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.

    Over the Hill Hiking Group June Hikes

    June 2 – Moodus Forest, East Haddem, CT

    Easy
    Gail

     

    June 9 – Mamacoke Island, Quaker Hill

    Moderate
    Chuck

     

    June 16 – Walden Preserve, Salem

    Moderate
    Heidi

     

    June 23 – Smuggler’s Rock, Salem

    Moderate
    Jan

     

    June 30 – Champlain South, Old Lyme

    Difficult
    Sarah

     

    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 9:00 A.M.

    Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme Senior Center at 8:30 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.

    Romeo Club: Lenny & Joe’s in Westbrook

    Wednesday, June 28th at 10:30am

     

    So, what is the ROMEO Club?
    (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
    They eat out, have fun, make and keep friends. Men Only!

    Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).

    Trip: Lake Webster Riverboat Cruise in Webster, MA

    Thursday, June 22nd

     

    Upon arrival we will enjoy lunch at Samuel Slaters Restaurant. A short stroll from the restaurant we will board the Indian Princess Riverboat for a 90-minute cruise around Webster Lake. Following our cruise we’ll stop at the local Country Store – Douglas Orchards.

    Trip Fee is $125 pp. Registration has begun.

    Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic

    Monday, June 12th from 1:00-3:00pm

     

    Individuals 65 years of age and older who have received an initial bivalent COVID-19 booster may receive one additional dose if it has been at least four months since the initial bivalent dose. Individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised who have received a bivalent COVID-19 booster have the option to receive one (or more) additional bivalent dose(s) if it has been at least 2 months since the last bivalent COVID-19 vaccine dose. Updated bivalent boosters became available on September 2, 2022, for people 12 years of age and older.