Programs

Programs – The Senior Center plans events on a monthly basis. Below is a listing for what generally occurs. For more details on events not listed below, check the Calendar Section and/or the News Section.

Fitness – Participants can trial any class without obligation. Please notify the Senior Center office if you are trialing a class.

All participants are encouraged to participate at their level of fitness/comfort. Any physical concerns are to be addressed to your personal physician. Questions about modifying the routines are to be directed to your instructor. All instructors are CPR certified and qualified in the class they are teaching.

Classes are Session Based: These classes will have a specific start and end date. Class sessions typically run for 3 months.

Music Classes – Ukulele and Guitar lessons. Explore your creative side and challenge yourself mentally by learning to play an instrument. Beginner level is offered as well as more advanced classes. Loaner instrument is available if needed.

Education/Enrichment Classes – Learn new skills in the areas of the arts, technology, health and more. Through education develop and help maintain your mental abilities as well as enhance your self-esteem and creative needs. Explore and develop your interests.

Cards/GamesA variety of choices for group play and individual play. Promotes mental stimulation and provides for socialization. They stimulate memory, attention skills and have great social interaction which works on many parts of the brain. Our games programs include a variety of levels from basic to more challenging options.

Social Scene – The Senior Center plans, often with meals, events that are offered to provide socialization and entertainment. Any excuse for a party is considered whether it be to celebrate a national holiday or just to have some fun.

Health Services – These services are provided to help older adults age at home and stay as well as possible. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the programs.

Nutrition Services – The Senior Nutrition Program, administered by TVCCA, offers nutritious meals on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:45am. You must register for a lunch at least 24 hours in advance.

    17th Annual Celebrate 90+ Tea

    Friday, May 31st from 1:00-3:00pm

     

    Come join the East Lyme Senior Center, Bridebrook Rehab & Crescent Point of Niantic at our Annual 90+Tea. We love to honor our town’s 90 and older crowd. Help us find them – call us if you know one. Honorees can invite 2 guests at no charge! Everyone else is $2pp and ALL are welcome. Entertainment by Brian Gillie.

    Registration begins May 1st. Register by May 22nd.

    The Three P’s of Senior Investment Fraud Presentation

    Wednesday, May 22nd at 1:00pm

    The Three P’s: Profile, Persuasion, Prevention 

     

    Join staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a
    seminar on investment fraud and financial scams – and how you can
    protect yourself from them. Topics covered will include the “Three P’s of Investment Fraud”:

    The profile of the typical investment-fraud victim, the persuasion
    tactics con artists use to trick seniors and other investors, and what
    you can do to help prevent this from happening to you or your
    friends. Investors are welcome to share their questions, stories, and
    concerns about these topics, about saving and investing, or about
    the S.E.C. generally. Free handouts, including the S.E.C.’s official
    guide for senior investors, will be available to take home. The speaker will be Eric Giroux, who has been a lawyer in the S.E.C.’s Boston Regional Office for over a decade.

    Registration begins May 1st. Register by May 17th.

    Makeup For Mature Women Class

    Tuesday, May 7th from 9:00-11:30am

     

    This 2.5 hour forum is the perfect place for mature women & women of all ages & experience to learn how to create a MakeUp style that compliments their personal features & skin tone. We will explore products & tools & ‘must haves’ for your personal makeup collection. You will participate in ‘hands-on’ makeup demonstrations & leave knowing that with a little practice you can perfect your personal appearance for all occasions.

    Topics of discussion include…
     Keeping Your Makeup & Brushes Clean & Sanitary
     Using The Right Brush & Tools For The Right Application

     Application Techniques

     Base & Foundation – Choosing The Right Concealer &
    Foundation For Your Specific Skin Tone
     Interpreting Your Skin Tones & Color
     Contouring, Highlighting, Blushing
     Eyes – Eye Shadow Color Rules & Application Advice
     Brows – Shaping & Correcting
     Lips – Color Rules & Advice – Reshaping
     Social Media App Essentials & Resources
     Personal Makeup Questions –
     Evaluation of Your Personal MakeUp …& Much More

    SPACE IS LIMITED
    Please bring a notebook and pen.
    Participants are Encouraged, BUT NOT required, to bring their own personal MakeUp and Brushes for a professional evaluation

    Register by May 3rd.
    $15 per person

    Over the Hill Hiking Group: April Hikes

    Apr 5 – Avery Farm
    Groton – Easy
    Cindy

    Apr 12 – Tri Town Forest Preserve East
    North Stonington – Difficult

    Chuck

    Apr 19 – Rocky Neck
    Niantic – Easy
    Deb & Barry

    Apr 26 – The Preserve
    Old Saybrook – Moderate

    Gail

     

     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.

    ROMEO Club: Bill’s Seafood in Westbrook

    Wednesday, April 24th at 11:00am

     

    So, what is the ROMEO Club?
    (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
    They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends.

    Men Only!

    Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).