Services

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

HAIRDRESSER

Paulette, our center hairdresser, is back on Wednesdays and taking appointments! To make an appointment please stop by or call the front desk  860-441-6785 

ROOM RENTAL  at GROTON SENIOR CENTER

RENTAL FEES REDUCED~
Community Room – $175 + $25/hour after hours 150 people max.
Large Classroom – $125 + $25/hour after hours 30 people max.
Small Classroom – $75 + $25/hour after hours 20 people max.

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    Zero Isolation Program (Virtually)- Wednesdays from 10:00-12:00pm

    September 2nd – October 20th  -8 week program

    A program to improve social integration in older adults which reduces social isolation, reduces loneliness, expands the social network of participants and increases knowledge of related concepts (social isolation, loneliness etc.), increases the confidence of older adults in social settings.

    If you are interested in participating virtually – please call Tomi 860-441-6782

     

     COASTAL CAFE menu

    COASTAL CAFE  featured menu item:

    • Monday, August 2 Meat Lasagna
    • Tuesday, August 3 Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chicken qtrs.
    • Wednesday, August 4 Pork Chops
    • Thursday, August 5 Turkey Burger
    • Friday, August 6 Chef’s Choice ***

    ***please note the main room is being utilized for a closed event Friday- lunch may be eaten(at the time of this writing) in one of our designated classrooms.  What are we doing??  We are hosting our annual day long ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE for our peers in CT.

    Need Cell Phone / Technology Help?

    Let us help you with ONE ON ONE Tech Help!

    Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays- free Tech Help 9 am to 12 pm – you can also call ahead 860-445-1057 to make appt time.

    If you have an android come in Tuesdays /Thursdays.  Apple products/Iphone/Ipad help is Wednesdays beginning at 9 am !

    THE CALL HUB

    Groton Senior Center is excited to present a brand new program called “The Call Hub”.  This program is generously sponsored by the Groton Parks Foundation.
    The Call Hub is a social calling program designed to provide enriching, fun and stimulating conversations. This program is for individuals who are homebound or lack human connection through socialization and activities outside of the home. Our goal is to have individuals feel validated and connected to other people with similar interests and values through the utilization of weekly phone calls.
    Volunteers for this program are super important and can help to make a difference in others lives by giving 1 hour a week to 2 recipients by calling them. Social calling can improve psychological wellbeing , give folks opportunities to talk with like-minded people, perceived self-efficacy, more years at home and referrals to addition-al community resources. Social isolation affects nearly 1 in 5 older adults and that while it’s harmful at any age it’s especially dangerous for people over 50. Social isolation and loneliness are associated with higher blood pressure, increased susceptibility to the flu, greater risk of heart disease and earlier onset of dementia.
    If you have questions or would like to participate in this program as a volunteer please reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Tomi at 860-441-6782 or tstanley@groton-ct.gov

    Now Scheduling Nutrition Appointments Started May 6th

    NUTRITION OFFICE HOURS are back!!

    Meet with Registered Dietitian Deb Downes  One-on-One Thursday mornings at Groton Senior Center

    Starting May 6th,  Deb will be back on Thursday mornings.  First visit:  $20 for one hour. Subsequent visits:  $10/half hour.

    Nutrition can help with              

    • Weight Loss
    • Diabetes
    • Heart Healthy Eating
    • Cancer (Prevention, Treatment, Recovery
    • Intestinal Issue

    To schedule an appointment with Deb : 860-441-6785