Category: Programs

Painting Class With Jacqui

Friday, September 16th at 12:00pm

 

Craft a beautiful acrylic!

$20 – limit 12 people

Fall Brunch

Friday, September 23rd at 10:00am

 

Maple Sausage Casserole

and mini muffins, fresh fruit, and coffee

$5.00 per person

A Rockin’ Block Party

Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00-7:30pm

at Thrive55+ Groton Senior Center

 

Regional Senior Center event with musical entertainment from The Corvettes Doo Wop Review

Join us for this outdoor dance party. Food trucks will be available, or you can bring your own dinner. Bring your own chairs!

 

Costs $10 per person – limited tickets available

Cash or Checks made out to Senior Resources

 

Bus Leaves Lisbon Senior Center at 4:30

or carpooling is strongly suggested

 

Drop-In Computer Assistance

2nd and 4th Mondays of every month from 12:00-2:00pm

Starting Monday, September 12th

 

Provided in Partnership with Otis Library

Do you have general questions on how to use a computer, Internet or email?  Need help with Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?  Looking for assistance with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone?

Nicolette Pavain, Marketing and Technology Librarian from Otis Library, will be here to help you! 

Drop by and get your questions answered!  Free Wi-Fi available.

 

Craft Classes

Fridays, September 2nd & 16th at 10:00am

 

Make easy, seasonal crafts to take home and enjoy!  These fun craft classes are good for beginners but all are welcome to join.

Class offered on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.

This class is free for Senior Center Members and led by our very crafty volunteer Joyce.

Class size is limited and you need to sign up in advance for each class.

Sign up at Reception.

 

Book Discussion with Author Karen Warfield

Wednesday, September 21st at 10:00am

 

Join local author Karen Warfield as she discusses her book White Gloves.

Set in Norwich, CT in the 1860’s, White Gloves is an historical fiction novel with themes of mystery, intrigue, deception, and redemption.  Follow the story of Edwina Wojneck, a poor girl living with her family who always felt there was more to life than washing clothes and being belittled by her Mummy.

After her glamorous Aunt Vi gives her a taste of the finer things in life, Edwina is whisked off to a new “station” – being a maid in Rochurst Manor.  While there Edwina learns of the strange and disturbing past of Master Rochurst, and the tragic present circumstances of the ladies of the house!

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Want to buy the Book?  Stop by Reception to purchase a copy!

Book Price ~ Senior Center Members: $12.00    Non-Members: $17.00

 

AARP Smart Driver Course

Thursday, September 15th from 9:00am-1:00pm 

(please arrive by 8:45)

 

The AARP Smart Driver™ course, is a classroom based refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.  This 4 hour, in-person class will give you useful information to help keep you safe on the roads. You could even save money on your insurance!  Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount after showing proof of completing the course.  Please consult your auto insurance company about the discounts available to you from taking this class. 

Cost: $20 AARP Members   /   $25 AARP Non-Members

Pay directly to AARP by check or cash on the day of the class

You must sign up to take the class.  Sign up at Reception ~ Space is Limited.

 

Understanding Dementia Presentation

Thursday, September 15th at 10:00am

 

Presentation by Margaret Gomes,

Memory Care Director of PierceCare

Join us for this very important discussion.  A caregiving book and resources from the National Institute on Aging given to attendees.

Topics of discussion will include:

  • Understanding the Diagnosis of Dementia
  • Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s
  • Local and National Resources
  • Legal Considerations

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending