Category: Programs

December 1st- 18th: DECORATING CONTEST Show us your talent.

Take a picture of your favorite Holiday Decoration that you put up.

It can be a tree, a wreath, a manger, a menorah, whatever!

E-mail cheikkinen@eltownhall.com with your photo or drop it off to the Senior Center Office. Deadline to enter is December 18th.

Top three winners will receive a gift.

 

FALL PREVENTION DURING THE WINTER

Make sure your steps and walkways are clear before you walk.

*Be careful if you see wet pavement that could be iced over.

*Clear away snow and salt your walkways at home or hire someone to do it.

*Wear boots with non-skid soles.

*If you use a cane, replace the rubber tip before it is worn smooth.

*Consider an ice pick-like attachment that fits on the end of the cane for additional traction.

 

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM

TAKE NOTE! MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM AND THIS YEAR IT IS FREE!!   YOU WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF YOU DID NOT DO SO LAST YEAR.  CALL THE SENIOR CENTER FOR AN APPLICATION.

DID YOU KNOW….THAT MEDICAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM?   CALL THE CENTER FOR MORE INFO!!! 

 

AARP Smart Driver Safety Course

All AARP Smart Driving Safety Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020. Do you need to renew to continue receiving your discount on car insurance? AARP will continue to offer a special 25% off discount through December 31, 2020. Renew at Smart Driving online  www.aarpdriversafety.org

Promo code for 25% off discount: DRIVINGSKILLS

 

Sat, December 12th- 32nd ANNUAL NIANTIC LIGHT PARADE

Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm

McCook Park – Drive Thru Event

You stay in your car and drive by the floats.

Come visit us and see our float!

Over the Hills and Through the Woods to Grandmother’s House we go!

 

 

Upcoming Classes for December 2020

UPCOMING CLASSES FOR DECEMBER 

All are subject to change.

Mon thru December 14th, 10am, Senior Fitness- Senior Fitness offered on Mon at 10am via Zoom. You must contact the Senior Center office to register.

Mon thru December 14th, 11am, Ukulele Lessons Level 2- Instructor led lessons for advanced beginner on up students  on Mon at 11am via Zoom. Class is full.

Mon thru December 14th, 11:30am, Strength Training- Strength Training offered on Mon at 11:30am via Zoom . You must contact the Senior  Center office to register.

Tue thru December 15th, 9am, Yoga- Senior Yoga  to be offered on Tue at 9am via Zoom. You must contact the Senior Center office to register.

Thu thru December 17th, 12:30pm, Guitar Lessons – Advanced Beginner- Instructor led lessons for advanced beginner on up students. Session completely on Zoom. Class is full.

Thu thru December 17th, 1pm, Acting & Scene Class- Learn the tools of acting by Exercises – vocal, movement, timing, professionalism in the theater and much more. Be prepared to laugh, work hard and find your inner creativity. Session completely on Zoom.

Chair Yoga- We will contact participants about the status of Chair Yoga.

Tai Chi-  We will contact participants about the status of Tai Chi.

 

Friday, December 18th- A Connecticut Senior Center Virtual Holiday Bash

Time: 1 – 2:30pm

Join us for a Zoom webinar to celebrate the holidays.

This is a statewide event.

Don’t miss out.

Call us with your interest and we will tell you how to register. Don’t wait. Sign up early.

Enjoy a holiday themed variety show.

And just for registering you will get a gift bag.

 

Tue, December 8th- Take & Make Craft Projects- 2 options- Beginner & Advanced

Time:10:00– 11:00am

Pick up Craft Project

Zoom Presentation to provide instruction

Register by Fri, December 4th

11:30am – Beginner level craft instruction

12:00pm – More advanced level of craft instruction

Contact senior center for more detailed information

 

Please Welcome Candy (Chick) Heikkinen our new Program Coordinator!

Please welcome Candy Heikkinen our new Program Coordinator!  Candy (Chick) Heikkinen grew up in East Lyme and is excited to be a part of our Center.

Candy lived in Saunders Point and graduated from East Lyme High!  She has worked in the hospitality industry her whole life and has been an active member with the Waterford Parent Teacher Organization and Waterford Little League. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, her two children, and her Goldendoodle Bella at Gardner’s Lake! Feel free to reach out to her at any time with questions, ideas or even just to say hello!