Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am
January 6rh to February 24th
Equipment provided- we use 1lb shaking “sticks” to use for muscle work. Working both lower and upper body equally, to amazing music- this is the most fun you can have in a strength class.
Category: Programs
Dance Conditioning Class
Tuesdays from 8:00-8:45am
From January 9th to February 27th
Conditioning class is designed to increase range of motion, balance, muscle flexibility, and our overall strength. We do a combination of movements inspired by ballet, pilates, African dance, Jazz, and modern dance. The music is inspiring, designed to increase enjoyment of exercise.
Monday Movies: Harvey
Monday, January 8th at 1:00pm
It is movie time! We will have a movie showing at 1 pm. Free- BYO Snacks
Breakfast and Lunch Out
Saturday, January 20th at 8:30am at Groton Townhouse
Thrive 55+ is going to be doing Breakfast Out and Lunch Out in addition to Dining Out.
Dining Out is monthly while Breakfast / Lunch Out is every other month.
Meet us there or sign up for transportation. Registration is required.
Dementia & Caregiving Series
Mondays from 10:30am-12:00pm
from January 22nd thru February 12th
Focusing on the person while understanding the disease progression
• Are you caring for someone with dementia?
• Do you want to learn more about the progression of the disease and helpful communication tips?
• Would you like to be able to recognize common behaviors and know how to respond?
PRESENTED BY: Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
This is a free program and is open to the public, please register by calling 860-441-6785
Volunteer Meeting
Monday, January 8th at 12:00pm
Motown Dinner Dance for those 55+ Friday, January 26
January 2024 McLews Breakfast
January 2024 Lunch at Thrive 55+
Last Week of 2023 at THRIVE 55+
We do hope we helped bring you joy and opportunities to better your life in 2023. We look forward to seeing you all in 2024!
There are only a few make up classes this week (Dec 26-29) otherwise no classes this week. Enjoy the warmer weather this week!
This week the kitchen /Coastal Cafe is NOT open for lunch. Yet, on Tuesday and Thursday we do have our popular COVE CAFÉ open 9 -11 am.
Next week we are closed MONDAY Jan 1st. Then we start our WINTER session of programs and classes. Here is the link to our Jan /FEB newsletter https://mycommunityonline.com/organization/thrive-55-active-living-center
You can also find our information at the Town of Groton website https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/parksrec/seniors/index.php