Programs

    UPCOMING LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURES & PERFORMANCES

    • September 6th at 1 PM– 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair with the Bowtie Historian

    • September 25th at 1 PM– Life of Amelia Earhart

    • October 18th at 1 PM– Mark Twain and the Super Natural with the Bowtie Historian

    • October 23rd at 1 PM– The History of Halloween

    • November 1st at 1 PM– The Sinking of the Andrea Doria with the Bowtie Historian

    • November 27th at 1 PM– The Life of Ulysses S. Grant

    • January 22nd at 1 PM– The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

    These lectures are FREE for members, $10 for non-member.

    ” Once Upon in Old Lyme”

    Screening of: “Once Upon a Time in Old Lyme” The History of the Florence Griswold House and the Old Lyme Artist Colony – Tuesday, September 12th @ 1 PM– Join us for a short video and discussion, led by Florence Griswold Docent, Fred Verillo. The cost is free for members, $10 for non-members.

    Movie Monday– “A Man Called Otto”

    Held on on Monday, September 11th at 1 PM,  Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quickͲwitted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upsideͲdown. This showing is free for members.

    Fly Casting Class

    Just a Reminder:   Fly Casting Class– Thursdays, September 7th, 14th, and 21st, 3 – 4 PM– Mark Lewchik is back to teach us all about fly casting! In this 3Ͳweek session, Mark will teach us about the basics on fly fish casting, with all the tips and tricks! Cost for this 3 week class is FREE for members, $20 for non-members. Call (860)434Ͳ 4127 to register.

    Senior Dance Party

    Join us for the upcoming Senior Dance Party, Friday, September 15th from 12:30 – 3:00 PM.
    Cost: $10 per person– Water and dessert provided; feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks
    Dress in your western apparel and join us for this special afternoon of Country Line Dancing!
    This is a senior center community event with multiple senior centers in attendance. We will gather the songs/dances being taught at the various centers and play as many of your favorites as possible! When needed, we will do a quick review of the dance steps before starting the music, so everyone can dance along to all the songs! Perfection and partners not needed, just come on over and have a great time while meeting new people!
    Location: Dance Country CT in Riverside Mall @ 1666 CTͲ12 in Gales Ferry, CT
    Day of Instructions:
    Meet at the Lymes’ Senior Center at 11:30 AM to carpool
    OR
    Meet at 1666 CTͲ12 in Gales Ferry, CT, for 12:30 PM