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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.

COLORADO ROCKIES trip presentation Thursday March 3rd

For all you travelers, we have another trip presentation with Collette planned for THURSDAY, March 3rd 12 –12:45 pm

This August we will be enjoying the COLORADO ROCKIES trip -highlights include: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods.  August 12 — August 20, 2022 • 9 Days.

FREE yet registration is required!  860-441-6785

Aging Mastery Program begins March 2

Also, this week our popular and important AGING MASTERY PROGRAM starts Wednesday, March 2. This is a 8 week course that meets 10-1130 Wednesdays.  See the attached flyer for details.  This course is for anyone 55 plus! REGISTRATION is a MUST.  Again, you can do so by replying to this email or calling us 860-441-6785.

VETERANS AFFAIRS here Monday, Feb 28th  1-3 pm

MONDAY  Feb 28th  1-3 pm we have VETERANS AFFAIRS here to help on several levels. Please come join us and talk to representatives from the

  • Veterans Benefits Administration
  • Veterans Healthcare Administration
  • Veterans Readiness and Employment

Letting us know you are coming can help us prepare best! This is open to all!

You can do so by calling us at 860-441-6785 or emailijng colsen@groton-ct.gov

Souper Bowl event Saturday, February 12th

SOUPER BOWL SATURDAY   THE ORIGINAL SOUTHEASTERN CT SOUP TASTING EVENT

FEBRUARY 12TH 5-7PM      THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL!

Sample soups from area restaurants- yum!!!

Advance Registration: $10pp or $12pp day of event  – call 860-441-6785 or stop by to register!

We have a lot of sports related raffles happening as well.

Proceeds to benefit your Thrive 55+ Active Living Center programs and services for community seniors.

 

 

February Volunteer of the month- Barbara Daniels

We would like to thank Barbara for her hard work and dedication to the center. Barbara is
being recognized for her commitment and outstanding work as a volunteer. She pitches in
with anything we ask her to help with such as, events, our community garden, grab and go
lunches during COVID ,and decorating for lunches and dinners.
Barbara is a retired school teacher of 35 years and decided to volunteer at the center because
she’s social, likes to be involved and loves to give back to the community. She’s married to
Jack who also volunteers and they have 1 son who lives in California. Barbara’s hobbies
are reading , going to the beach, fair weather golfer and she loves to travel, she has visited
Africa, Greece, Thailand and the Caribbean which was her absolute favorite.
Barbara continues to volunteer at the center because she has made a lot of friends and really
likes the people. She stated “ It’s nice to see everyone coming back to the center after a long
hard haul with COVID and the positivity and happiness they all bring through the door is
refreshing!”
Thank you Barbara for all of your amazing work as a volunteer!

Giving Back to your Community – BOTTLE AND CAN FUNDRAISER

Club 55 has a quiet fundraiser that goes on all year long. From January 1, 2021 to the present, club member Obie
Hill has collected returnable cans and bottles and brings back the money to go to the Achievement Award
Scholarships for Groton High School Seniors. Obie has collected 10,761 cans totaling 353.4 pounds over 22 trips
to return the cans. This has brought in $538.05 for the Club 55 scholarship fund. THANK YOU, OBIE! If you
would like to donate cans for this worthy cause, please drop off at our center.
$538.07 total donated
10,761 cans collected
353.4 total pounds of cans
22 trips to return the cans

February 2022 Highlights

Monday, February 8th, Alzheimer’s Support group 10:00 am, Classroom B
Monday, February 7th Volunteer Meeting 12:00 pm in Classroom 2
Tuesday, February 8th – Club 55 General Meeting 12:30pm 
Tuesday, February 8th – Dining Out at The Octagon at the Marriott 5:00 pmRSVP 
Monday February 14th – Alzheimer’s Support group 10:00 am Classroom B
Tuesday February 15th – Photo Genesis with Scott, Traveling to Costa Rica 1:30 pm rsvp
Thursday, February 17th – Monthly Celebration with Complete Care of Groton 12:30 in community room
Monday, February 21st – CLOSED
Monday, February 28th- Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Healthcare Administration and Veterans
Readiness and Employment 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursday, February TBA – Barley Head Brewery tour (Mystic) 

Not Feeling Well? Please Stay Home!

If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home regardless of your vaccination
status. By staying home, you aren’t sharing germs that can get others sick.
We want you to get better fast and come back when you are feeling well. Call us if you need a
meal delivery when staying home. Thank you!

GREETINGS FROM YOUR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR/PERSONAL TRAINER—CHRISTINA PALACIOS

It has been my pleasure to serve as the centers personal trainer since the gym reopened this summer. I am just so
inspired by the dedication to well-being I see amongst our community, even in these unprecedented times. The
gym continues to be a buzz with the sound of machines and conversations of our strong members.
I have had the opportunity to meet with and train our new members and also give refreshers to returning
members. We have such a great gym with really nice equipment. What I love about the space besides the people is
the windows and all the natural light! It’s the next best thing to being outside for your workout.
If you are considering signing up or renewing, now is the time! I am available
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 -3:00pm. I encourage you to let
me help you get acquainted or reacquainted with the gym and assist you in
discovering a workout plan that best suits your needs. Beginning this winter, I
will also be offering personal one on one training packages for those who wish
to work with a trainer on a more consistent basis. I will take the time to assess
your needs using a series of assessments that will help to identify muscles that
may be over active or underactive. This allows for a more personalized plan
and approach to your training and overall wellness.
If you have not seen our newest piece of equipment “The Cyber Cycle” I
definitely recommend you check it out! We are really very lucky to have such an
amazing bike. The Cyber Cycle is a recumbent bike that can take you on an
adventure through the woods, along the seashore or partake in a speedway!
Looking for more action? How about slaying some dragons while working out?
But of course, if you would rather simply sit and read your book while you
cycle, the Cyber Cycle offers that with its state-of-the-art design and smooth
pedal.
Lastly, our group fitness classes continue to thrive! Thankfully even with the challenges faced we have not
skipped a beat, “pun intended”! The energy and enthusiasm is contagious and of course the music is on point!
Come and check that out as well. Your very first class is free and we welcome you to give it a try. Classes do fill
up quickly so don’t wait to register. If you miss registration you can always pay the drop-in rate and fill a spot as
space allows.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let keep moving and grooving as we celebrate a new year ahead! – Christina