MEETS EVERY TUESDAY
DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 am
Meeting at 9:00 to 11:00 am
All veterans from all services!
COFFEE HOUSE PRESENTATIONS
& IMPORTANT DATES
9/5 Ed Banas-MIA Recovery Missions-Vietnam
9/12 TSGT Dan Wool-US Space Force
9/19 American Red Cross—Sue Bolen–
Hands on CPR Skills
9/26 Nicky Checker-Local History
“The Pequot War”
Thursday, September 28th from 12:00-3:00
Create a picture on canvas!
$20.00 per person Limit of 12
Reserve your seat – spots are limited
The first month visit begins on Sat. September 9th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Come have a good time with your newly adopted grandkids!
The GHS Cheerleading team would like to “adopt-a-grandparent” and have monthly visits at the senior center. This inter-generational program will be a great opportunity for both the young and old. There will be various activities to take part in such as puzzles, board games, story telling, crafts, snacks and so much more!
On Saturday, September 23, 2023 Griswold Seniors on the Move will be walking at Ocean Beach for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. If you would like to donate toward our walk, please send your donation to Griswold Senior Center by Monday, September 13th. If you would like to walk with us please sign up!
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.
Wednesday, September 13th at 11:30am
Lunch with shopping or ice cream afterwards.
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge. Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for
transport to and from destination.
# of seats very limited.
Tuesday, September 26th
**Waitlist**
Upon arrival we will enjoy a buffet lunch at the Historic Hawthorne Hotel. After lunch a we will meet our guide for a riding tour of Salem and Marblehead with opportunities to step off during the tour. There will also be free time for
shopping in Salem on Pickering Wharf.
Moderate walking. Trip fee is $135pp. Register now.
Tuesday, September 12th
Reserved ferry tickets will include entry to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, the Statue of Liberty Museum & audio guides for both Islands. After the Island visit we will stop at the Teardrop Russian Memorial
Lots of walking. Trip fee $116 pp. Registration now. ** Wait list **
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.
