Category: Programs

Thursday, June 27th- Club 55 Strawberry Festival and Basket Raffle

Club members and friends come join us for this beginning of summer event!

Entertainment: Rhode Island Rednecks.

Menu: Marinated Flank Steak, Twice Baked Potato, Grilled Chicken, Catilina Blend Mix Vegetables, Strawberry Shortcake.

​CLUB MEMBERS: $10
NON MEMBERS: $15

Saturday, June 8th- Senior Prom Dinner and Dance

FOR ANYONE 55 AND OLDER IN GROTON AND OUR SURROUNDING AREA

Dinner: Grilled Ribeye Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans,  Carrots, Cheese Cake, Punch, Coffee/Tea
After dinner enjoy & dance to the sounds of AS TIME GOES BY
Community Swing Band
This is NOT just for Groton residents.
Come with friends or with a date!
~Prom photos~
Cost  $15 pp
Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 5th

Tories, Spies, and Traitors

Wednesday, June 26th at 1:00pm for Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut Which side are you on? Presented by the Connecticut Historical Society. Registration required

Looking at Passion and Life Purpose.

Tuesday, June 25th at 1:00pm for Motivational Speaker Ann Rich. She will present Looking at Passion and Life Purpose. Registration required.

June- Thank You!

The Rose City Senior Center would like to thank The Knights of Columbus in Taftville, CT for their generous donation.  Funds received will go towards helping our Norwich resident Veterans with basic needs and services.  Thank you Knights of Columbus!!

The Rose City Senior would also like to thank the The Lord Foundation for their generous donation to our Gen Bergendahl Golden Wishes Program.  Funds will help numerous seniors with a variety of needs, from basic needs to uncovered medical expenses.  Thank you Lord Foundation!!

 

June- Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

Thank You to Senior Center volunteers Nancy Caplet, Rose Marie Desjarlais and Cora Landry who helped with setting the tables and to the Big Y volunteers who served food.  A big thank you to Clayton Allen for his wonderful entertainment and to Matthew’s Catering for the delicious food and clean up!  Thank you all so much!

 

REIKI – June 6th only

Reiki

Time: 1pm to 3pm

A holistic therapy that uses energy to promote relaxation and well-being.
Beginning at 1pm

25 minutes each

Registration and Pre-payment of $5 required

MATURE DRIVER SAFETY CLASS SPONSORED BY AARP – Wednesday, June 5th

Time: 12:30pm to 4:30m

This course reviews and reinforces safe driving skills. No driving test and no written test. Contact your automobile insurance company regarding a potential discount with completion of the course.

Where: East Lyme Public Library

How: Register with the Senior Center in person. Payment is expected at time of registration.

Payment by check to AARP

$15pp for AARP MemberCar

$20pp for Non-Member

 

Tuesday, June 11th- Floral Design Class

Time: 2:00pm

Free Class
Limited Seating- 20 people

Come and learn how to make a beautiful summer time table centerpiece! The wonderful Leah, from Montville Florists, will once again teach us how to make gorgeous centerpieces. All of the materials are provided—you get to take your piece of art home! Seating is limited—it is first come, first served—sign up sheet is in the front office. If we have enough seniors on a waiting list—we will offer a second class for those that did not make the first one.

Technology Class- Thursdays

Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm

Not sure how to use all of the features on your cell phone? Not sure how to use that new Tablet or Kindle you have? Come to this free program—we have students from the high school that will come weekly to teach how to use all of these devices! Please sign up if you plan to attend—sign up is on the bulletin Board. This is a free program!

**Classes will be done for the summer and watch startup in September**