Category: Programs

Saturday, December 15th- Day Trip to NYC Day On Your Own

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Groton

We provide the ride. You enjoy the day!
This trip is open to all – not just seniors

New York City will be decked out for the holidays!!

The cost is $53 per resident /$63 per nonresident.
Payment is needed upon registration for this event.
Trip cost includes coach transportation and driver gratuity.

We depart Groton Senior Center at 7:15 am with approximate return of 9:00 pm to GSC

To register online www.GrotonRec.com (search “New York”) or call 860-536-5680 or 860-441-6785

NYC Day On Your Own Trip – you chose what you do with your day in the Big Apple.

We drop off at:
-Metropolitan Museum of Art – Rockefeller Center – Times Square

Highlights of NOVEMBER and DECEMBER

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Groton

Wednesday, November 7 – Newport Playhouse Sylvia day trip

Wednesday, November 7 – National Memory Screening 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Wednesday, November  7 – Change the Script 10:00 am

Thursday, November 8- Great Songs of the Great War Era noon

Friday, November 9 – McLews Breakfast 8:40 am

Monday,  November 12 -VETERANS DAY observed (GSC closed)

Tuesday, November 13 – Thanksgiving Day Feast $12  11:30 am

Wednesday, November 14  – Bladder Control talk 11:30 am

Wednesday, November 14  – Medication Management  1:00 pm

Thursday, November 15 – Todd Gipstein talk  6:00 pm

Saturday, November 17 – Club 55 HARVEST BAZAAR 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Friday, November 30 – Deck The Halls 2:00 pm

Sunday, December 2 – UConn Game Watch $5  3:30 pm

Saturday, December 8- Christmas Town Festival day trip

Wednesday, December 5 – Medicare Open Enrollment

Saturday, December 15 – NYC On Your Own day trip

Tuesday, December 18th  HOLIDAY LUNCHEON 11:30 am

 

For more information on nay of these please call 860-441-6785

 

 

“Using Technology to Stay Safe in your Home.”

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Lyme / Old Lyme

On November 20th at 1:00pm Lisa Kunz of Helping Hands- Healing Hearts will present an informative program “Using Technology to Stay Safe in your Home.”

We need you! CHILI COOK OFF Saturday, October 20 5-7 pm

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Groton

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

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Groton

 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

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Groton

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

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Lisbon

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.