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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.

Vet Center One-on-One Info Sessions

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Groton

Friday, July 22nd from 12:00-2:00pm

Norwich Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). Vet Center can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

McLews Breakfast

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Groton

Friday, July 8th at 8:40am

Please join us for our fun, social and delicious morning event. We offer these breakfasts every other month. Our July menu is Western Scramble (eggs, ham, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese), Home Fries, Toast, Pastry, Fruit Cup, Orange Juice, Coffee/Tea.

$10 per person -Registration is necessary; deadline is July 5th

Sip and Paint

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Groton

Wednesday, July 6th at 5:30pm

$15 per person

Space is limited. Registration required.

Club55 Great American Picnic

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Groton

Friday, July 22nd from 11:30am-1:00pm

We will be enjoying Grilled Beef Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Chicken with BBQ Sauce, Red, White and Blue Cheese Potato Salad, Cob Corn, Deviled Eggs, Watermelon, Punch, Coffee/Tea.
Entertainment will be Drumming About You
Cost is: $15.00 MEMBER $20.00 NON-MEMBER Register by July 20th

TODD GIPSTEIN Book Talk and Signing

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Groton

TODD GIPSTEIN Book Talk and Signing of Elephant Island

Wednesday, July 6 at 1:00 pm

Presentation of his newest book ELEPHANT ISLAND. In 1914 and in 2019, expeditions to Antarctica fight to survive as they seek to uncover mysteries in the ice.

Todd also wrote Legacy of the Light, about Race Rock and the 1938 hurricane. In the Shadow of the Light, a ghost story about Ledge Light, and Magician’s Choice, about a young man from New London who tries to break into the world of professional magic in the 1930s and 40s.