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Vol. 32 No. 1
January 2022
8607395859
Live your life ~ Forget your age
GIVE A BIG CHEER,
FOR THE NEW YEAR!
NEW YEAR’S BRUNCH
CELEBRATION
Tue, Jan 11th at 11am
Breakfast Casserole, Fruit Salad
Cinnamon Roll, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea
$5pp
Registration begins Jan 3rd. Please register by Jan 7th.
BRAIN AEROBICS
Fri, Jan 14th & 28th 11am
Your mind needs as much exercise as your body. Start the new year right and come flex that muscle with Brain Aerobics. Register with the Senior Center.
Mature Driver Safety Class Returns! In person.
Wed, Feb 9th from 12:30 Ǧ 4:30pm
East Lyme Public Library
Payment by check to AARP
$20 for AARP Member
$25 for NonǦMember
From the Staff of the East Lyme Senior Center
Cathy, Candy, Jane, Roxanne, John, Joe & Melissa!
LUNCH & LEARN
Cook Well Ǧ Live Well
Wed, Jan 19th at 12:30pm
Cook Well With Diabetes Ȃ a NEW program adopted
by the East Lyme Senior Center will be featured at this
"Lunch and Learn" with tips on how to successfully manage diabetes or prediabetes.
Come join Cindy Barry of Ledge Light Health District and Erica Benvenuti of UConn Extension
Registration begins Jan 3rd. Register by Fri, Jan 14th.
AARP TAXǦAIDE
The AARP TaxǦAide program will return this year to provide free tax counseling and preparation for middle
to lowǦIncome taxpayers with special attention to those people aged 60 and over. To schedule your
appointment and get the details about how the program will operate, call starting Jan 10th.
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East Lyme Senior Center 37 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357
Director: Cathy Wilson cwilson@eltownhall.com
Program Coordinator: Candy Heikkinen cheikkinen@eltownhall.com
Senior Center Associate: Jane Bowen jbowen@eltownhall.com
Transportation Team:
Roxanne Kormos John Hallissey Melissa Victor
Joe Savoie (860) 739-5859
During the winter months, if East Lyme schools are cancelled due to
inclement weather, the
Senior Center will also cancel all of their programs and transportation.
Check Channel 3 and Channel 8 for cancellation notices or listen to local
radio stations. There will be a message on the Senior Center answering machine by 8am indicating the status of the Senior
Center. There will be a notice posted on our Facebook page.
The office will be open.
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UPCOMING CLASSES
All classes are now 3 month session based. At this time, we do not accept credit card payment.
Mon and Wed 10Ǧ11am Ageless Fitness
New session starts on Jan 5th and ends Mar 23rd (no class 1/17, 2/21, 3/16). In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 10am. Registration now open. Class fee $40R and $44NR.
Mon 10:45Ǧ11:45am Chair Yoga
New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends Mar 21st (no class 1/17, 2/14, 2/21). In person instruction on Mon at 10:45am. Registration now open. Class fee $18R and $20NR.
Mon and Wed 11:30Ǧ12:30pm Strength Training
New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 23rd (no class 1/17, 2/21). In person instruction on Mon and Wed at 11:30am. Registration now open. Class fee $55R and $60NR.
Tue 7Ǧ9pm Recreational Pickleball Ǧ No drop in play
In person play. Must register your interest to play for the session and then register weekly for the next upcoming date of play.
Tue and Thu 9Ǧ10am Yoga
New session starts on Jan 4th and ends on Mar24th. In person instruction on Tue and Thu at 9am. Registration now open. Class fee $48R and $53NR.
Tue and Thu 3:30Ǧ4:30pm FitDance Gold
New Session starts Feb 1st and ends on Mar 17th. In person instruction on Tues and Thu starting at 3:30pm.
Registration now open. Class fee $39R and $42NR.
Wed and Fri 9Ǧ10am Tai Chi
New Session starts Jan 5th and ends on Mar25th. In person instruction on Wed and Fri at 9am. Registration now open. Class fee $48R and $53NR.
Wed 10:15Ǧ12pm Ping Pong
New Session starts on Jan 5th and ends on Mar 30th. In person program. Must register your interest to play for the session. Registration now open.
Wed 1Ǧ2:00pm Chair Yoga
New session starts on Jan 5th and ends Mar 23rd. In person instruction on Wed at 1pm. Registration now open.
Class fee $24R and $26NR.
Fri 10:15Ǧ11:15am Chair Yoga
New session starts on Jan 7th and ends Mar 25th. In person instruction on Fri at 10:15am. Registration now open.
