Category: Programs

TODD GIPSTEIN Book Talk and Signing of Elephant Island

Wednesday, July 6 at 1:00 pm

Presentation of his newest book ELEPHANT ISLAND. In 1914 and in 2019, expeditions to Antarctica fight to survive as they seek to uncover mysteries in the ice.

Todd also wrote Legacy of the Light, about Race Rock and the 1938 hurricane. In the Shadow of the Light, a ghost story about Ledge Light, and Magician’s Choice, about a young man from New London who tries to break into the world of professional magic in the 1930s and 40s.

Wednesday, July 20

And we’re off  to the races!  Step back into history at the Saratoga Race Course and place your bets while you watch the races in style.

Your price includes: Roundtrip transportation on a premium motor coach with driver gratuity included plus Reserved Grandstand seating at Saratoga Race Course- Cheer on your favorite horses from the covered grandstand. We plan to depart at 7:00 am with a approx. return time of 9:30 pm. $87 per resident/ $97 per non resident.

Register online at www.grotonrec.com or visit front desk.

Registration and Refunds :Payments for all programs, events & trips are due at the time of registration. Registrations will not be taken without payment. For Day Trips, a refund will only be given if another person can replace you.

What’s It Worth: A Community Antiques Appraisal Event

Saturday  July 23, 2022    9:00 to noon

Community event that is open to all. This event happens ta Thrive55+ (formerly Groton Senior Center) located at 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340. Meet with appraisers who specialize in: Coins, Jewelry, Toys, Art, and more!

$5 per item – limit of two items per person Online sign up https://register1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/ctgroton.wsc/search.html?module=global

Come see Theater Under the Shell Players in Ken Ludwig’s Comedy “Moon Over Buffalo”
Jul 30th thru Aug 4th at 6pm and Aug 6th and Aug 7th at 6pm
Directed by Joyce Beauvais
Bring your lawn chair, blanket or beach chair
​​​​​​​ $20pp donation taken at the show.

July 2nd and July 3rd

Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm

at East Lyme Town Hall Green

and a food truck court

Featuring New England’s Finest Juried Artists and Crafters
(nianticartsandcraftshow.com)

Wed, Jul 20th, 10am at East Lyme Senior Center.

Please call to register that you are coming. If you cannot
come in person, you can send a proxy. But registration is
still required. Call for details

The Senior Farmer Market Voucher program age and income requirements:
60 years of age or older, and income limits of: income limits for a single person is $1986 per month/$23828 per year
and for a couple is $2686 per month/$32227 per year.

Tips for using Senior Farmer Market Vouchers:
-Use the vouchers! Don’t wait until September.
-Keep the vouchers in a safe place. They cannot be replaced.
-Use them in $3 increments or all at once ($18) but the farmer cannot give you
change.
-Review the list of locations. Not every farmer market or farm stand is able to
take them.
-Vouchers can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, cut herbs or honey. They
can NOT be used to buy sandwiches, meat, dairy, crafts or some of the other
lovely items sold at farmers’ markets.
-You can send someone else to shop for you if you completed a Proxy Form

Wednesday, July 27th at 12:30pm

Movement and Balance Workshop led by Lisa Bragaw, PharmD, RYT, Owner of Zen & Now Wellness Center

Do you want to experience more mobility, flexibility and balance? Join Lisa to see how to incorporate gentle movement and breathing exercises into your day to bring more peace into your body and mind. We lose a little of our balance every day, and it’s so important to work on maintaining balance to prevent falls.
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Registration begins July 1st – Register by July 15th

Monday, July 25th from 1:00-3:00pm

$10PP Registration begins Jul 1st. Space is limited.
This two hour workshop is the perfect place for women of all ages and experience to learn how to create a look that suits their personal features and skin tone. Explore products & tools that are must-haves for your personal make up collection. Participate in hands-on make up application. Both daytime & evening looks will be explored. You’ll leave knowing that with a little practice you can perfect your personal appearance for all occasions.

WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE
-Make Up Techniques
-Choosing the Right Foundation
-Grooming & Defining Eyebrows
-Natural Day & Night Application Make Up
-Contouring & Highlighting
-The Perfect Eyes and Lips
-“Must Have” Products & Tools for Your Kit
Please bring your make up from home

Wednesday, July 20th at 12pm

$1 per person- money will be collected and raffled off.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, and dessert!

Registration begins July 1st – must register by July 13th