ROMEO Club: Monkey Farm in Old Saybrook

Wednesday, November 29th at 11:00am

 

So, what is the ROMEO Club?
(Retired Old Men Eating Out)
They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends.

Men Only!

Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).

Trip: Greek Food Festival

Wednesday, November 8th at 11:00am

 

Greek Food Festival
St. Sophia Church, New London

Lunch with shopping or ice cream afterwards.

Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).
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.

 

Fall Medicare Seminar

On Tuesday, November 28th at 1 PM @ the OL Town Hall, the Senior Health and Retirement Services is offering onsite seminars to review 2024 Medicare and Medicaid changes and updates. Our goal is to provide clarity which will allow you to understand your options and ensure you make the best decisions during the annual enrollment period. We can check 2024 prescription drug costs and see if there’s any tier changes to your plan. We’ll also check if your plan has any network provider changes that impact you. Also the differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription drug plans will be covered. We’ll update you on available state assistance programs and qualifications for all tiers of the Medicare Saving Program. We’ll update you on how recent legislation impacts Medicare prescription drug cost over the next five years. We’re able to answer questions on all the plans offered in the state and how they’re changing next year.

Trip Presentation: Mackinac Island

Thursday, November 9th at 1:00pm

 

For Mackinac Island Trip: June 14th – June 22nd, 2024

This classic Midwestern tour features Illinois and Michigan. Savor two incredible nights amid the luxury of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Enjoy a horse and buggy tour of Mackinac Island. Explore the wonderful city of Chicago with a local guide. Visit the Bavarian-influenced town of Frankenmuth. In Dearborn, experience the inspirational Henry Ford Museum and view historic homes at Greenfield Village including the famous American workshops of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Robert Frost.

Registration is required.

Trip: A Taste of Italian, NYC

Saturday, November 4th

 

We’ll spend the day exploring all things Italian – Zabar’s Upper West Side Gourmet Market and Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Be sure to bring a cooler for all the yummy treats you will want to bring home. A delicious lunch will be served family style at Carmine’s Upper West Side. Moderate walking. Trip fee is $147pp. Register now.

Sign up for Pepper Spray Course

December 11th, 1pm-3pm

Join Universal Defense at the East Lyme Senior Center on December 11th, 2023 from 1-3pm for a personal protection course on how to use pepper spray.

The course will include the deployment tactics and methods of self defense using pepper spray. All participants will learn practical application with an inert (water) spray and receive a complimentary pepper spray for their personal use upon completion of the course.

No participants will be exposed to live pepper spray or contaminated.

Safety Course Investment: Registration begins Nov 1st.
Sign Up Before November 10th: $40 – Sign Up Before December 4th $45

Holiday Card Making- One Sheet Wonder

Friday, November 17th at 10:00am

 

Designed and Taught by Nancy Souza Altenew Educator

Are you ready to create your own Christmas/Holiday cards this year? Here is the perfect class for you. Learn how make TEN handmade holiday cards using one sheet of double sided 12 x 12 scrapbook paper. Each card has a stamped holiday sentiment. Using a layout template you will learn how to cut the double sided patterned paper to create the TEN cards, add the sentiments. And- how to create the glittery heart accent. Join me for this Holiday card class. Once you learn how to create these cards, you can create other cards using a 12 x 12 piece of scrapbook paper. See you in class! Scrapbook paper will be provided. Bring your own scissors, adhesive/glue (supplies also available at the Senior Center). Let’s get creative!

Cost is $15pp. Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 15th.

Healthy Holiday Eating Presentation

Tuesday, November 14th at 10:30am

 

Claudia Mejia, Registered Dietitian from Senior Resources will share some tips and strategies on “Holiday Eating”. Many of us struggle with weight gain over the holidays and since being overweight raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, it is very important to be prepared and know how to handle all the end of the year festivities.

Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 9th.

LifeFone Presentation

Monday, November 13th at 1:00pm

 

LifeFone Medical Alert is a leading personal emergency response system company since 1976. With a simple push of a button or if a
fall is detected, LifeFone Medical Alert will send help your way!

LifeFone has systems for all lifestyles. Our At Home Systems are available in landline and cellular. Our on-the-go systems work any-
where in the United States as long as there is cellular coverage, and they all include fall detection. Our GPS Safe Watch is a simple

watch that can check heart rate, track steps, and view the local weather with the ability to call for help as well!
Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 9th.

November Services

 

VNASC NURSE MANAGED
FOOT CLINIC

Thu, Nov 9th from 12:15pm to 3:45pm.
Routine foot care provided for a fee – $10pp.
Appointment required. No diabetics please.
Payment due at time of service.

REFLEXOLOGY
The massage will be about
20 minutes which includes
a foot soak by a
Massage Therapist.
$22pp upon registration. Thu, Nov 2nd.
Appointments start at 9am.

MANICURE – Sponsored by
Pretty Nails and Spa, Tue, Nov
14th & 28th. Starts at 8:15am.
15 minute appointments
$5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish.
Register with the Senior Center.

HAIRCUTS
by appointment offered on Thu, Nov 30th.
9:30AM – 1PM, Every 20 minutes. Cost is $15
per person (Tips are appreciated)
No December appointments.

MASSAGE THERAPY
Massages (with clothes on) to be offered.
You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for
$33 or a 50 minute appointment for $66.
Wed, Nov 8th from 1pm to 4pm
and Thu, Nov 16th, 9am – 12pm.
Register with the Senior Center.
48 hours – cancellation. Wear comfortable clothing
Payment is due at time of reservation.