Coming Soon for 2023:
Spain & Portugal – 12 Day Tour – April 15, 2023
California Dreaming – 8 Day Tour – August 22, 2023
Northern Italy and Its Lakes – 9 Day Tour – October 2023
Category: Programs
Calling all Woodworkers
Are you looking for a place to wood work? Please reach out to Cindy at 860-441-6623 or
email at colsen@groton-ct.gov
Day Trip: AGRIA Schooner Morning Sail
Friday, September 9th
The Schooner ARGIA is one of the last sailing ships in New England. You’ll discover islands, lighthouses and the beauty of sailing aboard a traditional sailing ship. The ship will sail in cloudy and light drizzle weather conditions; please dress for the weather by wearing an extra layer and bringing a jacket. There is a bathroom on board, however you would need to climb a ladder to access it.
The schooner sails out of downtown Mystic from 9:30 – 11:30 am. We meet at the dock at 9 am. Those needing transportation– we depart Thrive 55+ at 8: 40 am.
Cost is $34 resident/$44 non resident.
Tuesday About Five: “Music is my Jam”
Tuesday, September 27th at 5:30pm
Free and open to the public
We are excited to let you know we are finalizing the details of a new program called Tuesday at Five. We will have entertainment once a month on a Tuesday evening here at Thrive 55+ Active Living Center.
Sip and Paint
Monday, September 19th from 12:30-2:30pm
Come enjoy an autumn afternoon of socializing and snacking while learning to paint a beautiful autumn scene that you will get to keep! You will be instructed through an easy step by step tutorial that will allow for each to accomplish a masterpiece.
Cost: $15
Registration is limited to 12. Registration required
“Understanding Reverse Mortgages” Presentation
Tuesday, September 13th at 11:00am
Please join us for this great talk – Garrett Duffy from Norcom Mortgage will be here speaking on the subject of “Understanding Reverse Mortgages”.
Please register.
Game Night
Thursday, September 15th 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.
Dining Out Program: Texas Roadhouse
Tuesday, September 13th at 5:00pm
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.
Club 55 General Meeting
Tuesday, September 13th at 12:30pm
Club 55 is a service organization within Thrive 55+ Center serving the
community. Please join us at any general meeting and make a difference with us!
Sunset Serenade
Tuesday, September 6th from 5:00-6:30pm
50’s, 60’s, and 70’s music