Category: Resources

Active Living EXPO- Wednesday, May 11th

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Groton

Our ever popular ACTIVE LIVING EXPO is taking place this year on Wednesday, May 11th 10 am to 1 pm.  This is FREE and open to anyone to attend!

TECHNOLOGY HELP FOR YOU

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Groton

TECHNOLOGY HELP FOR YOU
Need help with your laptop, tablet, smart phone? Maybe you just need a refresher in
Excel or need a little reminder with your Mac? We have you covered! Let us know what
your need is and we will match you up with one of our awesome Technology Center
volunteers.
We do ONE-ON-ONE appointments for anyone 55 and older. We listen to your needs
and work at your pace. We have added to our amazing volunteers—we have several new
faces who can help with various technology needs. Please call so we can best match you
up and schedule an appointment- you are important to us. Please call 860-445-1057 to
make an appointment in person or virtually with our GSC Technology Center.
TECH TALK program –
join us for weekly insights on current Tech trends – Thursdays at 9 am. Drop in!

MAY VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH– BARBARA WINKLER

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Groton

In memory of Barbara Winkler; we would like to honor her as our May
Volunteer of the Month. Barbara was often smiling and willing to pitch in
wherever. She was actively involved in our center for many years, starting
as a Recreational Assistant, then in her retirement enjoying the types of
activities she once coordinated.

She held several offices on the Club 55 board – Treasurer and Secretary
and was on and off the board for the past 25 years. She also enjoyed Mah
Jong and crochet with a group. She adventured and traveled with the
center on numerous day and overnight trips. As seen here from March
2019, she attended many of the center’s and Club 55’s events.
She started her lifetime of service to her community as a Red Cross
volunteer after graduating from the University of Connecticut. She served
as the Northeast Regional President of the Navy Wives Club of America,
and went on to retire as Executive Director of the Navy Relief Society of
Connecticut.

Barbara will fondly be remembered by everyone at the center. She was
well liked and respected by many. We appreciate Barbara for all of her
years that she gave to the center as a dedicated volunteer.

Celebration of Life for Barbara will be held Friday, May 6th 1-3 pm by
her family here at THRIVE55+ in our main room. Friends are welcome.

GROTON DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION COLLABORATION- MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Groton

Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month—May. The stigma around mental health and
treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it
with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash. Simple logic dictates that if we are hurt
anywhere, we must seek treatment to get better. This applies to both our mental- and physical well-being. Let us know how we can help!
Check out GROTON DEI COLLABORATION online at the Town of Groton website under RESIDENTS at https://www.groton-ct.gov/residents/dei/committee.php

RONALD MACDONALD POP TOP PROGRAM

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Ledyard

Are you looking for a simple way to help families in need? Look no further! Schools, families, and businesses alike collect pop tabs throughout the year and donate them to our House. Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Anyone can collect pop tabs, and that’s what makes this program so great! It’s an easy way to help the families who call RMHCA home, and we hope you’ll think of them whenever you recycle a pop tab.

Grab a container to store your pop tabs in! We suggest Ziploc bags, paper bags, or boxes/bins. Please avoid soda bottles, jars, milk jugs, and plastic grocery bags.

Collect your pop tabs!  And bring them into the Ledyard Senior  Center.