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.

    Friday, October 2nd- Drive Thru Flu Clinic

    Posted on October 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    Time:  1pm to 5pm

    At the East Lyme Community Center Parking Lot

    Pull up to the Senior Center entrance

    No pre-registration required

    Please stay in your car

    Wear a mask

    Wear short sleeves

    Bring all insurance cards.

    No cash can be accepted this year.

    The following insurance will be accepted:

    Medicare (must have Part B)

    Blue Cross

    Blue Cross Managed Medicare

    Aetna

    Aetna Managed Medicare

     

    Saturday, October 24th- Shred Day – EL Community Center Parking Lot

    Posted on October 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    Time: 8:30am to 12pm

    For East Lyme residents only. Please bring proof of residency to event. Limit of 2 banker boxes. No charge. Will accept donations of non-perishable food items for Care & Share. Please check expiration dates. If possible, remain in your car. Pack your items accordingly so we can easily take them out of your vehicle.

    From the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection:

    Guidelines for Shredding & Saving Personal Documents

    • Pay Stubs and Canceled Checks: 1 year, then shred those you will not need for tax, warranty or insurance purposes.
    • Credit/Debit Card and ATM Receipts: after you have checked the transactions against your monthly statements, store if you are saving for tax purposes.
    • Before discarding, shred all statements from your health plan, items with your signature, credit account number, phone or cell phone number, social security number or legal information.
    • Keep store receipts until you are sure you won’t need to return or exchange the item. Any items that have warranties should be attached to the warranty information and saved in case you need proof of purchase.
    • Supporting tax documentation, such as receipts, W-2s, 1099s, canceled checks and credit card statements for 3 years after the returns filing due date. Keep copies of your actual tax returns permanently.
    • Keep warranty cards, instructions and receipts for high-ticket items for as long as you own the item.
    • Keep canceled checks and invoices for permanent home improvements until you sell your house.
    • Store car maintenance records until you sell the car. Give these documents to the new owner. Keep the title for as long as you own the vehicle but do NOT keep it in the car.
    • Keep records of the purchase and sale of mutual funds and stocks until you’re reported the transactions to the IRS and keep the records with our other tax related documents.

     

    Documents that should be kept permanently in a fireproof box or home safe

    Birth & marriage certificates

    Current/up to date passport

    College transcripts, diplomas

    Pension plan & retirement plans documents

    Credit card & loan agreements

    Social Security cards

    Divorce decree and property agreements

    Stock purchase agreements

    Mortgage documents, home inventory, insurance policies

    Tax returns

    Will and living will

     

    Tuesday, November 3rd- ELECTION DAY

    Posted on October 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    By the beginning of October, you should have received your application for an absentee ballot. If you have not yet received it, you can go online to download the application at:

    https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Absentee-Ballot-Application/Absentee-Ballot-Application-English-and-Spanish

    As a reminder, if you choose to vote by absentee you can fill out the application and mail it to the East Lyme Town Clerk in the self-addressed stamped envelope that is provided with each application. You can also put the application in the drop box in front of the Town Hall (street side at the top of the stairs and the handicapped ramp) or you can bring it into the Town Clerk’s Office. If you have any questions when you receive the application please contact Karen Miller Galbo, East Lyme Town Clerk at 860-739-6931 ext. 1135.

     

    FUN FACTS ABOUT OCTOBER

    Posted on October 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    This month’s name came from the Latin octo, “eight,” because this was the eighth month of the early Roman calendar. When the Romans converted to a 12-month calendar, the name October stuck, even though it’s now the 10th month!

     

    October will have 2 full Moons. The first full Moon of fall, Harvest Moon, will appear on Thu, Oct 1st. Later in the month, on Sat, Oct 31st (Halloween), the second full Moon appears. This is the Hunter’s Moon.

     

    Also keep an eye out for the Draconid meteor shower in the late evening of October 9.