CONTENT BY JUDY – Perennials, Active Agers, Baby boomers – CONTENT BY JUDY
Just what are we? And are you paying attention to us??
A search for a term that doesn’t offend is taking place. Trying to avoid terms like senior citizen, retiree, elder and the elderly. The question becomes what do we call everyone 55+?
Terms are materializing that are perhaps more appropriate and appealing.
The term, Baby Boomer was created and has been used since all those World War II babies were being born. This group has changed and revolutionized the United States as the have passed though each phase of aging. And they will and are changing and redefining the term senior each day. Just look around – they are not stationary, boring or old.
The title, Perennial has been around for several years now and refers to blooming again and again. And yes, we do that again and again during our lives. We become young adults striking out on our own. We become homeowners, parents. So forth and so on as we parade along the paths of our lives. Ever changing and blossoming into the “new” me.
Active Ager is a newer term and defines seniors as young at heart, tech-loving, gym-using, trend setting, fun-seeking marketer’s dream. This term might be the best fitting so far as each generation is truly younger than the generation before them.
Whatever term you use 55+ adults are strong, happy, healthy. They are using and buying what they choose. They want the same products all ages want and use. They are not to be overlooked as they are living longer, working longer, staying healthier and maintaining their independent as well.
Call them what you will but remember they spend over $3 trillion on products and services each year.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2020
Our plan is to open with a modified
schedule. Look for postings on our
website, Facebook and Instagram
for updates in August.
Thank you Charette family!!
In memory of Al Charette, the Charette family donated five Amazon Fire HD tablets to Groton Senior Center to use for our homebound seniors.
ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS
Wednesday, August 12th 6:00-7:30 pm
Rain date Wednesday August 19th
LIVE PERFORMANCE ON STAGE WILL BE THE
FABULOUS DUO OF BRITTANY & JENNA.
Please join us for safely distanced
outdoor concert at Groton Senior Center
back parking lot.
$5 per vehicle— Registration needed at 860-441-6785
Each vehicles party will be designated a safely distanced
area (parking space) for you to set up chairs, picnic
basket/cooler. This is a carry in—carry out event.
*Vehicles will not be parked near spectators.
AGING MASTERY PROGRAM 2020 BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30TH
Pre Registration required!
A comprehensive and
fun approach to aging
that covers key aspects
of health, finances,
relationships, personal
growth, and community
involvement.
This ten week program
will meet weekly
Wednesdays 5:15 to
6:45 pm for the 10
weeks. September 30
through December 9,
2020. Groton Sr Center is
offering it for FREE, yet
you MUST be registered.
Call Cindy at 860-441-6623 for more details.