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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.

 

    NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS

    Posted on February 25, 2022 by East Lyme

    We are now accepting credit cards in person or by phone. A convenience fee of 2.5% or a minimum of $2.00 will be charged on every transaction. If registering online for a program or trip, you will need to call the office by the next day to process your credit card payment.

    MUNICIPAL MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

    Posted on February 3, 2022 by East Lyme

    The Dial-a-Ride Medical Transportation and Caregiver Mileage reimbursement program started their new
    fiscal year on July 1, 2021 and runs until June 30, 2022. Residents who are 60+ or persons with disabilities are
    eligible for the service. A one-page application is required in order to register. If you have already registered for
    the program, you do not need to complete a new registration form.
    Registered participants who cannot have their needs met by existing services will be provided a limited number of oneway trips per grant year (36) or as the grant dollars allow.
    For further information or for an application, please contact the Senior Center office.