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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.

September Trip PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Groton

Collette Vacations will be here for our 1:00 pm trip presentation on our September trip PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST. This trip is open to anyone 18 +
We merely ask that you RSVP to this free presentation as we need to know how many to prepare for. You can call us at 860-441-6785 to do so or email colsen@groton-ct.gov
This is the electronic link to the trip details https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097829

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Can Your Health District Do For You??

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Groton

TODAY January 23,2023 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

“What Can Your Health District Do For You??” Stop by the front lobby to chat with Keely and Tiffany. They are student interns from UCONN , partnering with Ledge Light Health District.

 

Artist Nook January featured artist : Luther Kelly Hall

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Groton

Artist Nook January featured artist :

Luther Kelly Hall

Luther is an internationally featured sporting artist. His paintings and illustrations have been featured in sporting publications, galleries and collections throughout the US, Canada and Japan including the American Museum of Fly Fishing-Manchester, Vermont, The International Game Fishing Hall of Fame, The Cascapedia River Museum-Quebec, Canada, The Maritime Art Gallery at Mystic Seaport Museum, Fly Fisher Magazine –Japan, Gray’s Sporting Journal-Illustrations , Yale Anglers Journal cover artist, Natural New England Magazine-interview and illustrations, Atlantic Salmon Journal -illustrations and interview, Baltimore Orioles-Camden Yards, Sportsman’s Gallery-Atlanta and Beaver Creek, Colorado, and Redbone Gallery-Islamorada, Florida, Sporting Classics Magazine-illustrations, Redbone Journal -celebrity angler and artist, illustrator and interview, Wlikes University Magazine-interview, Pennsylvania Angler Magazine, Sportsman’s Gallery-Atlanta, Beaver Creek, Colorado. Atlantic Salmon Museum-Doaktown New Brunswick, Canada, Atlantic Salmon Federation-The Plaza Hotel-NYC, The Waldorf Astoria Ducks Unlimited -NYC. Miramichi Salmon Association-Boston. He also earned competition second place in the 1997, 1998 Pennsylvania Trout Stamp

In addition, Luther taught art in the Groton Public Schools for 47 years and maintains a professional studio in the Noank Foundry on Marsh Road in Noank. PLease come by our center and enjoy his paintings. On display throughout January 2023.

Thank you for sharing with us Luther!

* Select pieces are for sale

 

AARP Drivers Safety Course Jan 27

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Groton

The AARP Driver Safety Class provides a refresher of driving rules and teaches valuable defensive driving skills, safety strategies, and tips for adapting your driving to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that come with aging.

By law, Connecticut residents age 60 and older who complete this class qualify for a minimum of 5 percent automobile liability discount.

Our next offering of the class is Jan 27th. We do require registration by Jan 26.  Reminder: each person is to bring a check to pay the instructor.  Members of AARP: $20  or  Non-members:  $25