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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.
Italy’s Treasures and Blue Grass Country trips in 2024
Italy’s Treasures
Highlights: Vineyards, olive groves, and cities that float. Incredible history, indelible culture, and unforgettable cuisine. This is l’Italia at its most iconic. Enjoy the natural beauty and calm of the Alpine Lakes region. Snake along the edge of the sea to the medieval villages of Cinque Terre. Aboard off-road vehicles, explore the marble quarries of Carrara, where Michelangelo obtained the marble for his statue of David. Relax during a leisurely 4-night stay at a Tuscan villa. At a family-owned villa, learn the fine art of creating Tuscan cuisine during a hands-on cooking class. Explore Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Discover Venice, a city of winding canals and bridges. From medieval masterpieces to bustling piazzas, be swept away by the legendary treasures of northern Italy.
Tour Overview Video (download): Italy’s Treasures
Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171290
Bluegrass Country & The Smoky Mountains
Highlights: Take a delightful trip through the heart of Appalachia, discovering the equestrian culture of Kentucky, the pioneer spirit of Tennessee, and the mountainous beauty of North Carolina. Get a taste of Bourbon, baseball, and Thoroughbreds in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest as you make your way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From your home base of Gatlinburg, explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travel on to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods and robust arts districts. Tour the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt’s “little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you leave, you’ll have the warmth and charm of southern Appalachia still in your heart.
Weblink: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1171305
Aging Mastery Program begins October 12
McLews Breakfast
Friday, October 13th at 8:45am
Let us gather for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with other great people. Plus, door prizes!
Mmm mmm – Waffles with bloody (strawberry) syrup, Grilled Deadman Fingers
(Kielbasa), Scrambled Brains (spinach and parmesan scrambled eggs), Pastry, Jack O Lantern Fruit Cup, Apple Cider, Coffee/Tea .
Cost is $12 per person
Register by Tuesday, Oct 10
Artisans Fair
Saturday, October 21st from 9:00am-1:00pm
Showcase your handcrafted creations! Three(3) Vendor Tables sizes:
Round $10/Medium rectangle $15/Large rectangle $20. Club55 members
receive a $5 discount on table fee. Another Club 55 membership benefit!
Chili Cookoff & Bakers Battle
Saturday, October 24th from 4:00-6:00pm
We need YOU! Come vote for your favorite chili and delicious treat! This year your price includes chili samples from local first responder departments and
local restaurants. PLUS samples of bakery treats from local recreational and professional bakers. $15 per person. Please join us as a taster for this annual fundraiser that raises funds for Thrive 55+ Center programs
Korean Natural Gardening with UConn Master Gardener
Wednesday, October 25th at 1:00pm
You will love Hogwart plant after this presentation! Come learn more with us.
Intergenerational Jewelry Making
October 24th at 5:30pm
Halloween themed jewelry making, enjoy a night of jewelry making with your grandchild , son or daughter. $20 for the adult/child.
Please register so we know how many to expect.
Introduction to Publishing Your Own Book with Bruce Jones
Wednesday, October 11th at 1:00pm
Free but we need you to register by Oct 6th. Register by Oct 2nd.
Creating a legacy, fiction or non-fiction book.
Topics:
• What is self-publishing, how does it work?
• What kind of books can be self-published, formats and kinds of books?
• Why is self-publishing vs traditional publishing?
• Where do authors go to self-publish, companies?
• Writing and Tools to use, MS Word, Google Docs, InDesign.
• How long does it take?
• Publishing your book is not about the money but spreading your story and/or message.
Groton Sail Project Talk
Tuesday, October 3rd at 1:00pm
Help us build a Monument! Learn more about this wonderful project from one of the project leaders, Marian Galbraith, former Mayor of Groton City. This project is a collaboration of Town and City of Groton. The sail from the USS Groton
will be put up as a monument dedicated to the men and women who design, build, operate and maintain submarines and the families and communities who support them. Groton, Connecticut, rightfully called the “Submarine Capital of the World” is home to the United States Naval Submarine Base, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and the historic USS Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum. This legacy goes back more than 100 years, and the synergy between the defense industry, U.S military and the people of southeastern Connecticut make Groton uniquely qualified to build this lasting monument. We
need to raise the funds to build a monument in Groton, because we are the Submarine Capital of the World. The Groton community has hosted tens of thousands of Navy and shipbuilding families over the past century, and we are focused on preserving this legacy of our maritime heritage.