Movie: Blind Side
This movie starring Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw is based on the True Story about Michael Oher a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. This will be shown in Closed Caption on August 12th at 12:45pm.
Category: Programs
“Raising Guide Dogs”
Join us on August 23rd at 1:00 pm as local residents Janet Cody and Val Hazlin present a program entitled “Raising Guide Dogs.” This free interactive program will involve real guide dogs in training.
BENEFITS at Groton Senior Center
We have A LOT of fun here but we also have a serious side and provide many useful benefits to our Groton Seniors. Here is an overview.
Happy Retirement Anne Barriere!
Wednesday, August 31st
Noon-2:00 p.m.
After working for the City of Norwich for the past 21 years, 13 being with the Rose City Senior Center, Anne is retiring. Anne has been a very dedicated member of the Senior Center team as our Office Coordinator and handled such tasks as payroll, the VOICES monthly newsletter, accounts payable, MED RIDE II scheduling, our website and several other duties that generally go unnoticed by the general public, but have led to many successful programs and services for the Senior Center. Her hard work, creativeness and dedication to serve the seniors of our community will be greatly missed.
Please join us on Wednesday, August 31st between the hours of Noon and 2pm for some cake and refreshments as we celebrate her Retirement.
Bingo
Summer Bingo will be held on August 17th at 1:00pm. Admission is $1.00 at the door.
Just what IS Pickeball?
Thursdays- BEGINNER DRAWING CLASS
BEGINNER DRAWING CLASS
Bring basic supplies; drawing pencils, sketch pads, and kneaded erasers. No experience necessary.
Thursdays starting July 7th
10am – 11:30am 6 weeks
FREE Registration began July 1st
Thursdays- EAST LYME PLAYERS DRAMA CLUB
EAST LYME PLAYERS DRAMA CLUB
The East Lyme Players are looking for you! Come and explore your creative side and develop life long friends. No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. No memorizing of lines. Two Staged Readings at the end of the session. Let your inner performer go free.
Joyce Beauvais – Director
Thursdays afternoons starting August 4th
Time: 1pm to 3:30pm
Fee: $120pp – covers 17 weeks
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
BLUEBERRY FEST
Fri, July 22nd
11:45am
Sausage & Onions & Pepper/Grinder Roll
Pasta Salad
Dessert provided by Crescent Point
Blueberry Slushies
Bingo to follow
Registration begins July 1st
Must register by July 18th
$5pp
Summer Concert: US Navy Pops Band
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The United States Navy Band Pops Ensemble will perform on August 4th at 7:00pm. All ages welcome!! Bring your chairs, blankets, dinner, etc. the performances will be held out on the lawn (weather permitting) or inside if the weather is inclement. A free ice cream social sponsored by Atria Crossroad will follow.