Category: Programs

Craft Class: Making Felt From Wool

Tuesday, January 24th at 1:00pm

 

Instructor Kristee will teach guests how to make felt from wool. Everyone will bring home a small bag made from this felt. This is a repeat of a class we offered in October. Cost for materials will be $5.00 and will be due to Kristee upon arrival, Classes will be limited to 10 people so please RSVP early.

Craft Class: Snowflakes

Tuesday, January 17th at 1:00pm

 

Instructor Mary will teach you how to make snowflakes. These are beautiful to display in your house. Cost is FREE for members, $5.00 for non-members. Call to reserve your spot, limited space available. If you have a stapler, scotch tape and scissors, please bring it with you, if not we will have a few to share

Lifelong Learning Lecture: Failed Presidential Administrations

Wednesday, February 1st at 1:00pm

 

With the Bow Tie Historian, Jason Scappaticci. Many presidents throughout American history have been the target of an assassin’s bullet. This lecture will explore some of the more famous attempts on the life of the President of the United States as well as the two lesser known successful assassinations, Garfield and McKinley.

Performance by T-Bone

Wednesday, January 25th at 1:00pm

 

Back by popular demand!!! A professional entertainer for over 40 years, T-Bone’s blend of wit and his music will have us laughing, singing, clapping along, and even dancing within minute! Join us for this free performance.

Amistad Story

Wednesday, January 18th at 1:00pm

With Storyteller Adwoa Bandele-Asante performing La Amistad: A Fantastic, True to Life Journey of Sorrow, Unity & Triumph. This performance is free for members, $10.00 for non-members.

Lunch & Learn: How Israel’s Innovations Are Helping The World

Wednesday, January 11th at 12:00pm

 

Join us for an exciting opportunity to eat lunch with Uma (Age 16) and Omer (age 18), young Emissaries from Israel.

To sign up for lunch you should call (860)388-1611 x 216 and tell them you wish to sign up for the Old Lyme site for November 11th. Lunch reservations can be made up until 11am on January 10th.

At 12:30pm, Uma and Omer will be doing a interactive lecture on how Israel’s technological innovations are helping the world. If you prefer to only attend the lecture, please pre-register by calling (860)434– 4127.

Lifelong Learning Lecture: The Roaring 20’s

Wednesday, January 4th at 1:00pm

 

With the Bow Tie Historian, Jason Scappaticci. The decade that brought us jazz, flappers, and crossword puzzles also brought us gangsters, prohibition, and presidential scandals and tragedy. The average American does not know how our modern society was affected by the great changes to America in the Roaring 20’s.

January Lunch Menu

* Lunch reservations MUST be called into the Estuary at (860)388-1611 x216 by 11am the business day before. You can sign up for the whole month at a time or for a group of days.

Lunch is served Tues– Thursday at 12pm. Meals are a $3.00 donation that can be paid at the time of lunch. If you do not have $3.00, no senior will be turned away for an inability to pay.

Tues. Jan 3–Panko Crusted Lemon Chicken, Brown Rice, Cali Blend Veggies, Pears
Wed. Jan 4-Chili, Mixed Veggies, Corn Muffin, Apple Crisp
Thurs. Jan 5–Baked Chicken w/ BBQ Sauce, Red Potatoes, Spinach, Peaches
Tues. Jan 10– Baked Cod w/ Lemon Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Sonoma Blend Veggies, Pineapple
Wed. Jan 11– Roasted Chicken w/ Mushroom Gravy, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Lemon Meringue Pie
Thurs. Jan 12–Beef Stew, Peas & Carrots, Biscuit, Fruit Juice, Orange
Tues. Jan 17– Cheese Stuffed Shells w/ Tomato Sauce, Winter Blend Veggies, Pineapple
Wed. Jan 18–Salmon w/ Cranberry Glaze, Roasted Potatoes, Veggie Blend, Fruit Juice, Brownie
Thurs. Jan 19- Chicken Shawarma, Marinated Chicken, Herbed Rice, Mixed Veggies, Pita
Bread, Tzatziki Sauce, Fruit Juice, Rice Pudding
Tues. Jan 24– Sausage & Peppers Grinder, Sausage w/ Roll, Sauce w/ Onions & Peppers,
Mixed Veggies, Orange
Wed. Jan 25Birthday Luncheon– Chicken Parmesan over Penne Noodles, Italian Blend Veggies, Garlic Knot, Fruit Juice, Birthday Cake
Thurs. Jan 26– Beef Tips w/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail
Tues. Jan 31– Orange Chicken, Wild Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies, Pineapple

Games

*Please register by calling (860)434-4127 if it your first time joining a game

• Nickel, Nickel (Card Game)– Meets Thursdays at 12:30pm– Bring 13 Nickels
• Bridge– Meets Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30pm– Monday’s group is open for tables of four and is currently accepting alternates, Thursday’s group is Duplicate Bridge
and is open to newcomers.
• Wii Bowling– Meets Thursdays at 12:30pm– This is a fun video game bowling experience with hearty, but fun competition
• Bocce Ball– Back in the spring
• Horseshoes– Back in the spring
• Cribbage– Meets Fridays at 1pm
• Scrabble– Meets Fridays at 1pm

Just Dance (to the 50’s & 60’s) Class

Thursdays at 10:45am

Starting January 19th

 

is an upbeat easy dance class that uses songs from the 50’s and 60’s with a few surprises. This class is taught by Kris. This is a fun way to get your low impact, cardiovascular exercise in. So come join us!

Class is $5.00 which should be paid directly to the instructor

To Sign Up Call (860)434-4127 or email us at seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov