Category: Programs

Reflexology: The massage will be about 20 minutes which includes a foot soak. Massage Therapist – $20pp upon registration. Thu, May 4th. Appointments start at 9am. Register with the Senior Center

Manicure: Sponsored by Pretty Nails and Spa, Tue, May 9th & 23rd. Starts at 8:15am. 15 minute appointments $5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish. Register with the Senior Center

VNASC Nurse Managed Foot Clinic: Thu, May 11th 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

Haircuts: NEW – Haircuts by appointment offered on Thu, May 25th.
9:30AM – 1PM, Every 20 minutes. Cost is $15 per person (Tips are appreciated) Register with the Senior Center.

Massage Therapy: Massages (with clothes on) to be offered on Wed, May 10th & 24th from 1pm to 4pm. You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for $30 or a 50 minute appointment for $60. And Thu, May 18th, 9am – 12pm. Register with the Senior Center. Payment is due at time of reservation. Wear comfortable clothing

Tuesday, May 9th at 10:15am

Would you like to experience more peace and calm, even when everything around you seems chaotic and busy? Would you like to feel rested and enjoy better sleep? Would you like to experience more joy? Join Wellness Coach and Pharmacist Lisa Bragaw from Zen & Now Wellness Center once a month. At each session, Lisa will introduce breathing techniques and some very easy to implement mindfulness tools and strategies you can use anytime to bring more ease into your life. This group will meet the 2nd Tue of each month. Please register with the Senior Center for each month.

$10pp each month. Registration begins May 1st. Register by May 8th.

Monday, May 8th from 1:00-3:00pm

American heart association, heart saver, CPR/AED and choking. Heart attack and stroke will also be covered during this class. Certification is good for
two years. Cost is $60pp

Registration begins May 1st. Register by Fri, May 5th.

Monday, May 8th from 10:00am-12:00pm

Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator will help us transform a plain house door sign into a uniquely decorated welcome sign. We will create this one of a kind door hanging welcome sign using a variety of layered paper flowers, leaves, paint, border accents and a layered welcome die cut hello. You will receive a supply kit that includes the materials you will need to complete the project. Please bring scissors and liquid glue for your personal use.

​​​​​​​Registration begins May 1st. Register by May 5th. Cost $20pp.

Tuesday, May 3rd at 10:00am

Are you a grandparent or relative helping to raise your grandchild(ren)? Are you looking for others to connect with who are also helping raise their grandchild(ren)?

Join us the first Wednesday of each month.

Registration is now open.

Tuesday, May 2nd from 3:00-4:00pm

Play a drum! Create easy rhythms! Connect with others! No experience necessary. Some drums available for use. Experience a fun, therapeutic drum program for all abilities that energizes you while relieving depression, stress and tension. Join Percussionist Doug Sabino the first Tue of each month for a fun, hand drumming program.

No fee required. Space is limited. Registration is now open.

Tuesday, May 2nd at 10:30am

The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. This group will offer a safe and private space for you to learn from others and understand that there are others sharing this similar experience. The group is peer to peer support with a trained peer facilitator from the Brian Dagle Foundation. This group meets the first Tue of each month at the Senior Center. Please register with the Senior Center.

Every Monday at 3:00pm at EL Middle School

The East Lyme Middle School is sponsoring an after school Garden Club. They are looking to partner with our members who enjoy gardening and would like to collaborate and share your knowledge and passion for gardening. Please contact Mario Cruz at 860-691-5537 for more information.

Wednesday, May 3rd from 9:15am-1:15pm

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically
designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Contact your insurance company to find out. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.

$20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member

Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration.

Monday, May 22nd at 1:00pm 

Exercise physiologist, George Norden, has been working in the field of medical
exercise for over 10 years. In this 60 minute presentation, he will share common misconceptions of strength training as we age, how to do it safely and effectively regardless of physical limitations, and how to optimize results from an exercise program to improve strength, balance, energy and overall functionality.

Registration begins May 1st, Please register by May 18th.