This music/singing group will meet on the third Saturday of the month.
Open to the Public! Saturday,
September 16th 10:00 to 12:00pm
Bring your instruments and singing voice with you! For more information contact
Jamie Boss email: macdige@aol.com or call the senior center.
SHARPEN YOUR MEMORY
WEDS, SEPT 27th at 1:00pm
MEETS EVERY TUESDAY
DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 am
Meeting at 9:00 to 11:00 am
All veterans from all services!
COFFEE HOUSE PRESENTATIONS
& IMPORTANT DATES
9/5 Ed Banas-MIA Recovery Missions-Vietnam
9/12 TSGT Dan Wool-US Space Force
9/19 American Red Cross—Sue Bolen–
Hands on CPR Skills
9/26 Nicky Checker-Local History
“The Pequot War”
Thursday, September 28th from 12:00-3:00
Create a picture on canvas!
$20.00 per person Limit of 12
Reserve your seat – spots are limited
The first month visit begins on Sat. September 9th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Come have a good time with your newly adopted grandkids!
The GHS Cheerleading team would like to “adopt-a-grandparent” and have monthly visits at the senior center. This inter-generational program will be a great opportunity for both the young and old. There will be various activities to take part in such as puzzles, board games, story telling, crafts, snacks and so much more!
September 6th at 12:30pm
First Selectwoman, Dana Bennett will be here to update you on town affairs.
Light refreshments to follow meeting.
9:00am Start Time
Sep 1 – Banning Woods, Old Lyme
Easy
Cindy
Sep 8 – Hammonasset Beach, Madison
Easy
Heidi
Sep 15 – Johnston Preserve, Lyme
Moderate + Hills
Karen & Heidi
Sep 22 – Avery Farm, Ledyard
Easy + Rocks
Cindy
Sep 29 – Adkinson Preserve, Gales Ferry
Easy/Moderate
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 9:00 A.M.
Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme
Senior Center at 8:30 A.M.
Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change,
if necessary.
All hikers must register 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.
Tuesday, September 19th at 10:00am
For this class you will create a Happy Fall welcome canning jar door sign. Learn how to transform the plain canning jar door hanging by adding an autumn paper background, paper rosettes, vintage buttons, and an accent tag. Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator will be your instructor.
You will receive a supply kit that includes the materials you will need to complete the project. Please bring scissors and liquid glue for your personal use.
Cost is $15pp. Registration begins Sep 1st. Register by Sep 14th.
Focusing on the person while understanding the disease progression
4 – Part Series beginning Fri, Sept 15, 10:30-11:30am
Are you caring for someone with dementia? Do you want to learn more about the progression of the disease and helpful communication tips? Would you like to be able to recognize common behaviors and know how to respond?
Sep 15th • Session 1: Overview of dementia.
Sep 22nd • Session 2: Basics of communication and understanding behaviors.
Oct 6th • Session 3: Safety and how to structure daily activities.
Oct 13th • Session 4: Caring for the Care-Partner & Community resources
**Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions**
PRESENTED BY: Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
Registration begins Sep 1st. Please register by Sep 12th.
Wednesday, September 6th and September 20th at 3:00pm
**New** group class combining exercises for speech, memory, movement and music for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Participants will learn how using INTENT can improve overall health, wellness, and joy!
Class fee $100 per person. 8 Classes. Register now.
