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.

    SPEAKING OF NUTRITION…

    Posted on August 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    Join Registered Dietitian, Alison Dvorak, for a virtual review of the healthy eating
    opportunities for older adults in Eastern CT and beyond. We will discuss programs
    funded by the Older Americans Act such as:
    Farmers Markets, Restaurants, SNAP, Grocery Delivery,
    and much more!
    Send in your questions before or during the event. Mark your calendar for Thu, August 20th at 2pm.
    This program is a free web-based event open to the public. Pre-registration is required at
    www.seniorresourcesec.org or 860-887-3561.

    HEAT SAFETY TIPS

    Posted on August 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    Extreme heat is a period of high heat & humidity with temperatures
    above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your
    body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can
    lead to death. In fact, extreme heat is responsible for the highest
    number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.
    Remember:
    Extreme heat can occur quickly and without warning.
    Older adults, children and sick or overweight individuals are at
    greater risk from extreme heat.
    Humidity increases the feeling of heat as measured by a
    heat index.
    IF YOU ARE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING:
    Find air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activities.
    Wear light clothing. Drink plenty of fluids.
    Check on family members and neighbors.
    Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and

    REOPENING AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION SURVEY

    Posted on August 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    The Senior Center plans to scale up its operations beginning this Fall with an anticipated date of
    September 8th for resumption of some programs. This will happen in phases. With that in mind, please be
    aware that we will be following the recommended guidelines for “social distancing” and ask that everyone
    maintain 6ft between one another. In addition, everyone who enters the building will have to wear a mask.
    With this in mind, please answer the following questions. You can mail us your survey answers to East Lyme
    Senior Center at 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357. You can email your responses to us at
    cwilson@eltownhall.com or you can call us 860-739-5859. Whatever works for you but please take a moment to
    help us plan for the future. If you want us to mail you a hard copy, give us a call.
    1. When do you plan to return to the Senior Center?
    _____ As soon as it opens
    _____ Late Fall
    _____ Winter
    _____ Next Spring
    _____ Next Summer
    _____ Not until a vaccine is available
    _____ I am undecided at this time*
    * if undecided, please tell us your concern.
    2. Please indicate how you would prefer to participate in programs when we re-open:
    _____ In person at the Center with the understanding that class sizes will be limited
    _____ On-line using Zoom
    3. Would you take a class outside?
    _____ Yes
    _____ No
    4. Once on-site programs resume, ALL programs will require pre-registration. How would you prefer to do that?
    _____ In person
    _____ Over the phone
    5. Do you have the hardware (tablet, laptop, desktop computer, smart tv) in order to participate in programs
    virtually?
    _____ Yes
    _____ No
    Please leave any final comments/thoughts/concerns/questions you have for us:
    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________

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

    Posted on August 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    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.

    FUN FACTS ABOUT AUGUST

    Posted on August 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    August is named after Augustus Caesar, founder and the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
    August in the Norther Hemisphere is similar to February in the Southern Hemisphere.
    August’s full moon, the Full Sturgeon Moon, reaches peak illumination on Monday, August 3.
    August 11th marks the end of the Dog Days of Summer.
    August is a wonderful month for star gazing! It’s the month of the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks
    between August 11 and 13.