Category: News

Since February, when the Senior Center construction bids came in significantly higher than estimated, the plans for the renovation and expansion project have been reviewed with a fine-toothed comb for savings that will not compromise the integrity or functionality of the Center. In addition, a plan for modernizing the kitchen has been added. This new package will go out to bid this month.

The people of Lyme and Old Lyme are being asked for an additional appropriation of $660,000 (Old Lyme) and $220,000(Lyme). Two Town Meetings will be held on April 15th, where citizens of each town may vote:

• Lyme – 6:00 PM in the Lyme Town Hall
• Old Lyme – 7:30 PM in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium

Please come out and vote!
In addition to this update, monthly “Building Buzz” information sessions are being held every 4th Tuesday at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 11:15 AM.

More information can be found on the Senior Center Building Committee’s webpage: https://ct-oldlyme.civicplus.com/356/Lymes-Senior-Center-Building-Committee

Spring 2 session:  May 6 – June 29, 2024

Registration begins:

• Monday, April 1 residents
• Wednesday, April 8 non residents

You can register in person OR register ONLINE at https://grotonct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Have a Zumba party while seated! Designed for people who find difficulty in standing for extended periods of time, those with limited mobility or with balance issues, and anyone who wants a great seated workout. Must be able to ambulate independently.  We meet Mondays 10:15- 11:00.  Costs is $35 residents/ $45 non residents for 8 weeks

Beginners Ballroom Dancing Workshop– Wednesday, March 13th at 10 AM @ the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme– Join us for an hour-long workshop on the basics of ball room dancing! First Congregational Church’s own Sexton, Sean McCarty, is bringing his talent and teaching skills to lead this course! Learn the basics of ballroom dancing, including the box step and basic tips and tricks. The cost for this workshop is free for members, 55 years of age or better!

Tai Chi with Alex (March Session)- Tuesdays, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th at 8:30 AM @ Rogers Lake Clubhouse- Join us as we start a new Tai Chi program! Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve balance, stability, and flexibility in older people, including those with Parkinson’s disease. Practiced regularly, it can also help reduce pain, especially from knee osteoarthritis, back problems, and fibromyalgia. We are offering this program in monthly sessions. To register for a session please call Caitlin at (860)434-1605 ext. 241; payments can be cash or check, and can be brought the first class of each monthly session. March’s 4-week session is $30, April’s 5-week session is $38, for members. Call (860)434-1605 Ext. 241 or Email seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov to register.

When: Wednesday, April 10th; 1—3 PM. Where: Old Lyme Town Hall Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.  Create your very own decoupage shells during this arts & crafts class with Mary! Decoupage is all about creating paper cutouts, gluing them to a surface, and then applying varnish to create a hand-painted or stenciled look- something you commonly see at farmers markets or craft fairs that often sell for a high price. With this class, you’ll learn how to create your own!

When: Tuesdays, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (5 classes); 11:30 AM—1:30 PM.  Where: Rogers Lake Clubhouse; 75 Rogers Lake Trail Cost: $60 for members.  This intermediate class is for people with some previous experience doing watercolor. There will be two sessions of painting lessons and three sessions painting scenes chosen by the student. We will cover improving composition, controlling lights and darks, creating textures and discovering the spontaneous excitement of painting in watercolor. Material list given upon sign up, students provide their own supplies. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 241 to reg

When: Thursdays, April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2024; 3- 4:30 PM.  Where: Lyme Library, 482 Hamburg Road, Lyme.   Cost: Free for members $25 for non-members.  Learn the art of creating freshwater fly-fishing ties! Taught by Mark Lewchik, participants will attend a 4- week session to learn the art of freshwater fly-tying. If you have your own vice, please let us know when you sign-up as seat capacity is limited to the amount of vices we have to share.