Tuesday, May 3rd at 10:00am

Are you a grandparent or relative helping to raise your grandchild(ren)? Are you looking for others to connect with who are also helping raise their grandchild(ren)?

Join us the first Wednesday of each month.

Registration is now open.

Tuesday, May 2nd from 3:00-4:00pm

Play a drum! Create easy rhythms! Connect with others! No experience necessary. Some drums available for use. Experience a fun, therapeutic drum program for all abilities that energizes you while relieving depression, stress and tension. Join Percussionist Doug Sabino the first Tue of each month for a fun, hand drumming program.

No fee required. Space is limited. Registration is now open.

Tuesday, May 2nd at 10:30am

The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. This group will offer a safe and private space for you to learn from others and understand that there are others sharing this similar experience. The group is peer to peer support with a trained peer facilitator from the Brian Dagle Foundation. This group meets the first Tue of each month at the Senior Center. Please register with the Senior Center.

Every Monday at 3:00pm at EL Middle School

The East Lyme Middle School is sponsoring an after school Garden Club. They are looking to partner with our members who enjoy gardening and would like to collaborate and share your knowledge and passion for gardening. Please contact Mario Cruz at 860-691-5537 for more information.

Wednesday, May 3rd from 9:15am-1:15pm

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically
designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Contact your insurance company to find out. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.

$20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member

Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration.

Monday, May 22nd at 1:00pm 

Exercise physiologist, George Norden, has been working in the field of medical
exercise for over 10 years. In this 60 minute presentation, he will share common misconceptions of strength training as we age, how to do it safely and effectively regardless of physical limitations, and how to optimize results from an exercise program to improve strength, balance, energy and overall functionality.

Registration begins May 1st, Please register by May 18th.

Friday, May 19th at 11:30am

Do you have Parkinson’s Disease or love someone with Parkinson’s? Join us as
we learn from two local Parkinson’s Disease specialists about improving health
and wellbeing through better movement and communication.

Registration begins May 1st. Please register by May 16th.

Wednesday, May 17th at 12:30pm

Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization that provides resources for individuals and families in East Lyme, Niantic and Salem. The resources can be food, financial and/or emergency support. The President, Patricia Payne, will be sharing with us the many programs Care & Share offer to our residents.

Registration begins May 1st. Please register by May 12th. $2pp.

Saturday, May 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm

Sponsored by the ELPBA & the Senior Center Niantic/East Lyme Residents Only

Please have your ID ready and limit the amount of documents to be shredded to 2 banker boxes. Food donations will be accepted for Care & Share. Consider donating any unexpired, unopened, nonperishable food items.