A Performance by Bill Benson

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Lyme / Old Lyme

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

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Groton

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

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Groton

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

Boxed Lunch Lasagna

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Monday, February 13th at 12:00pm

 

$5.00 for members/$8.00 for nonmembers.

Lunch includes a piece of lasagna & a bottle of water. Lunches can be eaten in our dining room, or you can take it to go.

Call (860)434-4127 ext.1 to make your reservation. One piece per person. Money and reservation due by February 6th.

Let’s make 2023 a year of kindness!

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Lisbon

10 Easy Acts of Kindness!

 

According to the Random Acts of Kindness foundation (RAK), performing just one act of kindness per day can reduce stress and anxiety- for you and the person you help. Kindness doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 10 easy ways to start down a kinder path.

  1. Replace one complaint with a compliment each day
  2. Pay for the person behind you in the drive through
  3. Use a meal donation service to give a friend a week off from kitchen duty
  4. Send a nice email or letter
  5. Impressed with someone’s work? Let his or her manager know
  6. Donate worn towels and blankets to an animal shelter
  7. Give up a prime parking spot in a crowded lot
  8. Smile– it’s contagious!
  9. Leave your server or barista a generous tip
  10. Tuck an encouraging note into a random book in the library