Category: Programs

OVER THE HILL HIKING GROUP- List for December

Posted on December 3, 2022 by East Lyme

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

Posted on December 3, 2022 by East Lyme

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.

FOCUS GROUP LEDGE LIGHT HEALTH DISTRICT/ HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE (HIC) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH AT 11:00AM

Posted on December 3, 2022 by East Lyme

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?”

Posted on December 3, 2022 by East Lyme

“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.

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING on Tuesday, December 6th from 9:30 – 11:00am

Posted on December 3, 2022 by East Lyme

Make a door sized wreath, with mixed greens, pine cones, berries, and a bow (included).
Please bring work gloves, clippers (if you have one). Please feel free to bring some fun
greenery from your yard that you would like to incorporate into your wreath.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Mon, Dec 5th. $25 per person.

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD for MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS -2023

Posted on December 3, 2022 by East Lyme

Time is running out if you would like to have your insurance coverage reviewed. The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for
Medicare Part D/Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans ends on December 7th, 2022. Participants are
encouraged to review their health and drug coverage to determine if any changes are needed. If a change is made, it
goes into effect as of January 1, 2023.
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The changes you can make during the Open Enrollment Period include:
Joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan
Switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
Switching from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan)
Call the Senior Center with your interest for an appointment. 860-739-5859