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.

    Bocco at McCooks – Thursdays

    Posted on May 6, 2019 by East Lyme

    Time: 10:00 am

    Meet us at the Bocce Court behind the Pavilion
    Equipment provided.
    Easy to learn. Free

    Friday, May 17th- 14th ANNUAL CELEBRATE 90+ TEA

    Posted on May 6, 2019 by East Lyme

    Time:  1:00 pm

    Come join the East Lyme Senior Center, Bridebrook Health and Rehab & Crescent Point of Niantic at our Annual 90+Tea. We love to honor our Town’s 90 and older crowd. Help us find them – call us if you know one.

    Honorees can invite 2 guests at no charge!

    Everyone else is $2pp and ALL are welcome.

    Registration begins Apr 29th and ends May 15th. Dessert made by “Momma B’s Sweet Treats”.

    Entertainment by James Michael.

     

    Friday, May 24th- Memorial Day Indoor Picnic

    Posted on May 6, 2019 by East Lyme

    Time: 11:45am

    Hot dog and Hamburger, potato salad, baked beans and dessert.

    Sing-a-long-chorus will perform at 12:15pm.

    Bingo will follow.

    Cost   $6pp

    Registration begins Apr 29th.

    Must register by May 22nd.

     

    Saturday, May 11th – SHRED IT DAY

    Posted on May 4, 2019 by East Lyme

    Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm

    Bulk shredder on site. If needed, a home pick up can be arranged. Call the Senior Center by May 8th.

    Donation of non-perishable food item for Care & Share appreciated.

    Sponsored by the East Lyme P.B.A

     

    CONTENT BY JUDY – Independence equals Freedom

    Posted on May 3, 2019 by East Lyme

    When we think about our own independence, we often equate that independence with our day to day living. Can we get to the store, to work, to school? Is the weather a problem? Will there be a traffic issue? Am I running late?

    And with our day to day living we sometimes forget that Independence equals freedom, and, in this country, we have an abundance of freedoms. We can speak out. We vote.  We are free to worship as we choose. We can assemble when and where we want. We can move about as we choose.

    We are very fortunate to live in the United States and have these privileges.

    But back to our personal independence.

    I found the definition of independence to be – the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people (Cambridge Dictionary)

    Now how silly is that – of course we are influenced by others – the news is just one example. And we are helped by other people on a regular basis. And who might they be – the doctor, your lawyer, your neighbor, a friend. Someone holds the door for you. They are helping you.

    But there are the times when that independence is compromised.

    Our personal independence can become very limited if say the car breaks down. We have a sick child at home. Our eyesight fails. We don’t react as quickly as we once did. A car, the insurance, gas, etc. becomes unaffordable.

    Our mobility. Our ability to get around can really define our life style. Our world can get very small if we no longer have the freedom to get about as we choose.

    What do we do then? How do we get places? What are the resources available to us?

    Who can I ask for a ride? Do I have too much self-pride to ask? What about shopping and all those appointments I have?

    Enable yourself to ask and to find out what resources are out there. Visit or call your Senior Center. Call 211. Use SeniorCenterCt.org. Ask at your Church. If you are a veteran or member of an organization, see if they give rides. And don’t overlook asking your family and friends. They probably would love to send more time with you.

    But remember you need to be flexible and fit what you want and need into someone else’s schedule. You don’t have to go shopping on Tuesday and running errands on Wednesday. Look at this all as a change in your life style – not that you lost your freedom. Embarrass your new methods of mobility as an adventure!