Black History Month Book Discussion

Wednesday, February 22nd at 10:00am

 

Join us as Lottie B. Scott discusses her two books followed by Questions & Answers.

Lottie’s newest book Waiting for Kitty is a children’s book. The book recalls stories from childhood growing up in Longtown, South Carolina. Waiting for Kitty is a book that parents can use to help talk about racism and develop understanding about growing up in a different culture.

Her other book Deep South – Deep North: A Family’s Journey is Lottie and her family’s story of growing up in racially-charged and impoverished South Carolina.  Under the cloud of racial discrimination, difficult farm working conditions, and family tensions, Lottie describes the unbreakable bonds of love that eventually emerged to forever bind her family members together.  As the passing years turn to decades, and family members move North, Lottie reveals how these bonds of love become a transformative power, forever altering the lives of each member of her family.

Lottie B. Scott has been involved in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties as a Leader and Advocate for over sixty years in the City of Norwich and the State of Connecticut.  She worked for the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) for twenty-two years.

Lottie is a founding member, a past President, and a Life Member of the Norwich Branch NAACP and Norwich Arts Center.  She has been a Rotarian for over twenty years and a Life Member of the Norwich Historical Society.  She previously served on the Board at Backus Hospital.  Lottie has lived in Norwich since 1957.

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Generations Family Health Center

Wednesday, February 22nd from 11:45am-12:45pm

 

A representative from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services that they offer.  Generations is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.

 

Valentine’s Day Music

Tuesday. February 14th at 11:45am

 

Join us for some delightful Valentine’s inspired musical entertainment by the very talented Dick Tarryk.

 

The festive music and songs will be performed during lunch.  Although not required, if you would like to purchase lunch on February 14th you need to reserve your meal in advance.  Please call the kitchen by 11:00 a.m. on February 9th to sign up.  Suggested donation for lunch is $3.00 for seniors 60 and older

What Can Your Health District Do For You??

TODAY January 23,2023 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

“What Can Your Health District Do For You??” Stop by the front lobby to chat with Keely and Tiffany. They are student interns from UCONN , partnering with Ledge Light Health District.

 

A Performance by Bill Benson

Wednesday, February 22nd at 1:00pm

 

A Connecticut based singer-songwriter Bill Benson, who performs music as a messenger of love, hope and passion. He conveys his messages through inspiring lyrics and heart-felt vocals in the styles of folk, country and soft rock. Bill leverages the deep, brassy timbre of his vocals to convey emotion and draw listeners into his songs, evoking a mood that pulls you into the moment and offers retreat from life’s day to day chaos. Join us for this free performance.

CALL (860)434-4127 ext. 1 or email seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov to register

Artist Nook January featured artist : Luther Kelly Hall

Artist Nook January featured artist :

Luther Kelly Hall

Luther is an internationally featured sporting artist. His paintings and illustrations have been featured in sporting publications, galleries and collections throughout the US, Canada and Japan including the American Museum of Fly Fishing-Manchester, Vermont, The International Game Fishing Hall of Fame, The Cascapedia River Museum-Quebec, Canada, The Maritime Art Gallery at Mystic Seaport Museum, Fly Fisher Magazine –Japan, Gray’s Sporting Journal-Illustrations , Yale Anglers Journal cover artist, Natural New England Magazine-interview and illustrations, Atlantic Salmon Journal -illustrations and interview, Baltimore Orioles-Camden Yards, Sportsman’s Gallery-Atlanta and Beaver Creek, Colorado, and Redbone Gallery-Islamorada, Florida, Sporting Classics Magazine-illustrations, Redbone Journal -celebrity angler and artist, illustrator and interview, Wlikes University Magazine-interview, Pennsylvania Angler Magazine, Sportsman’s Gallery-Atlanta, Beaver Creek, Colorado. Atlantic Salmon Museum-Doaktown New Brunswick, Canada, Atlantic Salmon Federation-The Plaza Hotel-NYC, The Waldorf Astoria Ducks Unlimited -NYC. Miramichi Salmon Association-Boston. He also earned competition second place in the 1997, 1998 Pennsylvania Trout Stamp

In addition, Luther taught art in the Groton Public Schools for 47 years and maintains a professional studio in the Noank Foundry on Marsh Road in Noank. PLease come by our center and enjoy his paintings. On display throughout January 2023.

Thank you for sharing with us Luther!

* Select pieces are for sale

 

AARP Drivers Safety Course Jan 27

The AARP Driver Safety Class provides a refresher of driving rules and teaches valuable defensive driving skills, safety strategies, and tips for adapting your driving to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that come with aging.

By law, Connecticut residents age 60 and older who complete this class qualify for a minimum of 5 percent automobile liability discount.

Our next offering of the class is Jan 27th. We do require registration by Jan 26.  Reminder: each person is to bring a check to pay the instructor.  Members of AARP: $20  or  Non-members:  $25