Programs

We know you miss our clayworks class. So we have worked out a way that you can still get your artistic juices flowing again while we wait to have you back in the classroom. We are putting together Ceramics on the Go kits for you to pick up. Kits will include: greenware, paint, brush(es)and instructions. After you are done painting your project, you return it to us. At that point, our Clayworks instructor, Nancy, will come in and do the firing for us. Then we let you know when it is ready for pick up. $12 per kit. Please call 860-441-6785 to register after 10:30 am weekdays.

Time: 6:00 to 7:00pm

Come join us for a fun night of trivia and laughter!!! BYOB

You can only participate if you call the front desk to register and receive the Zoom ID.  Call 860-441-6785.

We provide the clues—you provide the selfies!

Groton Senior Center provides the clues that lead up to finding 10 destination sites in Groton.  Find the marker site then take your selfie shot with it.

Winners will be awarded:

1st place -earliest time stamp, Hot cocoa gift basket

2nd place – funniest photos, Snow fun basket

3rd place- most creative photos, Snow fun basket

FREE yet you need to register by Friday, January 15th. To register please contact the front desk at 860-441-6785.

You will receive the clues for the Snowman Hunt upon registration. A pamphlet of clues will also be located on  our GSC front doors to be picked up beginning Friday, January 15th.

Send selfies/ photos to tstanley@groton-ct.gov by Sunday, January 29th at 11:59 pm.

Time: 11:30 AM

Bourbon BBQ Cornish hen, collard greens with ham, scalloped potatoes w/ bacon, black-eyed peas with hot sausage, okra & tomatoes, mayo biscuits, watermelon.  $10.00 per meal.

You must pre register for this by Friday, January 15 2021.

OPTIONAL FEATURE CHOW AND CHAT

You are welcome to chow and chat with us  after lunch pick up via Zoom at 1:00 pm.  We will check in with one another and then chat about Dr Martin Luther King Jr.; what you thought then and what you think now of his mark on our society and similar thoughts.  Interested in joining us for the Chow and Chat?

Please call or email colsen@groton-ct.gov

WHAT IS ZOOM?
Zoom is a service that allows people to video chat over the internet. What makes it special is that it allows multiple people to join the same conversation, making it easier to host online events / meetings.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
One person acts as the host and creates a meeting. Once they’ve done that, they send an email invitation with the hyperlink to their guests. When guests click the link, they will be able to access the meeting and talk with their friends. We will go over how to join a meeting in more detail during our next video.

DO I NEED AN ACCOUNT?
You do NOT need an account to attend a meeting. If someone invites you to a meeting, you can click the link and attend as a participant. However, you do need an account if you want to host a meeting.

DO I NEED TO DOWNLOAD ZOOM?
Yes. Zoom works best when you have downloaded it to your device. You can install it on a computer, tablet, or phone. Each is a little different, so be sure to pick the device you are most comfortable and confident using.

Is Zoom safe?
Zoom takes your safety seriously. They have built in a lot of security options to make your meeting an enjoyable one. It is up to your event Host to use those tools. Groton Public Library & Groton Senior Center, are using these tools to make sure your information is safe and the meeting is fun for all.

JOINING A ZOOM MEETING
Most meetings start with an email invitation. This is a basic invitation for a Zoom meeting. Every invitation should contain the time and date the meeting is taking place, as well as a link to access it.
Some meetings may have a password and Meeting ID. A lot of people use this feature to make a private meeting. For example, someone may use a password if they are hosting a class and only want the people who registered to attend. If you are invited to a password protected meeting, you can access it in two ways. The first is by clicking the hyperlink – the password information is usually embedded in the link so you won’t have to type it in. The second is by opening zoom on your device and entering the Meeting ID and password. This will allow you access to the meeting.
Once you’ve joined, you may be put into a waiting room. This allows the host to choose when everyone is allowed into the meeting and gives them time to finish setting up. When the host is ready, they will let you into the Zoom meeting. If you see this screen while trying to go to a meeting, just sit tight. Your host is on their way!

WHAT IF YOU CAN’T USE ZOOM ONLINE BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
Not everyone has a device that will work with Zoom, but that doesn’t mean you can’t participate. Ask your event host about a call in feature. Using your phone, you will be given a phone number to call and a Meeting ID number to enter. Once you have, you will be able to hear the meeting and talk to everyone as if you were on a regular phone call.

ZOOM TUTORIAL VIDEOS
Thank you Groton Public Library for creating
three great YouTube videos covering this very information. It can be found at the Groton Municipal Television (GMTV) YouTube site. www.Youtube.com

Need Help with Zoom? Give us a call 860-441-6785.