Category: Programs

Generations Family Health Center Appointments

Wednesday, January 31st from 11:45am-12:45pm

 

A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer.  Generations offers access to Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

 

Tai Chi & Qi Gong

 

Cost: $85  per   8 week session

Instructed by Diane Chapin

The Tai Chi & Qi Gong continuing class next session starts on Friday, January 26th from 12 – 1:30

Golden Nuggets Holiday Concert

Tuesday, January 23rd  at 1:30 p.m.

This event is free. 

The Golden Nuggets will be singing a selection of holiday songs at their Holiday Reflections Concert.  This wonderful choral group consists of very talented and dedicated Senior Center members.  The Golden Nuggets will also be singing their Holiday Concert at various local senior living and rehab centers to help spread holiday cheer.  We hope you will join us!  Cookies and drinks will be served.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

United Way Food Distribution

The United Way Food Distribution has moved to Griswold Public Works, 1148 Voluntown Rd

 Thursday, January 18th

4 pm to 5:30 pm or  we run out!

 

Membership Dinner & d

 

Thames River Big Band has been rescheduled to

 

 MONDAY, JANUARY  22nd

 

Menu of Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables  & Dessert.

 

Dinner at 5:30 pm / Band at 6:30 pm

Tickets are $20.00

 

Monthly Membership Meeting

 

Wednesday, January 3rd at 12:30 pm

First Selectwoman, Tina Falck  will be here to update you on town affairs.

Light refreshments to follow meeting.

 

2024 Membership Dues

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.

 

Over the Hill Hiking Group January Hikes

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.

For All Ages: Par-tea

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.