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.

    VASCULAR SCREENING – Monday, May 21st – NEW

    w/Southern CT Vascular Center, Vascular Experts

    Mon, May 21st – from 9am-12pm

    Appointments needed for a quick ultra sound.

    Registration begins May 1st. Free.

     

    Content by Judy – Living vs Existing

    Content by Judy – Living vs Existing
    We get up each morning. Begin our routine. Bathroom. Coffee. Read the paper. Watch the news. Shower. Dress. And so, the day begins.
    In those moments are you living or existing? Me at that point I’m existing. Getting going in the morning is a real chore for me. I’m not a bright bubbly person at the start of the day.
    Soon I’m living! I’m doing a job I love. Enjoying my husband and our beagle. Interacting with others. Planning what’s next. Enjoying the grass getting green, the beginning of leaves and flowers. Spotting my first Hummingbird of the year!
    I hope all of you are LIVING as well!
    Break your routines! The same old thing is boring!
    Do something new and out of your ordinary.
    Be the best you can be.
    Let SeniorCenterCt.org assist you in your “out of the ordinary” journey.
    Visit.
    Plan.
    Schedule.
    Invite others.
    Start doing!
    Don’t ponder. Stop all that thinking and all those what ifs.
    LIVE!
    -Judy Jencks.5.2018

    GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – *New*

    Katie Ziskind Marriage and Family Counselor

    Share, interact and learn from one another in a safe supportive environment.

    Join us if you lost a loved one, a caregiver or an adult looking for support.

     Thu, May 10th at 10am. Free

     Call to register

     

    LUNCH at the East Lyme High School

    Thu, May 31st   Luncheon at the East Lyme High School $5pp – Registration begins May 1st.

    Buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, pasta salad, garden salad, fresh fruit, dessert.

    11:30am               musical concert

    12pm                       lunch

    12:45pm              tour of the high school

     

    Friday and Saturday, June 1st & June 2nd – The East Lyme Players present a staged reading of “FOOLS”

    THE EAST LYME PLAYERS

    Present a staged reading of

    George Feydeau’s

    “A Fitting Confusion”

    Directed by Joyce Beauvais

     

    Fri       June 1st at 7pm            $12 Fee

    Sat      June 2nd at 1pm           $12 Fee

     

    Reservations strongly suggested and can be purchased now either by calling the Senior Center office at 860-739-5859 with your credit card information or tickets will be available at the door.

    Concessions will be available for a fee at both performances.