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Monday, January 18th- Senior Center Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Griswold

“Don’t Let the Old Man In” – Content by Judy

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Norwich

Toby Keith was inspired to write this song by Clint Eastwood who was about to turn 88. Toby Keith wanted to know what Clint Eastwood was going to do for his birthday and Clint said he was starting to make his new movie “The Mule” that next week.

Amazed Toby wrote about keeping that “Old Man” at bay. As the song says, “How old would you be if you didn’t know the day you were born?”

We all say “I don’t feel as old as I am” which is so true. There are times we are shocked when we look in the mirror because we have forgotten the number of years that have passed by. If we do not think about it, we can do what we have always done regardless of our age.

And as we move into this new year it is time to think and decide how we want to live. How we do not want to let that old man in. How we want to live, do what we love and expand what we are doing.

It is time to make our Bucket List for 2021 and 2022. What do you want your 2021 and 2022 to look like? What is your next act? If we do not plan for our future that old man just might seek in when we are not looking!

It does not have to be just huge things. What are the little things…?

Maybe… Enjoy the sunset more. Visit with family and friends more. Make 2 new friends. Read a good book. Maybe join a book club. Garden. Grow your own salad. Take a walk. Go someplace new each month. Redo a room in your house. Paint the walls and rearrange the furniture. Clean out the garage or the shed or both. Make a scrapbook of past vacations. Plan new vacations. Take an online class. Learn how to do 3 new things on your computer or smart phone. Do something kind for someone you hardly know.

For bigger things it might be take that road trip. Volunteer weekly at a school, hospital, or Senior Center. Do a makeover – you, the backyard, or your wardrobe. Brew your own beer. Learn a craft – maybe counted cross-stitch, carving, knitting. Reread your favorite book. Learn to meditate, then meditate daily for a month. Eat healthy and learn to cook new recipes. Redo your budget so you free up money to do the things you are always talking about doing! Book your next big trip!!

And as you make your Bucket List include another list of all the things you want to do as places open back up!! What have you missed the most? What was it you were planning for 2020 you never got to do?

And remember you are never ever “TOO OLD” to do anything!! Get out there and live. “Don’t let the old man in”

Tuesday, January 19th- Boston’s Freedom Trail with Bob Read “ARMCHAIR TRAVEL” via Zoom

Posted on January 3, 2021 by East Lyme

Tuesday, January 19th

2:00-3:15pm

Let’s Connect & Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail from the comfort of home with our Tour Director, Bob Read.

All the sights and history without sore feet, weather worries, crowds or traffic. Bob will be our live guide on this one-of-a-kind Zoom experience. He will be there to answer your questions, share historical stories, images and his immense knowledge of the Freedom Trail from the Boston Common to Bunker Hill.

Thanks to Zoom, you’ll be able to see and visit with your fellow travelers via video chat.

Please contact the East Lyme Senior Center to register by Fri, January 15th.

Wed, January 20th – MAKING MOST OF YOUR TELEMEDICINE VISITWEBINAR – Free

Posted on January 3, 2021 by East Lyme

Wed, January 20th at 10:30am

Join our interactive educational session to learn more about telemedicine. During Covid-19, telemedicine visits have been utilized in high demand due to physical distancing measures and expansion of insurance coverage. Learn more about the different types of virtual services, pros and cons, and tips for environment, technology, and preparation. Presented by Kaitlin Cuas, transitional care nurse, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging.

Registration is required. Call the Bristol Senior Center at 860-584-7895.

After you register, you’ll receive an email with easy instructions on joining the webinar.

Wed, January 6th – DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS WEBINAR – Free

Posted on January 3, 2021 by East Lyme

Wed, January 6th at 10am

Join our interactive that reviews a wellness model that encompasses the following dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, and environmental. It is a guide to help you look closely at your life and recognize and celebrate your unique triumphs and what you’re already doing to live your best life. Come join us and share ideas on what it means to be fully engaged in life! Presented by Nicholas Arsenault, transitional care nurse, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registration is required – call 1-855-442-4373 or https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/classes-events/conifer-registration

Monday, January 25th- Blood Drive at American Legion in Niantic

Posted on January 3, 2021 by East Lyme

NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

January is the beginning of a new year and the perfect time to start the year celebrating National Blood Donor Month. There are many blood drives set up in SECT but on Mon, January 25th there will be a Blood Drive at the American Legion in Niantic from 12pm to 5pm.

Be sure to register.