Category: Programs

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training

Option 1: afternoons, September 10th, 17th, 24th from 1-4 pm

Option 2: mornings, October 8th, 15th, 21st from 9 am-12 pm

Option 3: evenings, Nov 9th, Dec 7th, Dec 10^th  6-9 pm

It is best to attend the sessions in order, but we recognize that may not be possible for everyone, so one can choose to attend them out of order if necessary to attend all three.

Different topics each date. It’s a series of trainings focused on Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BEDI)

Open to the public, DEI trainings will focus on a combination of Equity 101, Everyday Anti-Racism, and Conversations about Race and Equity. Everyone is welcome! Thought Partner Solutions will be leading these race-equity, diversity and inclusion trainings. TPS is a minority owned and led consulting firm dedicated to bringing a unique mix or expertise, experience, and heart to their DEI work.

Brought to you by the Town of Groton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. These public DEI trainings will be taking place via Zoom Webinar. If you’re interested in attending please call 860-536-5680 or register at : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GrotonDEItrainings  Zoom login credentials will be sent out the week of trainings.

Visiting Nurses Association will be at Groton Senior Center September 23rd from 9 am-11 am for a drive thru style flu shot clinic.  Persons must remain in their vehicles for this clinic and be wearing a mask. This is on a first come, first serve basis. This clinic is open to the public and not restricted to those 65+.

Accepted insurances are-

• Medicare Part B
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield- Medicare
• Aetna
• Aetna- Medicare

Please note that these will be the only insurances accepted and there is no payment option this year for the flu shot.

Please be advised that when you register for a class online or over the phone, you are agreeing to the following:

I hereby attest and acknowledge that I have been informed of the following pertaining to the coronavirus:
• COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal authorities and the State of Connecticut recommend social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Contracting COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Use of Groton parks & Recreation (“GPR”) facilities or participation in GPR programs could increase the risk of you or your child contracting COVID-19.

Zombie Apocalypse Drive Thru Lunch

Thursday, October 29  11:30 am

Drive thru event at Groton Senior Center

$5 per meal– Call in after 9 am 860-441-6785 to order.

A fun and safely distanced social event!

Coastal Café will be serving up

Mummified Meatballs in Potato Skin Coffins over Splattered Brain Sauce with Wormy Mixed Beans. Blood clot biscuits

Translation: Meatball stuffed potato, marinara sauce and mixed green beans. Biscuits in a cherry sauce.

Journaling Life Stories

Friday, October 9 and 16, 2020

9:30 to 11:30am             $5.00

Lead by Sean Kane

Journaling Life Stories – Life story journaling is the activity of reflecting upon your life and writing down empowering stories that redefine who you are and who you are becoming. Join with others to begin the joy of recording your memories. Have fun reflecting upon your childhood stories; major life events; ancestors and the importance of genealogy in your life.

Visiting Nurses Association will offer a drive thru flu shot clinic at Groton Senior Center Wednesday, September 23, 9 am to 11 am.  

It has been months since our center was open to the public. As we keep moving safely through this pandemic let us keep in mind that one day in mid March, without any real warning, we were instructed to close our doors. Just like us, schools and many businesses also just closed.

This happened to all of us. Our community here at Groton Senior Center, our local community and our families near and far. Let that sink in. Though at times it may feel like it is just you going through these hard times. We all lost sudden contact with one another. Our children and grandchildren were affected. Our parents were affected. Sigh, those admitted to hospitals weren’t allowed to have any one to sit with them. Our health, finances and even spiritual outlets were all compromised. Is it any wonder that almost six months later we are less patient with one another?

Whatever doors were closed to you, it is important to remember PATIENCE. We all have been struggling.  We too want to be open again. We too want “normal” again. We too are anxious, antsy and a bit of everything in between. As we eventually do head back to normal, our patience is being tested all over again. Patience.  May it be one of your strongest characteristics.

Click on the link below to access the calendar:

September 2020 Combined Calendar

PLEASE JOIN US FOR SAFELY
DISTANCED OUTDOOR CONCERT AT
GROTON SENIOR CENTER BACK PARKING LOT.

$5 PER VEHICLE

EACH VEHICLES PARTY WILL BE DESIGNATED
A SAFELY DISTANCED AREA (PARKING SPACE)
FOR YOU TO SET UP CHAIRS, IT IS CARRY IN, CARRY OUT PLEASE VEHICLES WILL NOT BE PARKED NEAR SPECTATORS.
– FOOD TRUCKS –
JOSE PAULO –  LIVE PERFOMANCE

REGISTRATION NEEDED AT 860-441-6785

Hosted by UCFS Healthcare (United Community Family Services) in
partnership with United Way Gemma Moran Food Pantry, we will be scheduling a
Mobile Food Pantry on the following dates:
Friday, August 14, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 28, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Both distribution dates will be held at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long
Society Road, Preston. Registrations are not required for this program and it is a
No Contact Drive thru!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we do ask that all participants wear a facial
mask during the distribution. If you have any questions, please contact the Senior
Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.