Category: Trips

Trip on Wednesday, March 16th to the Hideaway, Old Lyme for lunch with shopping afterwards.

Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm.
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.
Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make your payment by 4pm on the 2nd business day.
You can only register yourself for a trip. Senior Center Fun Trips are limited to one a month.
Registration begins Mar 1st.

Day Trip to Providence Performing Arts Center to see Ain’t too Proud!

April 14, 2022
Aint too proud the life and times of the Temptations.
Fee: $46.00 per ticket. Time: 5:45 pm – 11:00 pm. Register online at www.prestonct.org or call 860-887-5581 ext. 113
and well mail you a registration form
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required. Masks required. School bus will depart and return
to Preston Veterans Memorial School.

Day Trip to Providence Performing Arts Center to see Prom

March 11, 2022
For ages: 50+. Time: 5:45 pm 11:00 pm. Fee: $44 per ticket. Register before 2/4/2022
to get $15.00 off.
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required. Masks required. School bus
will depart and return to Preston Veterans Memorial School. Register online at
www.prestonct.org or call 860-887-5581 ext. 113 and well mail you a
registration form

Let’s Travel – Upcoming Extended Trip Presentations

Please call 860-441-6623 to join us! REGISTRATION is required for all trip presentations:

SHADES OF IRELAND

trip presentation Wed., Feb 9 at 1-1:45 pm

Trip highlights: Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Farm Visit, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay.

We are going September 02 — September 11, 2022 • 10 Days

 

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN

trip presentation at Wed., Feb 9 at 2-2:45 pm

Trip highlights: Monterey, Scenic 17-Mile Drive, Yosemite National Park, Sacramento, Choice on Tour, Lake Tahoe Scenic Cruise, Napa Valley Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting, San Francisco.

We are going October 03 — October 10, 2022 • 8 Days

 

COLORADO ROCKIES

trip presentation March 3rd at 12 – 12:45 pm

Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Choice on Tour, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods.  We are going August 12 — August 20, 2022 • 9 Days

 

Trip Presentations for California and Ireland

We will make these hybrid meetings. We MUST know if you are planning on attending in person or virtually. Please email colsen@groton-ct.gov or call us at 860-441-6785

  • We also are offering a COLORADO ROCKIES trip presentation March 3rd at 12 – 1 pm

 

California Dreamin’ Collette trip presentation January

Please join us for our trip presentation for our upcoming California Dreamin’ trip.  We shall meet  Tuesday  JANUARY 11th  at 2:00pm to hear all the details of this trip and ask questions.  Registration is required as we need to know how many to expect. Please do so by emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov or calling 860-441-6623.

TRIP PRESENTATION California Dreamin’

Tuesday, January 11th at 2 pm

Collette TRIP PRESENTATION  California Dreamin’
Registration is necessary. Please call 860-441-6785 or stop by our front desk.

We are now THRIVE55+

Groton Senior Center is adopting a new identity THRIVE55+ Active Living Center to better reflect the efforts to promote the healthy and vibrant lifestyles of its members and staff efforts to help older adults thrive in the community. This change is a result of a 2019 research study of perceptions and barriers to using the Senior Center. This study showed that the word “senior” had negative connotations from nonusers affecting the overall perception of its programs and services. An overwhelming majority of survey participants supported removing “senior” from the organization’s title, and suggested branding that reflects the activities and community services offered. Based on the recommendations of the survey, the rebranding of the center was an appropriate step to shift perceptions and ultimately better align with available center services. For at least six months the brand will have the tag line “powered by the Groton Senior Center” before transitioning fully to the new name alone. This will allow time for people to adapt to the new name but also know that it is still the same staff who will continue with the quality programs that are offered. Below is an explanation of the new brand. Both the research of perceptions and barriers and the new branding and renaming efforts were paid for by the center’s fund balance and not from taxpayer dollars. If you have any questions, you can contact Mark Berry or Mary Jo Riley.