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Center Spotlight

Special Events

Trips & Travel

Senior Art Show

Out & About

Music, Arts, & Enrichment

Games

Fitness & Dance

Technology Center

Senior Learning Network

Club Corner

Boomers A to Z

Important Information

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Open to Residents & Non-Residents Ages 55+!

“Compliments to the GSC; they provide an excellent venue

allowing us to play (pickleball) 5 days a week. Groton is very lucky

to have the support of the taxpayers for the facility.”

- Chuck Stevens

See page 8 for pickleball program information!

During the months of April and May, we asked you to share your feedback with us about how we are doing here at the Groton Senior Center. Thank you to everyone who took a moment to stop and answer our questions and o2ers some tips and share ideas!

Here are just a few of the comments we received on the notes posted around the building:

“Friendly, fun, great sta-, good

programs, great lunch program”

Thank you for

your feedback!

“I like walking in the place in

wintertime plus the gym.”

“I love the sunshine choir and many

day trips, lunches are great, sta- is

great”

“Need more activities for men -

such as workshop.”

“Please open on weekend.”

We may not be able to accomodate everyone’s requests or make all of your great ideas happen, but we strive to be a place that o2ers what you need. Look for new programs and changes in the coming months that reflect the feedback we received.

We also conducted a focus group for people age 55 and up who do NOT currently use the Senior Center, and we got a great response from those non-users as well.

We were surprised to learn that many people did not know they were eligible for programs here at age 55, or that they did not know we o2er transportation to and from many programs and special events.

Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts and ideas with your friends and sta2 here at the Groton Senior Center. We value your feedback!

2 Discover 55+, May 2016

CENTER SPOTLIGHT

Our monthly program is for those homebound or in need of a lift, we have a restaurant meal delivered

to them with all the necessities. Do you know somebody who would appreciate this treat? Then please

call 860-441-6795.

Special thanks to these Groton restaurants who donated meals in MAY:

Flanagan’s, 360 Route 12, Groton and Windham Falls Estates, Drozdyk Drive, Groton

ELEGANT DINNER DELIVERY

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EBT/SNAP and WIC Cards welcome - Credit Cards accepted

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Visit the Groton City

Farmer’s Market!

The Groton Senior Center will provide

round trip transportation to the Groton

City Farmer’s Market during the 2016 and

2017 seasons!

Seniors can sign up for transportation

to the market up to 24 hours before. The

Senior Center will pick passengers up at

their home or if they are at the center, they

can get the bus from the center to the

Market. Seniors will be allowed time at

the market to shop before being brought

home.

The Groton Senior Center will also have

a table at the Farmer’s Market on August

23 from 3 to 6p.m. Stop by and say hello!

Celebrate the month’s special days with us!

June 7 - Entertainment by Cutler Middle School

Chorus

July 5 - Play The Price is Right and enjoy a performance by Patrick Strout - CT Country

Traditional Champion

August 2 - The 102nd Army Band Brass Quintet

performs

BIRTHDAYS &

ANNIVERSARIES June 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pneumonia shot clinic presented by Rite Aid

Pharmacy

Walk ins welcome!

July 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shingles shot clinic presented by Rite Aid

Pharmacy

Pre-registration required!

Please call 860-441-6785 for more information.

VACCINATION CLINICS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Strawberry Festival

June 30 5-7 p.m.

Dinner & Dancing!Grilled Flank Steak with

Strawberry Zinfandel sauce, Coconut Mango Tilapia

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Club 55 Barbie Tea

Saturday, June 411:30-1:00

$5/kids, $15/adult

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

THE SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4

Club 55 LuauTuesday, August 16

11:30-1:00Entertainment by: Nihau [The Forbidden Island]

Menu: Pork Ribs, Molokai Cranberry Glazed Roasted Turkey

What’s it Worth?

Antiques AppraisalSaturday, July 169 a.m. - 12 p.m.9999999999999999999 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.mmmmmmmm. p

Club 55 Great American Picnic

Tuesday, July 19 11:30-1:00

$10 members/$15 non-members

BBQ Burgers, Hotdogs & Chicken w/ cold Potato &

Pasta Salads

5K Road Race & Kids Fun Run

Saturday, June 11 - 10:00 a.m. Esker Point Beach

GrotonRec.com/TourdeNoank.asp

FREE BINGO! Sponsored by Walgreens

#ursday, August 25 2-4 p.m.

Snacks provided!

Fall Registration:

August 1 residents

August 8 non-residents

Summer Registration:

May 31 residents

June 6 non-residents

SPEED DATING at Academy Point Wednesday, June 29, 4-6 p.m.

Call Ellen Colby at 860-245-8915


TRIPS & TRAVEL

New York City - 9/11 Memorial and Little Italy

Saturday, June 25 - $96

Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Goodspeed Opera House

Wednesday, August 10 - $90

New York City - Whitney Museum of American Art

& Highline Walking Tour

Wednesday, August 24 - $102

Strawberry Fields Beatles Tribute Band, Aqua Turf

Tuesday, Sept 13 - $52

American Veterans Show, Aqua Turf

Monday, November 14 - $58

The Company Men, Aqua Turf

Wednesday, December 7 - Price TBA

FEATURED EXTENDED TRIPS

FEATURED DAY TRIPS

We o1er day and extended trips around the US and abroad. Great for singles, couples, families - there's some-

thing for everyone and all ages. Trips are open to the public. Check back often to see new trips added!

For more information about trips and to register, please call us at (860) 441-6785.

Payment must be made upon registering for a daytrip. No refunds unless your spot can be filled.

To see all our upcoming trips, please visit our Facebook page at

Facebook.com/GrotonSC, or call the main desk at (860) 441-6785 for more information.

Spotlight on Paris

November 15-21 , 2016Revel in the allure of captivating Paris. Come to know

its famous world-renowned art, food, and fashion.

Get acquainted with Paris’ fascinating history on

included guided tour of the city and much more!

Ledge Lighthouse Tour

Tuesday, August 9 - $45

Lighthouse Cruise with Cross Sound Ferry -

Great views of lighthouses + more along the

coasts of CT, RI, and NY!

Wednesday, June 29 OR July 5 - $28

South American Cruise

January 7-23, 2017Sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Valparaiso,

Chile. Experience South America’s hottest spots

as your cruise around Cape Horn. This cruise is the

cultural experience of a lifetime!


OUT AND ABOUT

ANNUAL SENIOR ART SHOW

See more photos from

recent events at

Facebook.com/GrotonSC

Our first ever Senior Prom on Saturday, April 23

was a huge success! Everyone had a great time.

Many thanks to As Time Goes By, Community

Swing Band for the dancing music, Waterford

Ballroom for their dance demos, and the fabulous

volunteers who set up and helped decorate!

June 1 - 30, 2016

Enter your art and showcase your talent!

Categories:

Painting Drawing

a. Oil a. Pastel

b. Acrylic b. Charcoal

c. Water Color, c. Pen, Ink or Pencil

Pen, Ink Wash

Photography Sculpture

a. Color

b. Black and White

Artwork must be entered by Tuesday, May 31. Judging takes place Friday, June 3. All work should be

created in the past year, June 2015 to May 2016. Artwork should be ready to hang with wire. Please a.ix

name, address, phone and category to art work. Rules included on registration form.

For more information, please see Mary Jo Riley or call the center at 441-6785.First place winners will be

entered in the Regional Senior Art Show at the Senior Expo July 2016 at Norwich Technical School.

MUSIC, ARTS & ENRICHMENTLearn a new hobby or improve your favorite skills with the Groton Senior Center’s Music, Arts, and Enrichment

programs for all skill and ability levels.

Call David Tubbs for an appointment! (860) 860-912-3129

We provide transportation to programs, special events, and around town for appointments and shopping. Please call ahead to reserve your spot. For more information and to request a pick-up, please stop by the front desk or call us at 860-441-6785.

Need a Ride?

Call Today 1-800-477-4574

GAMES & STRATEGYThe Groton Senior Center o"ers a variety of games for group play and individual play. Strategy games promote

mental stimulation and socialization. Research has shown that Bingo and other games are good for the brain,

stimulating memory and attention skills and facilitate social interaction. Our games programs include a variety of

levels from basic to more challenging options.

Mah JonggMah Jongg is a game that originated in China. It is

commonly played by 4 players (with some 3-player

variations found in South Korea and Japan). The game

and its regional variants are widely played throughout

Eastern and South Eastern Asia and have a small

following in Western countries. Similar to the Western

card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy,

and calculation and involves a degree of chance.


FITNESS & DANCE

Smart Exercise with your Trainer

Thursday, June 9, 1-2:30 p.m. 1. Learn how to Train safely with your trainer

2. Learn how to make the most benefit from

strength , endurance and flexibility training

3. Learn How to make and modify your goals

to have the most helpful training sessions and

programs

The Fitness/Dance Programs at the Groton Senior Center promote and maintain the physical abilities of

participants and also group classes o)er a chance to socialize with other class members and provide mental

stimulation through music and physical motion. Class sizes range from intimate Qi Gong classes to popular

Cardio Sculpt classes.

Exercise In and Out of Your Chair

Thursday, July 21, 1- 2:30 p.m.1. Learn how to combat the e)ects of sitting too

much during the day

2. Learn how to use your chair for exercise when

seated or standing

3. Learn about why it is beneficial for your health

to lessen your daily sitting time

Arthur D. Sculco, MS, ACSM RCEP of Art and Science Fitness is a certi!ed Personal Trainer and Health Fitness Specialist, specializing in chronic disease, injury, spinal conditions, and frailty. Schedule a private appointment or join Arthur for an informational session!


SENIOR LEARNING NETWORKImagine talking to a scientist from NASA or walking through the storage rooms of the Louvre with a curator. These are just

two of the hundreds of enrichment programs that participants in the Senior Learning Network can enjoy. SLN provides

distant learning opportunities for adults using interactive internet technology. Join us for one or all of the fascinating sessions

we have planned! Presentations take place in Classroom 1 on our Smart TV. Topics subject to change.

Live Hike from Channel Islands, CAJune 10, 4:30p.m.

Provided by: Channel IslandsConnect with national park rangers to learn about the

natural and cultural resources found on these remote

California islands.

Eleanor Roosevelt: Her Life and

Legacy June 16, 1:30 p.m.

Provided by: Franklin D. Roosevelt President

Library & Museum

Live Dive from Channel Islands, CAJune 24, 4:30 p.m.

Provided by: Channel IslandsTake a virtual dive through an underwater kelp forest to get

a rare glimpse into this seldom seen world without even

getting wet.

Sciencecast Star Gazing July 5, 1:30 p.m.

Provided by: Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Supported by grants from Senior Resources and

Charter Oak Community Giving

TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Here at the Technology Center, computer training is fun for both the students and volunteer teachers. Our goal is

to smooth the pathway from computer literacy (knowing the basics) to fluency (using the computer as a tool for

specific tasks) to mastery (using the computer to share knowledge and wisdom in one or more areas.) Everyone

learns at their own pace. The Technology Center serves all students at their own pace along the pathway. Stop in

and see us today!

Open Daily 8:30-11:30 AND Monday & Thursday 9:00—3:00 860-445-1057 www.gaclc.org

JUNE2 - Files & Folders

9 - Options & Preferences

16 – Email

23 - Search Engines & Browsers

TECH TALK WITH DICK & WALLYThursdays, 9-10 a.m., Cost: $1

JULY7 - Q & A

14 - Computer Maintenance

21 - What to Buy

28 - Keyboard shortcuts

AUGUST4 - Safe Internet Shopping

11 – PayPal

18 - Uninstalling Programs

25 - Q & A

Wolflink July 12, 1:30 p.m.

Provided by: Minnesota Wolflink – International

Wolf CenterSee live wolves in their natural habitats.

The Cleveland Museum July 25, 2:00 p.m.

Provided by: Cleveland Museum of ArtTalk with museum sta7 on subjects such as America’s

Story through Art, Gods and Heroes of Greece and Rome,

Medieval Masterpieces, Impressionism, Japanese Art and

more.

Canyon Connections August 9, 2:00 p.m.

Provided by: Grand Canyon National ParkLearn about the five diverse ecosystems found at Grand

Canyon and the unique interrelationships found within

them.

Native America August 23, 1:00 p.m.

Provided by: Cranbrook Institute of Science

FREE! Photos on Your Smart Phone - Wednesday, June 1 - 1:30–2:30 p.m.


Club 55 Vice President:

Marilyn CharetteA native of Newport, Rhode Island,

Marilyn Charette, came to Groton

via the Navy and her deceased

husband, Commander Al Charette.

A Boston trained nurse, she worked

here at the Groton Senior Center

(GSC) clinic with giving physicals,

blood pressure monitoring and

hearing testing in the mid-eighties.

She left the GSC clinic to work at

the NL Submarine Base in Groton in

the Navy Marine Corp Relief Society.

