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.

    Summer Session Registration

    SUMMER SESSION: Jul 3rd – Sept 22nd, 2023

    Make Up week for classes missed will be the week of the Sept 25th

    Registration for fitness classes, music classes, games, and craft
    programs for the Summer Session will begin on:

    • Jun 12th for Residents
    • Jun 19th for Non-Residents.

    The office opens at 8am. If you register online, we must receive payment
    by the end of the next business day. Please do not call in your registration.

    Registrations are not guaranteed until we receive payment.

    16th Annual Celebrate 90+ Tea

    Friday, June 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm

     

    Come join the East Lyme Senior Center, Bridebrook Rehab & Crescent Point of
    Niantic at our Annual 90+Tea. We love to honor our town’s 90 and older crowd.
    Help us find them – call us if you know one. Honorees can invite 2 guests at no
    charge! Everyone else is $2pp and ALL are welcome. Entertainment by William
    Benson.

    Registration begins June 1st. Register by Jun 16th.

    Make Music Day

    Wednesday, June 21st from 2:00-4:00pm

     

    Make Music Day – East Lyme Senior Center We, a group of acoustic guitarists who regularly play together, invite other guitar or music enthusiasts to come to play together. All are welcome. Old and young. Just bring your new or dusty guitar. Come make music with us or just come to listen!

    Registration begins Jun 1st.

    Lunch & Learn: Men’s Health

    Wednesday, June 21st at 12:30pm

     

    “June is Men’s Health Month”

     

    This month is all about encouraging men to take care of their health by eating
    right, exercising, and working to prevent disease by seeking early detection and
    treatment. Please join us to raise awareness about healthcare for men and
    address diseases that disproportionately impact men as we focus on
    encouraging men to practice a healthier lifestyle in observance of National Men’s Health Month. Registration preference will be given to our male members.

     

    Registration begins Jun 1st. Register by Jun 16th. $2pp.

    Ice Cream Social & Entertainment

    Thursday, June 15th at 1:00pm

     

    Caution! Caution! It is an Emergency! We are so excited about summer starting, we had to call the Emergency Ice Cream truck to celebrate! And it wouldn’t be a party without entertainment. This will be an outside event, bring a chair.

    Registration begins Jun 1st. Register by June 14th.