Premade, refrigerated, Grab & Go Thanksgiving meals are $8.00 each. Simply heat and enjoy. 
The menu: Roasted turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Baked Potato, Green beans, Cranberry sauce, roll, pie.
Registration begins Nov 1st.
Must register by Nov 19th.
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD for MEDICARE PART D (DRUG COVERAGE) AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS WITH DRUG COVERAGE
The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Medicare Part D/Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans coverage is from October 15th to December 7th, 2021. Participants are encouraged to review their coverage to determine if any changes are needed. If a change is made, it goes into effect as of January 1, 2022.
The changes you can make include during the Open Enrollment Period: 
Joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan
Switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
Switching from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan)
Appointments are now being taken for Thu, November 4th and Fri, November 5th.
Please call the Senior Center office to secure your slot. More dates will come available so if there is no availability on the 4th or the 5th, the Senior Center will make other arrangements.
MUNICIPAL MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION 2021/2022
The Dial-a-Ride Medical Transportation and Caregiver Mileage reimbursement program started their new fiscal year on July 1, 2021 and runs until June 30, 2022. Residents who are 60+ or persons with disabilities are eligible for the service. A one-page application is required in order to register. If you have already registered for the program, you do not need to complete a new registration form.
Registered participants who cannot have their needs met by existing services will be provided a limited number of one-way trips per grant year (36) or as the grant dollars allow.
For further information or for an application, please contact the Senior Center office.
November’s- Music Classes
MUSIC CLASSES
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length.
Ukulele Lessons Level 2
Monday
10:30-11:30am
New session started on Sep 13th and ends on Dec 13th (no class on Oct 11th). In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 10:30am. Registration now open.
Class fee $60R and $65NR.
Guitar Lessons – Advanced Beginner
Monday
11:45-12:45pm
New session started Sep 13th and ends on Dec 13th (no class on Oct 11th). In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 11:45am. You must register for this session. Registration now open. You will need your own guitar or may be able to rent one from the instructor.
Class fee $72R and $79NR.
Beginner Ukulele Lessons
Monday
1:00-2:00pm
New session started on Sep 13th and ends on Dec 13th (no class on Oct 11th). In person instructor led lessons for beginners but all levels are welcome on Mon at 1:00pm. Registration now open. You will need to purchase a ukulele and a tuner. Class fee $60R and $65NR.
Jam Session
Monday
2:00-4:00pm
New session starts on Oct 4th and ends on Dec 20th (no class on Oct 11th). Shirley Lan & Joe Rice will lead this in person Jam Session. Any person who can play an instrument is welcome. Must register your interest to participate for the session.
SPEAKING OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS…
The Senior Center is offering fun, private guitar and ukulele zoom lessons from the convenience of your home. Free complimentary 1st lesson. The cost is $20 for a 30 minute session or $90 for a 4 week run. Contact the Senior Center to register. We will need your phone number and your email address.
November’s UPCOMING CLASSES FITNESS CLASSES
UPCOMING CLASSES FITNESS CLASSES
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length.
Ageless Fitness (once known as Senior Fitness)
Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00am
New session started on Oct 4th and ends Dec 22nd. In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 10am. Registration now open. Class fee $44R and $48NR.
Chair Yoga
Monday from 10:45 to 11:45am
New session started on Oct 4th and ends Dec 20th. In person instruction on Mon at 10:45am. Registration now open. Class fee $22R and $24NR.
Strength Training
Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 to 12:30pm
New session started on Oct 4th and ends on Dec 22nd. In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 11:30am. Registration now open. Class fee $55R and $60NR.
Recreational Pickleball
Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00pm
New session started on Oct 12th and ends on Dec 21st (no play Nov 2nd). In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. Registration now open. $3per play.
Yoga
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00am
New session started on Oct 5th and ends on Dec 23rd (no class Nov 2nd, 11th & 25th). In person instruction on Tue and Thu at 9am. Registration now open. Class fee $40R and $44NR.
FitDance Gold
Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00pm
New Session started Sep 28th and ends on Dec 23rd (no class Nov 2nd, 11th, 23rd, 25th, 30th, Dec 2nd, 7th, 9th). In person instruction on Tues and Thu starting at 3pm. Registration now open. Class fee $47R and $50NR.
