Category: Programs

On  Monday, May 22nd at 1:00PM come listen to the Historian and Curator of the Mark Twain House, Mallory Howard speak on The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. It was a tragic and unexpected event which changed the trajectory of American history and firmly cemented his place as an American hero and icon. His assassin, John Wilkes Booth, was marked as one of our country’s greatest villains and continues to live in infamy. But what about his co-conspirators? Who were they and what became of each one of them? We will take a look at the various plots against Lincoln, as well as explore the lives of the lesser known participants that led to terror, injury, and ultimately the death of one of our country’s most important leaders. Free for members, $10.00 for non-members 55 years of age and better.

Upcoming Take a Walk Wednesdays with Wendy —Free for members, $5.00 for non-members
The walks are moderately easy unless noted. Mileage is approximate. Bring a water bottle, and dress for the weather, bug spray is suggested. Reservations are required. Inclement weather cancels.
• May 10 – Hartman Park, Gungy Rd. Lyme CT. Meet at the Main Entrance parking lot. The unique natural, historic and archeological features in Hartman Park make it a delight to explore. We will look for spring wildflowers. 2.5 miles. The parking lot is about 1.5 miles north of the intersection with Beaver Brook Rd.

• June 14 – Selden Creek Preserve, Lyme – Meet at Selden Preserve parking lot on Joshuatown Rd. 2+ mile hike to beautiful vistas of Selden Creek and surrounding marshlands. The parking lot is about 4 miles from the intersection of Rte 156 and Joshuatown Rd.

• July 12 – Rocky Neck Beach. Rte 156, Niantic, CT. Meet at the parking lot on Rte i56 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156), about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Rd. A beautiful walk along the salt marshes to the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring binoculars if you have them. 2.5 miles

• August 9 – Watch Rock Preserve. Joel Road, Old Lyme. Meet at the parking lot. Walk along rocky outcroppings on the water with beautiful views of the salt marshes. Bring your binoculars. We will take our time. A fairly easy 1 mile. Take road off Rte 156 across from McCurdy Rd. Take a right and then another right. Go straight to the parking lot.

REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION &  RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR  

Tuesday  May 23   5:30 pm  with Nishant Sahoo, CFP®, CRPC™, CPFA® Wealth Management Advisor | Vice President Devoe/Schrage/Sahoo & Associates of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Review of the road map to retirement and the top IRA planning mistakes to avoid.

No fee yet please sign up at our front desk or by calling 860-441-6785.  We need to know how many to expect.  

May 2023  Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Please join us here for virtual program on BASICS OF PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS

Each session is free and is provided by Workforce Opportunity Services.

This experience is designed to stimulate creativity.  We gather weekly here at THRIVE 55+ to enjoy these sessions virtually.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023: Why We Make Photographs – There are many different genres of photography, such as portrait, landscape, wildlife, sports, news, and fashion among others. Each of these requires different techniques and offers its own unique challenges. It is important to learn the proper use of light and composition to create visually appealing and meaningful images.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023: Settings and Options – How to control light with your camera. The exposure triangle is a fundamental concept in photography referring to Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. What are they, when should you use them, and how?

Wednesday, May 17, 2023: Getting to Know Your Camera – Get to know your tools. With advances in technology, types of cameras have changed. We will get to know the different types of lenses and what they can do.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023: You’ve Taken a Great Photo, Now What? – Learn about moving your photos off your camera and editing them. Get a glimpse into histograms and why they are important tools in photography. A good photograph can speak volumes and have a powerful impact.

 REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday before.  860-441-6785 

Tired of rising prices at the supermarket ? Tired of getting less for more money?  Get more bang for your food money with: 

• Shopping tips
• Cooking tips
• Healthy eating tips

Join Registered Dietitian Deb Downes for an informative and free talk, tips, recipes, and samples on  Monday, May 22 at 1 pm.  Please register by May 18, 2023 

A presentation on Safety in the home and Fall Prevention will be given by  Lower Valley Care Advocates on Wednesday, May 10th at 1pm.   Join us for this presentation. Donuts and coffee will be provided.

Come join Sweitzer Income Planning’s founder, Ken Sweitzer, on Tuesday May 9th at 1:00. He will present “Safe Money Alternatives” in today’s volatile markets. Come with questions and learn as we discuss fact vs fiction about annuities, how to build a foundation of lifetime income, and strategies.

Movie: Last Holiday- May 8th at 1pm.

Enjoy Yourself … It’s Later Than You Think! It’s advice to follow for shy New Orleans cookware salesclerk Georgia Byrd (Oscar® nominee* Queen Latifah) when her doctor informs her that she has less than a month to live. With news like that, it’s time to give your life a serious makeover! So Georgia jets off on a dream vacation to live life like there’s no tomorrow. Enjoy hearty laughs and rollicking comedic misadventures when Georgia shakes up a glamorous European resort spa while enthusiastically embracing a new look … new moves … and a new attitude! LL Cool J is the handsome suitor back home who’s not about to let Georgia slip away. And Timothy Hutton, Gerard Depardieu, Alicia Witt and Giancarlo Esposito also star in this comedy

Wednesday, May 31   10:30 am

Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease – Aging in Place through Movement & Communication 

Do you have Parkinson’s disease or love someone with Parkinson’s? Join us as we learn from two local Parkinson’s disease specialists about improving health and wellbeing through better movement and communication.

Julie Summers MS, CCC-SLP, is the owner of On Point Speech Therapy, a mobile outpatient speech therapy practice based  in East Lyme. Julie is certified in SPEAK OUT!®, LSVT LOUD, MDTP (McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Protocol) for swallowing disorders, and is trained in manual therapy for voice and swallowing. She also runs a free weekly PD group, LOUD Crowd, for her SPEAK OUT! graduates. Her goal is to connect with the PD community, share resources and teach strategies for better communication, swallowing, and memory for improved quality of life.

Dr. Shayla Adams, PT, DPT is the owner of INSPIRE Physical Therapy and Wellness, a mobile outpatient physical therapy and occupational therapy practice serving southeastern Connecticut and southern Rhode Island. A certified in LSVT Big, PWR! Moves and Poling for Parkinsons and is the creator of PowerUp to Parkinsons, which addresses both motor and non-motor symptoms of the disease. Her goal is to improve self-efficacy, foster positive energy, brighten moods, provide community, and inspire those on a journey with PD to take control of their future.

Together, Julie and Shayla will share their expertise in treating the symptoms of PD using exercise to improve movement, balance, strength, speech, swallowing, and memory. An open Q&A will follow, and light refreshments will be served.

The session is free for all, but registration is required.