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

 

 

 

 

    TECHNOLOGY HELP FOR YOU

    Posted on April 27, 2022 by Groton

    TECHNOLOGY HELP FOR YOU
    Need help with your laptop, tablet, smart phone? Maybe you just need a refresher in
    Excel or need a little reminder with your Mac? We have you covered! Let us know what
    your need is and we will match you up with one of our awesome Technology Center
    volunteers.
    We do ONE-ON-ONE appointments for anyone 55 and older. We listen to your needs
    and work at your pace. We have added to our amazing volunteers—we have several new
    faces who can help with various technology needs. Please call so we can best match you
    up and schedule an appointment- you are important to us. Please call 860-445-1057 to
    make an appointment in person or virtually with our GSC Technology Center.
    TECH TALK program –
    join us for weekly insights on current Tech trends – Thursdays at 9 am. Drop in!

    MAY VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH– BARBARA WINKLER

    Posted on April 27, 2022 by Groton

    In memory of Barbara Winkler; we would like to honor her as our May
    Volunteer of the Month. Barbara was often smiling and willing to pitch in
    wherever. She was actively involved in our center for many years, starting
    as a Recreational Assistant, then in her retirement enjoying the types of
    activities she once coordinated.

    She held several offices on the Club 55 board – Treasurer and Secretary
    and was on and off the board for the past 25 years. She also enjoyed Mah
    Jong and crochet with a group. She adventured and traveled with the
    center on numerous day and overnight trips. As seen here from March
    2019, she attended many of the center’s and Club 55’s events.
    She started her lifetime of service to her community as a Red Cross
    volunteer after graduating from the University of Connecticut. She served
    as the Northeast Regional President of the Navy Wives Club of America,
    and went on to retire as Executive Director of the Navy Relief Society of
    Connecticut.

    Barbara will fondly be remembered by everyone at the center. She was
    well liked and respected by many. We appreciate Barbara for all of her
    years that she gave to the center as a dedicated volunteer.

    Celebration of Life for Barbara will be held Friday, May 6th 1-3 pm by
    her family here at THRIVE55+ in our main room. Friends are welcome.

    GROTON DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION COLLABORATION- MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

    Posted on April 27, 2022 by Groton

    Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month—May. The stigma around mental health and
    treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it
    with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash. Simple logic dictates that if we are hurt
    anywhere, we must seek treatment to get better. This applies to both our mental- and physical well-being. Let us know how we can help!
    Check out GROTON DEI COLLABORATION online at the Town of Groton website under RESIDENTS at https://www.groton-ct.gov/residents/dei/committee.php