Interestingly her boss was our own,

Barbara Winkler, who at the time

was its Executive Director.

Marilyn’s life as a Navy wife has been

adventurous and exciting as she

followed her husband up the ranks

from enlisted to a commissioned

ensign within seven years to his final

destination as Commander. One

of their most exciting assignments

was Washington, D.C. where her

husband’s position required her to be

Embassy hostess. Marilyn brought

that experience to GSC last year

as the volunteer host for “Club 55”

and as Vice President continues to

supervise our hospitality volunteers.

Marilyn and Al Charette were a

beautiful couple with a love story to

match. They met when she was 12

and he was 16 in Newport. Al went to

California to live on a ranch and be a

cowboy but he kept in touch with his

girl. When she was in nursing school

and was hitting some rough spots

he was the one who encouraged her

and kept her focused. They married

after she finished school and he

entered the Navy.

Marilyn and Al have three grown

children, two boys and a girl, who live

in Groton. Al was also a volunteer

at the Groton Senior Center and

was instrumental in setting up the

computer center with Peter Petrides.

Our Vice President volunteered to

be on the board because she wants

to reach out to Seniors and help

find ways to include people and

make them feel comfortable at GSC.

She hopes to fill a void in their lives

through programming and social

activities. In June meet another

“Club 55” board member.

CLUB CORNER

BOOMERS A TO Z: My Life, My Time, My Way

Planning for Retirement:

The Social and Economic

Side of LifeGuest speaker: Mark Lee,

Tarkinton Financial

Menu: BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich

Please register by June 10

Wayne Henson from

Holdridge Home and

Garden Showplace

Menu: Honey Mustard Chicken

Please register by July 8

Hypertension and Health

Crises: What You Need

to Know to Prevent the

“Geriatric Cascade”Guest speaker: Jamie E. Chapple,

BSN, RN, RAC-CT

Menu: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Please register by August 5

June 14 July 12 August 9

Join us for dinner and a presentation from a local expert on various topics. Dinner begins at 5:30 and is just $6 per person. Presentation is from 6-7 p.m.

Say hi to Marilyn next time

you see her around the

Center!


GROTON SENIOR CENTER STAFFSenior Services

Senior Center Front Desk

Mary Jo Riley, Senior Center Supervisor

Joanne Forgacs, Office Assistant II

Kathy Williams, Office Assistant II

Carol Pratt, Program Supervisor

Cindy Morrison, Program Supervisor

Email: first initial and last [email protected]

example [email protected]

860-441-6785

860-441-6636

860-441-6785

860-441-6785

860-441-6795

860-441-6623

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Groton Parks and Recreation Commission serves as

a liaison of the residents of the community for guiding the

Parks and Recreation Department. The Commission wishes

to provide you the opportunity to raise questions, ideas,

or comments involving parks and recreation in Groton.

Citizens are welcome to attend monthly meetings on the

second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Groton

Senior Center.

CONTACT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSummer session Registration dates:

• Residents – May 31, 2016

• Non residents – June 6, 2016

Summer session runs July 5 to August 29. No classes will be held August 30 – September 2

Fall Registration dates:

• Residents – August 1

• Non residents – August 8

Fall session runs September 6 to October 29

Fees - Non-residents pay an additional $10 fee for most classes

Holidays - The Groton Senior Center is closed on July 4, Monday and September 5, Monday

Registration Deadline - Please register before the first week of classes. Any class not meeting minimum numbers

will be cancelled for the session.

More information about Groton Senior Center’s programs and services including transportation is available on the

newsletter rack in The Cove or online at GrotonRec.com/Seniors.

Visit the new regional Senior Center

website for lots of great information,

news, and events!

SeniorCenterCT.org

Jeff Zuliani, Member

[email protected]

Jon Grossman, Member

[email protected]

Jim Kamercia, Chair

[email protected]

June Evered, Secretary

[email protected]

The Groton Parks and Recreation Commission is currently

seeking applications to fill a vacant position. For more

information about applying for this volunteer post, please

visit www.groton-ct.gov.

COMING THIS FALL...

and more!

Boston Red Sox vs

Toronto Blue Jays

Saturday, October 1

One of Big Papi’s

last games at

Fenway Park!Active Aging Week September 25 – October 1

Denim & Diamonds Dinner and Dancing

September 30 Port N’ Starboard

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Many thanks to the

Groton Senior Center for

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senior population.

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