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Blog Challenge Day 12: Five facts about the city I live in (Groton, CT)

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Currently I live in the city of Groton, Connecticut. Weirdly part of Groton is considered Groton Town and a smaller part of it is considered Groton city (that's where I live). I've lived here for about 8 years on and off. I originally moved here because I worked in Groton and I wanted to be close to work. My work was moved to Niantic in February this year, but I'm still in Groton. Here are some facts I found out about Groton City: Groton was first settled in 1655 as Groton Bank. It is the only remaining city in the state of Connecticut that is not governmentally and areally consolidated with its parent town. The population is about 9, 395 In 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $40,515. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Mystic, CT

I was searching for a place to start taking dance classes again after a 7 year break. One day while on my way to the Sea Swirl in Mystic for dinner, I drove by the Mystic Packer building I saw a sign for Fred Astaire Ballroom Dance Studio. I was interested so I went home and did some research online. I found there website easily http://www.fadsmystic The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Mystic Connecticut just opened in February 2007. The two owner's, Roglio and Vadim , were previously teachers at the Hartford and Glastonbury Fred Astaire Studios before opening there Own Studio together. I decided to take advantage of there online introductory offer of 3 classes for $35 dollars. With this offer you receive an introductory group class, a private lesson and a practice party. I fell in love with the Studio right away. The teachers were professional and extremely nice and great at what they do. If you live in this area and are interested in learning ballroom dancing you shou...