Category: Programs

Wednesday, November 29^th  from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

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

Thursday, November 29^th  at 10:00 a.m.

Learn to Save a Life!

Narcan (Naloxone) given as a nasal spray, can reverse the effects of a suspected opioid overdose.  Administering Narcan can help keep someone from losing a child, a parent, a sibling, a spouse…

This 45 minute training will cover signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan.  Narcan kits will be provided to participants.  This training is free and open to the public.

For More Information, Contact: hornburn@cityofnorwich.org

To Register: Call the Senior Center (860) 889-5960 or Sign up at Reception 

Thursday, November 16th from 10:00-11:00am

A representative from Mobility Plus in Plainfield will be here to tune-up your mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, etc.  Services provided include testing batteries on electrical equipment; secure and tighten all electrical harnesses; adjust and tighten all nuts & screws on manual equipment; answer questions and educate on proper usage of mobility equipment.

Call Mike to schedule an appointment.  (860) 889-5960

Wednesday, November 15th at 10:30am

Presentation by Shelia Gavish of Amston Transition Solutions

Join us to learn tips and tricks on how to effectively downsize your home and declutter any space.

Topics of discussion will include: What is downsizing?  Where did all of this stuff come from?  The emotions of downsizing.  How to downsize in three simple steps.  Tips on decluttering.

Handouts to be given: Downsizing Resource Guide and A List of 100 Things You Can Throw Away!

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Take care of your brain to help live a happy, healthy, fulfilling life!

Starting November 6^th        Mondays 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Join Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist from Hartford Healthcare Center for Healthy Aging, to learn activities and useful information on maintaining a healthy brain in this free, 5-part series.

Nov.  6^th – Activities to “Challenge” Your Mind

Nov. 13^th – Importance of Diet and Nutrition

Nov. 20^th – Finding Meaningful Engagement as You Age

Nov. 27^th – Importance of Sleep and Your Brain

Dec.  4^th – Lessons for Living Longer From People Who Lived the Longest

Participants are encouraged to attend all 5 classes.  Q&A will be included each week.

Sign up at Reception for each week you will be attending.

Fridays from 1:30-2:30pm starting November 3rd 

Cost: $65     6 week session (no class Nov. 24^th)

Interested in learning Tai Chi & Qi Gong?  This class is for you!  Participants of all abilities will learn Tai Chi movements, postures, meditation, and breathing techniques to promote physical and mental well-being and longevity.  Qi Gong can help to reduce stress and anxiety and to help with a variety of other health conditions.  This class is for beginners with no experience or limited experience.

Not sure if this class is for you?  Try the 1^st class with no obligation.  Payment is due by the 2^nd week

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