Category: Programs

9:30am Start Time

Nov 24 – Merritt/Mortimer Nature Preserve

Groton
Moderate
Deb & Barry

 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.

On Tuesday, November 28th at 1 PM @ the OL Town Hall, the Senior Health and Retirement Services is offering onsite seminars to review 2024 Medicare and Medicaid changes and updates. Our goal is to provide clarity which will allow you to understand your options and ensure you make the best decisions during the annual enrollment period. We can check 2024 prescription drug costs and see if there’s any tier changes to your plan. We’ll also check if your plan has any network provider changes that impact you. Also the differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription drug plans will be covered. We’ll update you on available state assistance programs and qualifications for all tiers of the Medicare Saving Program. We’ll update you on how recent legislation impacts Medicare prescription drug cost over the next five years. We’re able to answer questions on all the plans offered in the state and how they’re changing next year.

December 11th, 1pm-3pm

Join Universal Defense at the East Lyme Senior Center on December 11th, 2023 from 1-3pm for a personal protection course on how to use pepper spray.

The course will include the deployment tactics and methods of self defense using pepper spray. All participants will learn practical application with an inert (water) spray and receive a complimentary pepper spray for their personal use upon completion of the course.

No participants will be exposed to live pepper spray or contaminated.

Safety Course Investment: Registration begins Nov 1st.
Sign Up Before November 10th: $40 – Sign Up Before December 4th $45

Friday, November 17th at 10:00am

Designed and Taught by Nancy Souza Altenew Educator

Are you ready to create your own Christmas/Holiday cards this year? Here is the perfect class for you. Learn how make TEN handmade holiday cards using one sheet of double sided 12 x 12 scrapbook paper. Each card has a stamped holiday sentiment. Using a layout template you will learn how to cut the double sided patterned paper to create the TEN cards, add the sentiments. And- how to create the glittery heart accent. Join me for this Holiday card class. Once you learn how to create these cards, you can create other cards using a 12 x 12 piece of scrapbook paper. See you in class! Scrapbook paper will be provided. Bring your own scissors, adhesive/glue (supplies also available at the Senior Center). Let’s get creative!

Cost is $15pp. Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 15th.

Tuesday, November 14th at 10:30am

Claudia Mejia, Registered Dietitian from Senior Resources will share some tips and strategies on “Holiday Eating”. Many of us struggle with weight gain over the holidays and since being overweight raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, it is very important to be prepared and know how to handle all the end of the year festivities.

Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 9th.

Monday, November 13th at 1:00pm

LifeFone Medical Alert is a leading personal emergency response system company since 1976. With a simple push of a button or if a
fall is detected, LifeFone Medical Alert will send help your way!

LifeFone has systems for all lifestyles. Our At Home Systems are available in landline and cellular. Our on-the-go systems work any-
where in the United States as long as there is cellular coverage, and they all include fall detection. Our GPS Safe Watch is a simple

watch that can check heart rate, track steps, and view the local weather with the ability to call for help as well!
Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 9th.

Tuesday, November 21st from 12:30-2:30pm

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a Dance Party with Entertainment by: Tony V. & Doug Sabino

Come for the cookies and stay to dance!

Tony V.: Entertainer/Saxophonist
Doug: Percussion

Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 17th
Cost $5.00pp – Donated to the Alzheimer’s Association

Wednesday, November 15th at 12:30pm

M&T Bank will present how to learn identify the signs of identity theft
and fraud, examine different types of those crimes. Learn safe habits
to protect your data using safe habits.

$2.00 pp. Registration begins Nov 1st. Register by Nov 10th.

Thursday, November 9th at 9:00am

Please join us as we honor our Members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Coffee & Donuts will served. Musical entertainment by Nancy Rigdon from Seacoast Youth Chorale.

$2.00 pp. No charge for Service Members.
Registration begins on Nov 1st. Register by 7th.