HONK, SHOUT & WAVE!
Please email seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov or call 860-434-1605 ext. 240 to sign up by 10/25/21
Decorate Your Car! Wear a Costume! Flanders Donuts & Cider.
Experience our Halloween Parade from your car. Win a Gift Card for Best Costume or Decorated Car.
Free event for members. Pictures will be taken and posted on Facebook.
Winners will be decided by picture “likes” on Facebook.
Pictures will be posted by October 31st and contest will run until 12pm on November 8th.
Category: Programs
Saturday, October 16th from 4:00 to 6:00pm- Chili Sale Cook Off
Who Makes the Best Chili?
A healthy competition between surrounding
Police, Fire and EMS Departments searing flavors
in this fierce Chili Sale Cook Off event that will ensure five alarm fun,
a hot time, and great bowls of savory taste. Will your Town or City
Emergency Responders win the 2021 Chili Cook Off?
We need YOU!
Tasters cast ballots for the Winner.
Please join us as a taster for this annual fundraiser
that raises funds for senior programs.
$10 per taster
Please register online at www.GrotonRec.com
or at Groton Senior Center 860-441-6785
Groton Senior Citizens Club 55- Membership Drive 2021-2022
For ONLY $5 per year (Sept. through Aug.) you too can be a part of our fantastic altruistic Club 55!
Saturday, October 30th from 9am to 1pm- Club 55 Fall Bazaar
This event is free and open to the public. We will have various vendors, artisans, Club 55 Bake Sale and more. We are still seeking vendors—if interested in participating: Cost is $10 for round table and $15 for a long table. Call 860-441-6785 to reserve your table! Reserve by Friday, October 22nd.
Tuesday, October 26th at 11:30th- Halloween Lunch
Spookghetti with Monster Meatballs
Goulish Garlic Bread and Scary Salad
Cost: $5.00
Call 860-376-2329 to sign up
Friday, October 15th at 11:30am- Ham and Beans Dinner followed by Music from Howling Hound Dogs
Ham and Beans Cost $5.00
Followed by Entertainment with the Howling Hound Dogs
Call 860-376-2329 to sign up
Friday, October 8th at Noon- DIY Craft: Witch Hat Class
All Supplies Included
$15 per person- Maximum 6 people
Create! Have Fun! Laugh! and have the cutest Witch Hat
Sign up early to save your spot! Call 860-376-2329
Thursday, Oct. 7th at 2:00 pm- ROCK PAINTING AT VETERANS PARK
Let’s have fun! Did you know that rock painting is good for your health. It is a good stress reliever, improves fine motor skills and creates happiness!
All supplies included.
YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE SENIOR CENTER DUE TO LIMITED SEATING
ROCK PAINTING OUTDOORS AT LEDGEWOOD- Weds, Oct. 13th 1—2 pm
ROCK PAINTING OUTDOORS AT ASHLAND- Thurs, Oct. 14th 1—2 pm
ROCK PAINTING OUTDOORS AT McCLUGGAGE- Mon, Oct. 18th 1—2 pm
Wednesday, October 27th- Free Grab-and-Go Meals
Hot dogs, Calico Beans, Brown Bread & Dessert!
Call the center to sign up!
860-376-2604
Tuesdays and Fridays via Zoom- Tai Ji Quan: Movement for Better Balance Class
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function and to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults 60+ years old and people with balance difficulties. The next class of Tai Ji Quan will be held on October 5, 2021, from 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Class meets: Tues. & Fri. Location: Zoom. The class is Free. Must be 60+ years old to participate. Contact Connie Capacchione, Uncas Health District at 860-639-5138.