Programs

Gentle Walk Wednesdays with Wendy– Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 AM, location changes monthly. The walks are easy, fairly flat dirt paths with some uneven footing, unless noted. Gentle pace. Bring a walking stick, water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Inclement weather cancels.

Wed.. April 17 at 9:30 AM @ Patrell Preserve, part of Chapel Farm Preserve, 11 Baker Ln, East Haddam. A portion of this preserve is in Lyme. There is a 0.3 mile ADA compliant blacktop path leading from the parking lot to a foot bridge over the Eightmile River. Depending upon group, we will walk the fairly easy 1-mile red dirt trail loop which follows three thousand feet along the Eightmile River and has interesting geological features. Directions: Take 156 to Baker Lane in Lyme, about 7.7 miles north of Halls Road traffic light in Old Lyme. Go 0.5 miles. Turn left into Chapel Farm Preserve parking lot.

Wed. May 15th., at 9:30 AM @ Watch Rock Preserve.

-Take a Walk Wednesday with Wendy- Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 AM, location changes monthly. The walks are moderate (narrow dirt paths with some uneven footing, rocks, and moderate inclines). Walk is paced to group. Mileage is approximate. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Inclement weather cancels.

We will meet On:

Wed., April 10th at 9:30 AM @ Hartman Park, Gungy Rd. Lyme CT: Meet at the Main Entrance
parking lot. The unique natural, historic and archeological features in Hartman Park make it a delight to explore. We will look for spring wildflowers. About 2.5 miles. Directions: The parking lot is about 1.5
miles north of the intersection of Gungy Rd, Beaver Brook Rd, and Grassy Hill Rd. In Lyme. From the
Hall’s Rd Old Lyme traffic light, travel north on 156 for 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Beaver Brook Rd and travel 2.7 to left at intersection.

Wed., May 8th at 9:30 AM @ John Lohman CT River Preserve; 33 Colt Lane, Old Lyme CT:

Downsizing Demystified will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 1 PM @ the Old Lyme Town Hall. Whether it be a relocation or simply wanting to tidy up the home, these tasks can be physically and mentally exhausting.   Planning, packing, moving, and dealing with the “stuff” in your home can cause anxiety and sleepless nights. Join Shelia Gavish for a free presentation and some great tips on how you can tackle the difficult task of “Downsizing” so you can “Right-size your life!”

Building Buzz will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:15 AM @ First Cong. Church of OL. This meeting will take place every 4th Tuesday of each month until we get back into our new building! This will provide a more personalized experience in gaining knowledge about the progress of our new building. Come ask questions, and get in-the-know with updates of the Lymes’ Senior Center!

The Halls Road Improvement Presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 17th at 1 PM @ the Old Lyme Town Hall– Join us for this informational presentation facilitated by Howard Margules, board member of the Halls Road Improvement Committee.