Category: Programs

Don’t we all want something for nothing? Do you look for the bargains and ways to stretch every dollar? I’m drawn to the clearance signs like a bee to honey! So, I’ve come up with this list of discounts and free stuff for seniors, veterans and everyone else. And remember if you don’t ask you miss out.

1. Look on Craigslist. They have a “free” listing under “for sale”.
2. Facebook has any number of resale/yard sale pages.
3. Free Hunting and fishing licenses if you are 65+.
4. State parks + CT registration = free entrance. This is now included in our car registrations.
5. Some Banks offer free checking and more.
6. Free college tuition if you are 62+. Finish your degree. Take classes that interest you.
7. Income tax returns – free with AARP trained preparers- check local senior centers for appt.
8. Save 5-10% off your auto ins for taking a driving class – check senior center for AARP class.
9. Retention dept for utilities – reduction for staying with that provider. This will take some time – maybe a half hour – but the discount will last 12-24 months.
10. Prescription assistance for non-covered unaffordable meds – ask at your doctor’s office and ask your pharmacist.
11. Legal assistance is available from several resources. Call 1-800-296-1467 or 1-800-453-3320 to get started.
12. Your library – free and reduced passes to museums and attractions, e-books, e-audio.
13. Discounts at restaurants and stores – one example is Kohl’s 15% every Wed for those 60+.
14. Community Resources – Call or visit your Area Agency on Aging, Senior Centers or your Town’s Municipal Agent.
15. Call your Town Hall. Town Clerks are a wealth of information.
16. Don’t forget calling 211 – 211ct.org

17 Browse the internet. Check any number of websites. BUT be sure to check the date for when the article was published to help judge if the information is current.

Don’t we all want something for nothing? Do you look for the bargains and ways to stretch every dollar? I’m drawn to the clearance signs like a bee to honey! So, I’ve come up with this list of discounts and free stuff for seniors, veterans and everyone else. And remember if you don’t ask you miss out.

1. Look on Craigslist. They have a “free” listing under “for sale”.
2. Facebook has any number of resale/yard sale pages.
3. Free Hunting and fishing licenses if you are 65+.
4. State parks + CT registration = free entrance. This is now included in our car registrations.
5. Some Banks offer free checking and more.
6. Free college tuition if you are 62+. Finish your degree. Take classes that interest you.
7. Income tax returns – free with AARP trained preparers- check local senior centers for appt.
8. Save 5-10% off your auto ins for taking a driving class – check senior center for AARP class.
9. Retention dept for utilities – reduction for staying with that provider. This will take some time – maybe a half hour – but the discount will last 12-24 months.
10. Prescription assistance for non-covered unaffordable meds – ask at your doctor’s office and ask your pharmacist.
11. Legal assistance is available from several resources. Call 1-800-296-1467 or 1-800-453-3320 to get started.
12. Your library – free and reduced passes to museums and attractions, e-books, e-audio.
13. Discounts at restaurants and stores – one example is Kohl’s 15% every Wed for those 60+.
14. Community Resources – Call or visit your Area Agency on Aging, Senior Centers or your Town’s Municipal Agent.
15. Call your Town Hall. Town Clerks are a wealth of information.
16. Don’t forget calling 211 – 211ct.org

17 Browse the internet. Check any number of websites. BUT be sure to check the date for when the article was published to help judge if the information is current.

Don’t we all want something for nothing? Do you look for the bargains and ways to stretch every dollar? I’m drawn to the clearance signs like a bee to honey! So, I’ve come up with this list of discounts and free stuff for seniors, veterans and everyone else. And remember if you don’t ask you miss out.
1. Look on Craigslist. They have a “free” listing under “for sale”.
2. Facebook has any number of resale/yard sale pages.
3. Free Hunting and fishing licenses if you are 65+.
4. State parks + CT registration = free entrance. This is now included in our car registrations.
5. Some Banks offer free checking and more.
6. Free college tuition if you are 62+. Finish your degree. Take classes that interest you.
7. Income tax returns – free with AARP trained preparers- check local senior centers for appt.
8. Save 5-10% off your auto ins for taking a driving class – check senior center for AARP class.
9. Retention dept for utilities – reduction for staying with that provider. This will take some time – maybe a half hour – but the discount will last 12-24 months.
10. Prescription assistance for non-covered unaffordable meds – ask at your doctor’s office and ask your pharmacist.
11. Legal assistance is available from several resources. Call 1-800-296-1467 or 1-800-453-3320 to get started.
12. Your library – free and reduced passes to museums and attractions, e-books, e-audio.
13. Discounts at restaurants and stores – one example is Kohl’s 15% every Wed for those 60+.
14. Community Resources – Call or visit your Area Agency on Aging, Senior Centers or your Town’s Municipal Agent.
15. Call your Town Hall. Town Clerks are a wealth of information.
16. Don’t forget calling 211 – 211ct.org
17 Browse the internet. Check any number of websites. BUT be sure to check the date for when the article was published to help judge if the information is current.

Join us on Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00pm as the Old Lyme Town Band will be at the Lymes’ Senior Center to perform their Holiday Concert. All our welcome to attend!! Come get into the holiday spirit with us. This is open for all so bring your spouse, kids, and grandkids with you as we all get festive!

Club 55 is recruiting bakers for the BAKE SALE at the annual HARVEST BAZAAR Saturday, November 17th.

It is important that we know you are donating baked goods for the BAKE SALE.  Please rsvp to 860-441-6785.

Time:  2pm

Please bring an ornament to decorate our Center festively!

In addition, we want you to join us in welcoming our 2018 BAKERS BATTLE Winner, Chef Eric of Seneca’s Dream Gingerbread and Flowers!

During his visit, he will be displaying three of his amazing,

award winning Gingerbread Houses.   Light refreshments.

Time: 10am
Bocce has moved indoors for the winter.
Informal and fun.

We will teach you if you don’t know how to play.

Equipment provided. No fee.

Come join us.

Time: 10:30am

Laurie & Jas from William Raveis will present information on Work Force Units – what they are – what are the qualifications needed to purchase a unit – current market examples – what this may be a good option for an older adult(s) looking to downsize.

Option lunch will follow provided by the Senior Center. Hot dog & hamburger, chips, a pickle, dessert and drinks.
$5 fee for lunch

*Please note you are welcome to attend just the Learn portion of the program but please register to ensure enough seating. Registration begins November 1st.

Myrtle Beach Trip Presentation Tours of Distinction will be here to do a presentation on an upcoming trip The Grand Strand & Classic Charleston on Friday, November 30th at 1:00pm. The trip itself will be April 28 – May 4, 2019. Some features of the trip. Roundtrip Motor-coach Transportation, 2-Nights Hotel, Fredericksburg, VA, 4-Nights at the Ocean Reef Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC, 10 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, Dolly Parton’s Pirate Voyage, Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre, Barefoot Landing, Guided Sightseeing Tour of Charleston, Calabash, NC.