Category: Programs

Afternoon at the Movies for the Family by Groton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Groton

Groton D.E.I Presents: Afternoon at the Movies (May 7, 2022–2:30pm) Join us a Mystic Luxury Cinemas for an afternoon at the movies! This family friendly event is free and open to all. The film, encourages self-acceptance, and touches on the intersections between heritage, personal identity, and emotional complexity. With a generous donation from Groton Utilities, the D.E.I Collaborative will provide each attendee with a book relating to mental wellness (and free popcorn!).
Space is limited. Made possible with sponsorship from Groton Utilities and support from Title IX: A Bookstore. For more details, contact dei-events@groton-ct.gov OR call the Groton Public Library at 860-441-6750.

OATS Hiking Group

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Groton

Due to Wednesday’s rain forecast, we are postponing our hike at Paffard Woods Preserve to Friday, May 27.  That makes our hike on Tuesday, May 17th with Groton Utilities our next hike. That hike is the JOHNNY CAKE trail which is hilly and approx. 3.5 miles long.  Registration needed for each hike. You can reach us at 860-441-6623

 

Mothers Day: A Week Long Celebration of Women (Week of May 9th– May 13th)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Pamper Yourself Week – Brought to you by the collaborative effort of Lymes’ Senior Center, Lyme Library, and the Old Lyme Phebe-Griffith Noyes Library

Monday, May 9th at 1:00pm- Cupcake Drive Thru for Mothers and Grandmothers held at the Lymes’ Senior Center call (860)434-4127 ext. 1 to register (Members Only for this Event)- register by May 2nd

Tuesday, May 10th at 1:00pm- Flower Arranging Workshop held at the Old Lyme Library call (860)434-1684 to register

Wednesday, May 11th at 1:00pm- Make your own organic lotion bars craft at the Lyme Library call (860)434-2272 to register

Friday, May 13th at 1:00pm- Make your own lavender bath bomb craft at the Lymes’ Senior Center call Lymes’ Senior Center to register at 860-434-4127

White House: The Inside Scoop -Tuesday, May 3rd at 1:00pm

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Former White House butler Alan DeValerio is going to give you the inside details about all the preparations involved in White House entertaining and stories about the first families on Tuesday, May 3rd at 1:00pm . This will be available both in person and virtual. When you sign up please signify whether you will be joining us virtually or in-person. Weather permitting this will be held outdoors so please bring your lawn chair.

Poetry Workshop: ” Early Morning Wordliners” First Meeting– Thursday, May 12th

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

NEW “Early Morning Wordliners” Poetry  Workshop and Group- First Meeting– Thursday, May 12th from 10:00– 11:30am. This group will start by having a 5-week poetry writing session with Old Lyme’s Poet Laureate, Dr. Roger Singer. This free class will meet May 12, 19, 26, June 2, and 9 from 10:00-11:30am. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register for both the poetry workshop and the poetry group.  In his classes, you will learn from the examples of famous poets and their inspirations, and through the practice of your own writing as you may wish.  Dr. Singer stresses that all verse is good and commendable. His goal is to make it simple and accessible for you to become more proficient in expressing your thoughts and way of seeing life in your own words. Dr. Singer says, “You need to write about what you feel, not what you think someone may want to hear.”  His goal is simply to inspire you.

Take a Look at the New Groups and Clubs: Come Join Us.

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Groups and CLUBS (Call (860)434-4127 to sign up)

· “Rogue Rollers” Bocce Club– TUESDAYS 1:30-2:30pm, weather permitting
· “Early Morning Wordliners” Poetry Workshop and Group – First Meeting– Thursday, May 12th from 10–11:30am
· “Take Your Best Shot” Camera Club– THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 10:00-11:45am
· 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
· “Take a Hike Thursday” Hiking Group- SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 9:30-11:30ish
· “Totally Pitchin’” Horsesh-U (Horseshoe) Club-FRIDAYS 1-2pm, weather permitting
· As the Page Turns Book Club- THE THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 1-2pm. (ALTERNATING SITES)

Exhibit: Lymes’ Senior Center Artists

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

MONTH OF MAY– Lymes’ Senior Center Artists will be exhibiting their wonderful works at the Old Lyme Town Hall. Join us in admiring their talents and check out their beautiful paintings which will be showcased in the lobby by the meeting hall.

Father’s Day Cookout- Monday, June 13th at 12:00pm

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Pre-sign up is required.
ALL MALE MEMBERS ARE FREE. For all other members it will be $5.00 (lunch will be supplemented by the board of directors). If you wish to come and are not a member, it will be full price. The Lions Club will be hosting it proceeds will go to their scholarship fund. Immediately following at 1:00pm we will celebrate our “FATHERS” by listening to the very talented LOL Jazz Cats Middle School Jazz Band. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs for this outdoor event!

Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic- Monday, May 23rd from 2:00-4:00pm

Posted on May 2, 2022 by East Lyme

Ledge Light Health District will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the East Lyme Senior Center. Only the Moderna vaccine will be available at this clinic 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 & 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 & older who have had a primary dose of Janssen 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 & 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.

All clinics are free and open to the public. No appointment, insurance, or ID is necessary. Please bring your CDC vaccination card if you have one.