The Senior Center Pickleball court construction is well underway. The courts are being built using a very generous grant from the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation as well as Neighborhood Revitalization ARPA Funds. The courts should be ready for use by mid-June.
Tuesday, June 6th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Hartford HealthCare will be here offering a Mobile Health Hub. The Health Hub will include:
Monday, June 19th at 1:30pm
Cost: $20 (due at sign up)
During this class, create your own container Herb Garden to take home and enjoy! All materials will be supplied. Garden consultant Jan Mallett will give you tips on what to plant, how to plant, and also provide suggestions on how to use your homegrown herbs. Limited spots available.
Jan Mallett has over 50 years of practical experience growing herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Jan has attained her Master Gardener certification, and recently earned her certification from Gardenary. She is working now as a Garden Business Coach in the Greater Norwich area. www.jan-yourgardenguru.com
Last day to sign up and pay: June 9th. No Refunds given after this date.
Tuesday, June 20th at 1:30pm
The Golden Nuggets Glee Club will be presenting their Spring concert ‘Songs of Broadway and Beyond’. This wonderful choral group consist of very talented Senior Center members who will be performing a selection of well-known Broadway hits! We hope you join us for their delightful performance. This event is free. Cookies and punch will be served.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be joining us!
Friday, June 23rd through Thursday, June 29th
Stop by the Dining Room to see the amazing works of art by our Senior Center Members!
Any Member of the Rose City Senior Center may Submit Artwork
To enter, please drop off your eligible pieces at the Senior Center from June 15th – June 20th.
Limit of 3 pieces of artwork per medium accepted.
*Eligibility:
*Categories:
Painting Drawing
Oil Pastel
Acrylic Charcoal
Watercolor Pen or pencil
Photography Sculpture
Mixed Media Quilting
►Please label your artwork on the back with your name, medium, and title of the piece.
The Original Waterford Community Band- enjoy a musical night outside (weather permitting) on Thursday, June 29th at 7pm. If it rains, the concert will be indoors. The concert is free and open to the public.
June 1
Baked Cod w/ Herbs & Tomatoes, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Tropical Fruit Cup
June 6
Birthday Celebration, Creamy Chicken Dijon, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans, Birthday Treat, Grape Juice
June 8
Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Garlic Rice, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Mixed Fruit Cup
June 13
Italian Pork Sausage & Peppers w/ Mozarella Cheese on Grinder Roll, Green & Waxed Beans, Fresh Fruit
June 15
Whole Grain Fish Sticks, Tater Tots, Broccoli, Peppers, & Mushrooms, Pineapple Tidbits
June 20
Beef Hot Dog w/ Bun, Baked Beans, Cauliflower, Carrots, & Snap Peas, Applesauce Cup
June 22
Cheese Omelet, Home Fries, Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans, Mixed Fruit Cup
June 27
Western Omelet, Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Peas & Pearl Onions, Diced Peaches
June 29
American Chop Suey, Waxed Beans, Carrot Coins, Fresh Orange
• 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 ($2,248/month or
$26,973/annual for household of 1; $3,041/month or $36,482/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.
Funds have been set aside for senior centers based on its population.
East Lyme is eligible for $58,540. These funds must be used for certain purposes or “eligible uses”. These eligible uses fall under two categories of expenditures within “Provision of Government Services.”
1. “Facility improvements”
2. “Programming”
A few suggestions are items: new flooring in the Senior Center, a coffee bar, lighter trays, a new dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, handicap bathroom doors, and new dining room chairs. We are asking for your input. Come into the senior center and look for our suggestion white board to add your thoughts.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions, we can’t use all of them, but we appreciate your input (after all, it’s your senior center).
June 2 – Moodus Forest, East Haddem, CT
Easy
Gail
June 9 – Mamacoke Island, Quaker Hill
Moderate
Chuck
June 16 – Walden Preserve, Salem
Moderate
Heidi
June 23 – Smuggler’s Rock, Salem
Moderate
Jan
June 30 – Champlain South, Old Lyme
Difficult
Sarah
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 repellant and sunscreen if desired.
