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.

    UCONN Women’s Basketball Game Watch

    UConn Alumni presents Women’s Basketball Game Watch

    Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Groton Senior Center

    Game Time:  5:15 p.m. vs. Notre Dame

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    Doors open at 4:30 p.m.   Free Pizza, popcorn and drink. 

    Register now at 860-441-6785.

    Cellar Gang Performs at November Club Gathering

    Cellar Gang

    Join us on Tuesday, November 24th for our monthly Club gathering and enjoy a live performance by Cellar Gang 12:30 – 1:15 pm. Groton Senior Center offers quite a few social events often attached to meals that are offered to provide socialization and entertainment for  our community. Most of our events also have a hand chosen entertainer for you to enjoy.

    This month we hope you make it here to watch this talented group of lady musicians who perform Wire-Strung Harp, Bowed Psalterys and an occasional Hammered Dulcimer. Their Wire-Strung Harps and Psalterys were built in Frank Murphy’s Cellar (thus their name).

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    Thanksgiving Luncheon

    Groton Senior Center’s Coastal Café

    Presents

    Thanksgiving Luncheon 

    Tuesday, November  17th

    Turkey with the Fixins’

     

    $13.00 pp pre registered/walk ins $15 pp

    (walk ins are limited)

    860-441-6785

    Open to the Public

     

    NOVEMBER BOOT CAMP for BOOMERS ~ BEING MORTAL

    NOVEMBER BOOT CAMP for BOOMERS
    TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 5:30 – 7 PM
    A special screening of the groundbreaking PBS Special based on the best-selling book by Atul Gawande, MD: BEING MORTAL.
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/being-mortal/
    GUEST SPEAKER:
    ROSANNE BRANCIFORTE. APRN
    LYNDA BEDRI, BEACON HOSPICE
    SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS W MUSHROOM SAUCE DINNER
    Only $6 per person ~ Open to the Public
    Please register by Friday, November 6th at 860-441-6785