SENIOR & DISABLED HOMEOWERS’ TAX RELIEF -2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by East Lyme

The State of CT offers a property tax relief program for Elderly & totally Disabled homeowners’ who reside in the town of East Lyme. The homeowner must be at least 65 at the close of 2021 or be
receiving 100% disability benefits from Social Security. The homeowner must occupy the property as their principal residence and not be receiving tax relief benefits from any other town or state.
Income limits for the 2021 calendar cannot exceed $38,100 fir a single individual or $46,400 for married couples. These amounts include gross Social Security payments.

The Town of East Lyme provides an additional tax relief for the Elderly & totally Disabled homeowner. That income limit, which includes gross income and Social Security, is $45,800 regardless of marital status.

For further information about the above programs, please contact the Assessor’s Office located in the East Lyme Town Hall. Or call the Assessor’s Office at 860-739-6931 and press #6.

Fun Trip to Red 36 in Mystic on Wed, May 11th at 11:00am

Posted on April 29, 2022 by East Lyme

Lunch with shopping afterwards.
Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats
very limited. Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to
register and then make your payment by 4pm on the 2nd business day.
Registration begins May 2nd.

AARP MATURE DRIVER SAFETY CLASS- Wednesday, May 4th and June 1st

Posted on April 29, 2022 by East Lyme

Why Take a Defensive Driving Course?
The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Contact your insurance company to find out. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.

Wed, May 4th 9:15am to 1:15pm $20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member
Wed, Jun 1st 12:30pm to 4:30pm $20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member
Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration.

“Take a Hike Thursday” Hiking Group Meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30-11:30ish

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Join us for a refreshing morning walk led by Wendy Hill, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Vice President of the Lyme Land Trust. The walks are moderate unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to make your reservation. All walks are 2.5 to 3 miles unless noted. Inclement weather cancels. May’s scheduled hike will be held on May 12th at Hartman Park in Lyme.

Register Online

Posted on April 29, 2022 by East Lyme

Register from the comfort of your home.  Website: schedulesplus.com/eastlyme
Just enter your phone number to get started! You must call the office if you would like to pay by credit card.
Keep an eye out! We are beginning a new computer check-in procedure.

Rogue Rollers Bocce Club Meets Tuesdays at 1:30pm

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register. The first Tuesday we will be showing people how to play the game, or you can use this time brush up on your game and meet new people interested in this sport

“As the Page Turns Book Club” – Third Friday of the Month

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Copies of the selected book are available at the Lyme Library circulation desk. Just ask a staff member about picking up a copy. This is a collaborative effort between the Lyme Library and the Lymes’ Senior Center and will be facilitated by Librarian Melissa Fournier. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register. Club will meet the third Friday of the month alternating between the senior center and the library.