Programs

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Fitness Programs

The Fitness Programs at the Groton Senior Center promote and maintain the physical abilities of participants and also group classes offer a chance to socialize with other class members and provide mental stimulation through music and physical motion.  Class sizes range from small Qi Gong classes to large Cardio Sculpt classes.

Music Programs

The music programs at the center provide an opportunity for seniors to develop their skills in music whether it is learning to read music, sing in harmony or learning to play piano.  The choruses also take a leadership role in the community by going out to entertain at adult day centers, nursing facilities and schools.

Education/Enrichment

Programs in this category provide seniors with time to learn new skills in the areas of the arts, technology, health and more.  Through education the seniors develop and help maintain their mental abilities as well as support their self-esteem and creative needs.  Class sizes are small to medium.

Cards/Games

A variety of choices for group play and individual play.  Promotes mental stimulation and provides for socialization.  Research has shown that Bingo and other games are good for the brain.  They stimulate memory, attention skills and have great social interaction which works on many parts of the brain.  Our games programs include a variety of levels from basic to more challenging options.

Social Scene

These are events often attached to meals that are offered to provide socialization and entertainment for seniors.  Most events have a meal or food attached to them. These include the afternoon teas, monthly birthday/anniversary parties, special breakfasts, club gatherings, dinner and movie nights, annual Gnog Show (formerly Gong Show), annual Great American Picnic, Luau, Thanksgiving Dinner, Holiday dinner and Rotary dinners.  A regional dinner dance is held annually also to allow for socializing with friends from the other towns in the county.

Community Service Programs

These programs offer the seniors an opportunity to take a leadership role in community involvement either through sponsoring a community event or by participating in the community event.

Health Services

These services are provided to help seniors age at home and stay as well as possible.  Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the programs.

Nutrition Services 

In addition to health services, the nutrition programs offer the opportunity for improved nutrition for participants and also in some cases a way to socialize with other seniors in small to large groups.

Human Service programs

These programs also support seniors aging in place.  They promote individual self-efficacy in making better choices and decisions about their individual needs.

Transportation Services

These programs support aging in place and allow seniors to stay active in their community and at the center.

    Tuesday, July 6th at 1:00 pm- Beekeeping in Connecticut Presentation by John C. Huhn DVM, MS

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    This FREE program is an intergenerational event that is open to the public Tuesday, July 6th at 1:00 pm. Immediately following , we are having an ice cream social sponsored by Visiting Angels.

    THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS UNDER THE LARGE WHITE TENT LOCATED IN THE UPPER PARKING LOT AT THE GROTON SENIOR CENTER TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL 860-441-6785 BY JULY 2, 2021

    Pappy has around 40 bee colonies distributed across 4 bee yards located in Salem,
    Waterford, East Lyme and Old Lyme. He is what is called “sideline beekeeper’ as
    opposed to what is called a “backyard beekeeper”. The distinction is not only the
    size of the operation, but also the fact that the sideliner operates as a business. In his
    case, the operation is called “Pappy’s Bees LLC”.
    Sideline operations are usually run by one or more experienced beekeepers, and have
    a substantial investment in equipment needed to process several hundred pounds of
    honey in a given year. He has been keeping bees for over 8 years, and the learning
    curve has been steep. Having been both a large and small animal veterinarian for 40
    years has given him the right mindset to manage bees as livestock. Bees are important
    not so much as individuals but as members of a “superorganism” called a bee colony. The one exception to this
    rule is the queen, on whose health the entire colony depends. Without a good queen, a colony is doomed to
    failure. However, bees have evolved several failsafe methods to provide for the colony if the queen should be
    injured or die. Please join us to learn more at this intergenerational presentation. Registration is necessary.

    Need help with Medicare?

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    CHOICES Counselors provide free, unbiased information about the Medicare Parts A, B, C
    and D and provide assistance through the medicare.gov portal to screen and enroll in various
    Medicare Advantage Plans or Medicare Part D plans as well as provide screening and application
    assistance for the Medicare Savings Programs to help make Medicare affordable.

    Interested in FOOT CARE?

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    If you are interested in FOOT CARE, please call us at 860-441-6785 to get on a waiting list.

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 28- COMMUNITY FIRST MEAL AND SUNSET SERENADE

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    FREE and Open to the Public!
    **If you plan to enjoy your free meal at the Sunset Serenade you MUST pre register by July 26**
    Please come through 4-5 pm, pick up your meal then stay to join us at 5 pm for the free entertainment. If you
    want to bring your own food that is obviously fine too.
    This is a drive through style and contactless meal program here at Groton Senior Center with the purpose of
    keeping our community nourished during these difficult times. In order to keep this contactless, we ask that you
    pop open your trunk so meals can be placed in.
    This night is generously sponsored by NCOA, Walmart Foundation and Children First Groton.