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Commission on Aging

On May 15, 1985, the Town of East Lyme passed an ordinance that created the Commission on Aging.  The Commission is a 7 member Board consisting of interested residents of the Town which must have minority representation.

The purpose of the Commission is to:

  1. Review and analyze the needs and conditions of the elderly persons of the Town in relation to housing, nutrition, employment, health, recreation, social services, transportation, and other matters and problems within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
  2. Plan, coordinate, develop and implement programs to meet the needs and to improve the conditions of the elderly persons of the Town, upon the Board’s own initiative or on the recommendations of the Senior Citizen Administrator.
  3. Through the Senior Center Director and others, as necessary, provide coordination of such plans and programs among all related services.

The monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month starting at 5pm. The meetings are held at the Senior Center and the public is welcome to attend. If a member of the public has a concern and wants to address the Board, there are two ways in which this can be handled. At the Board meeting, a person can address the Board during the Delegations section of the meeting. Or, a person can ask the Senior Center Director to add an item to the monthly meeting Agenda.

The current makeup of the Board is:

John Whritner            Chairperson

Michael Bekech          Vice-Chairperson

Ilene Harris                 Secretary/Treasurer

Marge Caste                Board Member

Margret Hughes         Board Member

Joan Bengston            Board Member

Joe Palazzo                 Board Member

Roseanne Hardy        Selectman and Ex-Officio

 

The East Lyme Senior Center can assist you or someone you know with regards to services available within our community. If you have questions, please call at 860-739-5859 for an appointment.

 

    Senior Farmers Market Vouchers

    Posted on May 28, 2023 by East Lyme

    • Eligibility is 60 years of age or older OR disabled under the age of 60 who lives in senior housing where congregate nutrition services are provided. Income of not more than 185% poverty guidelines ($2,248/month or
    $26,973/annual for household of 1; $3,041/month or $36,482/annual for household of 2, etc). Participants can go through means testing to support income eligibility (i.e., SNAP or Medicaid).
    • Cards can be used to purchase only CT grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs and honey.
    • Cards can only be accepted at authorized locations (a list of farm markets and farm stands will be provided). It is likely possible to coordinate “pop-up” markets at a senior center or other location if working with an authorized
    farmer.

    Please contact the Senior Center if you are interested in receiving a Farmers Market Voucher.

    Spring Session Registration

    Posted on March 27, 2023 by East Lyme

    Spring Session: April 3rd to June 23rd

     

    Make Up week for cancelled classes will be the week of Jun 26th.

    Registration for fitness classes, music classes, games, and craft programs for the spring session is now open for everyone.

    Registrations are not guaranteed until we receive payment.

    Spring Session Registration Information

    Posted on March 2, 2023 by East Lyme

    Register for Spring Session (April 3rd-June 3rd)

     

    Registration for fitness classes, music classes, games, and craft
    programs for the spring session will begin on:

    Residents: March 13th

    Non-residents: March 20th

     

    Make Up week for classes missed will be the week of the Jun 26th.
    Registration for fitness classes, music classes, games, and craft
    programs for the spring session will begin on:

    The office opens at 8am. If you register online, we must receive payment by the end of the next business day. Please do not call in your registration. Registrations are not guaranteed until wereceive payment.