Category: Programs

Lunch & Learn: Norcom Mortgage & LJ Shoreline Realty

Wednesday, October 18th at 12:30pm

Lunch & Learn with us! You have worked hard for your home over the years; it’s time to let your home do the work for you. The experts from Norcom Mortgage will be discussing the what, why, how and the misconceptions of Reverse Mortgages so that you can decide if it’s an appropriate financial tool for you. Consider bringing a family member/friend to this information-filled presentation!

Cost $2pp. Registration begins Oct 2nd. Register by Oct 13th.

Our New Locations For Programs From the Lymes’ Senior Center

Rogers Lake Clubhouse (from the LSC):
LSC to 75 Rogers Lake Trail, Old Lyme, CT 06371; 2 Minutes; 0.5 miles
• Turn right out of the LSC Complex
• Head southeast on Town Woods Rd. Go for 390 ft.
• Turn left onto Rogers Lake Trl. Go for 0.4 mi.
• Turn right onto Birch Trl. Go for 157 ft.
• Arrive at Rogers Lake Clubhouse
• Programs held here will be: Why Weight(s)?, Tai Ji Quan, Low Impact, Yoga Movement, Nickel, Nickel, 4S Class, Country Line Dancing

First Congregational Church (from the LSC):
LSC to 5 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371 (On the corner of Lyme St. and Ferry Rd); 6 minutes; 3.5 miles
• Turn right out of the LSC Complex
• Continue through stop sign towards Boston Post Rd (US-1).
• Turn right onto Boston Post Rd
• Continue onto Boston Post Rd for 2 miles.
• Continue onto Lyme Street. Go for 1.2 miles. You will pass under an overpass and the OL town hall.
• Arrive at the First Congregational Church.
• Programs held here will be: Lunches, Blood Pressure Clinic (T, W, TH), Sit N’ Be Fit, Presentations

Saint Anne’s Church (from the LSC):
82 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371; 8 Minutes; 4.8 miles
• Turn right out of the LSC Complex
• Continue through stop sign towards Boston Post Rd (US-1).
• Turn right onto Boston Post Road. Continue on this road for 2 miles
• Continue on Lyme Street for 1.2 miles. You will pass under an overrpass and the Old Lyme Town Hall.
• Continue on McCurdy Road for ~1 mile.
• Turn left onto Shore Road (CT-156). Continue for 0.5 miles.
• Arrive at St. Anne’s Church. It will be on your left.
Programs held here will be: Setback, Veterans Coffee House, Duplicate Bridge, Art Workshop (F), Cribbage

Lyme Library or Lyme Town Hall (next door to each other) (from the LSC):
482 Hamburg Road, Lyme, CT 06371; 12 minutes; 7.6 miles
• Turn right out of the LSC Complex
• Continue through stop sign towards Boston Post Rd (US-1).
• Turn right onto Boston Post Rd. Continue for 0.5 miles.
• Turn right onto Sill Lane. Continue for ~1 mile.
• Turn right onto Saunders Hollow Road. Continue for 1 mile.
• Turn right onto Neck Road (CT-156). Continue for ~5 miles.
• Arrive at the Lyme Library. It will be on your left.
• Programs held here will be: Haircuts, Reiki, Book Club, Pedicures, Manicures, Blood Pressure Clinic (alternates Fridays between LL and LTH)

Old Lyme Town Hall (from the LSC):
52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371; 5 minutes; 3.1 miles
• Turn right out of the LSC Complex
• Continue through stop sign towards Boston Post Rd (US-1).
• Turn right onto Boston Post Rd. Continue for 2 miles.
• Continue onto Lyme Street. Continue for ~ 1 mile. You will pass under an underpass.
• Arrive at the Old Lyme Town Hall. It will be on your right. Parking is in the back or along the street.
• Programs held here will be: Office Hours (M-F, 2-3), Blood Pressure Clinic (M), Bridge, Lectures

The Dance Center of Old Lyme (Dance Studio) (from the LSC):
19 Halls Rd #106, Old Lyme, CT 06371; 5 minutes; 3.1 miles
• Turn right out of the LSC Complex
• Continue through stop sign towards Boston Post Rd (US-1).
• Turn right onto Boston Post Rd. Continue for 2 miles.
• Continue onto Lyme Street for 0.4 miles.
• Turn right onto Halls Road (US-1 S), right before the overpass. Continue for 0.4 miles.
• Turn right into the business complex.
• Arrive at the Dance Center of Old Lyme
Programs held here will be: Tap Class 1 and 2

Makeup For Mature Women

Makeup For Mature Women– Tuesday, November 21st from 12:30 – 2:30– Location TBD, the Lymes’ Senior Center will be hosting a two-hour workshop with a professional makeup artist. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a makeup style that compliments your features. You will explore products, tools, and must haves for your makeup collection. This workshop will include “hands on” demonstrations. Please bring your makeup and brushes with you to the program! Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonͲmembers. Limited capacity available, priority seating to members.

WE ARE MOVING…

As of September 30th, we will no longer be using our building to make room for our expansion and renovation. Rest assured that our programming will go on! Starting Monday, October 16th our programs will resume in multiple locations. We can still be reached by phone at (860)434-1605 ext. 240 and by email at seniorcenter@oldlymect.gov. We will have office hours starting October 16th, Monday- Friday from 2-3pm in the American Legion Room at the Old Lyme Town Hall.

Although some locations are still being decided, the programs that have confirmed locations are listed below. Please know that staff and volunteers will be on site to help you find your way. I would like to thank all the various locations for their graciousness in our time of need. Without their hospitality and cooperation, our programs & services would be severely diminished. I would also like to thank our members for their patience and flexibility.

 

Fall Medicare Seminar

Thursday, October 19th at 1 PM @ the OL Town Hall

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.

Flu Shot Clinic

Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 10 AM– 1 PM @ the Lyme Old Lyme Middle School. The flu shots being provided are the normal dose flu shot (not the high dose). This is being done as a drive-thru service at the middle school.

DIY Decorative Book Pumpkins

 Tuesday, October 17th @ 1 PM; in the Town Hall

Come join us with your creative fall spirit! Instructor Mary will teach us how to make decorative pumpkins from paperback books! These beautiful and creative pumpkins are a perfect for display, and add an incredible fall touch to any space. Participants are asked to bring a sharp pair of scissors, and a glue gun if they have it! Cost for this class is FREE for members, $10 for non-members. Please call 860-434-4127 to register as we have limited seat capacity.

Presentation From Select Physical Therapy: Shoulder Pain

Thursday, October 26th at 12:30 @ the Congregational Church

Join us in welcoming Brooke and Chris from Select Physical Therapy in Old Lyme! They will be giving an interactive presentation focused on shoulder pain and the rotator cuff.

Songs from the American Songbook

Blaise Tramazzo Performing Songs From the American Songbook will take place on Wednesday, October 25th at 12:30 PM @ the Congregational Church– Join us for a musical afternoon, listening to the classics from the American Songbook! Come for lunch at 12 and stay for the music at 12:30. This event will be held at the Congregational Church immediately following lunch.