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/Games – A 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.

    Every Tue, at 1:30pm on Zoom- BEGINNER UKULELE

    Posted on April 1, 2021 by East Lyme

    Starting April 6th

    Runs for 4 weeks

    Are you interested in learning to play an instrument? Do you know learning a new skill improves your brain? Let’s try the Ukulele.

    Register with the Senior Center beginning April 1st.

    Fee is $20ppR and $22ppNR.

     

    You will need to buy a ukulele and a tuner for class.

     

    Tue, April 20th at 1pm- Let’s Talk Real Estate via Zoom

    Posted on April 1, 2021 by East Lyme

    Thinking about buying, selling, relocating, or downsizing?  Laurie Warshavsky from LJ Shoreline Realty & Heather Roberts from Norcom Mortgage will join us via Zoom to help answer all your questions.

    Register by Fri, April 16th to get your Zoom invite.

     

    Tuesdays, April 20, 27, May 4 and May 11, 2021- Cook Well with Diabetes is a FREE cooking class via LIVE VIDEO

    Posted on April 1, 2021 by East Lyme

    COOK WELL—EAT WELL LIVING WITH DIABETES

    Cook Well with Diabetes is a FREE cooking class via LIVE VIDEO Conferencing, providing hands-on, creative, fun activities, professional instruction, interesting experiences, a wonderful cookbook, and all the fresh ingredients you need to make delicious meals! This program is perfect for adults with diabetes and/or their partner/spouse or caregiver. All experience levels welcome!

     

    Topics include: healthy eating, weight management, label reading, modified diets, diabetes self-management, cooking for one or two, limited mobility, budgeting and much more. Talk with a Registered Dietitian and Health Educator, who work by your side throughout the program.

    Location: Live Video Conferencing (You will be invited via email to join us!)

    Dates: Tuesdays, April 20, 27, May 4 and May 11, 2021

    Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm includes eating lunch together!

    Sponsor: Ledge Light Health District Class size is limited.

     

    Call today! To register, or for more information contact Ledge Light Health District – 860-448-4883. (space is limited) This program is funded by the CT Department of Public Health and based on the Cooking Matters    Program and the Live Well with Diabetes Program.

     

    Thu, March 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm- Tour of Nashville via Zoom

    Posted on March 4, 2021 by East Lyme

    Let’s Connect & Explore Nashville together via Zoom. We’ll be joined with our friends from the Nashville Conventions and Visitors Corp.

    Creativity is the heart and soul of Music City and there’s never a shortage of inspiring things to do. From music, culture, and the arts to food, sports, and shopping, there is an “only in Nashville” experience waiting for you. There are so many great reasons to visit Nashville – even if it’s just virtual at the moment.

    Explore this great city on a virtual tour of Nashville’s most popular sites, including an    inside look at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Ryman Auditorium.    Take a “walk” through Nashville’s historic downtown and Music City Walk of Fame Park.  Learn how to make your own Goo Goo Cluster, the world’s first combination candy bar!  Our trip to Nashville would not be complete without a visit to the Grand Ole Opry!  Go backstage and see the dressing rooms and learn the history of the show that made country music famous.

    Registration in advance is required. Contact the Senior Center with your interest and we will forward the Zoom link. If you have never used Zoom before, we can walk you through the process so you can enjoy our trip to Nashville.