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

 

 

 

 

    Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach

    Posted on September 30, 2015 by Groton

    Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach

    Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach is sponsoring the Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic on October 10th and 11th at the East Lyme High School. This clinic is for the underserved and uninsured in Southeast Connecticut. No eligibility or income requirements. It will be first come, first served as they are limited to 350 clients each day.

    Dental services include: Cleanings, Extractions, Fillings, Fluoride Treatments and X-rays. Doors open at 6:00 am.Dental

    For more information: visit their website www.cfdo.org

     

    Groton Parks Foundation

    Posted on September 30, 2015 by Groton

    Groton Parks Foundation Logo - 2014

    Since its formation 2000, the Groton Parks Foundation has supported Groton’s recreation, sports, leisure, and athletics programs and facilities by collecting funds for special projects such as park improvements, new playground equipment, special needs accommodations, and more, including the current trails improvements at the Copp Family Park. If you would like to continue to see improvements made to Groton’s parks and recreational opportunities, please consider lending your support to the Groton Parks Foundation.

    Support can be made in a number of ways:

    1. Form a Friends Group – Have you always wanted a local splash pad? Perhaps you see a need for a new playground in your neighborhood. Form a Friends of the Groton Parks Foundation group and help make your dream a reality! Friends Groups serve the Groton community by advocating for parks and by raising funds support for their chosen park, facility, or program.
    1. Volunteer – Park clean-up and improvement projects often rely on help from community volunteers. By contributing your time and talents to fill the needs of our parks, your support make it possible to offer the services and spaces enjoyed by the community.
    1. Donate – Your tax-deductible donation to the Groton Parks Foundation will support ongoing and future projects to enhance recreational opportunities in Groton.

     

    Elegant Dining Delivery Program

    Posted on August 23, 2015 by Groton

    We are grateful to these Groton restaurants who donated meals in August

    Bayou Smokehouse
    214 Route 12, Groton

    Groton Townhouse
    355 Route 12, Groton

    Our monthly program is for those who are homebound or in need of a lift, we have a restaurant meal delivered to them with all the necessities. Know somebody who would appreciate this? Please call 860-441-6795.