Resources

Click here to visit the official Thrive55+ Active Living Center website.

Enhanced Benefits Checkup Counseling is BACK!!

Senior Resources Enhanced Benefits Checkup Coordinator, Lori Napolitano will be taking appointments here at Groton Senior Center twice a month on Tuesdays the following dates:

  • Screenings are appropriate for those seeking State/Federal Program assistance as well as Medicare Counseling.
  • Clients can be scheduled regardless of where they live in CT.  If an appointment is not available at the town they reside, clients will can schedule at another location.
  • Clients must come prepared for their appointment. Failure to come prepared impacts the client negatively.

Call 860-441-6785 to schedule.

TRANSPORTATION

As a rider on the Thrive 55+ transportation, the center provides a low cost ride to medical appointments and shopping for recommended $2 donation.

Transportation Information page

 

 

 

 

    Nutrition Counseling- Thursdays

    Posted on December 31, 2018 by Groton

    Nutrition Counseling  

    Time- 12:oopm-4:00pm

    Meet with a Registered Dietitian on weight management, heart healthy eating, diabetes, cancer and more.

    First visit – 1 hour (pre-req.)             $20

    Follow up visit – 1/2 hour             $10

    Call 860-441-6785 to schedule.

     

    NEW program: DISCOVER CONNECTIONS

    Posted on December 17, 2018 by Groton

    Discover Connections

    This new program is a welcoming and nurturing program designed for individuals 55 and over with varied needs including those persons with beginning to mild cognitive challenges or anyone at risk for social isolation.   The activities are planned to be fun with a purpose. They  may stimulate memories or test the brain to solve a problem. New experiences will be offered involving art, music, cultural topics, history and more.  This program is a social model for programming and no skilled care is provided by staff. Individuals who would like to participate must be comfortable in a group setting.

    Discover Connections is scheduled in eight (8) week sessions as all other programs at the Center.

    Class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am-1 pm. Lunch will be from 12pm to 1pm.  Participants can bring their lunch or purchase lunch as the Coastal Café in the Senior Center.

    Starting Thursday, January 3rd.

    Participants must meet with facilitators prior to class for paperwork completion.  Fee $16  per resident

    www.grotonrec.com/Discover55         860-441-6785

     

    Free – Medicare Supplement Presentation Wednesdays, Nov. 28

    Posted on November 19, 2018 by Groton

    Free – Medicare Supplement Presentation
    Wednesdays, Nov. 28 6:00-7:30 pm
    For Reservations call: Steven Clark; 860-908-7094 (cell)

    Presented by Steven Clark; local Medicare Insurance broker & educator. Representing ALL the top Insurance Carriers and Medicare Plan types! CT license # 146675

    Learn what Insurance Companies don’t want you to know!!

    Medicare Supplement vs Medicare Advantage: Which is better?

    No Networks! Use any Hospital or Doctor that accepts Medicare!

    Medicare Supplements = No Managed Care, No Referrals, No pre-authorizations!

    Medicare Supplement Benefits/Coverage NEVER change! Ever!

    Get 100% coverage for many costly services such as:

    Hospital stays; Hospital Observation days; Skilled Nursing
    Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy, and more.

    Learn how to choose your Drug Plan!
    Get the best Drug Plan with the lowest costs! EASY!

     

    Wednesday, November 14th- Medication Management

    Posted on November 4, 2018 by Groton

    Time: 1:00pm

    Come hear a discussion  and have your questions answered about how to manage your medications,  look for drug interactions, avoid drug overdose and what  questions to ask your physician.

    ​Speaker: Diane Bressler, RN from The Medicine Shoppe

    FREE BUT PLEASE REGISTER!