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.

    Monday, January 25th- Blood Drive at American Legion in Niantic

    NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

    January is the beginning of a new year and the perfect time to start the year celebrating National Blood Donor Month. There are many blood drives set up in SECT but on Mon, January 25th there will be a Blood Drive at the American Legion in Niantic from 12pm to 5pm.

    Be sure to register.

     

    Friday, January 22nd- GRAB & GO MEAL

    Mystery Chef Choice – $5pp – payable on day

    Fri, January 22nd from 11am – 12pm

    Register with the Senior Center office by January 19th.

     

    Friday, January 8th- Grab-N-Go Cupcake

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    Fri, January 8th at 1pm

    Let’s celebrate with a sweet treat!

    Grab-N-Go Cupcake At the East Lyme Senior Center

    Register by January 4th with the Senior Center office.

    Sponsored by: Crescent Point at Niantic

     

    Senior Center- Time Table for Re-Opening

    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, our Facebook page and on the Senior Center answering machine.