Category: Services

Transportation Services through the Senior Center

The East Lyme Senior Center provides transit services to residents of the Town of East Lyme who are 60+ or under 60 with a disability which prevents them from driving.  This service runs Monday through Friday and operates between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm, barring any holidays. See the attached Explanation of Services. Detailed Services

Transportation Services Include:

• 2 handicapped accessible buses
• A van
• Based on demand
• Is door to door

Registration

A one page registration form available from the Senior Center office must be completed prior to any rides given. See the attached Registration Form. Agreement

Dial-a-Ride Grant for Medical Transportation for Senior/Disabled Individuals

The Caregiver Mileage Reimbursement and Medical Transportation program is for seniors 60+ and persons with disabilities who either are unable to drive, utilize public transportation, or when the service hours of town funded senior transportation are unable to meet their needs and is only available to the residents of participating towns.  This service is funded through a state grant and is contingent upon availability of grant funds. This program is provided through the Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium, Inc.  ECTC is a private, non-profit agency that brokers and provides transit services for persons of low income, seniors, and persons with disabilities. See the attached Explanation of Services. Guidelines Grant Transportation 2015 and Mileage Reimbursement Form 2015

Registration

A one page registration form available from the Senior Center office must be completed and the annual enrollment fee must be paid prior to any rides given. See the attached Registration Form. Transportation Eligibility Form 2015

Volunteers needed for student in training for RELEXOLOGY! Reflexology is the therapy of pressure point in the feet to help heal many ailments, including stress! It is also a very relaxing therapy.

Please sign up on the bulletin board if interested.

GIFT SHOP—Open to the public, it is located in the Senior Center lobby. We offer a variety of gifts and cards for very reasonable prices. Local crafters have various items available as well as items that are made here at the Center.

COMPUTER ROOM—The Senior Center has a small computer room to allow you to play games, practice your skills, or use the Internet.

GREENHOUSE—The greenhouse grows and sells a variety of houseplants and occasionally vegetable plants. In the spring, summer, and fall there is an outdoor vegetable and flower garden. The greenhouse also offers many volunteer opportunities for those with a “green thumb.”

LIBRARY—Well stocked with current books and a setting for comfortable reading. The local newspapers are on hand as well.

COMPUTER ROOM—The Senior Center has a small computer room to allow you to play games, practice your skills, or use the Internet.

LIBRARY—Well stocked with current books and a setting for comfortable reading. The local newspapers are on hand as well.

The nurse’s office is open Monday through Thursday from 11:15am – 1:15pm and Friday from 12:00-1:00pm here at the center.  No appointments are needed.  Our nurse would be happy to address any health questions or concerns as well as check your blood pressure.