Category: Programs

Tuesday, February 27th at 8:30 AM @ Rogers Lake Clubhouse–

Join us as we start a new Tai Chi program! Instructor Alex will be leading this class, and he is bringing plenty of experience and expertise to the Lymes’ Senior Center! Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve balance, stability, and flexibility in older people, including those with Parkinson’s disease. Practiced regularly, it can also help reduce pain, especially from knee osteoarthritis, back problems, and fibromyalgia. On Tuesday, February 27th, we will be offering the first class of Tai Chi for free, so any interested members can come try it out! Please call (860)434-1605 ext. 241 to register for this class!

Starting in March, we will be offering Tai Chi in 4-week sessions. The cost for a 4-week session would be $30 for members. Payments for these sessions will be made to the Lymes’ Senior Center; payments can be dropped off or mailed to the Old Lyme Town Hall or brought to the first class. Please call (860)434-1605 ext. 241 if you would like to register for March’s 4-week session.

Wednesday, February 21st at 1:00pm @ the Old Lyme Town Hall

Everyone knows the Red Cross helps people during emergencies. But you may not know that it’s also part of our mission to help you help yourself! Becoming “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency means following our simple steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably. Being prepared may not prevent a disaster, but it will give you confidence to meet the challenge! Join us for this life-education class and learn how to prepare for a variety of circumstances.

Limited space available; the cost is free for members, 55 years of age or better!

Wednesday, February 21st at 9:30am

Our monthly walks with Wendy are back! This month we will be walking at Rocky Neck Beach. Meet at the parking lot on Rte 156 across from the KOA Campground, 271 Main St (Rte 156), about 0.5 mile east of the intersection with Four Mile River Rd. A beautiful walk-through forest and along the salt marshes to the beach on Long Island Sound. Bring binoculars if you have them. 2.5 miles is the walk distance. We hope you can join us!

Wednesday, February 14th at 11:00am @ the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme 

Love is in the air! Join us at the FCCOL to help celebrate Valentine’s Day with goodies and refreshments! Since our building is closed for renovations, we’ve all been a little detached. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to get together and re-connect with our community and friends! This event is free for all of our members, and we hope to see you there!

Wednesday, February 14th at 10:00am @ the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme

Join us for an hour-long workshop on the basics of ball room dancing! First Congregational Church’s own Sexton, Sean McCarty, is bringing his talent and teaching skills to lead this course! Learn the basics of ballroom dancing, including the box step and basic tips and tricks. The cost for this workshop is free for members, 55 years of age or better!

Tuesday, February 13th from 1:00-3:00pm @ Old Lyme Town Hall 

Cost: 2 non-perishable foods for members, 3 non-perishable foods for non-members

Love is in the air; join us as we make Valentines Day Gifts! Come create a set of fun and beautiful bracelets for yourself, or to gift someone, just in time for Valentines Day! Please bring scissors and craft glue with you to the program; all
other materials will be provided to you. Limited capacity; priority seating

Valentine’s Day Bracelets

When: Tuesday, February 13th Time: 1-3 PM
Where: Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

Cost: 2 nonperishable foods for members, 3 nonperishable foods for nonmembers

Love is in the air; join us as we make Valentines Day Gifts! Come create a set of fun and beautiful bracelets for yourself, or to gift someone, just in time for Valentines Day! Please bring scissors and craft glue with you to the program; all other materials will be provided to you. Limited capacity: priority seating goes to current members; register by calling (860)434û1605 ext. 24

S p r i n g P a p e r R o s e W r e a t h s

When: Wednesday, March 20th Time: 1—3 PM
Where: Old Lyme Town Hall; 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

Cost: 2 nonperishable foods for members, 3 nonperishable foods for nonmembers

Join us in welcoming spring, with these DIY Spring Paper Rose Wreaths. Instructor Mary will
be here to show us how to make these gorgeous wreaths, just in time for Spring! Limited
capacity: priority goes to current members; register by calling (860)434û1605, ext. 241!

F l o r a l Lei C r o w n W o r k s h o p

When: Tuesday, April 2nd Time: 1û3 PM
Where: Lyme Library, 482 Hamburg Road, Lyme

Cost: $20 for members, includes materials

In this 2 hour workshop, participants will learn the art and craft of woven floral crowns, lei.
po’o, originating in Hawaii to celebrate the wearer and bask in natural beauty. You will also learn the history of lei, selecting plants and a pattern, and weaving technique. Limited
capacity; priority goes to current members; register by calling (860)434û1605, ext. 241!

Stop the Bleed will be held on Wednesday, February 28th at 1 PM @ the Old Lyme Town Hall. Join us in welcoming Doug Lo Presti and Colleen Atkinson, who will be here to teach us how to Stop The Bleed! In this life education class, you will recognize life threatening bleeding and how to intervene effectively. Limited space available; the cost is free for members, 55 years of age or better!

The Life of Amelia Earhart with Mallory Howard will be held on Monday, February 26th at 1 PM @ the Old Lyme Town Hall. Although her life was cut tragically short, Amelia Earhart was ultimately a triumph in a male dominated field. We will take a dive into her personal life as well as her accomplishments in the air and on the ground. We will also look at the news regarding the latest claims of discovering what truly happened to her after she perished. It is an exciting, interesting, and bittersweet exploration of the famous aviatrix and why she is still revered and remembered today. The cost is free for members, $10 for nonmembers, 55 years of age or better!

Friday, February 9th at 8:45amLet us gather for breakfast! Enjoy a hot breakfast while socializing with other great people. Mmm — Cheddar scrambled eggs, grilled kielbasa, home fries, Pastry, Fruit cup, OJ, Coffee $12 per person.  Register by Feb 6 Late fee $3.00 if space is available