Services

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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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    Wednesday and Thursday: Mayans of Mexico & Hearst Castle Gardens

     

    We have 2 senior learning network programs happening next week.

    Wednesday, February 22nd 1:30

    SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK presentation on MAYANS of MEXICO

    Mayans of Mexico. 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

    Thursday, February  23rd 1:30-2:30 pm

    Hearst Castle is our topic of Senior Learning Network

    Hearst Caste: Series 1, the Gardens

     

    Join a CA State Park Educator, and a CA State Park Gardener on a walk through the Gardens of Hearst Castle, discovering the many plant species that grow in this historic garden. Explore the challenges of maintaining a “historic garden”, and the processes that are involved in ensuring that the gardens are kept as historically accurate as possible.

    Cell Phone Help for YOU

    Cell Phone Help for YOU

    Tuesdays    1—2 pm

     Please bring your charged cell phone and question/concern.

     This has been so popular that we ask that you to help us

    by registering for this FREE program! 

     You may do so at the front desk or call 860-441-6623

    ADVANCED CARE PLANNING Wednesday, March 8 at 1PM

    Nobody wants to have to talk about it yet it is so important!

    We have a informative (& FREE) presentation for you:
    ADVANCED CARE PLANNING: Who Will Make Decisions For You If You Can’t Make Them Yourself?

    Our speaker, Chaplain Matthew Schulman, is one of the few certified Advanced Care Planners in CT.

    Please join us Wednesday, March 8 at 1PM in Classroom A

    This great presentation is FREE but we do need you to register for this!! Please call 860-441-6785 – cal now , if we are not open you can leave us a message.

     

    Don’t fall prey to scams and fraud! Jan 24th at 1130am

    SECURE FINANCES

    Senior Resources and People’s United Bank will be here offering free presentation here at Groton Senior Center

    Don’t fall prey to scams and fraud. Learn to be safe with your finances and how to avoid being a victim.

    Tuesday, January 24, 2017
    11:30 AM Classroom A