Friday, September 9th from 4:00-6:00pm
It will be so nice to have this event in person again this year! Please help us applaud all of our talented artists.
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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.
McLews Breakfast
Friday, September 2nd at 8:45am
Please join us for our fun, social and delicious morning event. Our September
menu is French Toast, Maple Syrup, Bacon, Hash Brown Patty, Pastry, Fruit
Cup Apple Juice and Coffee/Tea.
$10 per person -Registration is necessary; deadline is August 31
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue concert Sept 22
Morning Sail on the ARGIA SCHOONER Sept 9
ARGIA Schooner Morning Sail
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.
Please register for this and any other THRIVE55+ programs at our front desk. With all day trips- you must pay at time of registration.
Newport Playhouse day trip Thursday, October 6
We are going back to Newport Playhouse!
We will be seeing “Social Security “written by Andrew Bergman. This hilarious Broadway comedy surrounds a married couple who are art dealers. Their domestic tranquility is shattered upon the arrival of the wife’s goody-goody nerd of a sister, her uptight CPA husband, and her archetypal Jewish mother. They are there to try to save their college-student daughter from the horrors of living only for sex. The comic sparks really begin to fly when the mother hits it off with the elderly minimalist artist who is the art dealers’ best client!
Newport Playhouse has been running long enough to be considered a Rhode Island institution. They have found the perfect formula
ENJOY A GREAT BUFFET – A WONDERFUL PLAY – A FUN – FILLED CABERET!
Buffet 11:30am, Curtain 1:00pm & Cabaret always follows the play
We do the driving on one of our own Thrive 55+ buses. We meet at Thrive55+ Center and depart from our parking lot.
$78 resident/88 non resident. Cost includes, transportation, driver, admissions, refreshments/meals.
Goodspeed Opera House – 42nd Street day trip
Thursday, October 27 we are off to the Goodspeed Opera House to enjoy the 42nd Street musical.
Please join us in our orchestra seats for the 2:00 pm show of 42nd Street at the beautiful Goodspeed Opera House on the banks of the Connecticut River in East Haddam. Goodspeed Opera House is the home of the American musical.
42nd Street is the toe tapping show biz fairy tale of the chorus kid who becomes an overnight star, filled with pizazz and a hit parade of songs! The show is approximately 2 1/2 hours including a 15 minute intermission. We will take our own Thrive55+ bus. Cost is $74 per resident/ $84 for non resident
BEACH PARTY Dinner Friday, August 19
Club 55 BEACH PARTY Friday, August 19 5:00 – 7:00pm
Our menu is Brown sugar pineapple chicken breast, fried shrimp, coconut rice, spiced cherry maple carrots, tossed salad, dessert, punch and coffee/tea. Entertainment by Honey and Bear (folk music ) Cost is: $15.00 MEMBER $20.00 NON-MEMBER
Register by August 17
Red Cross Blood Drive in Groton Saturday, Sept 3
FAIRY HOUSE Project with Mary Jo
Wednesdays, August 10 and 24 10:30 am -12:00 pm
Crafters Wanted! If you enjoy crafting yet might not have the space or reason; this could be for you! Fairy houses are made from nature, so items that are found in the yard are going to work. Come volunteer and craft a Fairy House to be donated to our LUMINARI WALK event to fundraise for Groton Parks Foundation. This community event will take place on Saturday, October 22 evening at the Copp Family Park.
Fairy Houses will first be featured in our center shop, they will decorate our LUMINARI WALK trail and then finally they will be auctioned at the event. We need to know how many to expect – please sign up.
UConn Master Gardner Presentation
Wednesday, August 24th at 1:00pm
Presentation on “Closing the Garden and Relaxing”
