Category: Programs

Time:  2:00 PM
FREE
Come join us for an informational seminar on Fall Prevention. Learn ways to help prevent accidents and the many physical ailments attributed to unnecessary falls. As we age, our bones can become more fragile—fall prevention can be key to maintaining a positive, healthy lifestyle. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.

Who are they referring to when they mention those words elders, oldster, Senior Citizen, old timer, elderly…

Is it you they’re talking about, ME??? Or are they referring to themselves….

You know I’m not sure anymore because I’m also hearing boomers, GEN X, retirees, and then “Active Ager”

Now I’m liking that term – Active Ager. You know it really does kinda fit doesn’t it…

When you think about your parents, grandparents and perhaps a great grandparent and then yourself – you can see that at certain points each generation is very different at say 40, 60 and now 80.

For example, it is becoming quite popular to be a new parent at 40 while 2 generations ago the majority become grandparents at 40.

So, you see each generation is indeed younger than the generations before them.

Social Security picked age 65 for retirement because for most people that is about when life ended. If they were to pick an age now it most likely would be in the neighborhood of 75 or 80.

And if we are living well into our 80’s, 90’s and even into 100 we need to live that life actively!!

Thus “Active Ager” Look around. Set goals. Start a whole new life to be lived fully. Start a new career! Pick one that’s fun. Something you couldn’t do all those years ago.

It’s never too late!    It’s never too late to live!

Who are they referring to when they mention those words elders, oldster, Senior Citizen, old timer, elderly…

Is it you they’re talking about, ME??? Or are they referring to themselves….

You know I’m not sure anymore because I’m also hearing boomers, GEN X, retirees, and then “Active Ager”

Now I’m liking that term – Active Ager. You know it really does kinda fit doesn’t it…

When you think about your parents, grandparents and perhaps a great grandparent and then yourself – you can see that at certain points each generation is very different at say 40, 60 and now 80.

For example, it is becoming quite popular to be a new parent at 40 while 2 generations ago the majority become grandparents at 40.

So, you see each generation is indeed younger than the generations before them.

Social Security picked age 65 for retirement because for most people that is about when life ended. If they were to pick an age now it most likely would be in the neighborhood of 75 or 80.

And if we are living well into our 80’s, 90’s and even into 100 we need to live that life actively!!

Thus “Active Ager” Look around. Set goals. Start a whole new life to be lived fully. Start a new career! Pick one that’s fun. Something you couldn’t do all those years ago.

It’s never too late!    It’s never too late to live!

Time: 11:45pm

Menu: BBQ chicken, biscuit, baked beans, coleslaw, watermelon, milk, and whole wheat roll.

$4.50pp suggested donation.
Reservation needed by noon Thu, Jul 11th

Time: 11:45am

Also served, blueberry fruit salad, sausage, and  non-alcoholic mimosas.

$6pp

Registration begins Jul 1st.

Must register by Jul 24th.

Time: 9am- 3pm

Location: Classroom 4

WE HEARD YOU! Come to the center with your paints, your canvas or work on your ceramics piece during open studio time at the center. The room will be marked off and there are easels available for you if needed. Please be sure to be mindful of other works in progress that are in the room and to clean up after yourself.
ALL ARE WELCOME. Drop In but please stop at the desk on your way in.

Time: 9:00am-10:00am

Cost: $28/ $38

Today in our Groton Senior Center DISCOVER CONNECTIONS program, we honored our retired military members. Stories and memories were shared of their military days and we sang patriotic songs. Check out a couple of our photos on our recently new Instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbGrG3ATLD/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&fbclid=IwAR0DWJgyIzeAlrD3Prr_P_3yNTOZmns5b8LXw1k1H0Cigi4wV1OXD-WYXBc

KAYAKING AT SPICER HOUSE with OATS GROUP OATS is a 55+ Outdoor Active Traveling Seniors group. Interested?
Call 441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct-gov

Time: 12:30pm

Explores the ancient art and science of Chinese Medicine. Then discuss the history, principles and philosophy of this 5000 year old medicine. FREE and class takes place in Classroom 1 (You may bring your lunch/ purchase lunch from GSC Coastal Café)