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.

    Lunch & Learn: Brookside Museum

    Wednesday, August 16th at 12:30pm

     

    The Brookside Farm Museum, formerly known as the Smith-Harris House will
    reintroduce this historic site to you in an informal and interactive presentation.
    They will provide a background of the historic site and discuss its importance in the community of East Lyme. Archives will be presented. As a community stakeholder, she will ask for your thoughts on how Brookside Farm Museum should evolve. For those who wish to join, there will be a tour of the Brookside Farm Museum immediately following the presentation.

    Registration begins Aug 1st. Register by Aug 11th. $2.00 pp

    Over The Hill Hiking Group July Hikes

    July 8 – Harkness Park & Woods, Waterford

    Level: Easy
    Leader: Ed

    July 14 – Bluff Point, Groton
    Level: Easy & Beach Walk
    Leader: Heidi

    July 21 – Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic

    Level: Easy & Beach Walk
    Leader: Chuck

    July 28 – Haley Farm, Groton

    Level: Moderate
    Leader: Chuck

     

     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 beforenrolling into a difficult hike.

     All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and will begin at 8:30 A.M.

     Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme Senior Center at 8:00 A.M.

     Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change, if necessary.

     All hikers must register for each hike by calling the East
    Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.

     Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch,
    insect repellant and sunscreen if desired.

    Pickleball Lessons

    Fridays – 4 Weeks Sessions – $60pp
     9:45am – 11am – Beginner Lessons
     11am – 12pm – Advance Beginner/Intermediate

     

    Session Start Dates:
    July 7
    August 11
    September 8
    October 13

     

    Contact the Senior Center for additional details.

    Candle Making Experience at Pinspiration in East Lyme

    Thursday, July 27th at 2:00pm

     

    Pinspiration’ s candle-making experience is so unique! It is led by instructors who will guide you through the whole candle making process – step by step! You’ll be selecting a premium vessel, choose a signature scent from a variety of fragrance oils, and choose from a variety of mix-in enhancements such as stones, botanicals, and crystals.

    The Candle Making Experience is a wonderfully relaxing event!

    Cost per guest is $45 and includes a beverage of your choice.

    ​​​​​​​Registration begins Jul 3rd. Register by July 21st.

    Patriotic Flower Vase Craft

    Monday, July 10th at 11:00am

     

    Nancy Souza, Card Maker, Mixed Media Artist and Altenew Certified Educator will help us learn how to create red, white and blue rosettes using patterned themed scrapbook paper displayed in a glass canning jar. July themed paper will be used for the paper rosettes, gold glitter paper for accent stars, ribbon streamers for additional interest and other themed related items. Join me in
    learning how to create the popular rosettes for a summer time themed display.

    Bring scissors, liquid glue, paper scoring bone folder (optional), ruler, hot glue gun (optional) and any other tools you can bring.

    Registration begins July 3rd. Register by July 7th. Cost $15pp