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.

    ANNUAL ROTARY CLUB SPONSORED PICNIC – Wednesday, July 11th

    Posted on June 25, 2018 by East Lyme

    Time: 12:00pm

    At the East Lyme Senior Center
    $1pp
    Money collected will be raffled off!!

    Hamburger, Hot Dog, Salads and Desserts are all provided by the Niantic Rotary Club.

    Musical Entertainment by Music Mania Ralph Sacco.

    Must register for this event by July 7th.

    A COMMUNITY READ of the Declaration of Independence – Tuesday, July 3rd

    Posted on June 11, 2018 by East Lyme

    Time: 3:30pm
    Sponsored by the East Lyme Senior Center, the East Lyme Public Library,
    the Smith-Harris House, East Lyme Parks & Recreation, and the Book Group.
    Celebrate the Fourth by hearing these powerful works in good company.
    If you would like to read, come at 3pm to sign up for your section.

    Light refreshments and conversation to follow.

    At the East Lyme Senior Center

    Thursday, June 28th – BEGINNER GOLF LESSONS

    Posted on June 4, 2018 by East Lyme

    Time: 10:00am

    East Lyme Driving Range
    $110pp
    Thu, June 28th
    5 weeks

    Clubs are available if needed. If you have your own, bring a Pitching or Sand Wedge/7 Iron/and a Wood. Registration begins June 1st.

    CONTENT BY JUDY – Perennials, Active Agers, Baby boomers

    Posted on June 3, 2018 by East Lyme

    Just what are we? And are you paying attention to us??
    A search for a term that doesn’t offend is taking place. Trying to avoid terms like senior citizen, retiree, elder and the elderly. The question becomes what do we call everyone 55+?
    Terms are materializing that are perhaps more appropriate and appealing.
    The term, Baby Boomer was created and has been used since all those World War II babies were being born. This group has changed and revolutionized the United States as the have passed though each phase of aging. And they will and are changing and redefining the term senior each day. Just look around – they are not stationary, boring or old.
    The title, Perennial has been around for several years now and refers to blooming again and again. And yes, we do that again and again during our lives. We become young adults striking out on our own. We become homeowners, parents. So forth and so on as we parade along the paths of our lives. Ever changing and blossoming into the “new” me.
    Active Ager is a newer term and defines seniors as young at heart, tech-loving, gym-using, trend setting, fun-seeking marketer’s dream. This term might be the best fitting so far as each generation is truly younger than the generation before them.
    Whatever term you use 55+ adults are strong, happy, healthy. They are using and buying what they choose. They want the same products all ages want and use. They are not to be overlooked as they are living longer, working longer, staying healthier and maintaining their independent as well.
    Call them what you will but remember they spend $2.9 trillion on products and services each year.