Category: Services

Coastal Café Food Service at Thrive 55+

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Groton

Have you tried our affordable lunches lately? You can enjoy an entrée and two sides, salad bar items, soup and/or desserts any weekday. No reservations required. May and June featured entrée menus are inserts in this newsletter or can also be found online at www.groton-ct.gov Search Thrive55+

Take out is available too! Call our front desk by 10:30 am for home delivery 860-441-6785. Two dollars ($2.00) per household delivery- not per person. If two people order and it goes to the same address it is still only two dollars.

Open to the public 11:30 am to 12:45 pm —for anyone. Come eat with us!

 

Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes Help for YOU

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Groton

Is your A1c greater than 5.7?

Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes

I CAN HELP!  

Knowledgeable, Friendly, Convenient

Thursdays 9:30-1:30  

Deborah Downes, Registered Dietitian

$20/hour  

Stop by the front desk or call 860-441-6785 to make an appointment with Registered Dietitian at Thrive 55+

 

Foot Care Clinic

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Griswold

Wednesday, June 21st

 

With THOMAS H. WALTER, D.P.M.

You must call to schedule an appointment

Healthy feet are happy feet.

 

United Way Food Distribution

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Griswold

Thursday, June 15th from 4:00-5:00pm

at Griswold High School

 

Every third Thursday of the month unless rescheduled.

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 3:30 PM. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE  SCHOOL CAMPUS

TVCCA Cafe June Menu

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Preston

Our Café menu for the month of June is as follows:

June 5th: BBQ Pulled Pork w/Bun, Baked Beans, Corn w/Onions & Peppers,
Mandarin Oranges, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

June 12th: Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Garlic Rice, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Mixed Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

June 19th: Salisbury Steak w/gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

June 26th: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Jasmine Rice, Broccoli, Peppers, &
Mushrooms, Sweet Treat, Orange Juice, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

Reservations are necessary to participate in the Café Program. Call the
senior center on Monday (9:00 – 1:00), Tuesday and Thursday (12:30 – 4:00) at 860-889-0770 or leave a message at the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. A $3.00 suggested donation is appreciated for the meal.

Shopping at Lisbon

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Preston

Monday mornings are our scheduled shopping trip to the Lisbon Commons
area and surrounding shops. If you’re interested in joining with the other
passengers, please call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.

Membership Renewal

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Norwich

Yearly Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th

 

You need to be a registered Member of the Senior Center to take part in any activity, class, program or utilize any room in the Senior Center.  This includes using our Hairdresser, Massage Therapy and transportation services.  If you have any questions, please call us (860) 889-5960.

 

In-Town Membership (Norwich Residents) is a suggested $25.00 per year

Out-of-Town Membership is $40.00 per year

Please stop by Reception to update your Membership or call for an application to be mailed to you.

 

Hartford Healthcare Mobile Health Hub

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Norwich

Tuesday, June 6th from 10:00am-2:00pm

 

Hartford HealthCare will be here offering a Mobile Health Hub.  The Health Hub will include:

  • Medical Health Screenings: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Urinalysis
  • Lab Tests: Cholesterol, Hepatitis C, Hemoglobin, HIV, A1c, Electrolytes, Liver & Kidney Function
  • Vaccines: Shingles, Hepatitis B, dTap, COVID Booster, Polio, MMR, Meningitis
  • Consultations with Medical Providers, Referrals, Follow-Up Care and Community Resources
  • Urgent Care Needs: Common Cold, Flu, Stomach Aches, Ear Aches

 

TVCCA Cafe June Menu

Posted on May 28, 2023 by East Lyme

June 1

Baked Cod w/ Herbs & Tomatoes, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Tropical Fruit Cup


June 6
Birthday Celebration, Creamy Chicken Dijon, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans, Birthday Treat, Grape Juice

June 8
Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Garlic Rice, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Mixed Fruit Cup

June 13

Italian Pork Sausage & Peppers w/ Mozarella Cheese on Grinder Roll, Green & Waxed Beans, Fresh Fruit

June 15
Whole Grain Fish Sticks, Tater Tots, Broccoli, Peppers, & Mushrooms, Pineapple Tidbits

June 20
Beef Hot Dog w/ Bun, Baked Beans, Cauliflower, Carrots, & Snap Peas, Applesauce Cup

June 22
Cheese Omelet, Home Fries, Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans, Mixed Fruit Cup

June 27
Western Omelet, Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Peas & Pearl Onions, Diced Peaches

June 29
American Chop Suey, Waxed Beans, Carrot Coins, Fresh Orange

TVCCA Cafe May Menu

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Preston

The May menu for our TVCCA Café Program will consist of the following
selections:

Monday, May 1st: Chicken Parmesan, Farfalle Pasta w/marinara, Green & Waxed Beans, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine, Beverage

Monday, May 8th: Beef Hot Dog w/Bun, Baked Beans, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Apple Sauce, Beverage

Monday, May 15th: Vegetarian Lasagna, Diced Carrots, Lima Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Bread, Margarine, Beverage

Monday, May 22nd: Pineapple Glazed Ham, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Peas & Pearl Onions, Sweet Treat, Grape Juice.

Monday, May 29th: Program closed for Memorial Day Holiday

 

Persons 60 years of age and older are welcome to participate in the Café
Program. There is a suggested donation request of $3.00 per person per meal.
Reservations must be made in advance. Persons under the age of 60 years are
welcome to attend but a fee is assessed for their meal. Our meal count order is
placed on Tuesday for the following Monday program. If you are interested in
participating, please contact the Senior Center on Monday, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Tuesday or Thursday from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. at 860-889-0770. You may also leave reservation requests at the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 ext. 6.