September 6th at 12:30pm

First Selectwoman, Dana Bennett will be here to update you on town affairs.

Light refreshments to follow meeting.

9:00am Start Time

Sep 1 – Banning Woods, Old Lyme

Easy
Cindy

Sep 8 – Hammonasset Beach, Madison

Easy
Heidi

Sep 15 – Johnston Preserve, Lyme
Moderate + Hills
Karen & Heidi

Sep 22 – Avery Farm, Ledyard
Easy + Rocks
Cindy

Sep 29 – Adkinson Preserve, Gales Ferry

Easy/Moderate
Barry

 Hikers from other towns are welcome to participate.
 Medium hikes may have a few hills, rocks or beach sand.
 The difficult hike is more strenuous; participants must
have completed two medium hikes with the group before

enrolling into a difficult hike.

 All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and

will begin at 9:00 A.M.

 Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme

Senior Center at 8:30 A.M.

 Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change,

if necessary.

 All hikers must register for each hike by calling the East
Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.
 Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch,
insect repellent and sunscreen if desired.

Monday, September 25th from 1pm-3pm

This training course will be taught by State Trooper, Matt Kane, for those who would like to heighten their awareness and increase their protection efficiency.

Topics covered will include:

• Parking lot safety: Ideal parking spots and walking paths, as well as daytime & night time safety factors.
• Situational Awareness: Threat identification, understanding non-verbal communication and ways to avoid an attack.
• Personal Protection: Current crime trends and methods of defense.

This will not be a physically demanding course and no prior experience is necessary.

Cost is $25 pp. Registration begins Sep 1st. Register by Sep 22nd.

Tuesday, September 19th at 10:00am

For this class you will create a Happy Fall welcome canning jar door sign. Learn how to transform the plain canning jar door hanging by adding an autumn paper background, paper rosettes, vintage buttons, and an accent tag. Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator will be your instructor.

You will receive a supply kit that includes the materials you will need to complete the project. Please bring scissors and liquid glue for your personal use.

Cost is $15pp. Registration begins Sep 1st. Register by Sep 14th.

Focusing on the person while understanding the disease progression
4 – Part Series beginning Fri, Sept 15, 10:30-11:30am

Are you caring for someone with dementia? Do you want to learn more about the progression of the disease and helpful communication tips? Would you like to be able to recognize common behaviors and know how to respond?

Sep 15th • Session 1: Overview of dementia.
Sep 22nd • Session 2: Basics of communication and understanding behaviors.
Oct 6th • Session 3: Safety and how to structure daily activities.
Oct 13th • Session 4: Caring for the Care-Partner & Community resources

**Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions**

PRESENTED BY: Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging

Registration begins Sep 1st. Please register by Sep 12th.