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.

    AARP Driver Saftey- Online

    Posted on June 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    AARP On-Line Smart Driver Classes are available. If you need to renew your car insurance discount due to course cancellations, you can take the AARP Smart Driver online course. AARP is offering a special 25% off discount for those who may have to take it online now. This offer is to keep the price close to the classroom course price.

    Promo code for 25% discount: DRIVINGSKILLS Good through: July 31, 2020″
    Website: www.aarpdriversafety.org

    FREE ZOOM POETRY CLASS

    Posted on June 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    A Free Zoom Poetry Class will run for June 9th – July 7th on Tuesdays at 10am. Those interested are asked to commit to all 5 weeks, if possible, as it will not be a drop in class. Instructor, Dr. Roger Singer, presently Old Lyme’s Poet Laureate and the president of the Shoreline Poetry Chapter, in association with the Connecticut Poetry Society has been published in numerous magazines, books and on the internet, and was a Pushcart Prize nominee in 2017. Singer says “I believe everyone has a message within, filled with numerous threads of material from their past, shaping who they are in the present.”
    ” In describing the class he says “I have compiled various instructional methods to guide students onto a path to express themselves. To register and get the Zoom code for this class please contact the Lymes’ Senior Center at seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov

    PRACTICE YOUR ZOOM SKILLS WITHOUT PRESSURE

    Posted on June 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    If you want to practice your Zoom skills without the pressure of a “class”, the Senior Center staff will be hosting a Talk to Us Tuesday starting on June 16th at 2pm. If you are interested in joining this coffee clutch, contact the office. We will be able to provide you with some instructions and then send you an invite.

    SHRED DAY

    Posted on June 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    A Shred Day for June is currently being arranged. It will be held after the middle of the month. Please contact the Senior Center for more details.

    COMMUNITY MEALS IN JUNE AT ST. AGNES

    Posted on June 3, 2020 by East Lyme

    There will be 2 more community pickup meals at St. Agnes Church in June. They will be held on Thursday, June 11th and June 25th starting at 3:30pm. No need to get out of the car. No need to make a reservation. First come – first served.