Category: Programs
TVCCA Lunch Menu
Thursday, December 1st
Pork Sausage & Gravy
Tater Tots
Broccoli
Mixed Fruit Cup
Tuesday, December 6th
Braised Beef Tips
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Corn w/Peppers & Onions
Mixed Fruit Cup
Thursday, December 8th
Pork Taco “Bowl”
Roasted Garlic Rice
Mixed Vegetables Medley
Pineapple Tidbits
Tuesday, December 13th
Ethnic Celebration
Chicken Fajita w/Cheddar Cheese
& Whole Wheat Tortilla
Spanish Rice – Green Beans
Sweet Treat
Orange Juice
Thursday, December 15th
Stuffed Shells w/Marinara
Lima Beans – Diced Carrots
Mixed Fruit Cup
Tuesday. December 20th
Western Omelet
Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Peas & Pearl Onions
Fresh Orange
Thursday, December 22nd
Salisbury Steak w/Gravy
Pasta Shells w/Herbs
Cauliflower, Carrots, & Snap Peas
Tropical Fruit Cup
Tuesday, December 27th
Shrimp Stir-Fry
Steamed Rice
Asian Vegetable Blend
Mandarin Oranges
Thursday, December 29th
Beef Chili Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Corn w/Peppers & Onions
Sweet Treat
Grape Juice
NEW LONDON SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE HAS MOVED
The New London Social Security office has relocated to 6 Shaw’s Cove Park, Room 205, in New London.
Most Social Security services are available to the public online at www.socialsecurity.gov if you create a my
Social Security account. In addition, you can call Social Security by dialing toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
If you create an online account with Social Security, you can request a replacement card, you can start or
change your direct deposit, you can request a replacement SSA-1099, and print a current Benefit Verification
Letter. If you are not yet receiving benefits, you can a personalized Social Security Statement which provides
earnings information as well as estimates of future benefits Lastly, the portal includes a retirement calculator
and links to information about other online services.
OVER THE HILL HIKING GROUP- List for December
December 2nd -Walden Preserve, Salem
Moderate
Leader: Heidi
December 9th -Champlain North, Old Lyme
Easy/Moderate
Leaders: Debbie & Barry
December 16th -Mamacoke, New London
Easy/Moderate
Leader: Chuck
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 for each hike by calling the East Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.
Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch, insect repellant and sunscreen if desired.
AARP Mature Driver Safety Class on December 7th or January 11th
Why Take a Defensive Driving Course?
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.
–Wed, Dec 7th – 12:30pm to 4:3pm
–Wed, Jan 11th – 9:15am to 1:15pm
$20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member
Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration. Call Senior Center at 860-739-5859.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SENIOR CENTER STAFF CATHY, CANDY, JANE, ROXANNE, JOHN & JOE-
Please note the Senior Center will close at 12pm on Fri, Dec 23rd and be closed on Mon, Dec 26th for Christmas and Jan 2nd for New Years
COMING IN FEBRUARY: ACTING & SCENE CLASS
Be on the look out!
LOWERVALLEY CARE PRESENTS DISCUSSION ON “HOME SAFETY TIPS” ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH AT 1:00PM
Safety in the Home discussion with Lower Valley Care Advocates. Learn about safety equipment for your home, services and assistance programs to keep you safe, and memory care specific
precautions.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Fri, Dec 9th. Call Senior Center at 860-739-5859.
FOCUS GROUP LEDGE LIGHT HEALTH DISTRICT/ HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE (HIC) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH AT 11:00AM
Let your voice be heard! Come and share what is meaningful to you about the health of our community.
Ledge Light Health District is conducting local focus groups to gather community input on data points in their most
recent Community Health Assessment. This is a great opportunity to give input on what you care about and value with
regard to the health of our community. The input gathered during focus groups, allows the HIC to then work to identify
best and promising practices to reduce barriers to well-being, address needs, and build on strengths. Input is gathered
anonymously. Limited to 10 people,. Session will last about 90 minutes.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Tue, Dec 6th.
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION COMING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH AT 1PM WITH DISCUSSION ON “BUDGET: CAN I AFFORD IT?”
“Budget: Can I afford it?” in this short presentation with time for questions, we will go over budgeting
effectively and planning for the future along the way. Our main goal is to help attendees on their
financial journey, whatever it may look like. We will discuss topics such as wants versus needs,
evaluating and controlling spending habits, and give some tools and tips on paying bills on time.
We will also spend time focusing on setting goals and priorities for a healthy financial journey!
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Tue, Dec 6th.