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/GamesA 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, May 25th – MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC

    Hot dog, Hamburger, Potato Salad, Baked Beans.

    Dessert provided by Crescent point.

    Followed by Bingo

    $6 fee

    Registration begins May 1st.

    Tuesday, April 24th- RECYCLE SEMINAR – with SCRRA

    RECYCLE SEMINAR with South Eastern CT Regional Resource Recovery Authority

    Recycling is ever changing. Come join SCRRRA and learn the latest in our

    East Lyme/Niantic  recycle program.

    Time:  10:30am

    Free

    Must register

     

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    Saturday, April 14th- BENEFIT JAZZ CONCERT – Fundraiser for Theater Under the Shell

    “SWING INTO SPRING”

             Featuring jazz greats, pianists and singers Ronny Whyte and Daryl Sherman

    accompanied by Bassist, Boots Maleson.

              An evening of Jazz and & Cabaret by three consummate musicians

    $35pp

    6:15pm – 6:55pm Cash Bar

    7pm – 9pm Jazz Concert

    9pm – Reception to meet the artists

    Wine & Light Appetizers

    Old Lyme Country Club – 40 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme

    Call the senior center for more information and to purchase tickets