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.

    Annual Lions Clun Sponsored Dinner

    Thursday, September 29th at 6:00pm

     

    Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers, Rice & Orzo Pilau, Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Parm, Green Salad with Italian Dressing
    Dessert: Apple Pie a la Mode

    $2.00 per person to be raffled off during dinner.

    Registration begins Sep 1st. Register by Sep 22nd.

    Lunch & Learn: Historical Society

    Wednesday, September 21st at 12:30pm

     

    From the Lee House to the Fire House, a talk by the Town Historian, Elizabeth Hall Kuchta. 108 years after saving the Thomas Lee House from demolition, the Historical Society and the Library will now turn the old Flanders Fire House into the East Lyme History Center, to house archives and exhibits. Come hear about the plans and share ideas of what you would like to see.

    Cost is $2 per person. Registration begins September 1st. Register by September 16th

    8th Annual End of Summer Picnic

    Friday, September 9th at 1:00pm

    at McCook Point Park

     

    $10 per person

    Registration begins September 1st

     

    Musical entertainment!

    Roast Pork, Baked Mac & Cheese, Garlicky Green Beans, Potato Salad, Applesauce, and Dessert

    Summer Stock Pop-up Theater @ McCook’s Park Band Shell

    August 6th and 7th at 6:00pm

     

    See the Theater Under the Shell Players in Ken Ludwig’s Comedy “Moon Over Buffalo”

    Directed by Joyce Beauvais

    Bring your lawn chair, blanket and dinner

    $20pp donation taken at the show

     

    AARP Mature Driver Safety Class

    Wednesday, August 3rd from 9:15am-1:15pm

     

    The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Contact your insurance company to find out. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.

     

    $20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member

    Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration.