Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a research-based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function and to prevent falls. It is designed for older adults 60+ years old and people with balance difficulties. The next class of Tai Ji Quan will be held on October 5, 2021, from 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Class meets: Tues. & Fri. Location: Zoom. The class is Free. Must be 60+ years old to participate. Contact Connie Capacchione, Uncas Health District at 860-639-5138.
Voting – Content by Judy
Election Day will be here soon enough, and we all need to exercise our right to vote. Remind others and encourage them to vote as well. Keep in mind that we are fortunate enough to live in a country where we pick who represents us.
Voting is a basic right and our way to raise our voice and be a part of how our world runs.
Remember if you don’t vote you don’t get to complain after the fact about anything to do with taxes, the way things are or are not because you didn’t care enough to vote.
Sure, you can say “My vote doesn’t make any difference” but it does!! We all have seen those close election results. That great new candidate who ‘only’ lost by 3 votes. Someone else winning be a handful of votes. These are the perfect examples of your vote does make a difference.
We all need to find out who’s running this November and what those candidates stand for. If we agree with them or not. For those that are in office – do we think they are doing a good job? Do they listen? Do they represent what we want or are they always voting the party line? Should they get re-elected? Or is time for someone new?
And the candidates need to pay attention to us! Because the older population are the most likely to vote! We know what works and what doesn’t work. We have lived the social issues. We have seen the politics involved – both good and bad! And over 70% of us vote!!
Yes, out of every 10 people 65+, 7 of them will be voting in November.
Think about that… This age group can influence all policy. If taxes go up or down or stay the same? Does that referendum pass or does it fail? Does the new candidate win? Does the incumbent get re-elect?
Again, think about it! Your vote can be the very vote that drives change! Mark your calendar so you don’t forget. Call for a ride if you need one. But be sure to vote because elections are decided by those who show up!! Not those who stay home!!
As Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world!!”
October- Upcoming Fitness Classes
UPCOMING CLASSES
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length.
Ageless Fitness (once known as Senior Fitness)
Monday and Wednesday
10-11am
New session starts on Oct 4th and end Dec 22nd (no class Oct 6th & Oct 11th). In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 10am. Registration now open. Class fee $44R and $48NR.
Chair Yoga
Monday
10:45-11:45am
New session starts on Oct 4th and ends Dec 20th (no class Oct 11th). In person instruction on Mon at 10:45am. Registration now open. Class fee $22R and $24NR.
Strength Training
Monday and Wednesday
11:30-12:30pm
New session starts on Oct 4th and ends on Dec 22nd (no class Oct 6th & Oct 11th). In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 11:30am. Registration now open. Class fee $55R and $60NR.
Recreational Pickleball
Tuesday
7-9pm
New session starts on Oct 12th and ends on Dec 21st. 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
9-10am
New session starts on Oct 5th and ends on Dec 23rd (no class Oct 7th, 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
3-4pm
New Session starts Sep 28th and ends on Dec 23rd (no class Oct 7th, 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
9-10am
New Session starts 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
10:15-12pm
New Session starts 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
1-2:00pm
New session starts 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
10:15-11:15am
New session starts 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.
Beginner/Advanced Beginner/Drills & Coached Play
Friday
10-2pm 10 -11am/Beginners, 11am-12pm/Advanced Beginners/Intermediate, $10pp for each lesson. 12 -2pm (no play 11/19) Beginners/advanced beginners
New session starts Oct 1st and ends on Dec 17th (no play Oct 8th, Nov 26th). In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play. A minimum of 4 is required. Registration now open. $3per play. Must have knowledge of the game. No lessons will be given.
Pickleball
Saturday
10-2pm 10am/Drills & Play 12pm/Open Play
New session starts Oct 2nd and ends on Dec 18th (no play Oct 9th). 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.
At this time, we cannot accept credit card payment.
Fri, October 22nd at 6pm and Sat, October 23rd at 1pm- MURDER MYSTERY “White Feathers II”
Location: East Lyme Community Center
Fundraiser for the East Lyme Senior Center.
Seats are limited for each performance to allow for social distancing. Come join the fun – solve the mystery – win a prize!
The mystery is set in the 1920s. Wear your best flapper dress or zoot suit to get into the swing of things!
Ticket price is $30pp.
Call 860-739-5859 to reserve your spot!! Or stop by the Senior Center office for your ticket.
ACTING & SCENE CLASS- Thursday afternoons 12:00 to 2:30pm
With Joyce Beauvais
Starting Sep 30th – Nov 4th
Workshop Presentation Mon, Nov 8th
Learn a new skill: Acting and Scene Class. Fun, Friendships, and Fascinating! The techniques of acting applied to scenes. No memorizing.
$70.00 Registration Fee
Come join the fun!
Monday, October 18th at 12:00pm- Lunch & Learn with Local biology professor Lindsay Rush
Local biology professor Lindsay Rush will share updates from the East Lyme Giving Garden, a nonprofit garden that grows vegetables for donation to local food pantries. Highlights from this year’s growing season and volunteer opportunities will be included.
Please register by Oct 13th.
Grab and Go Lunches are available through the Estuary Council
Five delicious and nutritious frozen meals per person are available for contact-less pick up every Tuesday morning at the Lyme’s Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd, Old Lyme, CT from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The meals will be placed in your truck or back seat. You can place a check there as well for payment. All appropriate COVID-19 precautions are taken while handling the meals. Suggested donation is $15.00 for 5 meals, however if you cannot afford it, you are not required to pay. To get more information or to order the meals, call 860-388-1611. Meals MUST be ordered by the Friday before at 11am.
Friends of Otis Library: Book Sale- Weekend of October 15th, 16th and 17th
Friday, Oct. 15th 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 16th 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17th 12p.m. – 3p.m.
Otis Library
261 Main Street, Norwich
Tuesday, October 7th- Footcare Clinic with Dr. Walter
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED!
Call senior center for an appointment 860-376-2604.
Wednesday, October 13th from 10:00 – 12:00 a.m.- Annual Flu & Pneumonic Clinic (and Shingles)
Thank you to the individuals who have already registered for the Wednesday, October 13th clinic at the Preston Senior Center. For those who are procrastinating, October 13th is right around the corner and we want to help you stay safe and protected from the flu. I will contact each preregistered individual closer to clinic day. I will review insurance carrier information and verify
identification numbers which are necessary to submit to the insurance companies. Registration is easy, just call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6 leaving your name and telephone number and informing us as to which vaccine you are interested in. This year we have available the Shingles vaccine, Pneumonia Vaccine and Influenza vaccine. I will keep you informed and updated as clinic day draws closer. Don’t forget to register!
