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.

    WINTER WALK – Tue mornings

    Posted on April 1, 2019 by East Lyme

    With Kristen & Video

    Indoor 1 mile walk
    Must register/Space limited

    Tue from 9am-9:45am

    Free – through April 30th

    MYSTERY DINNER THEATER – Saturday, March 30th

    Posted on March 22, 2019 by East Lyme

    6pm start
    $20pp – Pre-registration strongly encouraged

    Snowbound Murder Mystery at the East Lymestone Inn in East Lymestone, CT

    Interact with the East Lyme Mystery Players to solve a murder. Prizes for solving murder & the mysteries. Raffle Items.

    Fundraiser for TUTS (Theater Under the Shell) and the East Lyme Players.

    Dinner:
    Baked Ziti, Salad
    Garlic Bread
    Dessert

    HAPPY FEET – Tuesday afternoons

    Posted on March 4, 2019 by East Lyme

    A fun exercise program sponsored by Care-Co.

    Twice monthly.

    Tue, March 12th and March 26th from 1pm-2pm.

    Call to register.
    Free.

    ST. PATRICK’S DAY POTATO BAR – Friday, March 15th

    Posted on March 1, 2019 by East Lyme

    ANOTHER WAY TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY

    Fri, March 15th at 11:45am – $6pp

    Potato Bar – Baked Potato with all the fixings

    Butter – Sour Cream – Bacon Bits – Chives – Cheddar Cheese –

    Salad, Roll and Dessert

    Registration begins March 1st

    Entertainment by Willie and Jan

    Must enroll by March 13th

    Baked Potato

    Help- Content by Judy

    Posted on February 28, 2019 by East Lyme

    We have all heard the Beatles song “When I was younger, so much younger than today…” “Help me if you can….” And this song brings to mind that the definition of help has many meanings. To give help and to receive help are two very different things. We all have a tendency to offer our help but are reluctant to ask for help. Now why is that!! We can’t help each other if no one ever asks for assistance.

    What’s so hard about asking? We don’t want to bother anyone. We don’t want to be a burden. We can do everything! All of the time! All by ourselves!

    Now how ridiculous is that statement!! We need doctors, electricians, plumbers, accountants, mailmen, and on and on. We need services, assistance and relief in many different ways from the time we are born until the time we die.

    We accept, hire, allow support and services every day. We just don’t term it as “help”. Reconsider all of those things. Perhaps it will assist you in redefining the word “help”.

    And then we want to step forward, chip in and offer a lending hand to others. It might be cutting our neighbors grass, picking something up for a friend, giving a ride so your sister can drop her car of at the dealership. Doing these things makes us feel good. We want to volunteer. Maybe at the school, the senior center, the library, for scouts, as a fireman or EMT. We want to help others.

    We by nature are very giving. It’s easy to offer but remember others can’t give if you don’t ask. And your ask doesn’t have to be big. It can be as simple as “Can you bring me back a coffee when you get yours?” So, the next time someone asks if they can do anything for you… say YES! Both of you will feel good about it.