10 Most Important Events of the 20th Century presentation and discussion will be held on September 12th at 1:00pm.
Lyme Street in the 50’s
Join us on Tuesday, September 11th at 1:00pm we will be having a free lecture on Old Lyme’s history given by Old Lyme Historical Society’s Senior Chairman on the Board of Trustees Mark Landers entitled “Lyme Street in the 50’s”.
On Location Watercolor Sketching
On Location Watercolor Sketching will be held on Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, Sept 11 to Oct 30 (NO classes Oct 9, 16). This 6 week class is $40.00.To register email Sharon at s.star@comcast.net. Weather permitting this class will take place outside at various locations, most in Old Lyme. Learn how to sketch a scene quickly with loose brushwork and drawing, then pulling it together by adding watercolor. On rainy Tuesdays we will work in the Old Lyme senior center. Instructor will give demos at beginning of most classes and individual instruction throughout class. Bring a small sketchbook, some pencils and pens, watercolor supplies you have (if none will give you a short supply list first class), hat with brim, folding chair to first class (we will meet at senior center). Drawing experience helpful but not required. Class fee is due when you register for either class, refunds only if instructor cancels.
Cutting the Cord to Cable : Part 1
Cutting the Cord to Cable Part 1 will be held at the Lymes’ Senior Center- 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme CT on September 10th at 1:00pm. In this first part of a two part series we will discuss how to get started with the cutting the cord process. Learn all about the equipment you need to get started, along with what internet plans work best for your streaming needs. Please call (860)434-1605 ext.240 to register for this class.
Drawing with Colored Pencils Art Class
Drawing with Colored Pencils Art Class will be held on Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, Sept 10 to Oct 29 (NO classes Oct 8, 15). Classes are $40.00 for six weeks. To register email Sharon at s.star@comcast.net. In this class we will draw with colored pencils in a variety of ways, much of the time working on toned paper. This will give us the opportunity to work on your drawing skills and gain a better understanding of color by layering with colored pencil. We will vary our subject matter and styles from representational still lifes and landscape studies to more illustrative and whimsical drawings. Instructor will give demos at beginning of most classes and individual instruction throughout class. Drawing experience helpful but not required. Class fee is due when you register for either class, refunds only if instructor cancels.
trip of LEDGELIGHT House Tour August 14th
A few spots are left on the LEDGELIGHT House Tour this coming Tuesday night! This is 1 of only 4 tours they are doing this year of this wonderful and historical lighthouse.
Your entire excursion will take 2 1/2 hours- Our tour time is 4:30– 7 pm. Cost is $55/resident. This trip is open to anyone 18 and older.
Our private charter for this tour will commence at 4 pm at the Project O building on the UConn campus at Avery Point, After checking in with LLF volunteers, guests will view an informative documentary film. Step on board the comfortable Project O boat, and take a pleasant 10 -15 minute narrated ride to Ledge Light at the mouth of the Thames River.
The lighthouse is offshore, surrounded by water on all four sides. Access does require some degree of mobility, as you step off the boat onto the landing ledge and climb up a stairway to the entrance to the lighthouse.Once inside, LLF volunteer tour guides will be on hand to answer questions as you explore rooms filled with informational and historical exhibit panels and photographs.There’s an air conditioned theater where you will watch a compelling orientation film. You will be free to wander the rooms of the lighthouse, including the light tower at the top, dreaming of what life was like back in the day when keepers lived their secluded lives in the middle of the sea. There’s a room furnished as it would have been when the keepers were there.
Maybe you’ll even run into Ernie, the resident ghost! There are benches outside circling the perimeter where you can sit and enjoy the best views in town while waiting for the boat to return you to shore.
You can register online at www.grotonrec.com or by calling 860-441-6785.
Spotlight in San Antonio trip presentation THURSDAY August 9
We are San Antonio bound in 2019! We have a Spotlight in San Antonio extended trip for you!
Want to hear and see photos of what this photo is about? Please join us Thursday, August 9 at 11 AM for a trip presentation with our Collette representative ~ and don’t forget the free cookie you get for pre registering! No cost ~ rsvp 860-441-6785. 
Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains
The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains May 11 — May 19, 2019 • 9 Days • 12 Meals
The trip presentation for this fantastic trip will be held Thursday Oct 11th at 10 am in the Technology Center.
Highlights: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, Choice on Tour, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Garden of the Gods
Musical Show: The Best of the 60’s
The Best of the 60’s Musical Show performed by Jose Paulo will be held at the Lymes’ Senior Center- 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme CT on September 5th at 1:00pm. For more information call (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
Movie: Black Panther
The Movie, Black Panther- just released on DVD will be shown on September 4th at 1:00pm. “Black Panther” earned the best opening weekend at the box office EVER for February with $192 million over three days and $218.2 million over the four-day Presidents’ Day weekend. This action packed movie will keep you on the edge of your seat and will be shown in closed caption.