Open to all!! Come see what we do and what we are planning!! Bring your suggestion with you.
Category: Programs
CARDIO & STRENGTH TRAINING
Monday
3:00-4:00 PM
Cardio & Strength training increases muscle mass and also strengthens your bones, helps with weight management, provides relief from arthritis pain, lowers risk of injury, and improves cardiac health. You will be safely guided, by an ACE certified personal trainer, through a variety of exercise designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and flexibility required for everyday living at its best.” Must be 60+ and must register in front office during day time hours.
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY, A 2-PART WORKSHOP.
THE INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY, A 2-PART WORKSHOP WILL BE TAUGHT BY RICHARD SPEARRIN.
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 and May 4th 10:15am-11:45am and learn to enjoy being a better photographer. Reservations are required for this free workshop. Call (860)434-4127 or email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov to sign up.
Old Lyme Town Band Summer Concert
Old Lyme Town Band Summer Concert will be Wednesday, May 25th at 6:00pm (Rain date: Thursday, May 26th same time) The concert will be held outside so don’t forget your lawn chair! Feel free to make a night of it and bring your dinner if you would like!
Joe Mac is Back!!!
Join us on Tuesday, May 17th at 1:00pm (Rain date: Wednesday, May 18th, same time) as we welcome come back Singer Joe Mac and Friends as they entertain us with Rock and Roll from the 50’s and 60’s. This concert will be outdoors so make sure and bring a lawn chair. Feel free to bring your dancing shoes as well.
Operation Cupcake
Operation Cupcake is designed so that no senior is left behind. On Monday, April 25th at 1:00pm we will be delivering cupcakes and other such treats to those seniors that are more apt to feel the effects of isolation. If you would like to be one of our kindness volunteers that help make their day a little brighter by delivering a cupcake, please call or email us to sign up. Also if you know a particular senior that suffers from isolation please let us know that as well. This program is being funded through the first year by a generous donor.
CT Waters: A Celebration of Our Coastline
Local Published writer and photographer, Caryn Davis whose images & articles have appeared in the NY Times, Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, Town & Country, and Connecticut Magazine will be here to present her book CT Waters: A Celebration of our Coastline on Wednesday, April 13th at 1:00pm. This book is part travel guide and takes readers on a nautical journey exploring the ways we use our waterways and shores for industry, education, and recreation. From boat builders to antique, power, and sailing vessels, to lobster shacks, the fishing industries, historic ferries, nautical arts, lighthouses and islands, charter boats, maritime festivals and celebrations, and more, this book showcases how these waterways have shaped our culture as a state. Books will be available for signing at the end of this event.
Old Lyme Services
Old Lyme 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
VIRTUAL EXERCISE CLASSES
VIRTUAL CLASSES
Slow and Steady Yoga (MON) https://lynnmccarthyyoga.com/copy-of-rates- Registration
Sit n Be Fit (TUES) Drop in & ongoing at 10:00am FREE
High Energy, Low Impact Dance (TU) Drop in & ongoing at 9:00am monthly pass- $20.00
Chair Yoga for Pain (WED) https://lynnmccarthyyoga.com/copy-of-rates-registration
Chair Dancing (THURS) Thursday, April 7 at 10:00am FREE
High Energy, Low Impact Dance (TH) Drop in & ongoing at 9:00am monthly pass- $20.00
Slow and Steady Yoga (FRI) https://lynnmccarthyyoga.com/copy-of-rates-registration
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EXERCISE CLASSES
You Must be a Member to sign up: Call 860-434-4127 to sign up.
CLASS Date of First Class & Time/ Duration COST
Tap Class 1 (MON) Drop in and ongoing at 9:30am $5.00
Tap Class 2 (MON) Drop in and ongoing at 10:15am $5.00
Parade Dance Practice (MON) April 11th-May23rd at 10:15am FREE
Sit n Be Fit (TUES) Drop in & ongoing at 10:00am FREE
Improver Country Dance Class (WED) Wednesday, April 20th at 1:15pm FREE
Low Impact Class with Kate (WED) Drop in and ongoing at 8:30am $5.00
Chair Dancing (THURS) Thursday, April 7th at 10:00am FREE
Move– Cardio, Strength, Balance (Thurs) Drop in and ongoing at 10:15am (starts Apr 14th)$5.00
Low Impact Class with Kate (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 8:30am $5.00
Low Imp/High Energy Dance Fit (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 10:15am (starts Apr 22nd)$5.00
Beg. Country Line Dancing (FRI) Drop in and ongoing at 2:15pm FREE
***All IN-PERSON EXERCISE CLASSES WILL BE FREE THE WEEK OF APRIL 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.