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.

    Sept/Oct- Staff Update meet Faith Richardson

    Posted on August 26, 2017 by Groton

    Meet the newest member of the Parks and Recreation team.
    Faith Richardson is our new Financial Assistant, supporting
    the Senior Center, Parks, Golf, and Recreation. This is Faith’s
    second time working for Parks and Recreation, first as a camp
    counselor during college and most recently running the preschool programs at William
    Seely.
    Faith graduated magna cum laude from UCONN with a B.S
    in business. She has worked in all aspects of the business
    world at a number of interesting companies including MIT in
    Cambridge, MA and Callaway Cars in Old Lyme, CT.
    Faith now lives back in her hometown Mystic, CT with her
    husband and two daughters aged 9 and 7. As a family they
    enjoy volunteering for and participating in youth sports,
    particularly soccer. You may recognize her from one of the
    multitude of programs she and her family participates in
    through the Parks and Rec department. Please introduce
    yourself if you see her out and about in the building – she
    loves to meet new people

    Sept/Oct- From the Supervisor

    Posted on August 26, 2017 by Groton

    I recently had the opportunity to attend a presentation by
    Manoj Pardasani, PhD, LCSW, ACSW on his research on
    senior centers. Manoj conducted a three year longitudinal
    study on senior centers at Fordham University. His results
    reaffirm what many of us who work at senior centers
    already knew including the following:
    • The average person who visits a senior center is a 75 year old woman who
    lives alone.
    • Participants attend for socialization, classes and education, meals,
    recreation programs and exercise programs.
    • Senior Center’s impact on participants was that those who attend exercise
    5 to 6 hours per week, have better mental health, and they manage their weight
    better.
    • Seniors who come to a center have more opportunities to be with their
    peers and 10% of their friends were met through the senior center.
    • Seniors who attend centers also are more likely go find information on
    services and be enrolled in services that benefit them.
    This information is important because it is estimated by 2025, 20% of the population,
    or one in five people in Connecticut, will be over age 65. Connecticut has the third
    highest life expectancy in the country at age 80.8 years. The population of 65
    and older is estimated to increase in Connecticut by 57% over the next decade.
    We want to have those years as healthy and happy as possible. This research
    supports the theory those who attend are getting benefits from the Senior Center.

    Thank you for being part of our healthy community!

    La LA Land showing Wednesday August 30th

    Posted on August 24, 2017 by Groton

    August 30 La La Land rated PG 13
    A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Starring
    Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

    Movies are shown the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Concession snacks will be available for $1 purchase.
    Registration is required. Please call 860-441-6785 to sign up.

    MEN’S HEALTH WEEK Aug 28- Sept 1

    Posted on August 22, 2017 by Groton

    Just for the guys we have MEN’S HEALTH WEEK next week (August 28- September 1)


    Each day is something new for the guys!

    Please be sure to call us (860-441-6785) or stop at front desk to sign up for these free programs

    Monday, REIKI presentation 1 pm
    Tuesday, LIVING WITH TINNITUS 12:30 pm 
    Wednesday, TAI CHI 11:30 pm
    Thursday, ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION 12:30 pm
    Friday, PHYSICAL THERAPIST on BACK PAIN 12:30 pm