On, Monday, September 26th at 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend. Members 90 and Better will be free and asked to arrive at 11:30am for pictures. Guests and other members do not need to arrive until 12:00pm unless traveling with the nonagenarian. All other members & guests will be $5.00 a person. This luncheon will be held outside, weather permitting. All those wishing to attend should register and pay before September 12th.
Category: Programs
UPCOMING LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURES & PERFORMANCES
Free for members ($10 each for non-members)
• September 7th at 1:00pm-Transatlantic Airships with the Bow Tie Historian
• October 26th at 1:00pm– The Connecticut Witch Trials with the Bow Tie Historian
• November 2nd at 1:00pm- The 1964/65 NY World’s Fair with the Bow Tie Historian
• November 9th at 1:00pm– Harriet Tubman– A Woman with a Railroad– A one
woman show stage with Abwao Bandele-Asante
A Rockin’ Block Party
A Rockin’ Block Party (Regional Event)– Music Provided by the Corvettes Doo Wop Revue On, Thursday, September 22nd 23rd from 5-7:30pm we will be having an outdoor dance party. Food trucks will be available or you can bring your own dinner. But bring your own chairs.
This will be held at the Groton Senior Center– 102 Newtown Road.
Carpooling is strongly suggested and there will be transportation available for an additional fee.
Cost is $10.00 and tickets are limited. Tickets go on sale August 1st.
Finding the Right Senior Living Solution
On, Wednesday, September 21st at 1:00pm, Doug Murphy of Century Senior Referrals LLC will be here to present and answer questions about the types of assisted living options, understanding how it can help, choosing the right community, researching the costs, making a plan on how to pay for care, talking to your family about it, logistics, and the move in experience. Doug will also be available to answer all questions after the presentation. This is an informational presentation only. Please call to pre-register
Fraud and Elder Justice
Fraud & The Elder Justice Line Presentation by the CT Office of the Attorney General– On, Tuesday, September 20th at 1:00pm . This is a must attend for Seniors to learn about how to protect themselves from, and get help when, being scammed and discriminated against.
The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue concert Sept 22
Art Class: Still Life of Summer Vegetables
Still Life of Summer Vegetables – September 12, 19- Mondays 1-3pm– 2 weeks ($14.00)
Late summer gives us a bounty of colorful and interesting vegetables. Students will work from still life set ups of these to create close-up paintings. Lesson will concentrate on composition and contrast
Upcoming Trips and Tours
CHECK THE TRIPS PAGE FOR DETAILS
Wed, October 5 – Covered Bridges/Cathedral of the Pines
Thu., October 20 – Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular at Roger Williams Zoo
Wed., Nov. 16 – Shopping at Woodbury Commons
Sat., Dec. 3 – New York City on Own
Wed., Dec. 7 – Newport Playhouse – A Christmas Carol
BEACH PARTY Dinner Friday, August 19
Club 55 BEACH PARTY Friday, August 19 5:00 – 7:00pm
Our menu is Brown sugar pineapple chicken breast, fried shrimp, coconut rice, spiced cherry maple carrots, tossed salad, dessert, punch and coffee/tea. Entertainment by Honey and Bear (folk music ) Cost is: $15.00 MEMBER $20.00 NON-MEMBER
Register by August 17
UPCOMING HIKES: GILETTE’S CASTLE STATE PARK
September 8 – Gillette’s Castle State Park. Ferry Rd. (Rte 148) Lyme CT.
Meet at the Hadlyme public boat ramp parking lot by the Chester Hadlyme Ferry. (Note: For google maps, search for “Chester-Hadlyme Ferry”. Make sure GPS sends you to Ferry Road in Lyme, not Old Lyme.
We will walk up a beautiful walkway to the Castle and explore the route
that was once a narrow gauge train trail. Beautiful CT River views. 2.5 miles.