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Create a Fairy House

 Saturday October 8, 2022  2:00 PM until 3:30 PM

A Program presented by Florence Griswold Museum and sponsored by The Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.  Program is geared for Children ages 8 and up and their families.

Registration is Required, Space is limited to one fairy house per family.  Call 860-441- 6750

All Supplies will be included

Participants may choose to display their fairy houses along the Luminary Walk at the Copp Property on October 22nd for the Groton Parks Foundation fundraiser.

Have you eaten lunch in our COASTAL CAFÉ lately?  There is a salad bar, soups, sandwich wraps, sides of fruit and treat plus there is a hot entrée every day with a featured item plus two sides. Next week our Featured entrée items for lunch are:

• Monday, Sept 19   Roast Pork
• Tuesday, Sept 20 Liver and Onions
• Wednesday, Sept 21 BBQ Chicken Legs
• Thursday, Sept 22 Cheddar Bacon Meat Loaf
• Friday, Sept 23 Stuffed Clams

Luminaria Walk Event – Groton Parks Foundation Fundraiser

Saturday, October 22, 2022    5:00—7:00 pm

Please join us as we raise funds for Groton Parks Foundation by enjoying an evening walk on one of our main trails at Copp Family Park (Route 184, Groton) decorated magically with luminary, fairy houses and fairy friends. This is an easy and stroller friendly trail.

Under 1 mile. Sensory friendly time is 5:00-6:00 pm.

Respectfully, we request no dogs on Luminaria trail during the event

• Adults $10
• Children 8 and up $5
• Children under 8 Free

Unable to attend?

Please consider donating to support Groton Parks Foundation (501(c)(3). Your tax-deductible donation to Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance Groton recreational opportunities. Donations may be made out to and mailed to Groton Parks Foundation (re: Luminaria) at Thrive 55+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340

For more Information contact   Thrive55+ at 860-441-6785.

We serve lunch weekday 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. This week in our COASTAL CAFÉ the featured menu items are:

Monday, Sept 12  MEAT LOAF

Tuesday, Sept 13  OVEN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST

Wednesday, Sept 14  KITCHEN IS CLOSED for the day

Thursday, Sept 15  PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Friday, Sept 16  MANGO TALAPIA

Sept 9^th FRIDAY night is our Annual Judged ART SHOW and Reception 4-6 pm here at THRIVE55+.  This show is only for artists 55 plus so it is special to us!

Please help us applaud all the talented artists by joining us Friday.

Are you looking for a place to wood work? Please reach out to Cindy at 860-441-6623 or
email at colsen@groton-ct.gov

Friday, September 9th

The Schooner ARGIA is one of the last sailing ships in New England. You’ll discover islands, lighthouses and the beauty of sailing aboard a traditional sailing ship. The ship will sail in cloudy and light drizzle weather conditions; please dress for the weather by wearing an extra layer and bringing a jacket. There is a bathroom on board, however you would need to climb a ladder to access it.

The schooner sails out of downtown Mystic from 9:30 – 11:30 am. We meet at the dock at 9 am. Those needing transportation– we depart Thrive 55+ at 8: 40 am.

Cost is $34 resident/$44 non resident.

Tuesday, September 27th at 5:30pm

Free and open to the public

We are excited to let you know we are finalizing the details of a new program called Tuesday at Five. We will have entertainment once a month on a Tuesday evening here at Thrive 55+ Active Living Center.