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Souper Bowl Saturday

Saturday, February 11th from 5:00-7:00pm

 

Please join us for our popular community event sampling soups from area restaurants! Plus lots of cool sports related raffles.

Advance Registration: $10pp or $12pp day of event. Secure your spot and register now!

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

Trip: Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest

Friday, February 17th

Departing at 11:30am

 

From the CT River Museum docks in Essex at 12:30pm – 2:30pm we take a 2 hour “on-the-water” narrated cruise to search for eagles and other winter wildlife. RiverQuest has a heated cabin, but we suggest that you dress in warm layers since the best views will be from the open decks.

NOTE: this is not an outing for those with limited mobility as the ramp can be steep. Pack a jacket, camera, binoculars and a snack if you’d like. No binoculars? No worries, they have plenty on board to borrow. They also provide complimentary coffee/tea

You will get to enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water and then an hour entire museum and their special Eagles of Essex exhibit and a model train exhibit. Cost is $50 per resident. We take our own bus. We depart at 11:30 am

Painted Canyons Trip Presentation

Presentation on Thursday, February 9th at 1:00pm

RSVP 860-441-6785

 

Trip Dates: September 17th— 25th, 2023

Trip to: Colorado National Monument, Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah’s Scenic Byway 24, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Las Vegas

9 Days • 11 Meals

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097829

OATS Hike with GOSA

Thursday, February 2nd at 1:00pm

Location TBA

 

A hearty group of cool people with a shared interest of being outdoors and
local adventure who happen to be 55 and older. All our OATS outings require
that you sign up prior. Please call 860-441-6623 or colsen@groton-ct.gov to
register for each event.

Dining Out Program: Pink Basil in Mystic Village

Tuesday, February 7th at 5:00pm

 

The community gives to us; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab at the restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration required.

Painting Class with Jacqui

Friday, January 20th at 12:00pm

 

Create a beautiful watercolor!

$20 – limit 12 people

Special Lunch

Tuesday, January 24th at 11:30am

 

Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and vegetables

$5.00

Craft Class: Making Felt From Wool

Tuesday, January 24th at 1:00pm

 

Instructor Kristee will teach guests how to make felt from wool. Everyone will bring home a small bag made from this felt. This is a repeat of a class we offered in October. Cost for materials will be $5.00 and will be due to Kristee upon arrival, Classes will be limited to 10 people so please RSVP early.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

If you wish to have your taxes done, starting at 9:00a.m. on January 3rd please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are available Tuesdays or Thursdays starting in February through early April.

This is a free-of-charge service with an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer.

(860) 889-5960.  Do not wait, appointments book up quickly!