Category: Programs

Cornhole Program

Corn hole is a fun game we play weekly inside our main room here after the lunch crowd leaves. It is best described as a “lawn game” in which players toss beanbags toward a slanted platform with the aim of passing the beanbag through a hole in the center of the platform. As we age, vision, depth perception, balance, and coordination can decline. Our weekly Cornhole games gets our patrons active and aids critical hand-eye coordination and balance.

We have lots of fun while being a tad competitive! Sign up with a partner or we can match you up!  $5.00 per participant (for 8 weeks)  Begins  Monday,  October 26th.  Please call 860-441-6785 to register.

The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) is a 8-week series of  health and wellness classes for people age 50 and over. AMP can help you build your own playbook for aging well. It is a fun, innovative, and person-centered education program that empowers participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are good for themselves and for others. By participating in this program, you will make and maintain small but impactful changes in your health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life. This incredible & empowering class is for anyone 50 years and older in Southeastern CT.

It will take place weekly Tuesdays 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm  Nov 2- Dec 28 (no class Nov 23)

Reminder:  we are CLOSED Monday, October 11^th

Next week’s featured COASTAL CAFÉ lunch items are:

• Monday, Oct 11  CLOSED
• Tuesday, Oct 12  Chicken Parmesan
• Wednesday, Oct 13 Mushroom Onion Pork Chops
• Thursday, Oct 14  Meatloaf
• Friday, Oct 15 Chef’s Choice

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Our FALL 2 programs will run October 25 through December 18^th. 

FALL 2 REGISTRATION BEGINS October 4 for residents and October 12^th  for non-residents.

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We will be offering an in person educational event to review Medicare and how it can impact you and if you’re getting all the benefits you qualify for. We’ll be discussing the difference between Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and Prescription drug plans. The state assistance qualifications for the Medicare Saving Program will be covered and who fits into which tier. We’ll also review how the Part D coverage gap or doughnut hole works and how the Insulin Saving program can impact your annual drug cost. This event is being facilitated by Senior Health and Retirement Service, located in Clinton CT. Call (860)434-4127 to register.

Kate Perez is a new addition to our instructor staff. In May she started teaching our Wednesday morning class and due to the popularity of the class we are adding a Friday morning class as well. Kate has been a full time, professional fitness instructor and personal trainer for 20 years. Her goal is to help participants reach their goals by providing classes that are safe and effective but also fun. “First and foremost, fitness needs to be fun to be effective. If it isn’t fun no one will want to come back. Movement is the key to longevity and a happy life, so you need to make sure it is always fun while still reaching the goal of being challenging and effective.” Class

Description: Lo Impact Aerobics – A super fun, full body workout for all fitness levels that combines 30 mins. of moderately paced, easy to follow cardio aerobics sequences designed to elevate the heart rate and keep you moving. We finish up with 15 to 20 minutes of work using a combination of weights, bands, balls and chairs to target strength, balance and functional movements that mimic daily life. This class includes many different modifications and options for low impact or higher impact work dependent upon the individual’s desire to be challenged. No matter your fitness level or your goals this class is super fun and will leave you smiling and feeling accomplished! Come try your first class free! Preregistration is required. Call (860)434-4127 ext. 1 to sign up. Classes are open to all members. Please note that masks are required.

This is open to all Connecticut residents that qualify. For residents 60 and over of Lyme and Old Lyme we will have an Energy Assistance Day on Wednesday, October 20th from 10-2pm. Please call the Senior Center to set up appointment (860) 434-4127 if you qualify. The CEAP is designed for those households, homeowners, and renters, whose annual income falls at or below 60% of  the state median income. $36, 171/ year for a 1-person household; $47, 301/ year for a 2-person household. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement. Applicants are required to document their income for the four weeks prior to the date on the application. Income includes but is not limited to social security and veterans’ benefits, pensions, dividends, annuity distributions, interest, gross rental income, estate or trust income, gross wages, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, self-employment income, alimony, etc. You will need a heating bill (in your name) at the time of the appointment. For out-of-town members please call your town, TVCCA or 211 for information on where to get help applying. In addition, you will need an Eversource bill and your lease or mortgage if you have one.