Category: Programs

Deadline for Art Show Submissions

Accepting artwork until Monday, August 22nd

 

Our art show will happen September 9.

Enter & showoff your artistic talent. For the rules and information packet, stop by the front desk.

Categories include:
PAINTING (Oil, Acrylic, Water Color, Pen or Ink Wash)
DRAWING (Pastel, Charcoal, Pen, Ink or pencil)
PHOTOGRAPHY (Color, Black and White)
SCULPTURE
TEXTILE

Councilor’s Game Night

Thursday, August 18th from 6:00-8:00pm

 

Come enjoy some light hearted fun with games like trivia, bingo, “price is right”, etc. here at Thrive55+ Active Living Center. Open to all!

Need a ride to this event? Be sure to sign up – must have
minimum of 5 persons to provide transportation.

Jewelry Making Class

Monday, August 15th from 1:00-3:00pm

 

Come learn to make a beautiful beaded necklace that you can wear or gift.

$10 per person

 

Register at our front desk here at THRIVE 55+

Identity Theft For Older Adults Presentation

Thursday, August 11th at 11:00am

 

Sadly, many older adults are victims of identity theft. Join Miria Gray from Chelsea Groton Bank and Heather Sawyer of William Pitt Sothebys International Realty to get pointers on how to recognize and guard against identity theft, reduce the risk of elder financial abuse, plan for the future management of your money, and prepare for disasters.

Sunset Serenade

Tuesday, August 9th from 5:00-6:30pm

Groton DEI presents PRIDE PROM Saturday, August 20

Groton DEI is happy to offer our first PRIDE PROM Saturday, August 20th.

Groton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collaborative proudly presents “Pride Prom ” a celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals. Folks who identify with or support the LGBTQ+ community are invited to join us for dancing, entertainment, and light refreshments. Semi-formal wear is encouraged but not required.

The event will be held at Thrive55+ and is intended for folks 18 and older. Light refreshments and two raffle tickets are included! All proceeds will benefit OutCT. Registration is preferred.

The event is free and indicated that donations would be accepted at the door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-prom-tickets-396695997407