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.

    Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00pm- Pizza Party at Brookside Farm

    Posted on August 2, 2021 by East Lyme

    Sponsored by Crescent Point at Niantic:
    Benkmark

    Registration begins August 2nd.

    Register with the Senior Center by Aug 13th.

    $6pp – gets you 1/2 pizza (either cheese or pepperoni). Woodfellas Pizza

    Watermelon for dessert

     

    Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00am- Presentation: Reverse Mortgages

    Posted on August 2, 2021 by East Lyme

    REVERSE MORTGAGES with LJ Shoreline Realty and Norcom Mortgage Tue, Aug 10th at 10am at the Senior Center Register by Fri, Aug 6th.

    ​​​​​​​Reverse Mortgages – Is this a mortgage program for you to consider? Rather than paying for your home, let your home pay you! Enjoy a Continental Breakfast at the Senior Center and find out what is going on in the Real Estate Market and learn the facts about Reverse Mortgages, and how they can work for you.

         

    Farmer Market Coupons are here!

    Posted on August 2, 2021 by East Lyme

    Fri, Aug 13th from 9-11am at the East Lyme Senior Center

    Please call to register that you are coming. If you cannot come in person, you can send a proxy. But registration is still required.

    Call senior center for details at 860-739-5859.

    The Senior Farmer Market Voucher program age and income requirements:  60 years of age or older, income 185% FPL (Single: $1986 per month/$23828 per year; Couple: $2686 per month/$32227 per year),  and one packet of vouchers per person per year.

    Tips for using Senior Farmer Market Vouchers:

    Use the vouchers! Although the vouchers are valid until the end of October, many markets begin to shut down in September– don’t wait until the last minute. They do monitor which vouchers get redeemed and this decides future funding. If you don’t use it, we may all lose it!

    Keep the vouchers in a safe place. Treat them as you would cash! They cannot be replaced. Use them in $3 increments or all at once ($18) but the farmer cannot give you change.

    Review the list of Authorized Redemption Locations. Farm Markets needed to apply to be a redemption site so not every farmer market or farm stand is able to take them.

    Vouchers can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, cut herbs or honey. They can NOT be used to buy sandwiches, meat, dairy, crafts or some of the other lovely items sold at farmers’ markets.

    Check with the location you choose to see if there are any special restrictions.  Some still encourage wearing a mask or social distancing. Some markets are more handicap accessible than others.

    You can send someone else to shop for you if you have completed a Proxy Form.

    Have Fun!