Category: Programs

The senior center Director will be on vacation from June 19th thru June 27th. The Director will not be available for appointments during this time. Please plan accordingly.

Summer Sounds Concert Series

(OPEN TO ALL AGES)

At the Lymes’ Senior Center Every Thursday in July at 7:00pm 

                                 FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT/ ICE CREA SOCIAL                                    

July 6th at 7:00pm- Eight to the Bar  *  Platinum Sponsor- Lymes’ Senior Center * Silver Sponsor- All Pro Automotive  *   Ice Cream Sponsor- Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee

July 13th at 7:00pm- The Cartells  *Platinum Sponsor & Ice Cream Sponsor-Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center * The LOL Lions Club will also be here before this concert at 6:00pm selling hot dogs,   hamburgers, and other dinner foods.

July 20th at 7:00pm- The Boogie Boys  playing music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s   *Platinum Sponsor-The Saybrook at Haddam Retirement Community * Ice Cream Sponsor- Atria Crossroads Place

July 27th at 7:00pm- String of Pearls   *Platinum Sponsor- Lymes’ Senior Center  *  Ice Cream Sponsor- Old Lyme Republican Town Committee

Bring your lawn chair, blankets, picnic dinners etc. and enjoy a free night out with your family! If it rains we will hold the concerts inside.   If you know any local businesses that would like to sponsor a concert, please have them call860-434-1605  ext. 240 for more information.

SUMMER SMART-TV YOU TUBE PROGRAMS

• Mon, June 12th 10-10:30am – A History of CT State Parks & An Adventure for All Seasons.
• Mon, June 19th 10-10:30am – CT State Parks – Parts 1 and 2.
• Mon, June 26th 10-0:45am – Gillette Castle and Sleeping Giant Parts 1 and 2

Please call to register.

COOKING SOLO: NUTRITIOUS AND EASY COOKING FOR ONE OR TWO

Learn to cook easy, inexpensive and nutritious meals for 1 or 2.

Includes cooking presentation and tasting!

Presented by: Alisha Guilano, Registered Dietician & Jason Kosky, Director of Dietary Services from

Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Mon, Jun 12th at 12:45pm.

Call to register. Free.

BEGINNER GOLF LESSONS

w/Chris Hedden at Great Brook Driving Range Groton

5 weeks         $135pp

Starts Thu, June 29th

10am-11am

Balls to be purchased at the range. Clubs are available if needed. Rain or shine. Registration begins June 1st.

SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES:

Residents – Monday, June 5th
Non Residents – Monday, June 12th
Our summer session runs July 3 through August 25

ONLINE REGISTRATION is available for almost all our programs, events, trips and special meals.
See a program or event you want to try this summer? Check out our NEW online registration system! You can browse programs, register, and pay for the program of your choice online at GrotonRec.com/Discover55 from your home or even your smart phone! And of course you can still visit the front desk to sign up as well. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
GrotonRec.com/Discover55

We are looking for volunteers to help the Senior Center Master Gardeners with various tasks in the outdoor vegetable garden. This volunteer position requires standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, etc. in order to get the job done. Gardening experience is not required but may be helpful. You will work under the direction of the Senior Center Master Gardeners. Gardening help is needed May – September.

Please stop by the Greenhouse on Monday mornings if you are interested in helping out.

Thursdays   10:00 a.m. on the following three dates June 22nd, June 29th & July 6th.
Join us to learn American Sign Language (ASL) for beginners!  In this three part session, you will learn the alphabet, useful phrases and words.  You must sign up and attend all three classes to participate.  This class will be taught by an NFA student volunteer.  Hope you join us!
Class Size is Limited.  Please Sign up at Reception.

Jewelry Making Instructor – We are looking for an individual who would like to volunteer their time to instruct seniors in jewelry making.  You must provide the ideas and knowledge to teach others.

Please see Hilary if you are interested