A hearty group of cool people with a shared interest of being outdoors and local adventure who happen to be 55 and older.
Want to join our email list for all the details of upcoming OATS outings? It’s the best way to hear about our upcoming outings and plans. Please call 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov
Please see insert for the OATS SUMMER outings and programs. Looking at this online? Come on into our center and we will get you a copy.
Put your photography skills to the test while enjoying the summer activities, events & sites Groton has to offer.
• Get the scavenger hunt list/ rules from our center.
• Capture a photo of the event/ place, you do not
need to be in the photo, extra points if you are!
• You must have a photo of every event to enter.
• Photo submission deadline is Monday, Sept 6th.
Classes offered Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am or 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Cost is $45 for each class to be paid directly to instructor at each class.
Tuesdays at 2:00pm
This program teaches culinary techniques to take advantage of fresh produce 12 workshops presented by passionate chefs.
Join us “in the kitchen” as Thrive 55+ partners with the Eastern Connecticut Community Gardens Association and the Thames Valley Sustainable Connections Fund to offer free weekly workshops that will focus on uncomplicated preparations to accentuate the superior flavor of fresh, locally grown produce. We have three local chefs who will teach you while they prepare samples of their favorite recipes incorporating seasonal produce for you to taste!
Program runs weekly June 28th through Sept 2nd.
Enrollment limited. Registration required.
Wednesdays July 6th and 20th & August 10th and 24th from 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
Friday, July 22nd from 12:30-4:00pm
Register with us
Pay directly to instructor (check preferred)
Thursday, July 21st from 6:00-8:00pm
We will gather for good old game fun every third Thursday: July 21 and next month August 18
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.
Thursday, July 21st at 12:30
in the community room
Thursday, July 21st at 11:00am
Join Miria Gray from Chelsea Groton Bank and Heather Sawyer of William
Pitt Sothebys International Realty as we discuss money management tips and
tricks to empower you to become a Savvy Saving Senior. We need to know
how many to expect, please register for this
Tuesday, July 19th 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.
