Category: Programs

Apr 5 – Avery Farm
Groton – Easy
Cindy

Apr 12 – Tri Town Forest Preserve East
North Stonington – Difficult

Chuck

Apr 19 – Rocky Neck
Niantic – Easy
Deb & Barry

Apr 26 – The Preserve
Old Saybrook – Moderate

Gail

 Hikers from other towns are welcome to participate.
 Medium hikes may have a few hills, rocks or beach sand.
 *The difficult hike is more strenuous; participants must
have completed two medium hikes with the group before

enrolling into a difficult hike.

 All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and

will begin at 9:30 A.M.

 Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme

Senior Center at 9:00 A.M.

 Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change,

if necessary.

 All hikers must register by Wednesday for each hike by
calling the East Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.
 Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch,
insect repellent and sunscreen if desired.

Monday, April 29th at 11:30am

Free Demo Class! Instructor: Monica Bengtson

We can stay seated and still have a Zumba party! Get an effective core, arm and brain workout – you may be surprised how effective seated exercise is.

Registration begins Apr 1st. Register by Apr 22nd.

Friday, April 19th at 10:30am

Memory Loss, When to be Concerned This program will discuss the differences between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems.

PRESENTED BY: Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging

Discussion will include:
 Causes of memory loss
 Tips to have the difficult
conversations about dementia
 Potential next steps

Registration begins on Apr 1st. Register by Apr 16th.

Monday, April 15th at 10:00am

Learn how to upgrade two tiny unpainted wood house shapes into two fabulous looking tiny houses using patterned paper, sentiment strips and accent paper pieces. Turn the unpainted houses pieces from drab to fab in this paper crafting class.

With Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator.

Class fee $15 per person. Registration begins Apr 1st. Register by Apr 12th.

Thu, Apr 4th – June 20th, 2pm – 3pm, No class Apr 11th

Group class combining exercises for speech, memory, movement and music for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Participants will learn how using INTENT can improve overall health, wellness, and joy!

Class fee $220 per person, 11 Classes. Registration has begun.

Wed, April 3rd, at 12:30pm & Wed, June 12th, at 12:30pm

First Wednesday of the month, $20 AARP Member – $25 non-AARP Member

Tuesday, April 30th from 9:30-11:30am

This training course will be taught by law enforcement officer, Matt Kane, for those who would like to heighten their awareness and increase their protection efficiency.

Topics covered will include:

• Parking lot safety: Ideal parking spots and walking paths, as well as daytime & night time safety factors.
• Situational Awareness: Threat identification, understanding non-verbal communication and ways to avoid an attack.
• Personal Protection: Current crime trends and methods of defense. This will not be a physically demanding course and no prior experience is necessary.

​​​​​​​Cost is $25 pp. Registration begins Apr 1st. Register by Apr 23rd.

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 $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