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

 

 

 

 

    Begins Monday, May 7th- AGING MASTERY PROGRAM®

    Posted on May 2, 2018 by Groton

    Time: 9:30am- 11:00am

    The Aging Mastery (10 week) Program® (AMP) encourages mastery– developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being.
    By participating in this program, you will: Make and maintain small but impactful changes in your health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life.
    Get REAL incentives and rewards for taking small steps that can improve your well-being. Learn to be your own advocate.
    Meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to your peers, and become more involved in your community.

    Limited spots available: for more details contact cmorrison@groton-ct.gov  or 860-441-6623.

    Thursday, May 24th- INFORMATIVE SEMINARS: Container Gardening & Herbs

    Posted on May 2, 2018 by Groton

    Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
    Cost: $20

    Come to a fun class on container gardening and herbs presented by Karen Parker and Liza Dalrymple.  Learn the do’s and don’t of container gardening and pick up ideas for your own garden.  Discuss the Materia medica for parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and peppermint.  Creative and fun ways of incorporating into tasty treats and healing uses.

    Wednesday, May 23- Active Living Expo

    Posted on May 1, 2018 by Groton

    Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

    Join us for this annual event where agencies will provide you with health and fitness information, financial and

    investment information and ways to age actively and well.

    Open to all in the community

    FREE

     

    Orthopedic Surgeons talk May 9th 1230

    Posted on April 26, 2018 by Groton

    Won’t you please join us Wednesday, May 9th at 12:30 pm for a free talk with Orthopedic Surgeons Drs. Piposar & Vafek to discuss KNEE and HEEL pains.