Location: Hall
Even if you have never picked up a paintbrush before – come on down. Get your name on the list as classes fill up fast, limited to eight people per class.
Category: Programs
Lymes’Senior Center Board of Directors Meeting (In person or Virtual) on Monday, May 16th at 1:00pm
Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic-Walk-in ONLY- Wednesday, May 4th at 11:00-12:00pm
No Appointment needed. Bring your vaccine card.
Services available to the Seniors- Pedicures, Haircuts, Foot Clinics, Blood Pressure Clinic, Medicare Enrollment Help <= Check it out
Services (Call (860)434-4127 to schedule appointments)
Mini Pedicures– Second Tuesday and Thursday of the Month $25.00
Haircuts- Third Thursday of the Month $15.00
Foot Clinic with Town Nurse –Every other month- the fourth Thursday of the month FREE (does not cut toenails)
Foot Clinic with RN from Foot Care Associates- Every other month- the fourth Thursday of the month $35.00 (alternating months with town nurse)- Cuts Toenails
Blood Pressure Clinic – Daily (Mon-Fri) from 12:00 -1:00pm FREE
Medicare Enrollment Help- For people turning 65 or new to Medicare- Set up by app. FREE
Ledge Light Health District Booster Clinic May 3
LLHD is going to host a Covid booster clinic here at THRIVE 55+ on Tuesday, May 3 from 10am to 12pm. They have the Mederna vaccine. For those 50+ and those 18 and over who are immunocompromised.
Afternoon at the Movies for the Family by Groton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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
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)
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
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
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.