Category: Programs

Friday, February 23rd from 5:00-7:00pm

Gnog Show is our very popular 55+ talent show. Sign up now before all the best SEATS are gone! You don’t want to miss out on this fun night!!

Dinner is Italian Seasoned Baked Chicken Breast, Cod Florentine, gravy, mashed red potatoes, California blend mix vegetables, apple pie, punch/coffee/tea.

Cost is $20 per person
Register by Feb 20th -After that there will be a late fee $5.00

Do you have an act? Comedy, Singing, dancing, acting….
-Each act performs for 3 minutes.
-We welcome anyone 55 and older to perform.
If so, please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call 860-441-6623.

Saturday, February 10th from 5:00-7:00pm

Come sample the variety of soups donated by area restaurants.

This event is a community favorite. While enjoying your soup you can buy raffle tickets to win the amazing sports memorabilia from semi-professional and professional teams and players.

Advance Registration: $10pp or $12pp day of event.
Secure your spot and register now!

Proceeds to benefit your Thrive 55+ Active Living Center nutritional programs.

Wednesday , February 28th at 1:00

The Square Foot Gardening method, was developed by Mel Bartholomew in the 1970’s to saves gardeners time, effort, tools, space and water. Today, through the Square Foot Gardening Foundation, schools across the nation and international humanitarian groups around the world are using the Square Foot Gardening method to make inroads against poverty and hunger, and food insecurity. The Square Foot Gardening method is estimated to cost 50% less, uses 20% less space, 10% of the water, and only 2% of the work compared to single row gardening. Additional benefits are: virtually no weeds, no digging or rototilling, no fertilizers, and no heavy tools are necessary.

Free but please sign up

Thursday, February 1st at 3pm

What a year we had in 2023! Let’s gather for a late afternoon potluck and celebrate and discuss. Need to know how many to expect so please sign up by January 25th by emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov or calling 860-441-6785.

Mondays from 9:00 – 9:45 am

Everyone is welcome to share poems and some form of the Arts expressing peace or peacefulness. We’ll also talk about positive, non- political news events or actions or occurrences in our everyday lives that show kindness, compassion, oneness of humanity, caring, etc are growing into our culture. Peace is Possible !

Monday, February 5ht at 1:00pm

It is movie time! We will have a movie showing at 1 pm. Free- BYOSnacks

Tuesday, February 13th at 5:00pm

Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. Registration required.

Wednesday, February 28^th  between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer.  Generations offers access to

Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

Do you play a musical instrument?  Do you think you’d enjoy playing different genres of music from over the years, including Country, Oldies, and Show Tunes?

Rose City Senior Center’s Roseland Combo is looking for additional people to join them in entertaining a variety of groups.  Stop by any Tuesday morning

at 10:15 a.m. to meet with the current band members and see what joining the group is all about.

The group meets weekly on Tuesdays for rehearsal and periodically performs at local area senior housings, nursing homes, etc.  Open to Senior Center Members only. 

Call Hilary with any questions. (860) 889-5960