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.

    Painting with Friends- Tuesday at 9:30-12:00pm 

    New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 28th. In person at the Senior Center every Tuesday at 9:30am. You must register your interest in this session.

    NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK

    The East Lyme Police Department is participating in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day
    to be held on Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm. Everyone is encouraged to turn in unneeded
    medication for safe disposal.

    Check out your medicine cabinet or wherever you may keep medications – examine what you have –
    is the medication still used? – is the medication expired? If you answer yes to either of these
    questions, those medications need to be removed properly and this is your opportunity.

    Remember, the East Lyme Police station is in its new location at 277 West Main Street.

    During the week of April 25th, the Senior Center will help those folks that need a ride – if you have
    medications you need to dispose of, reserve a ride with us and we will get you to Police Department.

    LUNCH & LEARN – Wednesday, April 27th at 12:30pm

    Presentation on “Nutrition and Aging: We all eat and we all age”
    Staying active and healthy as we age comes from taking
    good care of ourselves at every stage of life. Every day is a
    good day to make small changes for improvement. We will
    discuss an overview of how to eat better for healthy aging
    and review any questions from the audience.
    Registration begins Apr 1st. Register by Apr 22nd.