Music: Jeffrey Engel presents Chopin…

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Wednesday, October 9th at 1:00, Jeffrey Engel presents “Chopin, Liszt, and Berlioz: Friends & Frenimeeze

7th Annual Veterans Luncheon

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Tuesday, October 8th at 1:00 pm we will hold our 7th Annual Veterans Luncheon at the Lymes’ Senior Center. If you are a Veteran interested in connecting with other veterans and active duty military in attendance, join us for this scrumptious free luncheon prepared by Atria Crossroads in your honor. Please call the Lymes’ Senior Center at 860-434-1605 ext.240 before Oct. 1st to sign up. Please feel free to wear your service proud.

America’s First Citizen: Ben Franklin and His Time

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Lyme / Old Lyme

America’s First Citizen: Ben Franklin & His Time
The second lecture in our American History Lecture Series
with Jared Day, PhD will be held on Friday, October 4th at
1:00pm. This lecture focuses on one of the most renowned
statesmen and enlightened figures of the colonial era. Ben
Franklin was an international star through much of the eighteenth
century, and, for many Europeans, he represented
what it meant to be an American and what might be possible
in the “new world”. This course will focus on Franklin’s extraordinary
evolution from a powerful advocate for his king
and the British Empire to one of its harshest critics and an
extraordinary voice in support of the America’s revolutionary
cause. Space is limited and preregistration is required for this
program free to members by calling (860)434-4127.
7th Annual

Doo-Wop, Dancing & Drinks With THE CORVETTES Oct. 17th

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Groton

Thursday, October 17th- The Senior Centers of SECT present: Doo-Wop, Dancing & Drinks With THE CORVETTES

$20 pp – tickets on sale now!!

7 pm-8 pm Hors D’oeuvres
8 pm-10 pm Enjoy the Band
Cash Bar with specialty drinks
50/50 raffle
Held at Langley’s Restaurant.
Seating Limited.
Call or stop by Groton Senior Center for your tickets  860-441-6785

Your Veterans Benefits – CONTENT BY JUDY

Posted on September 3, 2019

If you served in the military and have an honorable discharge your level of VA benefits varies according to a whole lot of factors. When you served. Where you served. How long you were in. Plus, other details.

But the good news is there is someone out there waiting to help you figure out which benefits you are entitled to.

And I used the word “entitled” because they are your benefits. You earned them by serving and you deserve them.

And remember things are always changing. So, if you asked about your VA benefits when you first got out or five years ago. Even last year. Ask again because lots of factors have changed.

I mentioned having an honorable discharge and even that has been relooked at.

Also depending on your service, you might be entitled to things someone else doesn’t get. Or they get something you can’t get.

And regardless there is help out there for all veterans.

Depending on where you live is where you need to go. A great starting point is the VA website and it’s super easy to find. VA.gov. Go to the website and poke around. Its jam packed with information for you.

Check with your Senior Center and Town Hall. They can point you in the right direction. Call your Senator and Representative they can help as well.

Here in Connecticut each town has a Veteran Representative trained to help all veterans. There are VA clinics and VA hospitals. Plus, a growing number of Veterans Coffeehouses.

Ask for guidance. Stop in talk with the folks. Share your story.

Remember to visit VA.gov for the website.

Make some phone calls!

They are waiting to help you!!