Category: News

Deck the Halls & Volunteer Appreciation

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.

McLews Breakfast

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

Thanksgiving Luncheon

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 and Fairy Walk Event Saturday, October 22, 2022

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

  • Adults $10
  • Children 8 and up $5
  • Children under 8 Free

 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.

 

Choices

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.

Dinner & A Movie

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!

Real Time Tours: Ecuador

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!

Real Time Tours: India

Thursday, October 20th from 9:30-10:30am

 

Come and join us for a virtual trip to India! We will have an authentic India
breakfast cuisine while you travel on your guided tour

Michael C. Doherty Sr. Veterans Fundraiser Event

Saturday, October 22nd from 12:00-2:00pm

At Senior Center Parking Lot

3rd Annual Fundraiser

Featuring live band “Don’t Tell Lisa”
Food Trucks, raffles, games, & more!

We will have collection areas set up to accept donations, sell t-shirts, sell raffle tickets. All funds go to our Montville Veterans Fund– 100% of funds are used to help local veterans in need.

Call for details

Annual Halloween Luncheon

Monday, October 31st at 11:00am

 

Free

Please join us for our annual Halloween Luncheon and Party and have some fun! Costumes optional—Why let all of the kids have the fun, wear a costume and win a prize! Always a great time! We will have a wonderful menu with delicious food, some great Halloween Games, and many friends to enjoy the afternoon with! Come and have some fun with us for an afternoon at the Center!

Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.

Bus is available.