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THRIVING at AGING EXPO Wednesday, May 14

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Groton

SAVE THE DATE for our annual THRIVING at AGING EXPO Wednesday, May 14 10-1. This event is open to anyone to attend.

Want a table at our EXPO ? Please reach out to Kwilliams@groton-ct.gov

Our Senior Center Transportation Information

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

Call us at 860-464-0471

The Ledyard Senior Center offers daily transportation to the Center for activities including lunch, along with rides to medical appointments and other necessities according to the schedule below.  All individuals using our transportation must complete an annual transportation form. A wheelchair lift is available. Please be aware that the Senior Center does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle. 

Persons must be able to: Travel without assistance, wait outside for 10 minutes, climb three 12-inch steps or use the wheelchair lift. 

The Senior Center cannot  provide rides home from a medical appointment/procedure that involves general anesthetics. We service Ledyard & Gales Ferry residents to any appointment within New London County, which also includes:  New London, Groton, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich, Franklin. Call for details. 

SENIOR VAN TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS:

MONDAY        Medical Appointment Day—Senior Center, Community Café for Breakfast/Lunch   TUESDAY (*)  Medical Appointment Day—Senior Center, Community Café for BREAKFAST BUFFET $7.00 Lunch   (*)  If time allows, we will provide transportation to Aldi’s & BIg Y for shopping in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY Senior Center, CURB SIDE/CAFÉ SPECIAL LUNCHES $10.00 @12:00

THURSDAY    Medical Appointment Day—Senior Center, Community Café for Breakfast/Lunch

FRIDAY           Senior Center, Grocery Shopping Stop & Shop & Walmart, Community Café for Lunch, Bank Runs

Friday—Shopping runs to Stop & Shop, and Walmart 

Medical Appointments must be made between 9:00 and 1:00.  We provide transportation for medicals on

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays only. 

All reservations for transportation must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the office between 9:00 a.m. and 4;00 p.m. and talking to a staff person. Requests for transportation giving less than 48 hours notice will be addressed on a case by case basis. 

Drivers can not schedule appointments. *Bank runs and shopping require reservations in advance*

Round trip donations are $1.00 within Ledyard and Gales Ferry and $2.00 for out of town. We provide transportation to Sub Base medical appointments and the pharmacy for people with a Military/Base I.D.

*Driver routes are planned in advance.  Unscheduled stops and pick-ups are not permitted. 

Please refrain from requesting any impromptu stops.* 

Call to schedule all transportation requests (860) 464-0471

 

 

 

 

RONALD MACDONALD POP TOP PROGRAM

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

Anyone can collect pop tabs, and that’s what makes this program so great! It’s an easy way to help the families who call RMHCA home, and we hope you’ll think of them whenever you recycle a pop tab. Collect your pop tabs!  Bring to Ledyard Senior  Center

 

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Groton

Across the Nation volunteers are being celebrated in April, at Thrive 55+ we celebrate our volunteers everyday!
***VOLUNTEERS MAKE WAVES***
“Thank you for the incredible contributions you make to Thrive55. Your dedication, kindness, and hard work create a welcoming and vibrant community, making this a truly special place for everyone. We are so grateful for all that you do.” Mark Barry, Director of Parks and Recreation
“To all our volunteers, I never get tired of hearing of all the wonderful things you do for the center. Your ownership in volunteering and keeping the center going truly has us thriving!” Mary Jo Riley, Thrive 55+ Center Supervisor
Did you know that the Thrive 55+ volunteers gave a total of 10,613 hours in 2024?!
Thrive 55+ currently has 240 volunteers and 14 self-led volunteer committees. Our volunteers help out in many capacities such as being on committees, special events, tech center, Club 55, cove baristas, ambassadors, community service, gardening, clerical, front desk, special projects, community sewing projects, special events and much more!
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless” Sherry Anderson

Let’s get out of the rut and try new restaurants

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Norwich

We have a tendency to go to the same restaurants over and over again. Of course, we really like those we have been going to for years but there comes a time when something new is called for.

Is a special event coming up? Will you be in a new area? Are you looking for a bargain? A friend told you about a great new place!

Here’s an article to help you decide what works for you…

https://delishably.com/dining-out/how-to-choose-a-restaurant-2#:~:text=Sometimes,%20all%20we%20want%20to%20do%20is%20get%20a%20table

Here’s CT Magazine top restaurants!!

https://www.ctinsider.com/projects/2024/connecticut-magazine-top-restaurants-2024/

The ‘new’ ways to look at money

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Montville

We all need to find three sources who we trust and can explain what’s going on in the financial world. One of the ones I pay heed to is Jill Schlesinger.

Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Emmy and Gracie Award-winning business analyst for CBS News, where she translates complicated business and economic news into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners.

https://www.jillonmoney.com/blog/