On Thursday, March 17th at 1:00 pm, The Gray School of Irish Dance will perform a variety of Irish Dances including soft and hard shoe dances.~ The dances will include Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes (both contemporary and traditional), and Celtic dances.~ The dancers will be dressed in traditional Irish Dance costumes. ~
Category: Programs
Popcorn and a Movie
Join us for Popcorn and a Movie on March 15th at 12:45pm. We will be showing the comedy Anger Management starring Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, and Marisa Tomei.
History of Syria and How It Relates To Today
On Wednesday, March 8th at 1:00 the free program “History of Syria and How it Relates to Today” will be presented by Mark Albertson. Mark Albertson has been a member of the United States Naval Institute for more than 25 years. He is an historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and has authored three books: USS Connecticut: Constitution State Battleship, They’ll Have to Follow You! The Triumph of the Great White Fleet, and On History: A Treatise. He teaches World War II history at Norwalk Community College for Lifetime Learners. To register, call (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
Extended TRIP Presentations for Paris, Canyon Country, and Rhine River Cruise
We have Collette Tours here Tuesday, February 9th for trip presentations. Please call 860-441-6785 to sign up for either of these (free) trip presentations.
1 pm Spotlight On Paris https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/711403
2 pm Canyon Country https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/699933
Wednesday, March 1st Premiere will be here for our trip presentation on our Holland Windmills and Rhine River Castles cruise
Newport PLAYHOUSE Trip Thursday, February 25th $62/resident
GROTON SENIOR CENTER TRIP Thursday, February 25th
Join Groton Senior Center on one of trips to a NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE show
“The Foursome” at Newport Playhouse & Cabaret
Written by Norm Foster
Directed by Daniel Lee White
Rick, Ted, Donnie, and Cameron
are home for their fifteenth college reunion. During the weekend, the men go out for a game of golf, and it is during this game that the four get caught up on each other’s lives since their college days. The play is set on the eighteen tees of The Windemere Golf and Country Club.
“The laughter was immediate, uncontrollable, constant and helpless.”
At Newport’s only Dinner Theater enjoy their great home-style buffet, a wonderful play in their intimate theater and a fun-filled cabaret in the dining room.
Buffet 11:30 am…Curtain 1:00 pm. Cabaret always follows the play.
$62/RESIDENT $72/NONRESIDENT
We will leave at 9:45 am & return approximately 6 pm at Groton Senior Center.
860-441-6785
$62/resident
Sing-A-Long With Songbird Judy Hall
On March 2nd at 1:30pm come join us as we Sing- a- Long with Songbird Judy Hall. With 25 years of experience, she provides a good time for all as she leads us in the music we know best. This program is sponsored by the Senior Club and admission will be $1.00 at the door.
8 Week Creative Drawing Class
On Tuesday, March 1st at 10:00am, we will begin an 8 Week Creative Drawing Class taught by Sharon Schmiedel. ~Sharon has a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art and spent many years working in technical illustration, medical illustration, and graphic design. Now she is spending much of her time painting and entering numerous juried shows. She enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge of art with others. ~Students who didn’t take the first session but have some drawing experience are also welcome. In this class you will continue to learn to see as an artist does. Learning to draw is a process; letting go and trusting the process can be liberating and bring out your creativity. There will be demos and guidance with drawing exercises that will build on what you’ve previously learned. Direction will be offered, but students will be encouraged to experiment and develop their own style. ~You will need to bring a sketchpad, pencils, vine or willow charcoal, and an eraser to the first class. ~Space is limited so register today. ~The class will cost $32.00 and is due at the first class. ~This class is open to all members. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to sign up.
8 Week Watercolor Class- NEW SESSION
This class begins February 29th. and is open to new and continuing students of all levels. We will explore a variety of watercolor techniques. The instructor will do demos and introduce new exercises to help students get comfortable experimenting and playing with this wonderful medium. Students will also gain an understanding of how to use warm and cool colors, plus values to develop strong compositions. The class environment encourages a playful approach and is a safe place to try out and exchange ideas and develop your style. This class will cost $32.00 due at the first class. You MUST pre-register as space is limited. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to preregister. Contact Stephanie at Senior Center for supply list for first class.
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Abraham Lincoln: Slide Presentation
On February 26th at 1:00pm Paula Hopewell will be here to do a Slide Presentation on Abraham Lincoln. Paula Hopewell’s presentation entitled Abraham Lincoln, President of the People: Perspectives from the Mason-Dixon Line, covers the influence the border region had on Lincoln and the sources of his extraordinary compassion, a character trait that helped him steer the country through the Civil War. She details some of the tragedies of Lincoln’s personal life and highlight excerpts from his exquisite speeches. In addition, the presentation will include information about Connecticut’s role in the War, including Harriet Beecher Showe’s connection, the Copperhead movement in Connecticut, and 1860 and 1864 Presidential election results for some of Connecticut’s local towns. Call (860) 434-1605 Ext. 240 to register.