Friday, April 19th at 10:30am
Memory Loss, When to be Concerned This program will discuss the differences between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems.
PRESENTED BY: Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
Discussion will include:
Causes of memory loss
Tips to have the difficult
conversations about dementia
Potential next steps
Registration begins on Apr 1st. Register by Apr 16th.
Monday, April 15th at 10:00am
Learn how to upgrade two tiny unpainted wood house shapes into two fabulous looking tiny houses using patterned paper, sentiment strips and accent paper pieces. Turn the unpainted houses pieces from drab to fab in this paper crafting class.
With Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator.
Class fee $15 per person. Registration begins Apr 1st. Register by Apr 12th.
Thu, Apr 4th – June 20th, 2pm – 3pm, No class Apr 11th
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 $220 per person, 11 Classes. Registration has begun.
Wed, April 3rd, at 12:30pm & Wed, June 12th, at 12:30pm
First Wednesday of the month, $20 AARP Member – $25 non-AARP Member
Call (860)434-1605 Ext. 241 or Email seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov to register
May Social Hour– Wednesday, May 8th at 11 AM @ the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
Movie Monday: “TBD”- Monday, May 13th at 1 PM @ the Lyme Library
Special Luncheon– Tuesday, May 14th at 12 PM @ the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
Veterans Coffeehouse– Wednesday, May 15th at 9:45 AM @ Saint Ann’s Church
Lyme Village Voices– Tuesday, May 21st at 1 PM @ the First Congregational Church of OL
“Building Buzz”-Tuesday, May 28th at 11:15 AM @ First Congregational Church of OL
Since February, when the Senior Center construction bids came in significantly higher than
estimated, the plans for the renovation and expansion project have been reviewed with a fine-toothed comb for savings that will not compromise the integrity or functionality of the Center. In addition, a plan for modernizing the kitchen has been added. This new package will go out to bid this month.
The people of Lyme and Old Lyme are being asked for an additional appropriation $660,000 (Old Lyme) and $220,000(Lyme).
Two Town Meetings will be held on April 15th, where citizens
of each town may vote:
• Lyme – 6:00 PM in the Lyme Town Hall
• Old Lyme – 7:30 PM in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium
Please come out and vote!
In addition to this update, monthly “Building Buzz” information sessions are being held every 4th
Tuesday at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 11:15 AM.
More information can be found on the Senior Center Building Committee’s webpage:
https://ct-oldlyme.civicplus.com/356/Lymes-Senior-Center-Building-Committee
Upcoming Lectures FREE for members, $10 for non-members:
April 3rd at 1 PM: Americas Deadliest Night Club Disasters with the Bow Tie Historian
April 22nd at 1 PM: Famous Figures of the Wild West with Mallory Howard
May 1st at 1 PM: *More* Royal Assassinations w/ Bow Tie Historian
May 28th at 1 PM: Topic TBD w/ Mallory Howard
June 5th at 1 PM: The Guilded Age Mansions w/ the Bow Tie Historian
June 24th at 1 PM: Topic TBD w/ Mallory Howard
Gentle Walk Wednesdays with Wendy– Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 AM, location changes monthly. The walks are easy, fairly flat dirt paths with some uneven footing, unless noted. Gentle pace. Bring a walking stick, water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Inclement weather cancels.
Wed.. April 17 at 9:30 AM @ Patrell Preserve, part of Chapel Farm Preserve, 11 Baker Ln, East Haddam. A portion of this preserve is in Lyme. There is a 0.3 mile ADA compliant blacktop path leading from the parking lot to a foot bridge over the Eightmile River. Depending upon group, we will walk the fairly easy 1-mile red dirt trail loop which follows three thousand feet along the Eightmile River and has interesting geological features. Directions: Take 156 to Baker Lane in Lyme, about 7.7 miles north of Halls Road traffic light in Old Lyme. Go 0.5 miles. Turn left into Chapel Farm Preserve parking lot.
Wed. May 15th., at 9:30 AM @ Watch Rock Preserve.
-Take a Walk Wednesday with Wendy- Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 AM, location changes monthly. The walks are moderate (narrow dirt paths with some uneven footing, rocks, and moderate inclines). Walk is paced to group. Mileage is approximate. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Inclement weather cancels.
We will meet On:
Wed., April 10th at 9:30 AM @ Hartman Park, Gungy Rd. Lyme CT: Meet at the Main Entrance
parking lot. The unique natural, historic and archeological features in Hartman Park make it a delight to explore. We will look for spring wildflowers. About 2.5 miles. Directions: The parking lot is about 1.5
miles north of the intersection of Gungy Rd, Beaver Brook Rd, and Grassy Hill Rd. In Lyme. From the
Hall’s Rd Old Lyme traffic light, travel north on 156 for 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Beaver Brook Rd and travel 2.7 to left at intersection.
Wed., May 8th at 9:30 AM @ John Lohman CT River Preserve; 33 Colt Lane, Old Lyme CT:
Downsizing Demystified will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 1 PM @ the Old Lyme Town Hall. Whether it be a relocation or simply wanting to tidy up the home, these tasks can be physically and mentally exhausting. Planning, packing, moving, and dealing with the “stuff” in your home can cause anxiety and sleepless nights. Join Shelia Gavish for a free presentation and some great tips on how you can tackle the difficult task of “Downsizing” so you can “Right-size your life!”
