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/Games – A 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.

    NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK

    Posted on April 2, 2022 by East Lyme

    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

    Posted on April 2, 2022 by East Lyme

    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.

    HAND POTTERY CLASS – TUE, APRIL 19TH at 1:00PM

    Posted on April 2, 2022 by East Lyme

    4 week session
    Come have fun with us. Get your hands dirty & make some clay sculpting pieces.
    Registration begins Apr 1st. $20R/$25NR
    All supplies provided.

    ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED HOMEOWNERS TAX CREDIT 2022

    Posted on April 2, 2022 by East Lyme

    The filing period for the property tax relief program for elderly and totally disabled homeowners’ begins Feb
    1st and runs through May 15th. The homeowner must be at least 65 years of age at the close of 2021 or be
    receiving 100% disability benefits from Social Security. The homeowner must occupy the property as their
    principal residence and not be receiving tax relief benefits from any other town or state.

    Income limits for the 2021 calendar year cannot exceed $38,100 for a single individual or $46,400 for married
    couples. These amounts INCLUDE Social Security payments. A complete copy of the 2021 IRS return must
    be submitted at time of application with a copy of the Social Security 1099. If no IRS return is filed then all
    1099 forms and all income for the year must be presented. Veteran pensions and veteran disability
    payments are included as income for this program. Anyone filing under totally disabled must submit proof
    of disability, ie: an original award letter from Social Security and or a current status report from Social
    Security and any other income.

    In addition to the State homeowners tax credit, the Town of East Lyme passed an ordinance on November 2,
    2005 providing additional tax relief for elderly and totally disabled homeowners. Applicants must be a
    resident of East Lyme, 65 years of age or over, or under age 65 and totally disabled.

    Applicant must have been taxpayer of the Town of East Lyme for 10 years immediately preceding their
    receipt of Town tax credit. Payment of property taxes must be current as of date of application.

    Property for which tax credit is claimed must be occupied by applicant as his or her principal residence
    (more than 183 days each year). Income requirements are the same as those approved by the Office of Policy
    and Management. Proof of income and disability are required.

    Income limits are adjusted annually.

    Tax credit will range from $300.00 – $1,000.00 off the tax bill depending on applicants income.

    Maximum 2021 income is $46,400.00 regardless of martial status.

    To apply for any of the above programs, you must contact the Assessor’s Office located in the East Lyme
    Town Hall. For more information, call the Town Hall at 860-739-6931 and press #6.