Class fee $24R and $26NR.
Fri 12:15 Ǧ 2:30pm Pickleball Ǧ Open Play Ǧ No drop in play
BeginnersǦ advanced beginners, $3 per play. Must have knowledge of the game. No Lessons will be given.
Sat 9:45 Ǧ 12:15pm Pickleball Ǧ Drills and play Ǧ No drop in play
IntermediateǦ advanced players, $3 per play. People coming to this session must arrive on time. We will do warm up drills first, and then work on those skills during the games.
Sat 12:30 Ǧ2:45pm Pickleball Ǧ Open Play Ǧ No drop in play
Must have knowledge of the game, $3per play. For people coming in at 12pm, please put your paddle on the table as you enter to secure your place in line.
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VNASC NURSE MANAGED FOOT CLINIC
Thu, Jan 13th from 12:15pm to 3:45pm
$10pp
Routine foot care provided for a fee.
Appointment required
Payment due at time of service. No diabetics please.
HEARING CLINIC w/
AUDIOLOGY CONCIERGE Nancy Jablonski
Thu, Jan 6th from 10am to 12pm at the Senior Center Ǧ 45 minute appointments start at 10am. Free hearing test, a hearing aid check, wax inspection, and listening demos.
Register with the Senior Center.
REFLEXOLOGY
The massage will be about 20 minutes which includes a foot soak.
Certified Reflexologist Ǧ $5pp upon registration
Appointments start at 1pm Wed, Jan 19th
Certified Reflexologist
Register with the Senior Center.
MASSAGE THERAPY With Cathy Canto
Massages to be offered on Jan 12th & 26th from 1pm to 4pm. You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for $27 or a 55 minute appointment for $54.
Register with the Senior Center. Payment is due at time of reservation.
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ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAMS
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length.
Tue 9:30Ǧ12pm Painting with Friends
New session starts on Jan 4th and ends on Mar 29th. In person at the Senior Center every Tue of the month at 9:30am.
Registration now open.
Wed 9:30Ǧ11:30am Stitch Happens
New session starts on Jan 5th and ends on Mar 30th and will be held on Wed at 9:30am in person. You must register your interest in this session. Registration now open.
Thu 10:00Ǧ11:30am Drawing Class
New session starts on Jan 6th and ends on Mar 31st and will be held on Thu at 10am in person. You must register for this session. Registration now open.
Thu 2:00Ǧ3:00pm Writing Class
New session starts Jan 6th and ends Mar 31st and will be held on Thu at 2pm in person. You must register for this session.
Registration now open.
Quilting
New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 29th. Quilting is held on the 1st Mon of the month at 1pm, the 3rd Fri of the month at 5pm and the last Tue of the month at 5pm. Fee is $2pp for Fri and Tue time period. No fee for the Mon time period. Registration now open.
MUSIC CLASSES
All classes are now session based. 3 month session length.
Mon, beginning Jan 3rd thru Mar 21st 10:30Ǧ11:30am Ukulele Lessons Level 2
New session starts Jan 3rd and ends Mar 21st (no class 1/17, 2/21). In person instructor led lessons for advanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 10:30am. Registration now open. Class fee $ 50R & $55 NR.
Mon, beginning Jan 3rd thru Mar 21st 11:45Ǧ12:45pm Guitar Lessons Ǧ Advanced Beginner
New session starts Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 21st (no class 1/17, 2/21). In person instructor led lessons for ad‐
vanced beginner and more experienced students on Mon at 11:45am. Registration now open. Class fee $60R &
$66 NR.
Mon, beginning Jan 3rd thru Mar 21st 1:00Ǧ2:00pm Beginner Ukulele Lessons
New session starts Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 21st (no class 1/17, 2/21). In person instructor led lessons for begin‐
ners but all levels are welcome on Mon at 1:00pm. You will need to purchase a ukulele and a tuner. Registration now open. Class fee $50R & $55NR.
Mon 2Ǧ4pm Jam Session
New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 28th. Shirley Lan & Joe Rice will lead this in person Jam Session.
Any person who can play an instrument is welcome. Must register your interest to participate for the session.
SPEAKING OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS...
The Senior Center is offering fun, private guitar and ukulele zoom lessons from the convenience of your home. Free complimentary 1st lesson. The cost is $20 for a 30 minute session or $90 for a 4 week run. Contact the Senior Center to register. We will need your phone number and your email address.
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MINI FACIALS
Fri, Jan 21st
20 minute appointments available9am
$17 for 20 minutes
Register with the Senior Center. Payment due upon registration
Come treat yourself!
