Friday, November 18th from 9L30-11:30am
A fun gathering to create “miniature framed calligraphy art”. Frames and calligraphy supplies provided. You may also bring your favorite quotes or popular verses or song lyrics.
Led by Sean Kane. Cost: is $10 per person
November 29th at 4:30pm
Come learn to turn a gourd inro a lit-up snowman that you can enjoy during the winter season!
$15 per person
Friday, November 18th from 1:00-3:00pm
Come help us make Thrive55+ festive for the holidays. During this time we will also be thanking our volunteers for all of their dedication to Thrivee55+. There will be light refreshments, cocoa, tea, and coffee.
Friday, November 4th at 8:40am
Let us gather for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with other great people. Mmm mmm— Waffles, Maple Syrup, Sausage, Home fries, Pastry, Fruit Cup, Orange Juice, Coffee/Tea
Cost is $10.00 per person
Register by Tuesday, Nov 1st
$3.00 late fee if after Nov 1st
Wednesday, November 16th from 11:30am-1:00pm
Roasted turkey, gravy, herbed bread stuffing, sweet potato casserole with pecans and marshmallows, corn, cranberry sauce, broccoli medley, pumpkin pie, rolls, punch, coffee
Entertainment from 12:00-1:00pm by Ashley Cruz
$20.00 per person
Register by November 10th.
Late fee $5.00 if you register after Nov 10.
Luminaria Walk Event Groton Parks Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, October 22, 2022 5:00—7:00 pm
Please join us as we raise funds for Groton Parks Foundation by enjoying an evening walk on one of our main trails at Copp Family Park (Route 184, Groton) decorated magically with luminary, fairy houses and fairy friends. This is an easy and stroller friendly trail.
Under 1 mile. Sensory friendly time is 5:00-6:00 pm.
Respectfully, we request no dogs on Luminaria trail during the event
Unable to attend?
Please consider donating to support Groton Parks Foundation (501(c)(3). Your tax-deductible donation to Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance Groton recreational opportunities.
Donations may be made out to and mailed to Groton Parks Foundation (re: Luminaria) at Thrive 55+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340
For more Information contact Thrive55+ at 860-441-6785.
Visit us at Thrive55+ to get the detailed flyers on any of these fabulous trips. Want to sign up for an extended trip? Schedule a meeting by calling 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov
Nashville & The Smoky Mountains Holiday December 7-14, 2022
Grand Ole Opry Show, Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood**, Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show, Asheville, Biltmore Estate. 8 Days /11 Meals FULL
Spotlight on New Orleans February 26 — March 2, 2023
French Quarter, Choices on Tour, New Orleans School of Cooking, Beignets at Café Du Monde, Swamp Tour, Dinner at The Court of Two Sisters, Jazz Revue 5 Days / 6 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097823
Italian Vistas March 25 — April 6, 2023
Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento, Choices on Tour, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Lake Maggiore, Stresa 13 Days / 16 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097801
British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales June 4 — 13, 2023
Edinburgh Castle, Choices on Tour, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London 10 Days 13 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097792
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights November 3 — 9, 2023
Highlights: Reykjavík, Northern Lights Cruise, Search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajökull Glacier, Blue Lagoon 7 Days • 11 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097830
Every Wednesday by appointment
We have additional help by Choices Benefits Specialist, Nancy, by appointment, helping our Montville seniors have knowledge of all the available programs and services from Federal, State, and local programs that they might qualify for. This is a wonderful help to our seniors.
If you have questions on insurance, assistance, etc. Nancy can help with this Benefits Check Program.
Please call to sign up for an appointment with Nancy at #860-848-0422.
Friday, October 14th at 3:00pm
$5.00 Donation
DINNER: Homemade Meatloaf w/Mashed Potatoes
MOVIE: ELVIS (2022 movie—from his child
hood to stardom)
We are back with our monthly Dinner & A Movie! Come watch the critically acclaimed ELVIS movie and join everyone for a great Friday afternoon: delicious
dinner, great friends, and an enjoyable movie! Wonderful way to spend the afternoon and support the senior center!
Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend!
Tuesday, October 25th from 2:00-3:00pm
Come join us for an exciting “real time” tour to Ecuador and enjoy an authentic Ecuador light dinner. Please sign up on the board if you plan to attend! Don’t miss these exciting real time tours and enjoy visiting other parts of the world!
