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JUNE 2026

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Women Between Cultures

Free Workshop - Decorative Bottles

Wed. June 3 & 24 at 5:30 - 7:30 pm | GCC

FREE to attend. ALL AGES. Give old glass a new life! Learn upcycling techniques to transform ordinary bottles into beautiful pieces of home decor.

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Universal Screening Day

Thurs. 4 at 9 am - 12 pm

FREE to attend. ALL AGES. Health screenings Presented by Harford Healthcare No Appointment Needed. At Thrive 55+.

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Tour de Noank 5k & Fun Run

Sat. June 6 at 8:30 AM

$25 Pre-Registration, $30 Race DAY, $5 Fun Run. join us for our annual Tour de Noank 5k to help benefit Groton Parks and Recreation adaptive programs.

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Dining Out - Mystic Diner

Tues. June 9 at 5 PM.

A monthly evening of dining and socializing at a local community partner restaurant.

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Todd Gipstein: National Geographic Photographer Travels the World in 3 Weeks.

Wed. June 10 at 6:30 PM | Thrive 55

Free to Attend. All Ages. Todd Gipstein will talk about his last assignment for the Geographic: an extraordinary around-the-world trip by jet. The expedition included 11 countries.

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SSW CONCERT SERIES

Caswell & The Peel n’ Eats

Thurs. June 18 at 6 PM | Esker point Beach

FREE to attend. ALL AGES. FREE CONCERTS AT THE BEACH. ONSITE Parking: $5 Motorcycles | $10 Cars. Shuttle service offered from Fitch High

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SSW CONCERT SERIES - Will Evans

Thur. June 25 at 6 PM | Esker point Beach

FREE to attend. ALL AGES. FREE CONCERTS AT THE BEACH. ONSITE Parking: $5 Motorcycles | $10 Cars. Shuttle service offered from Fitch High

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Day Trip

Boston New England Aquarium

Sat. June 27 at 8 Am | Thrive 55+ - Parking Lot

$150 per person. ages: 18+. Registration REQUIRED. Let us do the driving for you!

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Outdoor Market & Classic Car Show

Sat. June 13 at 10 AM.

FREE to attend. ALL AGES. browse handmade crafts, pick up local goods and admire a great display of classic cars. Thrive 55+ - Parking Lot

To learn more call: 860-441-6785

RECREATION

New Season, Fresh Look: Roller Hockey is Back!

The Spring Roller Hockey season officially kicked off on April 10th, with games moving from Sundays to Friday nights. Visitors will also notice a fresh look around the rink, thanks to 14 new dasher board signs featuring advertisements from local businesses. Best of all, revenue from these dasher boards directly helps fund ongoing rink improvements!

THRIVE 55+ ACTIVE LIVING

Thriving Together: A Fantastic Turnout at
This Year's Expo!

The Thrive 55+ staff held the annual Thriving at Aging Expo this May! This fantastic event invites vendors of all types to host a table and connect directly with older adults to discuss their vital services. This year was a huge success, with 44 vendors in attendance and over 300 older adults coming through the expo!

Talks - Thurs. June 11 at 1 PM.

Exploring Sicily & Stromboli w Gary Robbins

Talks - Tues. June 16 at 12 PM.

Thriving with Tech -Socializing Online Safely for US

AGES 21 YEARS+

Extended Trips

April 14, 2027

SPOTLIGHT on PARIS

AGES 18 YEARS+

Dining Out

Tues. June 9 at 5 PM

Mystic Diner

Afternoon at the Movies

Mon. June 8 at 1 PM

Daniel's Daughter

Day Trips

Sat. June 27

New England Aquarium in BOSTON and Time on Your Own

Educational Presentations

06/01/2026 - 06/29/2026

Dementia and Caregiving June 2026, presented by Hartford Healthcare Kristine Johnson Dementia Specialist

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

New Jonathan Jesse Wheeler Panel

at Pequot Woods

The Town of Groton has installed a new interpretive graphic panel in Pequot Woods! Located near the historic stone foundations of his former home, the panel—supplied by the Mystic River Historical Society—shares the lively story of Jonathan Jesse Wheeler, a well-known 19th-century

Mystic farmer. Learn more here.

SHENNECOSSETT GOLF COURSE

Fresh Greens & Women's Golf Month Specials

To kick off a fantastic summer, our greens, tees, and fairways were freshly fertilized in early May to ensure a perfect playing surface. There’s no better time to experience it than this June as we celebrate Women’s Golf Month! Take advantage of our $40 specials (with cart) running Monday–Thursday all day, and Friday–Sunday after 12:00 PM. Shennygolf.com

A LOOK AHEAD

America’s 250th Celebration - Groton's 2026 4th of July Parade

Sat. July 4

Join Groton Parks and Recreation and the entire community as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with an incredible Independence Day Parade. Learn more.

Fort Griswold Celebration

on the Thames 2026

Sat. July 11

Come have a blast at one of the biggest local celebrations of the summer! Bring the whole family for food, fun, and live music to the annual “Celebration on the Thames” at Fort Griswold State Park. Follow this page for updates as the event gets closer. Learn more.

Jesse & Friends Campfire Sing-Along & Dessert

July 25

Join us for an evening of music, community, and sweet treats at our Jesse & Friends Campfire Sing-Along. Learn more.

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