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

 

 

 

 

    Presentation on MAYANS of MEXICO

    Posted on February 17, 2017 by Groton

     Come join us Wednesday, February 22nd for a special SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK presentation on MAYANS of MEXICO
    Mayans of Mexico. The video conference is 2/22 at 12:30. Brandon Hall of Learn Around the World will provide insight a, pictures and video from his trip to view remnants of the Mayan’s in Mexico Please join us for this presentation

    Grab your passports and hiking boots because we are exploring three Mayan cities on this program. While in the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, you’ll tour the cities of Palenque, Tulum, and Tikal while learning about the Ancient Mayans. So strap on your boots, grab your hiking stick, and don’t forget your water bottle….it’s going to be an adventure.

    https://seniorlearningnetwork.zoom.us/j/8162288580

    ONLINE BANKING

    Posted on October 27, 2016 by Groton

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    Online Banking

    Presented by Bonnie Stanford     Niantic Assistant Branch Manager  of Chelsea Groton Bank

     Thursday, November 10 at 10 AM  in our Technology/Computer Center

    People are doing their banking from their computers and cell phones but you are not sure about it…

    IS IT FOR YOU???
    Online banking can be intimidating but it also can be quite beneficial.

    Please come to the FREE presentation about ONLINE BANKING to learn the pros and cons of online banking     and if it will work for you.

    This class is designed to encourage planning ahead for financial wellbeing.

    Please rsvp to 860-441-6623

    Groton Senior Center

     

    Free – MEDICARE Presentations

    Posted on October 24, 2016 by Groton

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

    Learn what Insurance Companies don’t want you to know!!
     Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is better?
     Learn how to get better Medical coverage for less!
     Buy a Plan with No Network restrictions; Use any Hospital, Doctor, or facility that accepts Medicare!
     Get 100% coverage for costly services such as:
    o In-patient Hospital stays,
    o Hospital out-patient surgeries
    o Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy
    o CT scans, MRI, PET scans, and MORE!

    Lean how to get the Best RATES/COSTS on Drug Plans!
    Seminar Location: Groton Senior Center, Groton CT 06340
    Dates & times: November 8th & 15th at 1:30pm
    For Reservations call: 860 908 1234

    TESTIMONIALS:
    Steve has been great….he’s saved me a great deal of money on my Medicare Insurance over the years… Pat Harris….Old Lyme, CT
    In 10 minutes he saved me $1,000+ on my prescription drug Plan rates and Copayment costs for the year! Charlotte Sandler…Windham, CT

    Holiday Eating – Nutrition Presentation

    Posted on May 23, 2016 by Groton

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    Holiday Eating – Nutrition Presentation

    Healthy nutrition tips and recipes to Handle the Holidays. 

    Memorial Day -Father’s Day -Flag Day -July 4th and more

    All wonderful opportunities to celebrate and thank our servicemen and women and be proud of our country.

    Downside? 

    A lot of opportunities to make poorer EATING choices.

    Join Deb Downes, Registered Dietitian,

    to learn how to enjoy the food portion of these celebrations without breaking the calorie budget.

    Learn about strategies, food groups to help (and hinder!), how to lighten up recipes, and taste some summer fare!

    Bring a recipe to lighten up – we’ll do as many possible in time allotted.

    $10 per person   

    Wednesday, May 25th   10:30 am   

    at Groton Senior Center