Category: Programs

On Wednesday July 20, 2022, at 1:00pm Mattthew Borrelli will read poems from his poetry book that will take the audience though the shared experiences of caring for a loved one with dementia. His storytelling will engage the audience and act as a therapeutic tool for all to express their similar feelings. His evolution to understanding of dementia will be evident as he reads from his poetry book entitled “JOURNEY OF A POET AND HIS MUSE”

Please call 860-434-4127 or email seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov to register or for
more information on this free program. This program will be available virtually and in person.

Come and enjoy a summer evening at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road
for “Summer Sounds” – a FIVE-week musical series held at 7pm on Thursday nights
*Bring your chairs, blankets, dinner, dancing shoes, etc. the performances will be held out on the lawn. Cancelations will be put on our Facebook page if the weather is inclement.

We will be serving ice cream outside to all concert goers before the concert at 6:30pm
on July 7th, 14th, & 28th.

Lions Club Cookout at 6pm on July 21st & August 4th (proceeds go towards the Lions Club scholarship fund)

Featuring the following performers…

July 7th: String of Pearls

July 14th: The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue

July 21st: The Cartells Band

July 28th: Rock Solid Alibi

August 4th: Take Two and Call Me in the Morning

The Monday afternoon Game Day Program will take a short break during the months of
July and August and will return in September.

On Tuesday- 9:00am there will be a NEW Zumba. This dance fitness class burns over 500 calories an hour, but more importantly is FUN! This class will be held once a month in summer to test interest and begin weekly starting in September. Class $5.00 a class. Summer classes July 26th, August 23rd. Call (860)434-4127 to register.

On July 11 there will be a FREE Walk in Covid Vaccine Clinic 11am-2pm at the Lymes’
Senior Center- 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme.

Only the Moderna vaccine will be available at these clinics, for individuals 18 years or older who
need a 1st or 2nd dose (primary series) or are eligible for a 1st or 2nd booster dose.

The following groups are eligible for a 1st booster shot at this clinic:
individuals 18 years of age and older who have completed a primary series of a mRNA COVID 19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) and it has been at least 5 months since completion of primary series. individuals 18 years of age and older who have had a primary dose of Johnson COVID 19 vaccine and it has been at least 2 months and would like a mRNA booster.
The following groups are eligible for a 2nd booster shot at this clinic:
individuals 50 years of age and older who have received a first booster dose of any authorized
or approved COVID-19 vaccine, and it has been at least 4 months since first booster dose.

The clinic is free and open to the public. No appointment, insurance, or ID is necessary. Please
bring your CDC vaccination card. Please call 860-434-4127 or email seniorcenter@oldlymect.gov for more information.

July 14 – Rocky Neck Beach. Rte 156, Niantic, CT.  Meet at the parking lot
on Rt 156 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156),
about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Rd.

A beautiful walk along the salt marshes to the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring
binoculars if you have them. 2.5 miles.

“Rogue Rollers” Bocce Club– TUESDAYS 1:30-2:30pm, weather permitting

· The “Knit Wits” Knitting Circle– SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
10:00-11:45am

· “Quilty” Pleasures Quilting Group- THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
10:00-11:45am

· “Girls (and Boys) Gone Scrappy” Scrapbooking & Paper Craft Group–
FORTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 10:00 -11:45am

· “Totally Pitchin’” Horsesh-U (Horseshoe) Club-FRIDAYS 1-2pm, weather
permitting

· “Take a Hike Thursday” Hiking Group- SECOND THURSDAY OF THE
MONTH 9:30-11:30ish

Tuesday, August 23rd from 1:00-5:00pm

($20.00/$25.00) AARP Safe Driving Class, Call (860)434-4127 to sign up.

On Friday’s at 10:15 am. there will be a NEW S-T-R-E-T-C-H & Strength Class with Mellisa, this is a seated class where you will stretch and increase the flexibility in all your major muscle groups. The music will also make this class fun! You will also use light weights or no weights for part of this class. This class will be held once a month in summer to test interest and begin weekly starting in September. Summer classes July 15th, August 19th. Call (860)434-4127 to register. Class is free.

On Thursday at 9:00am, a NEW Why Weight(s)? Class- Led by Jessie $5.00 a class. This class will be focused on building more muscle. After 50 years of age, muscle tone begins to decline 15% each decade.
Weights and body weight training help to develop stronger bones, boost metabolism, improve range of motion and endurance. This class is designed to work with these elements in increasing strength, flexibility and balance with focus on form and execution. We will work with compound exercises incorporating weights, body weight and increasing core strength. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring heavier weights (3-5lbs available at center) and a mat. (Once a month in summer to test interest then weekly starting in September.) Class $5.00 a class. Summer classes July 21st, August 18th. Call (860)434-4127 to register.