Wednesday, August 31st at 10:00am
Presentation by Amy Sieczkowski, DPT, PT, OCS of Select Physical Therapy
This Balance & Fall Prevention presentation will focus on the changes in balance individuals commonly see as they age which contributes to your increased risk of falling. Learn ways of fall prevention and the importance of exercise to help maintain or improve balance as you age.
Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
In August we do DINING OUT at Olive Garden 5:00 pm on Tuesday August 16.
The community gives to us; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment!
Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab at the restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration is required 860-441-6785
Saturday, August 6th from 9:00am-2:00pm
Free and open to all ages in our community
Join us on the grassy area at the entrance of the Senior Center/Library parking lot for our second annual Groton Outdoor Market.
There will be crafts, antiques, art, household items, and baked goods for sale. The Circle of Friends will have a “Name Your Own Price” Book Sale.
Bring a blanket or chair and sit in the shade while eating, listening to music, and enjoying a beautiful day at the Market.
This event is sponsored by the Groton Public Library and Thrive55+.
Tuesday, August 23rd from 1:00-5:00pm
Cost is $20.00 for AARP Members/ $25.00 for non-members (Checks Only)
Call (860)-434-4127 to pre-register.
AARP Driver Safety Class On, Tuesday, August 23rd from 1-5pm. Cost is $20.00 for
AARP Members/ $25.00 for non-members. Checks Only. Call to pre-register.
We love when you bake for us!!
We are looking for bakers to please donate baked goods for the Annual OUTDOOR MARKET event on Saturday, August 6, 2022. We request that bakers donate non frosted brownies, cookies, etc. Items should be individually wrapped.
Please bring your donated bake sale items to Thrive 55+ Center on Friday, August 5th between 9:00 am and 4:00pm or you may bring them directly to the event that Saturday.
Dining Out program
Tuesday, July 19 at Applebees 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 16 at Olive Garden 5:00 pm
The community gives to us; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment!
Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab at the restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration required.
Councilors Game Night Thursday, 6:00– 8:00 pm
We will gather for good old game fun every third Thursday, this month that is July 21
Come enjoy some light hearted fun with games like trivia, bingo, “price is right”, etc. here at Thrive55+ Active Living Center. Open to all!
We want crafty people to help us- please!
Wednesdays, July 20, August 10 and 24 10:30 am -12:00 pm
Crafters Wanted! If you enjoy crafting yet might not have the space or reason; this could be for you! Fairy houses are made from nature, so items that are found in the yard are going to work. Come volunteer and craft a Fairy House to be donated to our LUMINARI WALK event to fundraise for Groton Parks Foundation. This community event will take place on Saturday, October 22 evening at the Copp Family Park.
Fairy Houses will first be featured in our center shop, they will decorate our LUMINARI WALK trail and then finally they will be auctioned at the event. We need to know how many to expect – please sign up.
