Women’s Basketball Game against Notre Dame game at 4:00 pm on ESPN
Doors open at 3:30 pm
Pizza and soda prior to the game. Popcorn and drinks will be served at half time.
$5 per person Deadline to register: November 28th
Transportation provided for Groton residents 55 plus but you MUST sign up for the transportation.
Category: Trips
Wednesday, December 19th- Trip to Terries Theatre “A CT Christmas Carol” at Chester, CT
Departure time- 9:00am
Call the Senior Center for more information.
Wednesday, December 5th- Trip to Holiday Craft Fair at Norwich Senior Center and Lunch at Norwich Tech
Departure Time: 9:00am
For more information contact the Senior Center
Day trip: Christmas Town Festival – Bethlehem Saturday, Dec. 8
Day trip: Christmas Town Festival – Bethlehem Saturday Dec 8
Head off to Christmas Town Festival in Bethlehem, CT for a magical holiday experience! For the 38th year, this tradition will get locals and travelers from afar in the holiday spirit. The old-fashioned Christmas celebration will occur all around the town green. This annual event will feature: music performances, tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse-drawn hayrides, a book and cookie sale, crafts and gifts galore (indoors and out), food and refreshments, strolling carolers, holiday characters, a roving train ride, Santa’s workshop, and a bell choir concert. Not only will the town green warm you up for the holidays, but so too will roaming the town to see other holiday events and sights.
Each year, the town’s people create a Christmas ornament. This year, take home a piece of the tradition to hang.
Depart: 8:00 AM-Groton Senior Center Est Return: 6:00 PM
Cost per person $81
Tour Includes: Roundtrip Motor coach, Tours of Distinction Tour Director, Free-Time at the Festival, 2018 Christmas Festival Ornament. Also, all Taxes and Gratuities (Including Driver and Tour Director).
Register online at www.GrotonRec.com or call 860-441-6785
TODD GIPSTEIN speaks “The Mind, The Eye and the Heart of a Photographer”
Hello traveling friends~
REMINDER: Tomorrow evening – THURSDAY, November 15 6 pm:
Award Winning NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER
TODD GIPSTEIN speaks “The Mind, The Eye and the Heart of a Photographer”
Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785
Award-Winning National Geographic Photographer & Producer Todd Gipstein will explore the art and artistry of photography. He will share insights from 50 years behind the camera shooting for documentary media.
How do you become a good observer of life? How do you engage with people, places, animals? How do you document experiences in photographs? What makes a good photographer & a powerful photograph? This non-technical talk will inspire you to look at life in new ways.
All are welcome. Light refreshments included.
Free ~ yet, registration is required. 860-441-6785
Thursday, Nov. 27th Foxwoods Legends – 2nd bus!!
Tuesday, November 27 -Dining Out at Captain Daniel Packer Inn
The community gives to the Groton Senior Center; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. Each month a restaurant is featured. Ride the senior van or meet us there. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. An evening outing of dining, socializing and enjoyment! Please join us Tuesdays for a “socially nutritional” evening. Registration is required– please be sure to let us know if you want to ride on our GSC bus.
Captain Daniel Packer Inn, 32 Water St, Mystic CT 06355
The restaurant is quite charming and offers a “cozy inn” ambiance. Travelers from near and far visit to step back in time with us and experience the fine fare and hospitality guests at the Daniel Packer Inn experienced over 200 years ago.
Menu: www.danielpacker.com
Wednesday, November 7th- Tip to Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Matinee
At Newport’s only Dinner Theater enjoy their great home-style buffet, a wonderful play in their intimate theater, and a fun-filled cabaret in the dining room. Buffet 11:30am, Curtain 1:00pm & Cabaret follows the play SYLVIA. We leave at 9:45 am & return appx 6 pm at GSC. Cost is $57/resident
Thursday, November 8th- Veterans concert
Time: 12:00pm
Please join us for a free concert in recognition of VETERAN DAY.
GREAT SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR ERA concert
Thursday, November 8th 12:00 noon in GSC community room.
In recognition of Veterans Day.
Please join us in our community room for a wonderful concert by the Golden Nugget Glee Club of Norwich. Our own GSC friend, Jim Conover, is the director of RCSC’s Golden Nuggets.
Wednesday, November 28th- Trip to Jonathan Edwards Winery
Cost: (LOYO & BRING MONEY FOR ANY PURCHASES YOU MAKE)
Departure at 9:00am
Note: There is a $5.00 trip surcharge for Non-Members.
IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION POLICY UPDATE
TRIP RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS DUE DATES will appear in the section below (“Where are we going this month?”) next to each scheduled trip, starting this month.
PAYMENTS ARE DUE AT THE TIME WHEN THE RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. If you are unable to pay at that time, you should place your name on the waiting list. Reservations for trips may be made over the telephone only if there is no payment required.
There are no transfers of spaces to friends when cancelling. If you must cancel a trip, please call us as soon as possible .
REFUNDS: No Refunds are given on day trips if a replacement is not found for your spot. Time of return home for all trips is approximate. Please keep in mind it is extremely difficult to determine exact return times.
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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND FROM THE VEHICLE.THE NEW LONDON SENIOR CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.