Starting January 1st, our membership dues will be $10.00 a year. That’s less than $1 a month! Please keep in mind that while dues are not a requirement for participation in our programs, these monies help support the programs at the senior center. Thank you for your support.
Mon. January 1, 2024 New Years Day &
Mon. January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Day
Jan 5 – Lester & Atkinson Preserve
Gales Ferry, Moderate/Difficult
Deb & Barry
Jan 12 – Walden Preserve
Salem, Easy
Heidi
Jan 19 – Niantic Boardwalk & Neighborhood
Niantic, Easy
Heidi
Jan 26 – Banning Woods
Hadlyme, Easy
Cindy
Hikers from other towns are welcome to participate.
Medium hikes may have a few hills, rocks or beach sand.
The difficult hike is more strenuous; participants must have completed two medium hikes with the group before enrolling into a difficult hike.
All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme Senior Center at 9:00 A.M.
Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change, if necessary.
All hikers must register by Wednesday for each hike by calling the East Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.
Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch, insect repellent and sunscreen if desired.
Thursday. February 1st from 1:00-2:00pm
Join For All Ages’ co-founders Deb Bibbins and Gary Sekorski for an engaging
conversation about the surprising health benefits of tea and social connection.
You’ll enjoy complimentary tea and a sweet treat.
In addition, you’ll learn about For All Ages’ free ‘Tea @3’ virtual 12-week
intergenerational friendship program that begins mid-February and have
the opportunity to sign up in person.
Generously sponsored by LJ Shoreline Realty.
Registration begins Jan 2nd. Register by Jan 26th.
Friday, January 19th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Hello 2024 and welcome to a new crafting year. Begin this year by creating and upgrading a few new paper organization projects. Using one sheet of 12 x 12 double sided printed paper to upgrade a small plain clipboard into a fabulous clipboard, create a coordinating mini lined notepad using the same patterned paper and customize a coordinating black pen.
Basic supplies you will need- scissors and glue. Everything will be included in your craft kit.
Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Stamp Company Certified Educator
COST- $15.00 pp. Registration begins Jan 2nd. Register by Jan 12th.
Every Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm
January 4th – March 21st
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!
No class 2/15 & 3/28
*Day Room*
Class fee $220 per person, 11 Classes.
Registration is now open.
Tai Chi is on a temporary hold
Friday, January 26th at 12:30pm
Join us as we ring in 2024 with a lunch celebration!
Baked Ham, Potato, and Veggie surprise and of course a yummy dessert!
Cost is $8pp. Registration begins Jan 2nd. Register by Jan 19th.
Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00am
Separating your recyclables at home plays a crucial role in the recycling process. From there, it’s our responsibility to make sure your recycling pickup is handled properly. Joe Bragaw, Public Works Director, will explain how East Lyme’s recycling process works.
Registration begins Jan 2nd, Register by Jan 19th.
Tuesday, January 16th at 10:00am
Exercise physiologist and Senior Fitness Specialist, George Norden, will be sharing a presentation on balance, fall prevention, and how to get up after a
fall. He will explain how and why balance declines as we age, what you can do
to maintain or regain it, as well as exercises to do to prevent falls, and how to get up properly if you experience one.
Registration begins Jan 2nd. Register by Jan 12th.
