tuesday, February 13 – Dining Out : Mystic Diner  5pm

Thursday, February 15 – “As Time Goes By” band concert 7-8pm

Monday, February 19 – CLOSED

Friday, February 23 – GNOG SHOW 55+ Talent Show dinner and show

Wednesday, February 28- UConn Master Gardner Talk

McLews Breakfast

Friday, February 9th at 8:45amLet us gather for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with other great people. Mmm — Cheddar scrambled eggs, grilled kielbasa, home fries, Pastry, Fruit cup, OJ, Coffee $12 per person.  Register by Feb 6 Late fee $3.00 if space is available

GNOG Show

Friday, February 23rd from 5:00-7:00pm

Gnog Show is our very popular 55+ talent show. Sign up now before all the best SEATS are gone! You don’t want to miss out on this fun night!!

Dinner is Italian Seasoned Baked Chicken Breast, Cod Florentine, gravy, mashed red potatoes, California blend mix vegetables, apple pie, punch/coffee/tea.

Cost is $20 per person
Register by Feb 20th -After that there will be a late fee $5.00

Do you have an act? Comedy, Singing, dancing, acting….
-Each act performs for 3 minutes.
-We welcome anyone 55 and older to perform.
If so, please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6623.

Souper Bowl Sunday

Saturday, February 10th from 5:00-7:00pm

 

Come sample the variety of soups donated by area restaurants.

This event is a community favorite. While enjoying your soup you can buy raffle tickets to win the amazing sports memorabilia from semi-professional and professional teams and players.

Advance Registration: $10pp or $12pp day of event.
Secure your spot and register now!

Proceeds to benefit your Thrive 55+ Active Living Center nutritional programs.

UConn Master Gardner Presents Introduction to Square Foot Gardening

Wednesday , February 28th at 1:00

The Square Foot Gardening method, was developed by Mel Bartholomew in the 1970’s to saves gardeners time, effort, tools, space and water. Today, through the Square Foot Gardening Foundation, schools across the nation and international humanitarian groups around the world are using the Square Foot Gardening method to make inroads against poverty and hunger, and food insecurity. The Square Foot Gardening method is estimated to cost 50% less, uses 20% less space, 10% of the water, and only 2% of the work compared to single row gardening. Additional benefits are: virtually no weeds, no digging or rototilling, no fertilizers, and no heavy tools are necessary.

Free but please sign up

AARP Tax Help

Starting Thursday, February 1st, AARP Tax Help will be here every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm through Thursday, April 11th. Appointments slots are one hour each.

Appointments can be made starting January 2, 2024 by calling the main number
860-441-6785 or stopping by our front desk any weekday afternoon.

OATS Potluck Gathering

Thursday, February 1st at 3pm

 

What a year we had in 2023! Let’s gather for a late afternoon potluck and celebrate and discuss. Need to know how many to expect so please sign up by January 25th by emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov or calling 860-441-6785.

Poetry & the Arts for Healing Humanity Group

Mondays from 9:00 – 9:45 am

 

Everyone is welcome to share poems and some form of the Arts expressing peace or peacefulness. We’ll also talk about positive, non- political news events or actions or occurrences in our everyday lives that show kindness, compassion, oneness of humanity, caring, etc are growing into our culture. Peace is Possible !

Movie Monday: “The Holiday”

Monday, February 5ht at 1:00pm

 

It is movie time! We will have a movie showing at 1 pm. Free- BYOSnacks