Transportation Program Expansion

We have expanded our Monday shopping schedule to include the Lisbon area. You
must sign-up in advance of the Monday shopping schedule. Please contact the Senior Affairs
Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.

Renters Rebate Program

Applications continue to be accepted for the Elderly & Disabled Renters Program.

Income guidelines are $38,100.00 for single individuals and $46,400.00 for married couples.

For additional information regarding required documentation, please call the Senior Affairs
Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.

July Food Distribution

We continue working with United Community & Family Services to offer a monthly food
distribution at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston. Our next distribution
will be held on Friday, July 1st between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Our plans are to
conduct distributions throughout the summer months on the first Friday of each month as long
as interest warrants continuation. Persons from surrounding towns are welcome to participate
in our program

Zumba

On Tuesday- 9:00am there will be a NEW Zumba. This dance fitness class burns over 500 calories an hour, but more importantly is FUN! This class will be held once a month in summer to test interest and begin weekly starting in September. Class $5.00 a class. Summer classes July 26th, August 23rd. Call (860)434-4127 to register.

FREE WALK-IN COVID VACCINE CLINIC

On July 11 there will be a FREE Walk in Covid Vaccine Clinic 11am-2pm at the Lymes’
Senior Center- 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme.

Only the Moderna vaccine will be available at these clinics, for individuals 18 years or older who
need a 1st or 2nd dose (primary series) or are eligible for a 1st or 2nd booster dose.

The following groups are eligible for a 1st booster shot at this clinic:
individuals 18 years of age and older who have completed a primary series of a mRNA COVID 19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) and it has been at least 5 months since completion of primary series. individuals 18 years of age and older who have had a primary dose of Johnson COVID 19 vaccine and it has been at least 2 months and would like a mRNA booster.
The following groups are eligible for a 2nd booster shot at this clinic:
individuals 50 years of age and older who have received a first booster dose of any authorized
or approved COVID-19 vaccine, and it has been at least 4 months since first booster dose.

The clinic is free and open to the public. No appointment, insurance, or ID is necessary. Please
bring your CDC vaccination card. Please call 860-434-4127 or email seniorcenter@oldlymect.gov for more information.

UPCOMING HIKES: ROCKY NECK BEACH

July 14 – Rocky Neck Beach. Rte 156, Niantic, CT.  Meet at the parking lot
on Rt 156 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156),
about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Rd.

A beautiful walk along the salt marshes to the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring
binoculars if you have them. 2.5 miles.

GROUPS AND CLUBS: COME JOIN US!

“Rogue Rollers” Bocce Club– TUESDAYS 1:30-2:30pm, weather permitting

· The “Knit Wits” Knitting Circle– SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
10:00-11:45am

· “Quilty” Pleasures Quilting Group- THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
10:00-11:45am

· “Girls (and Boys) Gone Scrappy” Scrapbooking & Paper Craft Group–
FORTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 10:00 -11:45am

· “Totally Pitchin’” Horsesh-U (Horseshoe) Club-FRIDAYS 1-2pm, weather
permitting

· “Take a Hike Thursday” Hiking Group- SECOND THURSDAY OF THE
MONTH 9:30-11:30ish

AARP Driving Class

Tuesday, August 23rd from 1:00-5:00pm

($20.00/$25.00) AARP Safe Driving Class, Call (860)434-4127 to sign up.

Stretch and Strength Class

On Friday’s at 10:15 am. there will be a NEW S-T-R-E-T-C-H & Strength Class with Mellisa, this is a seated class where you will stretch and increase the flexibility in all your major muscle groups. The music will also make this class fun! You will also use light weights or no weights for part of this class. This class will be held once a month in summer to test interest and begin weekly starting in September. Summer classes July 15th, August 19th. Call (860)434-4127 to register. Class is free.

Why Weights Class

On Thursday at 9:00am, a NEW Why Weight(s)? Class- Led by Jessie $5.00 a class. This class will be focused on building more muscle. After 50 years of age, muscle tone begins to decline 15% each decade.
Weights and body weight training help to develop stronger bones, boost metabolism, improve range of motion and endurance. This class is designed to work with these elements in increasing strength, flexibility and balance with focus on form and execution. We will work with compound exercises incorporating weights, body weight and increasing core strength. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring heavier weights (3-5lbs available at center) and a mat. (Once a month in summer to test interest then weekly starting in September.) Class $5.00 a class. Summer classes July 21st, August 18th. Call (860)434-4127 to register.