Category: Programs
We need you! CHILI COOK OFF Saturday, October 20 5-7 pm
Saturday Oct. 20th, is the night! Come help us determine who takes home the CHILI COOK OFF trophy and bragging rights!
Our competitors are raring up- come support!! Come VOTE!
Town of Groton Police Department, Groton Ambulance, Ledyard Police Department, Poquonnock Bridge Professional Firefighters Local 2704, UConn Avery Point Police Department, Old Mystic Fire Department (Official), Norwich Police and CT State Police – Troop E. — with Town of Groton Police Department, Norwich Police, Poquonnock Bridge Professional Firefighters Local 2704, Groton Ambulance, CT State Police – Troop E, Ledyard Police Department and Old Mystic Fire Department (Official).
HUGE thank you to Orthopedic Partners, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Charter Oak Credit Union and Backus Hospital.
Upcoming Trip Presentations: Danube and Canadian Rockies
Collette TRIP PRESENTATIONS
September 25– October 5, 2019
Discover the Classic Danube featuring a 7-night Danube River Cruise
Monday, October 22nd 1 pm
September 21-27, 2019
Canadian Rockies featuring Rocky Mountaineer
Wednesday, November 7th 11 am
FREE but Registration is required! 860-441-6785
Day tripping to Christmas Town in Bethlehem, CT Dec 8th
Christmas Town in Bethlehem, CT
We are now offering a DELIGHTFUL and day trip on Saturday, December 8th to BETHLEHEM!
Head off to Christmas Town in Bethlehem, CT for a magical holiday experience! For the 38th year, this tradition will get locals and travelers from afar in the holiday spirit. The old-fashioned Christmas celebration will occur all around the town green. This annual event will feature: music performances, tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse-drawn hayrides, a book and cookie sale, crafts and gifts galore (indoors and out), food and refreshments, strolling carolers, holiday characters,a roving train ride, Santa’s workshop, and a bell choir concert. Not only will the town green warm you up for the holidays, but so too will roaming the town to see other holiday events and sights.
Each year, the town’s people create a Christmas ornament. This year, take home a piece of the tradition to hang.
Depart: 8:00 AM-Groton Senior Center
Estimated Return: 6:00 PM- Groton Senior Center
Cost per person $81
Tour Includes: Roundtrip Motor coach, Tours of Distinction Tour Director, Free-Time at the Festival,
2018 Christmas Festival Ornament. Also, all Taxes and Gratuities (Including Driver and Tour Director).
November 3rd 9am-3pm Pen Turning/Quilt Show/Bake & Craft Sale
Join us at our annual Pen Turning event. Turn your own pen (free) with our talented woodworkers.
Enjoy the beautiful quilt show.
Craft items and baked goods will be for sale
Craft tables still available for rent. Call 860-376-2329 to reserve.
November 12th 9:30am
Call 860-376-2329
November 28th 10:45 Make your own Pizza
Thanksgiving Luncheon with Elvis
Our Thanksgiving Luncheon with Elvis will be held on Nov 15th at 12:00pm. It is a $3.00 donation for seniors. To sign up, please call (860)434-4322 by November 1st. Following lunch come enjoy as an Elvis Impersonator, Raymond Guillem will performs a spectacular show highlighting Elvis with all the glitz and lights!!
Chili Cook Off event October 20th 5-7 pm
Who Makes the Best Chili? A healthy competition between surrounding Police, Fire and EMS Departments searing flavors in this fierce Chili Cook Off event that will ensure five alarm fun, a hot time, and great bowls of savory taste.
Will your Town or City Emergency Responders win the 2018 Chili Cook Off? Tasters cast ballots for the Winner.
Bring the family to this community event. $10 per person. Tickets available now or day of event.
Call the Groton Senior Center for more information, 860-441-6795
Experiences in Raising Guide Dogs
Join us on November 14th at 1:00 pm as local residents Val Hazlin and Janet Cody will be talking about their Experiences in Raising Guide Dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind Program, present a DVD and offer a first-hand look at a guide dog that Val is currently training. This free interactive program will involve real guide puppies in training.