Category: Programs

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.

August 11 – Watch Rock Preserve. Joel Road, Old Lyme. Meet at the parking lot. Walk along rocky outcroppings on the water with beautiful views of the salt marshes. Bring your binoculars. We will take our time. 1 mile.

Painting Birds and Butterflies – August 8, 15 – Mondays 1-3pm – 2 weeks ($14.00)
Working from photo references students will use these brilliantly colored creatures as the main subject in small sized paintings. Learning to paint clean and precise will be the lesson here.

Wednesday, September 7th 10:00am

FREE – Tips for Taking Great iPhone Pictures and Editing them.  Call (860)434-4127 to sign up.

Monday’s from 9:15-10:15am and Wednesday’s from 1:15-2:15pm

Come have some fun learning and dancing some country line dances! We will offer two Country Line Dancing Classes at the Center. Enjoy some exercise while country line dancing and having fun, getting healthy, and socializing with other seniors! Free, wearing comfortable clothing and come have fun!

Every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00pm

FREE
(may purchase zentangle kits from instructor or bring your own)

Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Learn to relax (the “ZEN” part) while creating beautiful, repetitive, design work (the “TANGLE” part). You will start by using 3 ½ inch square paper “tiles”. You will learn a variety of “tangles” (patterns) and combine them in your own unique way. IT’s easy to learn, and the best part is that you don’t need to have any drawing skills to do this! Each intricate design is broken down in easy to follow steps that guarantee a successful and unique piece of art.

“Take Your Best Shot” Camera Club– THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

  The Camera Club Meets from 10:00am. – 11:45am.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS:

August 3rd 10:00am-Photographing Light, Shadow, Reflections & Patterns
September 7th 10:00am-Editing and Taking pictures with iPhones 101
October 5th 10:00am– Photo Matting & Framing Basics
November 2nd 10:00am– Camera Club Members choosing to exhibit in
December will bring in their pieces for advice on framing their pieces.
November 30th 10:00am– Hang Photography Exhibit at the OL Town Hall
December 1-30st-”Take Your Best Shot Camera Club” will be exhibiting
their framed photographs at Old Lyme Town Hall