Resources

Commission on Aging

On May 15, 1985, the Town of East Lyme passed an ordinance that created the Commission on Aging.  The Commission is a 7 member Board consisting of interested residents of the Town which must have minority representation.

The purpose of the Commission is to:

  1. Review and analyze the needs and conditions of the elderly persons of the Town in relation to housing, nutrition, employment, health, recreation, social services, transportation, and other matters and problems within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
  2. Plan, coordinate, develop and implement programs to meet the needs and to improve the conditions of the elderly persons of the Town, upon the Board’s own initiative or on the recommendations of the Senior Citizen Administrator.
  3. Through the Senior Center Director and others, as necessary, provide coordination of such plans and programs among all related services.

The monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month starting at 5pm. The meetings are held at the Senior Center and the public is welcome to attend. If a member of the public has a concern and wants to address the Board, there are two ways in which this can be handled. At the Board meeting, a person can address the Board during the Delegations section of the meeting. Or, a person can ask the Senior Center Director to add an item to the monthly meeting Agenda.

The current makeup of the Board is:

John Whritner            Chairperson

Michael Bekech          Vice-Chairperson

Ilene Harris                 Secretary/Treasurer

Marge Caste                Board Member

Margret Hughes         Board Member

Joan Bengston            Board Member

Joe Palazzo                 Board Member

Roseanne Hardy        Selectman and Ex-Officio

 

The East Lyme Senior Center can assist you or someone you know with regards to services available within our community. If you have questions, please call at 860-739-5859 for an appointment.

 

    Free Diabetes Telephone Workshop

    Posted on June 27, 2024 by East Lyme

    SENIOR RESOURCES PRESENTS:
    Free Diabetes Telephone Workshop

    Learn about Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes:
    • What to eat
    • Low and high blood sugar
    • Guidelines for when you’re sick
    • Tips for dealing with stress
    • How to set small and achievable goals

    6 Weeks, Thursday from 1pm—2pm
    July 11th—August 14th
    To register, call 860-383-1538 or email Lori at
    lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org

    Seniors Farmers Market Vouchers

    Posted on May 29, 2024 by East Lyme

    • Eligibility is 60 years of age or older OR disabled under the age of 60 who lives in senior housing where congregate nutrition services are provided. Income of not more than 185% poverty guidelines ($2,322/month or $27,861/annual for household of 1; $3,151/month or $37,814/annual for household of 2, etc). Participants can go through means testing to support income eligibility (i.e., SNAP or Medicaid).
    • Cards can be used to purchase only CT grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs and honey.
    • Cards can only be accepted at authorized locations (a list of farm markets and farm stands will be provided). It is likely possible to coordinate “pop-up” markets at a senior center or other location if working with an authorized farmer.

    Please contact the Senior Center if you are interested in receiving a Farmers Market Voucher. Please contact Senior Resources directly at 860-887-3561.

    Register for the Summer Session

    Posted on May 29, 2024 by East Lyme

    SUMMER SESSION: JULY 1st – SEPT 20th 2024

    Registrations begins at 9am:
    Jun 10th for Residents
    Jun 17th for Non– Residents

    If you register online, we must receive payment by the end of the next business day. Registrations by phone will not be accepted on registration day. Registrations are not guaranteed until we receive payment.

    Make Up week will be the week of the September 23rd.

    Early Voting

    Posted on February 27, 2024 by East Lyme

    New to Connecticut starting for the Presidential Preference Primary

    You must be registered in the Republican or Democratic party to vote in the Connecticut Primary

    The Registrar of Voters will be holding office hours:

    Tue, 3/26/24, 10am-6pm, Wed, 3/27/24, 10am-6pm, Thu, 3/28/24, 10am-6pm, & Sat, 3/30/24, 10am-6pm

    This is in person voting and is being held at the Registrar of Voters office in the East Lyme Community Center

    For more information, please contact Wendi Sims 860-739-6782 or Wsims@eltownhall.com or
    Mary Smith 860-739-6147 or Msmith@eltownhall.com

    AARP Tax Aide

    Posted on January 23, 2024 by East Lyme

    Appointments will be held on Mon and Fri mornings beginning on Mon, Feb 5th and will end on Mon, Apr 8th.

    The AARP Tax-Aide program will return this year to provide free tax
    counseling and preparation for middle to low-Income taxpayers with special
    attention to those people aged 60 and over.

    Call to schedule your appointment and get the details about how the program will operate.