Category: Programs

COASTAL CAFÉ FOOD SERVICE AT THRIVE 55+ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Groton

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 11:15 am to 12:45 pm Monday-Friday
Have you tried our budget friendly meals lately? You can enjoy an entrée and two sides, grab n go items, soup and
desserts. No reservations required. Kitchen take-out is also available! March and April featured entrée menus
can be found at our center or found online at www.groton-ct.gov. Search Thrive 55+
GROTON residents: Call our front desk by 10:30 am for home delivery 860-441-6785. Two dollars ($2.00) per
household delivery- not per person. If two people order and it goes to the same address it is still only $2.
Be green! Bring your own container for take out meals or soups and get 50 cents off
entrée or soup. PLEASE NOTE: We don’t give out bags – so please bring your own carry
out bag.

CRIBBAGE

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

DAILY 9-12:00

PLEASE CALL 860-464-9112 –  IF INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR STARTING ANY OTHER GAMES

 

 

AARP Driver Safety Class

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

CLASSES WILL START AT THE LEDYARD SENIOR CENTER

ON MONDAYS—10-2:00 

Dates:  June 2 * Sept 15 * Dec 8 

Make checks payable to AARP at the time of the  course

$20 for Members—$25 for Non-Members

Arrive 15 minutes prior for registration Bring snacks for a 10 min break

 

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

 

CAFÉ MENU

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

JOIN US FOR A GREAT MEAL WITH GREAT PEOPLE!

MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

Call in orders before 11AM— 860-464-0478

BREAKFAST  @             9AM-12PM

LUNCH            @ 12 NOON 

Breakfast sandwich/egg/cheese                $3.00

Breakfast sandwich/egg/cheese/bacon           $4.00

2 eggs/bacon & toast                          $4.00

French toast w/bacon              $4.00

2 Pancakes w/bacon $4.00

Cheese omelet w/toast            $4.00

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         Turkey Club $5.00

Hamburger/Cheeseburger            $5.00

Grilled Cheese plain/tomato $4.00

Grilled Cheese w/Bacon/tomato                        $5.00

Italian chicken salad            $5.00

BLT sandwich $5.00

Chicken salad Sandwich              $5.00

Garden/Caesar salad/ roll                       $4.00

 

April Lunches

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR WEDNESDAY LUNCHES

($10.00) FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2025:

 

¨ April 9th         Rotary                               Pork Loin

¨ April 16th      VFW                                      TBD

¨ April 23rd        Re/Max                              TBD

¨ April 30th      Our Ladies of Lourdes      TBD

RSVP—ON MONDAY—BEFORE 10:30

 

Spring Fling May 16th 6-9pm

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ledyard

  JOIN THE FUN!! 

Call  860-464-9112  or on-line ledyardrec.org. $10.00

 

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

April’s Dining Out at Neon Chicken – April 8th

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Groton

DINING OUT is our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. An evening outing of
dining, socializing & enjoyment! Monthly one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you
up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. MUST register!!