Join us on Wednesday, January 11th at 12:00pm for an exciting opportunity to eat lunch with
Uma (Age 16) and Omer (age 18), young Emissaries from Israel. To sign up for lunch you should call (860)388-1611 x 216 and tell them you wish to sign up for the Old Lyme site for November 8th. Lunch reservations can be made up until 11am on Nov.7th. At 12:30pm, Uma and Omer will be doing a interactive lecture on how Israel’s technological innovations are helping the world. If you prefer to only attend the lecture, please pre-register by calling (860)434– 4127.

This week we have more for you:

Wednesday, Dec 7th at 3:30 pm is a very cool and unique opportunity (and free) for anyone to learn more about robotics with our buddies from the Teen program at Groton Public Library- ROBOTS and RETIREES. These teens have a great program are excited to share what they know- please join us! We need to have you sign up though so we can have enough supplies and prepare best. You can reply to this email to so.

Thursday, Dec 8th is for outdoor buddies who like to hike with me and local friends! This OATS hike time we are guided by GOSA at Avery Farm (Groton side).  This hike is approx. 1 3/4 miles with Groton Open Space Association.  Again, you can reply to this email, sign up at the front desk or call me to sign up for this hike.

Sunday, December 11^th is our AFTERNOON TEA PARTY  1:00-3:00 pm Put on your Sunday best and join us for an afternoon of tea, treats and socialization.  This is for all ages! Bring a friend!  $15 per person/ $10 for 10 years and under

Be sure to sign up this week for the Club 55 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON  Friday, December 16^th  Let us feast! Spinach and cheese stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes, gravy, baked maple salmon, green bean casserole, asparagus, lemon meringue pie, biscuits, punch, coffee/tea.

Live Entertainment 12:00-1:00pm by Ledyard Carolers.

$15 Club 55 member  /  $20.00 non– member   Register by Dec 12th Late fee of $5.00

Join us on Wednesday, January 4th at 1:00pm with the Bow Tie Historian, Jason Scappaticci. The decade that brought us jazz, flappers, and crossword puzzles also brought us gangsters, prohibition, and presidential scandals and tragedy. The average American does not know
how our modern society was affected by the great changes to America in the Roaring 20’s.

The New London Social Security office has relocated to 6 Shaw’s Cove Park, Room 205, in New London.
Most Social Security services are available to the public online at www.socialsecurity.gov if you create a my
Social Security account. In addition, you can call Social Security by dialing toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
If you create an online account with Social Security, you can request a replacement card, you can start or
change your direct deposit, you can request a replacement SSA-1099, and print a current Benefit Verification
Letter. If you are not yet receiving benefits, you can a personalized Social Security Statement which provides
earnings information as well as estimates of future benefits Lastly, the portal includes a retirement calculator
and links to information about other online services.

December 2nd -Walden Preserve, Salem
Moderate
Leader: Heidi

December 9th  -Champlain North, Old Lyme
Easy/Moderate
Leaders: Debbie & Barry

December 16th -Mamacoke, New London
Easy/Moderate
Leader: Chuck

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 9:30 A.M.
Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme Senior Center at 9:00 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.