FUN FACTS ABOUT DECEMBER

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

December comes from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten” because this was the tenth month of the early Roman calendar. December’s full Moon, the Full Cold Moon, rises in the evening of Wed, December 11th.

Look skyward on the night of December 13 after 9 P.M. for a glimpse of the Geminid meteors. The meteor shower is the most active shower of the year. Unfortunately, they may be hard to spot this year thanks to the presence of the still-bright full Moon, which peaks just one night prior and may wash out the sky

December 21 is the Winter Solstice—the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

 

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE HEARING ON THE TELEPHONE?

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

CaptionCall provides captioned telephone service for hard-of-hearing people at no-cost. With the CaptionCall phone, you can simultaneously hear and read what the other person is saying. The CaptionCall phone displays big, easy-to-read text that automatically scrolls on the phone during a conversation. CaptionCall callers are also supported by amplifying the sound to better hear the caller’s voice.

CaptionCall is for anyone who has hearing loss that makes it difficult for them to use the phone or for whom having captions would allow them to use the phone more effectively. During the pandemic, the need to connect with others has been more important than ever. There is no cost for the phone because CaptionCall’s service is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), administered by the F.C.C., and funded by contributions from telecommunications companies.

To learn more, your local contact is David Wells at (203)430-9554 or dwells2@captioncall.com

 

Christmas and New Years Closure

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

Please note the Senior Center will close at 12:30pm on Thu, December 24th for Christmas Eve, and will be closed on Fri, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.

The Center will be closed on Fri, January 1st due to the New Year’s holiday.

 

Tue, December 22nd- GRAB and GO MEAL

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Bread, and Dessert

$5pp – payable at pickup

Registration begins December  1st

Register by December 18th

 

Wed, December 9th- Join AARP for their One Day University Virtual Lecture Series and live Q&A on with Boston University’s Jeremy Yudkin. THE BEATLES, THE SIXTIES & POPULAR CULTURE

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

THE BEATLES, THE SIXTIES & POPULAR CULTURE

 Between 1962 and 1970 The Beatles released 22 singles, several EPs and 11 albums. The   total number of songs in the Beatles canon is 211. The Beatles produced lots of different kinds of music – folk, rock, country, doo wop, rockabilly, soul blues, – and they invented new genres like psychedelic music and heavy metal. American and English culture of the 1960s is reflected more in the music of the Beatles than in that of any other group. Professor Yudkin will participate in a LIVE Q&A         immediately following the pre-recorded lecture. This event is FREE but you must REGISTER to participate.

https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/one-day-university-lecture-series-presented-by-aarp-the-beatles-the-sixties-popular-culture-tznsdwqc8z4.html?usetown

December 1st- 18th: DECORATING CONTEST Show us your talent.

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

Take a picture of your favorite Holiday Decoration that you put up.

It can be a tree, a wreath, a manger, a menorah, whatever!

E-mail cheikkinen@eltownhall.com with your photo or drop it off to the Senior Center Office. Deadline to enter is December 18th.

Top three winners will receive a gift.

 

FALL PREVENTION DURING THE WINTER

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

Make sure your steps and walkways are clear before you walk.

*Be careful if you see wet pavement that could be iced over.

*Clear away snow and salt your walkways at home or hire someone to do it.

*Wear boots with non-skid soles.

*If you use a cane, replace the rubber tip before it is worn smooth.

*Consider an ice pick-like attachment that fits on the end of the cane for additional traction.

 

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Griswold

TAKE NOTE! MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM AND THIS YEAR IT IS FREE!!   YOU WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF YOU DID NOT DO SO LAST YEAR.  CALL THE SENIOR CENTER FOR AN APPLICATION.

DID YOU KNOW….THAT MEDICAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM?   CALL THE CENTER FOR MORE INFO!!! 

 

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Griswold

All AARP Smart Driving Safety Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020. Do you need to renew to continue receiving your discount on car insurance? AARP will continue to offer a special 25% off discount through December 31, 2020. Renew at Smart Driving online  www.aarpdriversafety.org

Promo code for 25% off discount: DRIVINGSKILLS