Payments for all programs, events and trips are due at the time of registration. Registrations will not be taken
without payment. No refunds for classes will be made after the second meeting of a program. A $2.00 fee is
charged to process a refund. No fee is charged if refund is placed on account or the class is cancelled.
For Meal Events, no refund will be given after the last date for registration (due to food having been purchased
for the event). A refund will be given if staff find a person to replace you.. For Day Trips, a refund will only be
given if a person can replace you.
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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.
We are now THRIVE55+
Groton Senior Center is adopting a new identity –THRIVE55+ Active Living Center to better reflect the efforts to promote the healthy and vibrant lifestyles of its members and staff efforts to help older adults thrive in the community. This change is a result of a 2019 research study of perceptions and barriers to using the Senior Center. This study showed that the word “senior” had negative connotations from nonusers affecting the overall perception of its programs and services. An overwhelming majority of survey participants supported removing “senior” from the organization’s title, and suggested branding that reflects the activities and community services offered. Based on the recommendations of the survey, the rebranding of the center was an appropriate step to shift perceptions and ultimately better align with available center services. For at least six months the brand will have the tag line “powered by the Groton Senior Center” before transitioning fully to the new name alone. This will allow time for people to adapt to the new name but also know that it is still the same staff who will continue with the quality programs that are offered. Below is an explanation of the new brand. Both the research of perceptions and barriers and the new branding and renaming efforts were paid for by the center’s fund balance and not from taxpayer dollars. If you have any questions, you can contact Mark Berry or Mary Jo Riley.
COASTAL CAFÉ Kitchen Dec 27-31
COASTAL CAFÉ FEATURED Items next week:
Monday, Dec 27 is Chicken Cordon Bleu
Tuesday, Dec 28 is Stuffed Cabbage
Wednesday, Dec 29 Chippy Chicken
Thursday, Dec 30 Meat Lasagna
Friday, Dec 31 we are closed – Happy New Year !
Our CC kitchen is open to anyone not just those 55 +
TAKE OUT AVAILABLE or HOME DELIVERY with $2 FEE **MENU is subject to change without notice
Call 860-441-6785 to find out more
January /February 2022 newsletter
Our January /February 2022 newsletter is online and in print at our center for you to check out . Wnat to see it online? Go to https://www.mycommunityonline.com/find/groton-senior-center/bulletin/file/06-5014-20220101N.pdf
Therapuetic Massage is Back!
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL Daytrip Dec 18th
Groton 
Senior Center & Groton Town Recreation present a day trip to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Saturday, December 18 5 pm show
Every year, the Rockettes push themselves further to put on a show that’s more dynamic, more challenging and more magical than the last. Take in cherished moments and create new memories with the 2021 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular! We are very excited to be attending again- this time with covid protocols in place.
We have center orchestra seats for the 90 minute show. $ 195/ resident. We leave Groton at 9am/Arrive in NYC by noon/ Depart NYC 8 pm
This trip is full currently- yet, getting on the waiting list never hurts.
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 15th
Wednesday, December 15th is our annual CLUB 55 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON at 11:30 am. We have the always entertaining Ledyard High School Carolers visiting to perform for us! This is always a wonderful time for all!!
Menu: beef short rib, stuffed sole w/ scallops and crabmeat, gravy, twice stuffed potatoes, roasted garlic butter mushrooms, broccoli normandy, roll, apple dumpling, eggnog, & coffee/tea
If you have not signed up yet today at 4 pm is the deadline to do so.
$15.00 member $20.00 non member
Christmas Eve Breakfast
Free Live Well Workshops Now Offered via Telephone
Senior Resources* is now offering three different FREE Live Well telephone workshops for area adults and their caregivers: Chronic Conditions Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, and Chronic Pain Self-Management. No other technology than a phone is needed for participants to connect for one hour weekly for six weeks to a trained Live Well Leader who facilitates the sessions. In these weekly interactive calls, the Leader reviews materials and the group explores different self-management tools such as action planning, problem solving, decision making, communication, healthy eating, physical activity, and planning for the future.
Workshop participants receive FREE toolkits, including a Living a Healthy Life book, an instruction booklet, and exercise and relaxation CD’s.
Participants are asked to share their address and phone number to have materials mailed directly to their home. All materials are theirs to keep.
Workshops are limited to six adults. For more information and to register, contact Lori at lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org. or call 860 887-3561 extension 127.
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT starting January 4th thru February 8th at 4:00PM
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT starting January 6th thru February 10th at 10:00AM
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT starting January 13th thru February 17th at 10:30AM
Diabetes Self-MANAGEMENTS starting January 13th thru February 17th at 1:00PM
This evidenced-based program is sponsored by *Senior Resources Agency on Aging, the State Unit on Aging, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health through a grant from the Administration on Aging.
DECEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH IS LOUISE LYNCH
Louise is a phenomenal volunteer here at the center. During COVID she went above and
beyond to help with our community events. You could often find her directing traffic for
meal distribution or food box pick-ups. She helped with our outdoor events whether it
was a concert or luncheon. Louise also handed lunches out for our Grab and Go lunch
program she was committed to this program and it went on for a year and half. Louise
also has also been an ambassador for the center for many years. Louise is very welcoming
and always greets everyone with a kind smile.
Louise enjoys spending time with her family and loves to scrap book during all of her free
time. When Louise isn’t volunteering here at the center you can find her volunteering her
time at The Garde Arts Center as an usher.
Louise is a great volunteer who is very committed to the center and has given countless
hours/years to us, we appreciate her immensely !!!