Category: Programs

Bingo is back!

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday after lunch for Bingo!

 

Book Discussion: Still Life by Sarah Winman

Wednesday, February 22nd at 10:30am

 

The Gales Ferry Librarian facilitates the discussion.  Anyone over the age of 55 is welcome to participate.  Copies of the monthly selection are available in regular print, large print, audio, and sometimes, as a downloadable book or audio.  Upcoming books are distributed monthly at the discussion. If you are interested in joining contact Andrea Holbrook at 860-464-6943 or aholrook@ledyard.lioninc.org.

 

President’s Day Closure

The senior center will be closed on Monday, February 20th for President’s Day

February TVCCA Cafe Menu

Our Monday Café Program is pleased to announce our menu selections for
the month of February. They are:

February 6th: Country Style Chicken, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Corn
w/Peppers & Onions, Tropical Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.
February 13th: American Chop Suey, Diced Carrots, Snap Peas, Bread,
Margarine Beverage and Fresh Orange.
February 20th: President’s Day, program CLOSED.
February 27th: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Jasmine Rice, Broccoli, Peppers &
Mushrooms, Sweet Treat, Apple Juice, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

Persons who are 60 years of age and older are welcome to participate in the
Café Program. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per person. Individuals
younger than sixty are welcome but a higher meal cost will be charged to those
individuals. For additional information or to make a meal reservation, please
contact the Senior Center at 860-889-0770 on Monday (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) or
Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The program is
open to residents and non-residents alike.

AARP Tax Assistance Appointments

Wednesday, February 8th and 22nd, March 8th and 22nd and April 5th

Available time slots are 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

 

The AARP Tax Assistance Program has several appointment openings
available.

The program will be held at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road

Appointment availability is based on a first come, first serve basis. Questions
regarding necessary documentation may be directed to the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext.6.

Remember, this is a FREE service provided by extremely well trained and qualified tax counselors.

February TVCCA Cafe Menu

To make a reservation for lunch, contact the Senior Center office by 12pm the day prior by either calling at 860-739-5859 or stopping by. Lunch is served at 11:45am. Suggested donation $3pp.

2
Sloppy Joe w/Bun, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Pineapple Tidbits

7
Birthday Celebration

Beef Stew, Steamed Parsley Potatoes, Broccoli, Birthday Treat, Orange Juice

9
Stuffed Shells/Marinara, Carrot Coins, Waxed Beans, Applesauce Cup

14
Cuban Pulled Pork, Spanish Rice, Cauliflower, Carrots & Snap Peas, Tropical Fruit Cup

16
Whole Grain Fish Sticks, Tater Tots, Broccoli, Peppers & Mushrooms, Diced Pears

21
Chicken Parmesan, Pasta Shells w/Marinara, Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Fresh Fruit

23
Pork Sausage & Gravy, Home Fries, Broccoli, Diced Peaches

28
Cheese Omelet, Home Fries, Squash Mix w/Carrots & String Beans, Pineapple Tidbits

 

1% milk and whole grain bread are served with each meal.

Over The Hill Hiking Group: February Hikes

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

 

February Hikes:

February 3 – Pequot Woods Park, Mystic
Moderate
Chuck
February 10 – Stenger Farm Park, Waterford
Easy
Cindy & Heidi
February 17 – Johnston Preserve, Lyme
Moderate
Susan & Heidi
February 24 – Airline Trail/Comstock Bridge, Colchester
Easy
Heidi

ROMEO Club at Longhorn Steakhouse

Wednesday, February 22nd at 11:30am 

 

So, what is the ROMEO Club? (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends. Men Only!

Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only),