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    Thanksgiving Luncheon

    Posted on October 25, 2022 by Groton

    Wednesday, November 16th from 11:30am-1:00pm

     

    Roasted turkey, gravy, herbed bread stuffing, sweet potato casserole with pecans and marshmallows, corn, cranberry sauce, broccoli medley, pumpkin pie, rolls, punch, coffee

    Entertainment from 12:00-1:00pm by Ashley Cruz

    $20.00 per person

    Register by November 10th.
    Late fee $5.00 if you register after Nov 10.

    Luminaria and Fairy Walk Event Saturday, October 22, 2022

    Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

    Luminaria Walk Event Groton Parks Foundation Fundraiser

    Saturday, October 22, 2022 5:00—7:00 pm

    Please join us as we raise funds for Groton Parks Foundation by enjoying an evening walk on one of our main trails at Copp Family Park (Route 184, Groton) decorated magically with luminary, fairy houses and fairy friends. This is an easy and stroller friendly trail.

    Under 1 mile. Sensory friendly time is 5:00-6:00 pm.

    Respectfully, we request no dogs on Luminaria trail during the event

    • Adults $10
    • Children 8 and up $5
    • Children under 8 Free

     Unable to attend?

    Please consider donating to support Groton Parks Foundation (501(c)(3). Your tax-deductible donation to Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance Groton recreational opportunities.

    Donations may be made out to and mailed to Groton Parks Foundation     (re: Luminaria) at Thrive 55+ Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340

     For more Information contact  Thrive55+ at 860-441-6785.

     

    2022-2023  Extended Trips

    Posted on October 13, 2022 by Groton

    Visit us at Thrive55+ to get the detailed flyers on any of these fabulous trips. Want to sign up for an extended trip? Schedule a meeting by calling 860-441-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov

    Nashville & The Smoky Mountains Holiday December 7-14, 2022

    Grand Ole Opry Show, Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort Dinner & Holiday Show, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood**, Dolly Parton’s Christmas Stampede & Dinner Show, Asheville, Biltmore Estate.  8 Days /11 Meals    FULL

    Spotlight on New Orleans     February 26 — March 2, 2023 

    French Quarter, Choices on Tour, New Orleans School of Cooking, Beignets at Café Du Monde, Swamp Tour, Dinner at The Court of Two Sisters, Jazz Revue   5 Days / 6 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097823

    Italian Vistas      March 25 — April 6, 2023 

    Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento, Choices on Tour, Florence, Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Lake Maggiore, Stresa     13 Days / 16 Meals     https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097801

    British Landscapes  featuring England, Scotland and Wales  June 4 — 13, 2023 

    Edinburgh Castle, Choices on Tour, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London 10 Days 13 Meals https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097792

    **British Landscape Trip presentation Thursday, Oct. 20th  2:00 pm— rsvp  860-441-6785

    Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights   November 3 — 9, 2023

    Highlights: Reykjavík, Northern Lights Cruise, Search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajökull Glacier, Blue Lagoon  7 Days • 11 Meals  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1097830

     

     

     

     

    Spotlight on New Orleans Trip Presentation

    Posted on July 29, 2022 by Groton

    Tuesday, August 2nd at 1:00pm

     

    Informational presentation for the Spotlight on New Orleans trip from February 26th to March 2nd in 2023