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.

    ARE YOU A CAREGIVER FOR SOMEONE 65 OR OLDER?

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by East Lyme

    Did you know you can get paid for taking care of a family member or friend?

    You are eligible if:

    ¨        You are living in the same home as the person you care for

    ¨        The person you care for has or is eligible for CT Medicaid

    ¨        The person you care for requires help with some of the following activities on a daily basis:

    Dressing                              Feeding

    Bathing                               Toileting

    Transferring                       Walking

    Medication                          Supervision for a cognitive impairment

    The Adult Family Living program is open to Connecticut residents statewide who are eligible for the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) or the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) program. Care recipients must have both a functional and financial need for care.

     

    THE AMITY PROGRAM TELEPHONE CORRESPONDENCE OR PEN-PAL PROGRAM

    Posted on July 3, 2021 by East Lyme

    Want to meet someone new? We want to help!

    The Amity Program works to foster intergenerational interaction by connecting you with a student.

    You can connect by phone or by mail, whichever works for you!

    The telephone correspondence program is a weekly commitment. The pen-pal program is a bi-weekly commitment. Both commitments are flexible.

    You can contact Hattie Shapard at hshapard@amityprogram.org, or give her a call her at 917-270-8237, or contact the Senior Center to learn how to sign up!