Category: Programs

*9:30am start time*

June 7 – Banningwoods
Hadlyme – Easy
Cindy

June 14 – Lay Preserve
Old Lyme – Moderate
Jan

June 21 – Champlain South
Old Lyme – Difficult
Gail

June 28 – Lester & Atkinson Preserve
Gales Ferry – Difficult
Debbie & Barry

Thursday, June 27th, from 11 am – 12 pm

A fun & interactive program that puts gratitude into action.

Tap into the power of thank you notes and learn how to spread joy! Led by Jude Carter.

 Learn how gratitude impacts our health and happiness
 Understand how thank you notes lift spirits
 Learn easy and fun ways to write great notes
 Write a thank you note!

Register by June 25th.

Tuesday, June 18th from 10:30am – 12pm

55+ adult communities, life plan retirement communities, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing facilities, or staying put.

Whether you are planning for yourself or assisting a loved one, there are many options to navigate. Join Jane Fisher, Certified Senior Advisor, who will help us understand the options and make informed plans. Topics covered will include:

• What does “home” mean and when is the right time to make a transition to senior living housing?
• What senior living & care options are available in our area? What are the costs? What services and amenities do they offer?
• Selecting the right place at the right time
• Staying home instead of moving
• Paying for senior living and care

Registration begins June 3rd. Register by June 14th.

Wednesday, June 12th from 1:00-3:00pm

For this fun crafting class, two wooden plain picture frames will be upgraded into unique themed summer picture frames. Select either nautical map or road map to create two unique frames to showcase those special summer photos. Maps, frames, Mod Podge, foam brushes, accent pieces and more will be supplied for the class. With Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator. Please bring the following supplies to the class-scissors, pencil, ruler, liquid glue and two photos (optional) and any other crafting supplies you think you might need.

Class fee $15.00 per person. Registration begins June 3rd. Register by June 7th.

• GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP – Wed, June 5th, 10am
  First Wednesday of the Month, 10am – 11am
• STROKE SUPPORT GROUP – Thu, June 6th, 1pm *Day Room*
  First Thursday of the Month at 2pm. Providing stroke survivors & care partners the space to
  connect with others in a friendly & supportive setting.
• “THOUGHTFUL TUESDAY” – Tue, June 11th, 10:15am at Zen & Now
• Monthly Mindfulness Coaching. Join Wellness Coach and Pharmacist Lisa Bragaw from Zen & Now
• CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – Tue, June 18th, 10am
  Third Tuesday of the month, 10am – 11am Are you a Caregiver for a loved one? Come join other caregivers in a support group in the Day Room of the Senior Center.
•  GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – Tue, June 25th, 10am – 11:30am **Day Room** Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 10:00am, Brian Dagle Foundation – Brian’s Healing Hearts
• AARP Driver Safety – AARP Smart Driver course Wed, June 12th, at 12:30pm $20 AARP Member – $25 non-AARP Member

Registration begins June 10th.

Thu, July 11th – September 19th, 2pm – 3pm
Group class combining exercises for speech, memory, movement and music for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Participants will learn how using INTENT can improve overall health, wellness, and joy!
Class fee $180 per person, 9 Classes. (no class 7/18, 8/8)

Monday Chair Zumba: **NEW CLASS** Mondays @ 11:30-12:20pm
New session starts July 1st – Sept 16th (no class 8/12)
In person instruction on Mon at 11:30am. 11 classes. Class fee $44R and $47NR
You can still enjoy the amazing energy of Zumba. Seated cardio, core, strength, flexibility and mobility-all to amazing music!

Mindful Motion: **NEW CLASS** Tuesdays only @ 1:30-2:15pm
New Session starts July 2nd – Sept 17th, Tue at 1:30pm. 12 classes. Class fee $36R and $39NR.
Fusion of Tai Chi & Chair Yoga. Enjoy a slower pace as you improve your posture, balance, and flexibility.

Other Program Updates:

• Strength Training *NEW DAY/TIME & NEW INSTRUCTOR*
  • now Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm
• Tai Chi *NEW INSTRUCTOR*
  • Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00=10:00am

• Ageless Fitness: Mon and Wed 10-11am
  New session starts on July 1st – Sept 18th (no class 7/10, 8/5, 8/7)
  In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 10am. 20 classes. Class fee $50R and $55NR.
• Monday Chair Yoga: Mon 10:45-11:45am
  New session starts on July 1st – Sept 16th (no class 9/2)
  In person instruction on Mon at 10:45am. 11 classes. Class fee $28R and $30NR.
• Monday Chair Zumba: Mon **NEW CLASS** 11:30-12:20pm
  New session starts July 1st – Sept 16th (no class 8/12)
  In person instruction on Mon at 11:30am. 11 classes. Class fee $44R and $47NR. You can still enjoy the amazing energy of Zumba. Seated cardio, core, strength, flexibility and mobility-all to amazing music!
• Yoga: Tue and Thu 9-10am
  New session starts on July 2nd – Sept 19th (no class 7/4)
  In person instruction on Tue and Thu at 9am. 23 classes. Class fee $58R and $64NR.
• Strength Training Tue and Thu **NEW DAY/TIME** 12:00-1:00pm
  New session starts on July 2nd – Sept 18th **NEW INSTRUCTOR**
  In person instruction on Tue and Thu at 12:00pm. 23 classes. Class fee $58R and $64NR.
• Mindful Motion: Tuesday only **NEW CLASS** 1:30-2:15pm
  New Session starts July 2nd – Sept 17th, Tue at 1:30pm. 12 classes. Class fee $36R and $39NR. Fusion of Tai Chi & Chair Yoga. Enjoy a slower pace as you improve your posture, balance, and flexibility.
• FitDance Gold: **Tuesday only July & August** Tue & Thu – September 3:00-3:45pm
  New Session starts July 2nd – August 27th, Tuesday only. Sept 3 – Sept 19th, Tues & Thu. In person instruction starting at 3:00pm. 15 classes. Class fee $42R and $45NR.
• Tai Chi: Wed and Fri **NEW INSTRUCTOR** 9:00-10:00am      New Session starts July 26th – Sept 20th In person instruction on Wed and Fri at 9:00am. 17 classes. Class fee $85R and $90NR.
• Wednesday Chair Yoga: Wed 1:00-2:00pm                                                       New session starts on July 3rd – Sept 18th                                                   In person instruction on Wed at 1pm. 12 classes. Class fee $30R and $33NR.
• Friday Chair Yoga:  Fri 10:15-11:15am                                                 New session starts on July 5th – Sept 20th                                                         In person instruction on Fri at 10:15am. 12 classes $30R and $33NR.