Category: Programs

Join us on September 14th at 1:00pm as we enjoy the harmonious sounds of the Silvertones Chorus. Enjoy listening to contemporary songs and oldies that you can sing along to and test your musical knowledge in our Name that Tune segment!!

The Harris Roane Duo, featuring vocalist Julie Harris and guitarist Stephen Roane, will perform An Afternoon Tea with Cole Porter will be held on September 13th at 1:00pm. The program tells the fascinating story of the life of Cole Porter, from his birth on an apple farm in Peru, Indiana to international fame as a leading composer of music for Broadway and Hollywood, introducing all the fascinating people he encountered along the way. The narration is highlighted with some of Porter’s most memorable songs, included “Begin the Beguine”, “Night and Day”, and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”.

Take a look at the new Windows interface. Learn how to navigate the new start menu, discover the difference between Edge and Internet Explorer, and of course how to use your new personal assistant, Cortana. On Monday, September 12th, from 1-3 p.m. we will be holding a free 2 hour Windows 10 Basics class open to all seniors. Limited space available. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register. Laptops and class instructions are funded by a grant from the Lyme Old Lyme Education Foundation.

Join us on September 9th at 1:00 pm as Karen Veselka, the Old Lyme Town Nurse gives us a 30 minute presentation on Men’s Health

Join us for a Senior Social on September 7th at 1:00pm as T-Bone, a professional entertainer for over 40 years, performs for us. His special blend of wit and music will have us laughing, singing, clapping along, and even dancing within minutes! We will also have refreshments after this free performance.

We will begin a 8 week More Drawing Class taught by artist Sharon Schmiedel on September 6th from 10:00am-12:00pm. The class is $35.00 and is open to members who have taken Intro to Drawing or have some drawing experience. Limited space available. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to sign up.

On September 2nd we will be showing a movie at 12:45pm. The movie title will be announced in September’s newsletter.

I want to introduce you to someone named ALICE.~ You most likely already know her. ALICE stands for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed and she has a household income above the Federal Poverty Level, but below a basic cost-of-living threshold. These are the workers essential to every community’s success. In our area, a large number of people are living within or below the ALICE threshold.~ To learn more about how you can help, please come to the upcoming community discussion on September 1st from 6:00-8:00pm at the Lymes’ Senior Center- 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme for a Public Pot Luck Dinner & Conversation to discuss affordable housing needs in the community. Please bring a dinner dish to share. For questions, please contact your Community Lead: Terri O’Rourke, 860-442-7890 x205.

Nearly 50% of adults develop symptomatic knee arthritis in their lifetime and 25% develop hip arthritis. Join Mary Jane Fegan, DPT on Tuesday, August 30th at 1:00 for a presentation on “Living Well with Knee or Hip Arthritis”. If you are not sure if you have arthritis but your knees or hips hurt, swell, buckle, lock or “crackle & pop”, this will be helpful!

On August 26th at 8:00am we will be starting a new 6 Week PiYo Strength Class on Friday mornings. It is a fun, work at your own level class, joining Pilates and Yoga into one workout.  You will burn calories, tone muscles, work on balance and get a great stretch.  It is designed to build strength and flexibility.  You will exercise your body, mind and spirit.  Yoga mat needed. The cost is $24.00 which is due at the first class and requires pre- signup.  This six week class will cost $24.00 and prepayment
is required at the office.  Make payment out to:  Marsha Pirie.  Minimum of 10 people will be needed to hold this class