Tai Chi
Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 10:00am
New Session started Oct 6th and ends on Dec 22nd (no class Nov 26th). In person instruction on Wed and Fri at 9am. Registration now open. Class fee $44R and $48NR.
Ping Pong
Wednesday from 10:15 to 12:00pm
New Session started on Oct 6th and ends on Dec 22nd. In person program. Must register your interest to play for the session. Registration now open.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday from 1-2:00pm
New session started on Oct 13th and ends Dec 22nd. In person instruction on Wed at 1pm. Registration now open. Class fee $22R and $24NR.
Chair Yoga
Friday from 10:15-11:15am
New session started on Oct 8th and ends Dec 17th (no class Nov 26th). In person instruction on Fri at 10:15am. Registration now open. Class fee $20R and $22NR.
Pickleball – Open Play
Friday from 12:15pm-2pm
Beginners- advanced beginners, $3 per play. Must have knowledge of the game. No Lessons will be given.
Pickleball – Drills and play
Saturday from 10am-12pm
Intermediate- advanced players, $3 per play. People coming to this session must arrive on time. We will do warm up drills first, and then work on those skills during the games.
Pickleball – Recreational Open Play
Saturday from 12pm-2pm
Must have knowledge of the game, $3per play. For people coming in at 12pm, please put your paddle on the table as you enter to secure your place in line.
At this time, we cannot accept credit card payment.
November’s- ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAMS
ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAMS
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length.
Painting with Friends
Tuesday
9:30-12pm
New session starts on Sep 28th and ends on Dec 21st. In person at the Senior Center every Tue of the month at 9:30am. Registration now open.
Stitch Happens
Wednesday
9:30-11:30am
New session starts on Sep 29th and ends on Dec 22nd and will be held on Wed at 9:30am in person. You must register your interest in this session. Registration now open.
Drawing Class
Thursday
10:00-11:30am
New session starts on Sep 30th and ends on Dec 23rd (no class Nov 11th & 25th) and will be held on Thu at 10am in person. You must register for this session. Registration now open.
Writing Class **New Class**
Thursday
2:00-3:00pm
New session started Sep 9th and ends Dec 23rd (no class Nov 11th & 25th) and will be held on Thu at 2pm in person. You must register for this session. Registration now open.
Quilting
New session starts on Oct 4th and ends on Dec 28th. Quilting is held on the 1st Mon of the month at 1pm, the 3rd Fri of the month at 5pm and the last Tue of the month at 5pm. Registration now open. Fee is $2pp for Fri and Tue time period. No fee for the Mon time period.
Day Trips for 2021
No residency restrictions. Detailed flyers available. Flyers can be mailed. Registration begins on the dates noted. Register as soon as you can.
Payments will be made directly to the Tour Company arranging the trip. Checks can be dropped off to the Senior Center office or mailed directly to the Tour Company.
In most circumstances, departure will be from the East Lyme Community Center Parking lot.
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability. Non-Residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Wed, Feb 9th – We are heading to the Hideaway, Old Lyme for lunch with shopping afterwards.
Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5pp
(transportation only).
Registration begins Jan 3rd.
Friday, November 12th at 11:00am- BRAIN AEROBICS
Your mind needs as much exercise as your body. 
Come flex that muscle with Brain Aerobics.
Register with the Senior Center.
November’s-Over the Hill Hiking Group
All prospective hikers must call the Senior Center to register for each hike within seven days prior. There are no residency issues – we are looking for interested, enthusiastic folks. Participants must follow guidelines specified on registration form. Hikers are to bring water, lunches, insect repellant, sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Group size is limited to fifteen people, first come first served, along with one or two leaders. All distances are estimates and may be modified by the leaders based on conditions the day of the hike.
Hikes will be listed as easy, moderate or difficult. Anyone interested in a difficult hike must have completed at least two of the moderate hikes before going on the difficult hike. Contact the Senior Center to register.
November Hikes:
Fun Trips 2021
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. You can only register yourself for a trip.
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Wednesday, November 10th – We are heading to Sadler Restaurant in Marlborough with shopping afterwards. Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only). Registration begins Nov 1st.