Category: Programs

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Do you have a couple of hours a week you
would like to fill? Looking for something to
do? We are looking for volunteers for our:

Social Services Office
(afternoons 12:00 -3:00)
We could use help with the sorting and
folding of clothes for our Clothing Bank
and helping to stock our food shelves.
If interested or would like more details,
please contact Kathie 860-848-0422

Thursday, January 3th- AARP Safe Driving Class

Time: 12:30pm- 4:30pm

AARP Members- $15.00/Non-Members—$20.00

Participation in this course will save you money on your automobile insurance. Open to the Public.

 

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE LIFE THE BEST IT CAN BE REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE

National Motivational Speaker and Award-Winning Author Nancy D. (Seely) Butler presents LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE LIFE THE BEST IT CAN BE REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 1:00pm. Please call 860-434-1605 ext 241 to sign up. Book signing and sale will be available at this FREE event. (Price of Books are $10 to $15 each)

Movie: Hyde Park on Hudson

Movie: Hyde Park on Hudson on Tuesday, January 29th at 12:45pm

WINTER BALL Saturday, January 19, 2019

Please join us in celebrating a new year and our awesome selves at our annual WINTER BALL. This dinner dance will take place Saturday, January 19, 2019 here at GSC.

We turn the main room into a winter wonderland and celebrate with a DELICIOUS dinner than after we dance, dance, dance the night away.

We are now taking reservations for this wonderful evening created just for YOU!

Time:  5:00—8:00 pm

$15 pp register by  Wed. Jan 16

FLANK STEAK, GRAVY, BAKED HAM, WILD RICE, RICOTTA RICE, TOSSED SALAD, CHEESE CAKE, ROLLS, PUNCH, COFFEE

Live Music by  As Time Goes By swing band

860-441-6785 or stop by weekdays 8:30 am until 4: 30 pm to reserve your spot by January 16!

You can also do so online at http://www.grotonrec.com/seniors/

 

Tuesday, March 12th- Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon

Time: 12:00pm

Cost:  $10 per person
Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Bread, Dessert,        Coffee and Tea

St. Patrick’s Day Themed Entertainment by Pierce Campbell

​Tickets available at Reception Desk starting Monday, February 4th   *Pay when you Sign Up*
Last Day to Purchase Tickets: Monday, March 4th (or until we sell out).

Thursday, February 14th- Valentine’s Day Party with Entertainment

Time:  11:30 PM

Cost:  $5 per person

Love is in the air, so let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day! 

Join us for an afternoon of Valentine’s inspired entertainment by Lou Manzi!  Light refreshments of  drinks, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served.  We hope you will join us and Be Our Valentine!

Tickets available at Reception starting Monday, January 7th* Pay when you Sign Up *

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

Last day to purchase tickets Friday, February 8th (or until we sell out).

 

No-Sew Fleece Blankets – Thank you Volunteers

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who recently made no-sew fleece blankets which were donated to local need-based nonprofit organizations.  With your help, 14 blankets were

made which will help individuals in need this winter season.  A big Thank You to senior volunteer, Cora Landry who led the class and instructed individuals in making the blankets.

 

AARP Smart Driver Course

Tuesdays: March 19th, May 21st, July 23th, September 17th, November 12th

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course (formally Driver’s Safety) is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.

And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road! You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you.

Cost: $15 AARP Members     $20 AARP Non-Members

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception starting January 22nd.