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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.

O.A.T.S. Group excursions

 

OATS 2015 update 9.28

Partnered with Groton Utilities We Offer Elusive Hikes

Our O.A.T.S. Group has been taking advantage of some elusive hikes in our area. Several months ago, we partnered with Groton Utilities staff to provide guided hikes at the local reservoirs. Only G.U. can provide us access to the reservoirs. Our group has been on varying lengths of hikes at both Ledyard Reservoir and Groton Reservoir. The scenery is striking and the education is splendid.

At least once a month we have had a walk/hike with our Groton Utilities partners. We are scheduled to continue to do so in well into 2016 as well. At this juncture, both partners are looking into acquiring  walking sticks and snowshoes to keep our hikes going even in the depth of winter. By the way, we hear that is when the Eagles return to our local reservoirs.

Our last hike, was an eye opening tour of the G.U.

Water Treatment Plant and then a hike of about 2 miles along the Groton Reservoir. We were not only fascinated by the information we received but of the reservoirs scenery. By the way, asking for a bottle of water at a water treatment plant is a no-no. Yet, they are big on refilling water bottles.

Care to join our OATS Group and take part in some of our excursions? It is free to join and all it demands of you is that you reply yes when you do want to participate in an OATS event.  For more information, call Cindy 860-441-6623 or email at cmorrison@groton-ct.gov

 

OATS Group October Events

  • Saturday, October 3rd 10 am -12PM   (FREE) 

Give Back Clean Up at Bluff Point State Park Trail

  • Thursday,  October, 8th  1 PM   (FREE) 

Haley Farm State Park  3.5 Mile Hike

  • Friday,  October, 9th  10 AM- 12 PM ($30 pp ~  40% off price)

Fields of Fire Adventure Park (Mystic)~ Ropes Course & Ziplining

  • Monday, October 19th

Cockaponsett Trail  Hike 7 Mile

 

Fall Luncheon 2015

When you come in for class next week, don’t forget to sign up for our Fall Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept 15th at 11:30 am with Karen Wagner performing a musical walk down memory lane featuring hits from the 40’s to Broadway to Inspirational songs.  Be sure to register by Friday, September 11th.   Price is $13.50 per person.

It Is Back To School Time And We Need To Take Attendance!

Please sign in every day as it helps us with attendance recording which then allows us to better serve you. Attendance into the Senior Center and classes is extremely important. Rooms are booked on class attendance so the importance cannot be stressed enough on swiping in. Here is a quick refresher:

  • Everything on the touch screen is in time order.
  • Always swipe Daily Sign In please.
  • Once, you log in, each activity you touch will turn yellow with a check mark for your attendance.
  • There are multiple pages so please continue by hitting next page until you have logged all your class attendance/activities for that day.
  • Having lunch? Please be sure to hit the lunch button as well.
  • If you have questions on logging in please ask the front desk for assistance.

Elegant Dining Delivery Program

We are grateful to these Groton restaurants who donated meals in August

Bayou Smokehouse
214 Route 12, Groton

Groton Townhouse
355 Route 12, Groton

Our monthly program is for those who are homebound or in need of a lift, we have a restaurant meal delivered to them with all the necessities. Know somebody who would appreciate this? Please call 860-441-6795.