Category: News

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

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

Thrive+55 April Highlights

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Groton

Monday, April 7 – monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group 10:00 am and 4:30 pm
• Monday, April 7 – monthly Volunteer Meeting 12:00 pm
• Monday, April 7 – Movie: Still Alice 1:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 8 – Club 55 Meeting at 12:30 pm
• Tuesday April 8 – Crafts with Cheryl: Blown Decorated Duck Eggs at 1:00 pm RSVP
• Tuesday, April 8 – Dining Out– Neon Chicken 5 pm RSVP
• Thursday, April 10 – Sober Painting – acrylics 4:30 pm 
• Thursday, April 10 – Sign Language 
• Friday, April 25 – Pizza and Dance Party must register 
• Monday, April 28 – monthly Grief Support Group “Loss, Healing, and Hope” 10:30am

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 Norwich

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/