Category: Programs

Hike Dates:

Sep 2nd, Barn Island, Pawcatuck
Easy
Leader: Cindy
Sep 9th, Goodwin Trail, East Lyme
Easy/Moderate
Leader: Debbie & Barry
Sep 16th, Banning Woods, Lyme
Moderate
Leader: Cindy
Sep 23rd, Lay Preserve, Old Lyme
Moderate
Leader: Jan
Sep 30th, Green Falls, Voluntown*
Difficult
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.

All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and will begin at 9:30 A.M.   *Senior Van – $5.00 fee limited occupancy. 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.

Wednesday, September 28th at 11:30am

Lunch at Little Pub, Old Saybrook

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)

Wednesday, September 7th from 12:30-4:30pm

$20 for AARP member, $25 for non-members
Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration.
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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.

Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00-7:30pm

Hosted by Groton Senior Center

Bring your lawn chair/blanket and listen or dance to the Corvettes Doo Wop Review. Food Trucks will be available to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the night air and your fellow do wop enthusiasts. Event to be held at Thrive 55+ powered by the Groton Senior Center @ 102 Newtown Road, Groton.

$10 per person – limited tickets available. Get your ticket at the Senior Center
office. A bus will be provided if we have enough registration.

Registration now open. Register by Sep 8th

Tuesday, September 20th at 9:30am

Come join one of Smith’s Acres “Veggie Girls” and create a cute succulent dish garden.. These easy to care for plants love to hang out on a sunny windowsill or table. We will have lots of different varieties of succulents to choose from.

All supplies included.

Cost is $10 per person.

Registration begins Sep 1st. Registration is limited

Thursday, September 15th at 1:00pm

Come craft a wire wrapped starfish with Still Waters USA a local Westbrook small business. Supplies are included & participants will take home a completed starfish to keep for themselves or as a gifting option! No experience needed. Cost is $10 per person.
Registration begins Sep 1st. Registration is limited

Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm starting on September 12th

Cook Well, Eat Well is a FREE 4-week class providing hands-on, creative, fun activities, professional instruction, interesting experiences, a wonderful cookbook and delicious meals! This program is perfect for adults with diabetes and/or their partner/spouse/caregiver.
Registration has begun.

Thursday, September 1st from 11:00am-1:00pm

with Audiology Concierge Nancy Jablonski

45 minute appointments start at 11am. Free hearing test, a hearing aid check, wax inspection, and listening demos. Register with the Senior Center

Thursdays from 12:00-2:30pm

September 15th – October 20th

with a workshop presentation on October 24th

Learn a new skill. Meet new people who love theater. Fun, friendships, and fascinating! Learn the techniques of acting applied to scenes.

No memorizing

$80 per person
Registration begins September 1st

Thursday, September 29th at 6:00pm

Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers, Rice & Orzo Pilau, Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Parm, Green Salad with Italian Dressing
Dessert: Apple Pie a la Mode

$2.00 per person to be raffled off during dinner.

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