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.

    Wed, March 24th at 1pm- LIGHTENING SCAVENGER HUNT

    Posted on March 3, 2021 by East Lyme

    It is what it sounds like! Let’s have a scavenger hunt on Zoom. Don’t worry  – you’ll be looking for items in your own home.

    Register with the Senior Center to get your Zoom invite by March 23rd.

     

    STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE SENIOR CENTER

    Posted on March 3, 2021 by East Lyme

    “Like Us” on Facebook. Because of COVID-19, there is very limited foot traffic within the Community Center. Therefore, communication via Facebook has become a valuable tool for the Senior Center. Check it out – we are posting daily.

    The Senior Center has 2 websites: you can go to  www.eltownhall.com.  Hover over the “Community” Button and then Click on “Senior Center”.  The Senior Center is also part of a regional website. Check it out:  www.seniorcentersct.org  – look for East Lyme.

    If you would like the newsletter emailed to you monthly, give us a call and we can add you to our monthly email distribution list.

    We also have added the ability to register for classes on-line. Go to www.schedulesplus.com/eastlyme. You will be able to register for programs via this link. Right now, we are NOT accepting credit card payments but that will be re-instated in the near future.

     

    OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD for MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

    Posted on March 3, 2021 by East Lyme

    This period can be used by a person who has an active Medicare Advantage Plan as of 1/1/2021. During this Open Enrollment Period (OEP), January 1st – March 31st, a beneficiary can:

    • Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage) to another Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage);
    • Leave the Medicare Advantage Plan and return to Original Medicare by selecting a prescription drug plan (Part D).

    What beneficiaries cannot do:

    • Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan;
    • Join a Medicare Part D Plan;
    • Or switch from a Medicare Part D Plan to another Medicare Part D Plan.

    The change can only be used once during the OEP.  The new plan become effective the first of the month after the plan receives your request. Call the Senior Center office at 860-739-5859 if you require assistance.

     

    AARP TAX-AIDE 2021

    Posted on March 3, 2021 by East Lyme

    Update:

    If you have not already contacted the   Senior Center office, there are no available appointments.

    You can contact T.V.C.C.A. and inquire about their V.I.T.A. program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to see if they have any available appointments.

     

    The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free tax counseling and preparation for middle to low-Income taxpayers with special attention to those people aged 60 and over.  Because of COVID-19 concerns, the process will be different this year. Please call the Senior Center at 860-739-5859 for details.

    Taxpayers must provide their:

    1. Personal Identification and Social Security Number,
    2. Copies of your 2020 Federal and Connecticut tax returns, and
    3. All 2020 income reports that have been received: (SSA-1099, all 1099s, all W-2s, Unemployment Compensation forms), Brokerage Statements, and all  other forms that indicate Federal and/or Connecticut income taxes were paid in 2020.