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.

    O.A.T.S. OUTDOOR ACTIVE TRAVELING SENIORS (55+)

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    A group with a shared interest of being outdoors and adventure who happen to be 55 and older. Interested?
    Email colsen@groton-ct.gov Registration required –for any OATS outing- please call 860-441-6785.

    KAYAKING PROGRAM
    We are partnering with our brother division – Recreation- to make this happen
    again. We shall start on June 29th and meet every other week. (June 29, July 13, 27,
    August 10 and 24) We go out on Beebe Cove. Depending upon our group’s level
    of experience we may even go out on to the Mystic River. We provide the kayaks
    and the life jackets-if you prefer to bring your own that is welcome. You MUST be
    signed up for this program prior to participating. Please RSVP at 860-441-6623 or
    email colsen@groton-ct.gov

    HIKING Thursday, July 15th 9:00 am Bluff Point State Park. We meet there by
    the BPSP large sign. We will walk/hike the approx. 3.4mi – the main loop.

    Wednesday, July 14 at 11am and August 11 at 1pm- Medicare 2021 Presentation

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by Groton

    We’re offering an educational event to review Medicare and how it can impact you and if you’re getting all the
    benefits you qualify for. We’ll be discussing the difference between Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements,
    Medicare Advantage and Prescription drug plans. The state assistance qualifications for the Medicare Saving
    Program will be covered and who fits into which tier. We’ll also review how the Part D coverage gap or
    doughnut hole works and how the Insulin Saving program can impact your annual drug cost. This event is being
    facilitated by Senior Health and Retirement Service, located in Clinton CT.

    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.