Category: Programs

First Meeting- Wednesday,
April 6th from 10:00-11:45am. Meets the first Wednesday of the month starting in
April. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register.
For the first two meetings we will be holding a free two-part INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY workshop. See below for description. Reservations are required. Please
email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to make your reservation.

INTRODUCTION TO PHOGRAPHY 2-PART WORKSHOP TAUGHT BE RICHARD SPEARING
Have you ever wanted to take better pictures?? Or wondered why your pictures are not always sharp. Or perhaps you are overwhelmed with all the adjustments of your camera?? The
Lymes’ Senior Center will host two classes to enable beginning photographers to start taking
better pictures and enjoy using their cameras.

The instructor is Richard Spearrin from Essex, a member of the CT Valley Camera Club Steering Committee. Mr. Spearrin started learning the successful elements of photography during
his high school years working for a small CT newspaper. Most recently he has become very
active in exhibiting at multiple area venues, arranging photo shoots for the camera club and
mentoring beginning photographers.
The first of the two sessions, “Principles of Photography”, will concentrate on the understanding the basics of good photography: exposure, lighting, focus and composition. In addition, attendees will understand how to use their camera more effectively.
The second session is titled “Fun Principles of Photography” and will discuss specific photographic activities such as capturing fireworks; making streams and waterfalls smoother; capturing light streaks; stopping action; and extreme close up.
Each session is scheduled for one hour and a half to accommodate questions and answers.
And it does not matter if you use a smartphone, a point and shoot camera or a high-end adjustable camera. As Ansel Adams, renowned environmental photographer, said, “A camera
did not make a great picture any more than a typewriter made a good novel”. A good photograph is based on the heart, eye, and soul of the photographer. Make sure you bring your
camera with you. So join us on April 6th an May 4th 10:15am-11:45am and learn to enjoy being a better photographer. Reservations are required for this free workshop

First Meeting- Thursday, April 14th at 9:30am at McColluch Family Open Space, Whippoorwill Rd,
Old Lyme CT. For this first hike, members will meet at the parking lot on Whippoorwill Rd. We will
walk the “Tree in the Gap Trail” green trail and the blue trail loop in the Lay Preserve and back. This
beautiful property was once a horse farm. A highlight of the hike is Rook’s Meadow and Jimmy’s Pond.
Meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30-11:30ish starting in April. Join us for a refreshing
morning walk led by Wendy Hil, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Vice President of the Lyme Land
Trust. The walks are moderate unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to make your reservation. All walks are 2.5 to 3 miles unless noted. Inclement weather cancels.

First Meeting- Friday, April 8th from 10:00-11:45am. Meets Fridays at 1:30pm starting in April. Please
email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register. The first Friday (April 6that
1:00pm) we will be showing people how to play the game or you can use this time brush up on your
game and meet new people interested in this sport.

First Meeting- Tuesday, April 6th from 10:00-11:45am. Meets Tuesdays at 1:30pm starting in April.
Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register. The first Tuesday (April
6th) we will be showing people how to play the game or you can use this time brush up on your game
and meet new people interested in this sport.

Scrapbooking & Paper Craft Group- Next meeting- Wednesday, March
23rd from 10:00-11:45am. Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. Please email me at
sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register. Bring your own consumable supplies (ink,
paper, glue sticks or whatever you like to use) and reusable supplies (like stamps) to share during our
get-together. This will be a great time to get ideas from others and get our creative juices flowing

SPECIAL NOTICE
WE WILL BE OFFERING
FREE EXERCISE CLASSES
THE WEEK OF ARPIL
18th – 22nd. PLEASE
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
IT AND TRY A NEW
CLASS. MAKE SURE TO
CALL AND RESERVE A
SPOT. WE WILL ALSO
BE FILMING A VIDEO
FOOTAGE THIS WEEK SO
YOU MAY BE A STAR IN
OUR INFORMATIONAL
MARKETING VIDEO.