ACTING CLASS Ǧ Semester II
With Joyce Beauvais
Thu afternoons 12 Ǧ 2:30pm
Begins Jan 20th for 6 weeks **new start date**
Workshop Presentation on Monday, Feb 28th
Workshopping Scenes and Monologues.
One does not have to have attended Semester I to get the full value of Semester II.
No memorizing.
$70.00 Registration Fee
Come join the fun!
Registration has started
MANICURE
Sponsored by Pretty Nails and Spa
Tue, Jan 11th & 25th
Starts at 8:15am
15 minute appointments
$5pp Cut, file, shape, and polish Register with the Senior Center.
PICKLEBALL LESSONS
Begins Fri, Jan 7th
9:45 Ǧ 11am Beginner Lessons
11 Ǧ 12pm Advance Beginner/Intermediate 4 weeks
$40 per person
Register with the Senior Center.
CRAFT TIME
Tue, Jan 11th at 1pm
Craft Time with Candy
$5.00 Ǧ Snowman Craft Registration beings Jan 3rd.
Register by Mon, Jan 10th.
MUNICIPAL MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
The DialǦaǦRide 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 oneǦpage 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 oneǦway trips per grant year (36) or as the grant dollars allow.
For further information or for an application, please contact the Senior Center office.
REIKI
Wed, Jan 26th 9 Ǧ 11am
Please note new day and time.
25 minute appointments A holistic therapy that uses energy to promote relaxation and well being.
$5 fee upon registration
Register with the Senior Center.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD for MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
This period can be used by a person who has an active Medicare Advantage Plan as of 1/1/2022. During this Open Enrollment Period (OEP), January 1st ± March 31st, a beneficiary can:
x Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage) to
another Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage);
x Leave the Medicare Advantage Plan and return to Original Medicare by selecting a prescription drug plan
(Part D).
What beneficiaries cannot do:
x Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan;
x Join a Medicare Part D Plan;
x Or switch from a Medicare Part D Plan to another Medicare Part D Plan.
The change can only be used once during the OEP. The new plan become effective the first of the month after the plan receives your request. Call the Senior Center office at 8607395859 if you require assistance.
UPCOMING GAMES
Mon 9:30am Bunco
New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 28th. Registration now open.
Mon 12:30pm Hand & Foot
New session starts on Jan 3rd and ends on Mar 28th. Registration begins
Tue 9:30am Scrabble
New session starts on Jan 4th and ends on Mar 29th. Registration now open.
Tue 12:15pm Mah Jongg
New session starts on Jan 4th and ends on Mar 29th. Registration now open.
Tue 1:00pm Bridge
New session starts on Jan 4th and ends on Mar 29th. Registration now open.
Thu 9:30am Rummikub
New session starts Jan 5th and ends on Mar 31st. Registration now open.
Thu 1:00pm Duplicate Bridge
New session starts on Jan 5th and ends on Mar 31st. Registration now open.
Fri 1:00pm Bingo
Every Fri. $1 for the 1st card and .25 for every additional card up to a maximum of 9 cards. (No Bingo Dec 24th
& 31st). No need to register in advance.
Please note, the Senior Center will be closed
Mon, Jan 17th for Martin Luther King Day.
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No residency restrictions.
Detailed flyers available. Flyers can be mailed.
Registration begins on the dates noted. Register as soon as you can.
Payments will be made directly to the Tour Company arranging the trip. Checks can be dropped off to the
Senior Center office or mailed directly to the Tour Company.
In most circumstances, departure will be from the East Lyme Community Center Parking lot.
TRIPS & TOURS
Mar 27 Ǧ Apr 5, 2022 Ǧ 10 day tour of the British Landscapes. See Wales, Scotland, and end the trip in London. Optional 3Ǧnights in Paris post tour. 12 meals Ǧ round trip air Ǧ hotel transfers Ǧ transportation from the Senior Center included in price. Depart from NYC. $2998pp double occupancy, $3598pp single occupancy, and $2968pp triple occupancy. Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional $399pp.
Aug 12 Ǧ Aug 20, 2022 Ǧ 9 day tour or the Colorado Rockies. Visit four national parks and two historic trains that celebrate the canǦdo spirit of the Old West. Trip includes 11 meals, transport and transfers. $2999pp double occupancy. Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional
$399pp. Trip presentation Ǧ Wednesday, February 23rd at 1pm.
Aug 26 Ǧ Sep 2, 2022 Ǧ 8 day Alaskan Cruise onboard the Celebrity Solstice. Airfare included.
