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.

    VOLUNTEERS IN FOCUS

    Posted on January 3, 2020 by Groton

    Let’s start 2020 off with a couple of our fantastic volunteers, Terry Birt and Louise Lynch. We thank you both for your enthusiasm , hard work and dedication.
    Many of the folks at the Senior Center know Terry as the current Club 55 President, he has been in this position for the last two years. You may also know him as the gentleman always selling Club 55 raffle tickets!
    Terry decided to start volunteering at the center five years ago after he retired from being an engineer at Electric Boat. He felt he had to do something and wanted to be active and that the center would be a good place because there’s other folks his age here. When asked why he continues to volunteer he stated “Everyone at the center is very active, there’s a lot of good people and there are lots of activities. Too many to do”.
    When asked, Terry said his favorite volunteer activity to do at the center is “The Raffle”. He absolutely loves it , you will often see him around the center selling raffle tickets. He jokingly said, “The raffle has become my baby” as he sold 5 tickets.
    Terry is from Vermont and married with five children. He is an avid reader and enjoys traveling. The longest trip he ever took was when he drove to Alaska in 2008 with friends in a camper from the end of May through September on a National Parks Tour and ended up staying in Alaska for 6 of those weeks.
    Just as committed to Groton Senior Center, you will often find the lovely Louise behind the scenes volunteering, she is quiet but mighty. She works hard and will pitch in anywhere that she is needed. Louise stated that her favorite part of volunteering is the physical work. She absolutely loves to move chairs, tables and work alongside with her buddy Obie she said that “It’s a laugh a minute.”
    The reason Louise started to volunteer is because she felt her life wasn’t as full as it had been when she was raising her four children and working as a nurse. She also felt that she needed something more to fill her life with besides an occasional lunch with a friend and dance class.
    Volunteering for the center for five years, she says that GSC has a warm atmosphere and everybody is friendly and easy to talk to. Sharing that her life is so full due to our GSC community and says, “you just feel like you’ve always been here.” She added “I get more out of helping than anyone else does.” In her spare time, her hobbies include scrapbooking, volunteering at The Garde Arts Center and vacationing in Cayman Islands with her beloved family. We deeply appreciate you both!