Category: Programs

GROTON SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

Due to the continued COVID19 crisis, transportation by Groton Senior Center will still be very limited. GSC medical and shopping transportation will continue as they have throughout the pandemic. Safety measures are required on all rides– face masks and safe distancing will be required. In addition, to maintain social distancing protocol the number of passengers/riders are limited for these services currently.
Transportation to and from our center will only resume when we are fully staffed again. We are looking out for the health and safety of not only our patrons but also our staff. Thank you for your support in this matter.
The center has continued to offer Medical, Shopping and Bank runs during the pandemic. All persons getting on the van are screened for symptoms before boarding the bus. Everyone must wear a mask when on the bus. The bus is cleaned regularly by the drivers as people disembark off the bus. Everyone’s health and safety is kept in mind with transportation.
Any concerns or questions? For more information or a detailed flyer of our transportation program please call (860)441-6785 Monday – Friday 1– 4 pm. *Please be aware that GSC does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle.

COMMUNITY WIDE PROGRAMS

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

In November, Groton Senior Center staff started scavenger hunt programs in our community to help get our minds off the pandemic. The response has been fabulous! We started with the TURKEY CHASE scavenger hunt in November and with the weather being great we added a pop up NICE WEATHER CHALLENGE. Not only did people find the markers but they also improved their selfie skills! Seeing you all out and about in our wonderful community is great!
In December, our spirits were lifted with a large amount of homes participating in our HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR which was much needed this year. We are so thankful for all the homes that participated! We lost count of how many tour directions we gave out but we heard rave reviews of those who drove around admiring the decorated homes.  We also had great participation with our PARKS ARE PRESENTS scavenger hunt! This program was created to get people actively out and about and to learn locations of parks and trails in Groton.
With such great response to these programs, Groton Senior Center staff will continue to do more of these in 2021. Next up is our SNOWMAN ROLL scavenger hunt to start 2021 off in a fun way. Please see the front cover for more details. You can also check us out on our centers Facebook page at Facebook.com/GrotonSC
Want to get updates on programs like this? We can add you to our OATS (Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors) email list—just email us at colsen@groton-ct.gov asking to be added.

Thursday, January 7th- O.A.T.S. OUTDOOR ACTIVE TRAVELING SENIORS

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

(55+) A group with a shared interest of being outdoors and adventure.Registration required –for any OATS outing- please call 860-441-6785.

• Thursday, January 7th 10 am OATS hike at Avery Farm Nature Preserve. Our GOSA friends will lead us again on this approx. 2 mile hike —we will make several small stops to tell stories. Make sure you wear sturdy hiking shoes with good support and traction.

*Outside COVID19 safety protocols will be adhered to. Masks must be worn and we will adhere to safe distancing. If you are not feeling well the day of a hike please do not attend.

Call senior center with any questions.

CERAMICS ON THE GO JANUARY PROJECT– COFFEE MUG

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

We know you miss our clayworks class. So we have worked out a way that you can still get your artistic juices flowing again while we wait to have you back in the classroom. We are putting together Ceramics on the Go kits for you to pick up. Kits will include: greenware, paint, brush(es)and instructions. After you are done painting your project, you return it to us. At that point, our Clayworks instructor, Nancy, will come in and do the firing for us. Then we let you know when it is ready for pick up. $12 per kit. Please call 860-441-6785 to register after 10:30 am weekdays.

Tuesday, January 5th- Virtual Pub Trivia Night on Zoom

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

Time: 6:00 to 7:00pm

Come join us for a fun night of trivia and laughter!!! BYOB

You can only participate if you call the front desk to register and receive the Zoom ID.  Call 860-441-6785.

SNOWMAN ROLL- SELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

We provide the clues—you provide the selfies!

Groton Senior Center provides the clues that lead up to finding 10 destination sites in Groton.  Find the marker site then take your selfie shot with it.

Winners will be awarded:

1st place -earliest time stamp, Hot cocoa gift basket

2nd place – funniest photos, Snow fun basket

3rd place- most creative photos, Snow fun basket

FREE yet you need to register by Friday, January 15th. To register please contact the front desk at 860-441-6785.

You will receive the clues for the Snowman Hunt upon registration. A pamphlet of clues will also be located on  our GSC front doors to be picked up beginning Friday, January 15th.

Send selfies/ photos to tstanley@groton-ct.gov by Sunday, January 29th at 11:59 pm.

Wednesday, January 20th- M.L.K. HERITAGELUNCH

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

Time: 11:30 AM

Bourbon BBQ Cornish hen, collard greens with ham, scalloped potatoes w/ bacon, black-eyed peas with hot sausage, okra & tomatoes, mayo biscuits, watermelon.  $10.00 per meal.

You must pre register for this by Friday, January 15 2021.

OPTIONAL FEATURE CHOW AND CHAT

You are welcome to chow and chat with us  after lunch pick up via Zoom at 1:00 pm.  We will check in with one another and then chat about Dr Martin Luther King Jr.; what you thought then and what you think now of his mark on our society and similar thoughts.  Interested in joining us for the Chow and Chat?

Please call or email colsen@groton-ct.gov

ATTENTION PLEASE KEEP WATCH ON YOUR NEIGHBORS

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Griswold

We all know the saying 

“If you see something, say something”

 

Please call the state troopers non-emergency line at 860-848-6500

or the Senior Center if you are concerned about a neighbor or friend.

 

Ask to have a welfare check on the person.

 

Happy News Year and Senior Center Update

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Griswold

2020 has proven to be a very different year!  It has changed our way of life.   Here at the Senior Center, it has been strange not to have our daily crews and weekly programs.  If you saw the  Center now you wouldn’t believe it.   ALL of the two back rooms are filled with furniture/furnishings/plants for the new center.   The main room has essentially become a grocery store because of the meals and deliveries that we’ve been doing.   We miss all of you!    Please do all that you can to stay healthy.   REMEMBER to wear your masks!!!  Limit your exposure with other people.   When information on the vaccine becomes available, we will communicate with you.   In the meantime, we’ll see you in the New Year at your new Senior Center!