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.

    East Lyme Recycling Program Presentation

    Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00am

     

    Separating your recyclables at home plays a crucial role in the recycling process. From there, it’s our responsibility to make sure your recycling pickup is handled properly. Joe Bragaw, Public Works Director, will explain how East Lyme’s recycling process works.

    Registration begins Jan 2nd, Register by Jan 19th.

    Improving Balance and Mobility to Reduce Fall Risk

    Tuesday, January 16th at 10:00am

     

    Exercise physiologist and Senior Fitness Specialist, George Norden, will be sharing a presentation on balance, fall prevention, and how to get up after a
    fall. He will explain how and why balance declines as we age, what you can do
    to maintain or regain it, as well as exercises to do to prevent falls, and how to get up properly if you experience one.

    Registration begins Jan 2nd. Register by Jan 12th.

    AARP Tax Aide Program

    The AARP Tax-Aide program will return this year to provide free tax
    counseling and preparation for middle to low-Income taxpayers
    with special attention to those people aged 60 and over.

    To schedule your appointment and get the details about how the program will operate, call starting Wed, Jan 10th at 9am.

    Appointments will be held on Mon and Fri mornings beginning Mon, Feb 5th and will end on Mon, Apr 8th. Limited Saturday appointments available.

    Over the Hill Hiking group December Hikes

    Dec 1 – Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge

    Westbrook, Easy
    Deb & Barry

    Dec 8 – Explore Fenwick Area
    Old Saybrook, Easy Street Walk

    Gail

    Dec 15 – Champlain South
    Old Lyme, Difficult
    Gail

    Dec 22 – Devils Hopyard
    East Haddam, Difficult
    Chuck & Gail

    Dec 29 – Smuggler’s Rock
    Salem, Moderate + Hill
    Heidi

     

     Hikers from other towns are welcome to participate.
     Medium hikes may have a few hills, rocks or beach sand.
     The difficult hike is more strenuous; participants must
    have completed two medium hikes with the group before

    enrolling into a difficult hike.

     All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and

    will begin at 9:30 A.M.

     Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme

    Senior Center at 9:00 A.M.

     Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change,

    if necessary.

     All hikers must register by Wednesday for each hike by
    calling the East Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.
     Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch,
    insect repellent and sunscreen if desired.

    Holiday Party at Langley’s Restaurant

    Wednesday, December 13th at 11:30am

    at Langley’s Restaurant
    28 Lamphere Road, Waterford

     

    This month we are celebrating the holidays at Langley’s and everyone is welcome!

    We encourage the Members that can drive to meet us there and the
    Members who utilize the bus to register for a ride – $5pp.

    That way everyone will have a chance to enjoy this holiday lunch (lunch self pay). Please register (everyone) with the Senior Center beginning December 1st.

    Please bring a $10 wrapped gift for the Yankee Swap. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater!