Mystic Contra Dance (The Pie Dance)
This Saturday, May 26th 8-10 pm

Welcoming-basics 7:45 – 8:00 pm
Dancing 8:00 – 11:00 pm

Weekly we have had the distinct pleasure of having AT&T Get Wireless come here, volunteered and generously and very effectively helped countless numbers of patrons with their cell phone issues of all kinds! A very special thank you to their CT Regional Manager Steve Pistel for his great energy and commitment to helping our friends!!  THANK YOU STEVE!

CELL PHONE HELP (free) program at Groton Sr Center happens every Tuesday 1-2 pm in our GSC Technology Center.

Sign up to participate in the 4th of July Parade!

4th of July Parade

Theme: Groton – A Great American Town

39th Annual!

Wednesday, July 4, 2018   10:00 a.m.
The parade travels along Route 1 from Poquonnock Plains Park to the Groton Shopping Center at Drozdyk Drive.  The reviewing stand is at the Chelsea Groton Bank.

Sign up to participate in the parade!

GARDENING CLASSES

Open to the public—for anyone over 18 and older

Container Gardening & Herbs

Thursday, May 24, 2018   6:30- -8:00 pm  $20 pp

Come to a fun class on container gardening and herbs presented by Karen Parker and Liza Dalrymple.  Learn the do’s and don’t of container gardening and pick up ideas for your own garden.  Discuss the Materia medica for parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and peppermint.  Creative and fun ways of incorporating into tasty treats and healing uses. Register by 5/22/18

 Plants of the Bible & Flowers of the Holy Land

Thursday, June 7, 2018   6:30- -8:00 pm  $20 pp

Discussion on past and present day uses of flowers and herbs and which of these plants can grown in our climate.  Learn how to incorporate the flowers into your own garden.   Register by 6/5/18.

To reserve your spot call 860-441-6785 or register online at www.grotonrec.com

** Door prizes at each class.**

Join us for a Snack & Learn “What to Watch Out for While Enjoying the Outdoors” on June 20th at 12:45pm with Critical Skills. Ice Cream will be served. Please call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register. Summer is coming and it’s a great time to get outdoors! Come join Doug Lo Presti and Colleen Atkinson, EMTs, for a discussion on how to avoid/treat common summer-related injuries and illnesses such as bites, stings, heat emergencies and also learn how a person can get hypothermia in the middle of summer.

Town of Old Lyme & Lyme Renters’ Rebate for the elderly & disabled.

Who can apply: Residents 65 years or older as of 12/31/17, or totally and permanently disabled residents as of 12/31/17, who paid rent (partial or full year) in Connecticut in 2017.

Income Guidelines: Up to $35,300 for singles; $43,000 for married couples Application Dates: April 2 – October 1, 2018 What You Need to Apply: Copy of 2017 income tax, if filed Rent receipts from 2017 Verification of utility bills paid in 2017 (electricity, propane/oil, water) Copies of all 2017 income (wages, SSA-1099, pension, interest, etc.) Rebates of up to $700 for singles and $900 for married couples. Sponsored by the State of CT, Office of Policy and Management. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, Contact Old Lyme Social Services at 860-434-1605 ext. 228 (if you live in Old Lyme) or Town of Lyme Assessor’s Office at (860)434-7733 (if you live in Lyme)

Technology HELP that helps YOUR specific needs!

We offer One-On-One Computer /Technology Monday through Friday.

Stop into our fantastic Computer Tech Center to schedule
an appointment for help OR call 860-445-1057.

WHEN TO STOP IN??
Weekdays we are open daily 8:30-11:30
AND Monday & Thursday until 3 pm

Mondays 8:30 – 11 a.m. free IPad /IPhone help.

Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m. FREE cell phone help

Wednesdays Wii Bowling 12:30- 3 pm

TECHY TEENS HELP SAVVY SENIORS
Monday, June 4 4-5 pm free!

THANK YOU to our incredible Computer Lab volunteers and a special THANK YOU to AT&T Get Wireless who volunteers weekly for our CELL PHONE HELP program.

APPETIZERS GALORE cooking class with the incredible Food For Your Soul LLC
June 6 and 13 5:30- 7:30 pm

This class offers an array of appetizers and finger foods for any occasion.

Our wonderful (and free) ACTIVE AGING EXPO is coming up!

Be sure to stop by Wed., May 23rd 10 am -1 pm to check out the large variety of awesome agencies/ services and vendors.
Here is a quick list of all our participating agencies:

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, AT&T Get Wireless, Jencks Network, Harbor Village Rehab&Nursing Ct, Fulton Theroux Funeral Service, Visiting Angels, E.C.T.C., State of CT Dept of Veteran Affairs, Pierce Care, Academy Point at Mystic, Ryders Health Management, Seniors Helping Seniors, Masonicare, V.N.A. of Southeastern CT, Mystic River Homes, Inc, Coldwell Banker Senior Real Estate Specialist, ClearCaptions, New London Sub Acute & Nursing, The Pink Mermaid, Louis & Clark Medical Supply, Xfinity, Town of Groton Parks & Rec, Senior Resources, Independence Physical Therapy, Senior Health Insurance, Nutmet Building & Remodeling, HomeLife Companions, Groton Social Services, Juniper Homecare, Mark Lee & Associates, Coastal Connecticut Research, A La Maid, JuicePlus, Beltone, T.V.C.C.A., State of CT Dept of Insurance, Our Shoreline Community Assoc, Hartford Health Care- Backus Hospital, Jensen Communities Inc, McQuade’s Marketplace, Care at Home, A.A.R.P. Driver Safety, Ledge Light Health District, Lighthouse Companion Care, CT Legal Services, Home Care Choice, Medicine Shop, Caregivers Homes, Earth, Turf and Snow, Best Health PT, Groton Open Space, Town of Groton Police Dept, Groton Regency, Beechwood Rehab, DORS-BESB, The Vascular Experts, AAA Drivers School and ShopeRite Pharmacy of New London.