Category: Programs

Leadership of Lincoln and the 13th Amendment. Frank J. Williams, a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island and one of the country’s most renowned experts on Abraham Lincoln, will be doing a lecture on Tuesday, March 14th at 1:00 pm. He is the author or editor of over fourteen books, has contributed chapters to several others, and has lectured on the subject throughout the country. If you are interested in Presidential History, this is a program you will not want to miss.

A Women’s Support Group facilitated by Lisa Navarra Clinical Social Worker from Senior Bridges will be held on March 13th and 27th at 1:00pm. Topics include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, poor coping, grief and loss, adjustment issues, family issues, trauma and substance abuse. This group will be a safe and confidential place for women to discuss whatever they may be struggling with. This free group will require a minimum of 4 people to run, so please call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 if you are interested in joining.

Bingo will be held at the Lymes’ Senior Center on March 8th at 1:00pm. * Please note it is the second Wednesday of this month instead of the traditional 3rd Wednesday! Admission is $1.00 at the door.

An 8 Week Nature Drawing Prep Instructed by Sharon Schmiedel will be held on Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon, Mar 7 to Apr 24- 8 week class is $46. Limited space, registration required. This class is geared toward people with an interest in drawing from nature. Students will learn to see and draw the basic shapes of plants, animals and landscapes; and how to add details after they have the basic construction of the forms. We will explore combining drawing and watercolor to use for “sketching in the field” to prepare students for drawing outdoors. I will offer an outdoor field sketching course in May/June. To first class bring what you have for drawing and/or watercolor materials. We will go over a suggested supply list in the first class to see if you need to add anything.

An 8 Week Watercolor Plus Instructed by Sharon Schmiedel will be on Mondays 10 am to 12 noon, Mar 6 to Apr 24- 8 week class is $46. Limited space, registration required. This class is an opportunity to experiment with watercolor and a variety of drawing and collage materials. Playful experimenting will be combined with exercises that will give you a framework to try out new ideas. The instructor will introduce concepts and demos at the beginning of each class. Watercolor experience helpful but not required. Advanced students are welcome to work on their own projects with subject matter and materials that interest them. Individual instruction is given throughout class.

Seniors tapping their way to health here at the Lymes’ Senior Center.  Check out the video by The New London Day Newspaper.

Save The Date!  Thursday, March 16th at Noon $10 per person Tickets available at Reception Desk starting Wednesday, February 1

Last Day to Purchase Tickets: Wednesday, March 8th

**NO EXCEPTIONS**

Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Bread, Dessert, Coffee and Tea

Entertainment by Roseland Combo

Come and join the FUN! Mardi Gras is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Enjoy Hurricanes (virgin of course!), Jambalaya and King Cake for dessert.

Entertainment by Jose Paulo.

Fri, February 3rd at 11:45   $6 fee

No Bingo played. Registration must be in by February 2nd.

On Tuesday, February 28th at 1:00pm join us for an interactive program featuring Harold and Theodora Niver. Not only do the Nivers talk about William and Helen Gillette, they become the Gillettes. Flitting back and forth between presenters and portrayers, you will learn about Gillette Castle in East Haddam. What famous people visited the Castle? You will learn about Gillette’s greatest love- his wife Helen. And for cat lovers, you will learn about Will’s love for cats. Their costuming is authentic and period correct. Their knowledge of Sherlock Holmes, William Gillette and Gillette Castle is extensive. Because of their distinctive home, which is built around a Holmes theme, they have been in such magazines as US, Smithsonian, Fortune, Connecticut, and Yankee. TV segments include PM Magazine, ABC News and CBS. And, as a plus, since both Harold and Theodora are professional musicians, you will hear several songs from the English Music Hall era. Prepared to be educated and entertained!!

A special plea to our membership from The Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center

This February, the Essex Savings Bank will once again gift monies to some of the local non-profits. YOUR VOTES ARE CRITICAL!

Please stop down to the bank or come into the Senior Center for one of the voting ballots.

Vote for: The Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center

Thank you, Diane C. Blackwell, Chairperson for the Friends