Category: Programs

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.

We serve lunch weekday 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. This week in our COASTAL CAFÉ the featured menu items are:

Monday, Sept 12  MEAT LOAF

Tuesday, Sept 13  OVEN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST

Wednesday, Sept 14  KITCHEN IS CLOSED for the day

Thursday, Sept 15  PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Friday, Sept 16  MANGO TALAPIA

Thursdays at 1:00 pm

UPDATE: Support group held every week via ZOOM

Call to register to receive an invitation link in email

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month

Pantry Hours:

10:00-11:00am or 3:00-4:00pm

located at 52 North Main Street, Jewett City

Thursday, November 3rd

Thursday, September 15th from 4:00-5:00pm

at Griswold High School, 267 Slater Ave

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 3:45 PM NOW THAT SCHOOL IS IN SESSION.

Sept 9^th FRIDAY night is our Annual Judged ART SHOW and Reception 4-6 pm here at THRIVE55+.  This show is only for artists 55 plus so it is special to us!

Please help us applaud all the talented artists by joining us Friday.

Wednesday, October 5th 10:00am– Photo Matting & Framing Basics. Come join us.

We will be holding our 7th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon   It will be held at the Lymes’ Senior Center- 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme CT. on Monday, October 3rd at 12:00pm. All Veterans are invited to attend this free luncheon. If spouses wish to attend the cost will be $5.00 due at the time of sign up. Please call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 before September 28th if you are a Veteran and wish to attend!

Floral Arrangements – October 3, 10 – Mondays 1-3pm – 2 weeks ($14.00)
Students will paint from a still life of flowers set up in class. The approach will be loose, washy and more abstract than real. These will be fun and relaxing sessions. The lesson will center on color, value (dark/light) and composition.