See the wonders of Alaska from the comfort of a cruise ship. Depart from T.F. Green Airport in Providence, RI. Prices start at $2501pp not including trip insurance. If you’re interested we can email you the link to view the details of the trip and even to register on line!
Oct 6 Ǧ Oct 15, 2022 Ǧ 10 day Shades of Ireland. Visit to Dublin, Blarney Castle, Kilkenny, Waterford, Ring of Kerry, and the Cliffs of Moher. Trip includes 13 meals, transportation and transfers. $3699pp double occupancy. Trip insurance strongly encouraged for an additional
$399pp. Trip presentation Ǧ Wednesday, February 23rd at 1pm.
Oct 2022 Ǧ Planning a trip to the Sight & Sound Millennium Theater to see “David”. More details to follow.
Contact the Senior Center to receive detailed flyers.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Day trips will be returning in March. Be sure to check out the February Newsletter for updates.
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SENIOR CENTER FUN TRIPS
ARE BACK!
Open to NonǦResidents
if there is availability NonǦresidents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.
Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make
your payment by 4pm on the 2nd business day. You can only register yourself for a trip.
Senior Center Fun Trips are limited to one a month.
DAY TRIPS
Wed, Jan 12th Ǧ we are heading to the Hideaway, Old Lyme for lunch with shopping afterwards. Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5pp
(transportation only).
Registration begins Jan 3rd.
REMOVAL OF THE PIANO FROM THE SENIOR CENTER
When the Community Center opened in 1989, the Women's Club purchased a piano for use by the departments located within the building.
It has been many years since this piano has been used and we are now looking to remove it.
If someone knows someone who would be willing to take it, please let the Senior Center office know.
Thank you.
TRIP PRESENTATION
Wed, Feb 23rd at 1pm
Upcoming Colorado Rockies & Shades of Ireland trips
Registration required. Please call the Senior Center office.
DID YOU KNOW?
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ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR 21/22 FALL&WINTER SEASON
Applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program will be taken at the New London office of TVCCA. Please call that office to make an appointment with them at
860Ǧ444Ǧ0006. The Senior Center will assist the Senior and Disabled population of East Lyme with their applications. Please call the Senior Center at 860Ǧ739Ǧ5859 for an appointment.
To be eligible:
1. In a oneǦperson household, income can be NO greater than $39,027. In a twoǦperson household, income can be NO greater than $51,035.
2. For this year only, there is no asset test for a household.
The following information is required:
1. Proof of income sources: copy of most recent monthly (quarterly, annual) check or copy of an award letter or copy of most recent bank statement showing the direct deposit. If you are employed you must provide a copy of your four most recent consecutive pay stubs.
2. Dividends, annuities or interest income (has to be more than $10/month). Copy of a statement for the most recently completed period.
3. Proof of what you pay for rent. In addition, the name, address and telephone number of your landlord is re‐
quired. If you are a homeowner and pay a mortgage, you must provide proof of your mortgage payment. 4. If you have a checking and/or savings account, you must bring in the most recent ENTIRE statement.
5. If natural gas or electricity heats the household, bring in the most recent ENTIRE statement.
6. If a household heats with oil, you provide the name of your vendor. In addition, you must also provide a copy of your most recent ENTIRE statement from Eversource.
Please remember all members of the household who receive income must report their income.
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TVCCA’s Senior Nutrion Program is supported by Senior ResourcesͲArea Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. This menu meets 1/3 RDA and conforms to U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Cerfied by Lindsay D’Amato, RD/LDN, MPH.
TVCCA SENI O R CAFE MENU ~ JAN UA RY 2022
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY3 4 Italian Pork Sausage & Peppers Penne Pasta w/Herbs Snap Peas Diced Peaches
5 6 Philly Cheesesteak w/Roll Sweet Potato Tater Tots Peas & Pearl Onions Diced Pears
7 10 11 Stuffed Chicken Kiev Garlic Roasted Potatoes Green & Waxed Beans Sweet Treat Grape Juice
12 13 Cheese Omelet Home Fries Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans Mixed Fruit Cup
14 17 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Program Closed
18 Swedish Meatballs Egg Noodles Zucchini, Peas, & Carrots Fresh Orange
1920 Pork Sausage & Gravy Tater Tots Broccoli Tropical Fruit Cup
21 24 25 Cheese Pierogis Farro (Wheat Grain w/Roasted Vegetables) Green & Yellow Squash Diced Peaches
26
27 Cod w/Lemon Dill Sauce Roasted Garlic Rice Mixed Vegetables Medley Applesauce Cup
28 31 1% milk and whole grain bread served with each meal. Menu is sub- ject to change without notice.
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