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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.

 

    Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Renters

    Posted on June 27, 2022 by East Lyme

    The Renter Rebate Program through the State of CT provides a rebate for renters who are elderly or
    disabled. Applications for the program are available until October 1st. Please call the Senior Center for an
    appointment.

    To be eligible:
    1. An applicant or the spouse must be 65 or older; or be 100% disabled (per Social Security); or be
    50 and a surviving spouse of a previous applicant.
    2. Must have lived in CT for 1 year.
    3. Total 2021 income which includes Social Security must not exceed:
    $38,100 for a single person
    $46,400 for a married couple
    4. 35% of of the applicant’s rent must exceed 5% of the applicant’s income
    5. If you received assistance from the UniteCT program, you must declare it.

    Proof of income received and rent and utility payments made in calendar year 2021 must be provided.
    For residents living at either Twin Haven or the AHEPA housing complexes, you will be contacted.

    Summer Session Registration

    Posted on June 27, 2022 by East Lyme

    Summer Session: July 5th – Sept 23rd
    Registration for fitness, music, arts, and games is now open.

    You can register in person or online through schedulesplus.com/eastlyme.
    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 we receive payment.

    15TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE 90+ TEA on Friday, June 24th from 1:00-3:00pm

    Posted on May 28, 2022 by East Lyme

    Come join the East Lyme Senior Center, Bridebrook Rehab & Crescent Point of Niantic at our Annual 90+Tea. We love to honor our town’s 90 and older crowd. Help us find them – call us if you know one. Honorees can invite 2 guests at no charge! Everyone else is $2pp and ALL are welcome. Entertainment by Brian Gillie.
    Registration begins June 1st. Register by Jun 17th.