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.

    Please Welcome Candy (Chick) Heikkinen our new Program Coordinator!

    Please welcome Candy Heikkinen our new Program Coordinator!  Candy (Chick) Heikkinen grew up in East Lyme and is excited to be a part of our Center.

    Candy lived in Saunders Point and graduated from East Lyme High!  She has worked in the hospitality industry her whole life and has been an active member with the Waterford Parent Teacher Organization and Waterford Little League. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, her two children, and her Goldendoodle Bella at Gardner’s Lake! Feel free to reach out to her at any time with questions, ideas or even just to say hello!

     

    Friday, October 16th- Tailgate Party

    Time: 12pm to 1pm

    We know you can’t go to a football game but we can still have a TAILGATE PARTY!

    Join us in the Senior Center parking lot – you’ll need to bring your chair. We’ll cordon off an area so you can sit (socially distant) and catch up with us and your friends. Wear your mask.

    Serving hot dogs and beans, coleslaw, a bag of chips and a drink. We’ll be the wait staff and deliver to you!! If you need a ride to join us, let us know. Please register by Oct 14th.

    Fee $5pp – payable on the day of the event.

     

    Thursday, October 8th- Guitar Lessons- Advanced Beginner

    Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Instructor led lessons for advanced beginner on up students. Session completely on Zoom. Classes held until December 17th. Must complete a new registration form. Contact the Senior Center.

     

    Monday, October 15th- Ukulele Lessons Level 2

    Time: 11am to 12pm

    Instructor led lessons for advanced beginner on up students. Session completely on Zoom. Classes held until December 14th. Must complete a new registration form. Contact the Senior Center.

     

    Reopening Status of Senior Center due to COVID

    At this time, there is no time table for re-opening the Senior Center.

    Updates on our status will be posted on the East Lyme Town Hall website –  www.eltownhall.com, and the East Lyme Senior Center page on the SECT regional senior center website –  www.seniorcenterct.org, the Senior Center Facebook page and on the Senior Center answering machine.