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.

    GUITAR LEVEL 2 LESSONS – Monday from 12:00-1:00pm

    New session starts Jan 9th ends Mar 20th (no class 1/16 & 2/20). In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 12pm.

    9 classes. Class fee $54R & $59NR

    Guitar Lessons are provided in a high quality group session. Learn how to strum chords, play a song melody and meet others interested in music lessons. Knowing how to read music is not necessary. Loaners are available.

     

    Chair Yoga- Mondays at 10:45-11:45am

    New session starts on Jan 9th and ends Mar 20th
    (no class 1/16) & 2/20). In person instruction on
    Mon at 10:45am.
    9 classes. Class fee $23 and $25NR.

    Chair Yoga enables participants to enjoy the benefits of Yoga without having to get down or back up from the floor. This class will help participants maintain their fitness, recover after injuries or surgery while bringing calmness to the mind and a lifting of spirits. It will also help to improve brain function and co-ordination. A chair is used for the class. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.

    Tai Chi- Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00-10:00am

    New Session starts Jan 6th and ends on Mar 24th (no class 1/4).
    In person instruction on Wed and Fri at 9am.
    23 classes. Class fee $58R and $64NR.

    Tai Chi is a system of exercise based on Chinese Internal Martial Arts. The techniques and practice are circulares in nature, soft, slow and continuous. This class is does Qi Gong (Chinese Health Giving Exercises) and Tai Chi Forms. Sometimes equated to “mediation in motion” Tai Chi practice is not strenuous and promotes calm, fluidity and balance. A chair can be used to assist with balance. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing and shoes that will not stick to the wooden floor.

    Over The Hill Hiking Group: November Hikes

    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 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

     

    November Hikes:

    Nov 4, Hartman Park, Lyme
    Moderate
    Leader: Jan

    Nov 11, Devil’s Hopyard, East Haddam
    Difficult
    Leaders: Chuck & Debbie

    Nov 18, Champlain South, Old Lyme
    Difficult
    Leader: Barry

    Nov 25, Mohegan Park, Norwich
    Easy/Moderate
    Leader: Chuck

    ROMEO Club: Recovery Room in New London

    Wednesday, November 30th at 11:30am

     

    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),