Tuesday, January 9th at 1:00pm
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH DAKOTA FEATURING MT. RUSHMORE & THE BAD LANDS— OCTOBER 2nd thru OCTOBER 8th, 2024
Discover the spirit of the American West and come to know the legends of the past. Visit Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial. Local Landmarks and historical landmarks. Too much to mention here!
Refreshments to follow
Thames River Big Band has been rescheduled to
MONDAY, JANUARY 22nd
Menu of Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Dessert.
Dinner at 5:30 pm / Band at 6:30 pm
Tickets are $20.00
AARP Tax Assistant Program offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age– especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation.
Please call to schedule an appointment with a AARP Tax Assistant volunteer.
Wednesday, January 3rd at 12:30 pm
First Selectwoman, Tina Falck will be here to update you on town affairs.
Light refreshments to follow meeting.
Starting January 1st, our membership dues will be $10.00 a year. That’s less than $1 a month! Please keep in mind that while dues are not a requirement for participation in our programs, these monies help support the programs at the senior center. Thank you for your support.
Mon. January 1, 2024 New Years Day &
Mon. January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Day
The Senior Center will be closed on the following dates:
Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Monday, January 15th – Martin Luther King Day
**During the winter months, if East Lyme schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, the Senior Center will also cancel all of their programs and transportation. Check Channel 3 and Channel 8 for cancellation notices or listen to local radio stations. There will be a message on the Senior Center answering machine by 8am indicating the status of the Senior Center. Check your email regarding class cancelations.
A CHOICES counselor is available to help Connecticut’s older adults and persons with disabilities understand their Medicare coverage and healthcare options. CHOICES provides counseling on all types of Medicare and related insurances, including Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, and Medicare Advantage. CHOICES counselors can help Medicare beneficiaries understand their Medicare Part D (prescription drug) options and can help them select the Prescription Drug Plan that best suits their individual situation.
Contact the Senior Center to schedule an appointment.
Jan 5 – Lester & Atkinson Preserve
Gales Ferry, Moderate/Difficult
Deb & Barry
Jan 12 – Walden Preserve
Salem, Easy
Heidi
Jan 19 – Niantic Boardwalk & Neighborhood
Niantic, Easy
Heidi
Jan 26 – Banning Woods
Hadlyme, Easy
Cindy
Hikers from other towns are welcome to participate.
Medium hikes may have a few hills, rocks or beach sand.
The difficult hike is more strenuous; participants must have completed two medium hikes with the group before enrolling into a difficult hike.
All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme Senior Center at 9:00 A.M.
Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change, if necessary.
All hikers must register by Wednesday for each hike by calling the East Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.
Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch, insect repellent and sunscreen if desired.
Wednesday, January 10th at 11:30
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability. Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).
