FAIRY HOUSE Project with Mary Jo

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Groton

Wednesdays, August 10 and 24  10:30 am -12:00 pm

Crafters Wanted! If you enjoy crafting yet might not have the space or reason; this could be for you! Fairy houses are made from nature, so items that are found in the yard are going to work.  Come volunteer and craft a Fairy House to be donated to our LUMINARI WALK event to fundraise for Groton Parks Foundation. This community event will take place on Saturday, October 22 evening at the Copp Family Park.

Fairy Houses will first be featured in our center shop, they will decorate our LUMINARI WALK trail and then finally they will be auctioned at the event.  We need to know how many to expect – please sign up.

 

Trip: Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Montville

Tuesday, August 16th

 

Free- first come, first served

Sign-ups begin on Monday, August 1st

 

Our first trip of the year will be to Martha’s Vineyard and is being sponsored by funds made available to the Town and approved through the Town Council.

Tour includes: Martha Vineyards Island Tour, Shopping time in Edgartown, Island Queen Ferry, Delicious Bertucci’s Dinner, Luxury Silver Fox Coach.

Reiki

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Montville

Wednesdays, by appointment 

Please sign up in the front office.

REIKI is a method of natural healing based on the application of Universal Life Force Energy. REIKI is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing. Energy healing involves direct application of CHI for the purpose of strengthening the client’s energy system (aura). This is a quiet, individualized program.

Free to our seniors, donations accepted.

Virtual Real Time Tour of the Nile River

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Montville

Tuesday, August 16th from 10:00-11:00am

 

Come join us as we take a trip up the Nile and watch the sun go down. “We will travel by motor boat, taking a trip on the longest river in the world that has so much history sail on it is one on nearly everyone’s bucket list. You will get to see the difference between the East and West Banks of the Nile plus some of the wildlife that lives there.”

​​​​​​​You have the opportunity to ask the tour guide questions—these are “real time” tours and are interactive. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. Authentic snacks served during the tours.

Virtual Real Time Tour of Canada

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Montville

Wednesday, August 3rd from 3:30-4:30pm

 

A live walking tour of Banff & The Canadian Rockies. “Banff—Canada’s first and most famous national park. Nestled in over 6000 square kilometers of majestic wilderness, the Town of Banff helped to finance the trains which assured Canada’s creation. Every visit will be different according to time, light, wildlife and weather. We discuss the indigenous inhabitants. Geology, wildlife and the ‘need to reside’ permit which restricts Town from growing.”

 

You have the opportunity to ask the tour guide questions—these are “real time”
tours and are interactive. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. Authentic snacks served during the tours.

Municipal Agent

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Ledyard

The Municipal Agent for Ledyard is Karen Goetchius.  She is located at the Town Hall, Nursing Dept.  Please call her at (860-464-8464) for any issues dealing with the elderly. Why would you need to give her a call? To disseminate information to elderly persons and assisting such persons in learning about community resources which are available to them.

Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Ledyard

Are you in need of rides to doctor’s appointments and medical tests?  If so you may be eligible for the services of Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium, Inc., a private non-profit 501(c)3 agency whose purpose is to promote the coordination and consolidation of para-transit services for persons of low income, elderly, physically and mentally disabled individuals in Southeastern Connecticut.  ECTC can be an additional means of transportation besides the Ledyard Senior Center if your appointments fall on days and times during the week that the Ledyard Senior Center does not do.   Please call 860-464-0478 or ECTC 860-848-5910 or fax 860-848-5917 for further information. Their website is www.ectcinc.org.

 

Senior Center Van Driver Job Opening

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Ledyard

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that would benefit the homebound seniors in our community, as well as afford you the opportunity to take our clients on trips, shopping, and to medical appointments?  Then this might just be the job for you!  The Ledyard Senior Center is currently taking applications for a per diem Senior Citizens Van Driver.

Please visit the Town’s website at https://www.ledyardct.org/DocumentCenter/View/500155/Senior-Citizen-Van-Driver for more information and to apply.

Senior Transportation & Van Schedule

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Ledyard

Call us at 860-464-0478 to schedule all transportation requests.

The Ledyard Senior Center offers daily transportation to the Center for activities including lunch, along with rides to medical appointments and other necessities according to the schedule below.  All individuals using our transportation must complete an annual transportation form. A wheelchair lift is available. Please be aware that the Senior Center does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle.  Persons must be able to: travel without assistance, wait outside for 10 minutes, climb three 12-inch steps or use the wheelchair lift.  The Senior Center cannot provide rides home from a medical appointment/procedure that involves general anesthetics. We service Ledyard, Gales Ferry, New London, Groton, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich. Call for details.

 

Van Schedule:

MONDAY:  Senior Center, Doctor Appointments

TUESDAY:  Senior Center, Doctor Appointments

WEDNESDAY:  Senior Center

THURSDAY:  Senior Center, Doctor Appointments

FRIDAY:  Senior Center, Stop & Shop or Walmart

1st Friday – Bank Run

 

All reservations for transportation must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the office between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and talking to a staff person. Requests for transportation giving less than 48 hours notice will be addressed on a case by case basis.

 

Drivers cannot schedule appointments.  Round trip suggested donations are $1.00 within Ledyard and Gales Ferry and $2.00 for out of town. We provide transportation to Sub Base medical appointments and the pharmacy for people with a Military/Base I.D.  Driver routes are planned in advance.  Unscheduled stops and pick-ups are not permitted.  Please refrain from requesting any impromptu stops.

 

Upcoming Lifelong Learning Lectures & Performances. Mark Your Calendar.

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Upcoming Lifelong Learning Lectures & Performances are Free for members ($10 each for non-members)

September 7th at 1:00pm-Transatlantic Airships with the Bow Tie Historian

October 5th at 1:00pm– The Connecticut Witch Trials with the Bow Tie Historian

November 2nd at 1:00pm- The 1964/65 NY World’s Fair with the Bow Tie Historian

November 9th at 1:00pm– Harriet Tubman– A Woman with a Railroad– A one woman show
stage with Abwao Bandele-Asante

January 4th at 1:00pm- The Roaring 20’s with the Bow Tie Historian

January 18th at 1:00pm– The Amistad Story– A one woman show with Abwao Bandele-Asante

February 1st at 1:00pm– Failed Presidential Assassinations with the Bow Tie Historian

March 1st at 1:00pm—The SS United States: Fastest Ship in the World with the Bow Tie Historian

April 5th at 1:00pm– The Sinking of the Titanic with the Bow Tie Historian