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• Looking Out for Seniors: East Lyme launches TRIAD program

  East Lyme has become the 55th Connecticut community to launch a local chapter of TRIAD, a national coalition that aims to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly. The program brings together law enforcement, community senior services , and the private... Posted Nov 20 2008, 12:53 PM by Interactive Desk with | with no comments Filed under: Seniors, TRIAD program

• It's a Matter of Balance - East Lyme Senior Center Helps Seniors

  Just about every one of us seems to be concerned about maintaining balance in our lives. As we age, this word takes on a literal meaning: “balance” as in “not falling,” in a real, physical sense, not a state of being. However, there’s still a big psychological... Posted Sep 18 2008, 02:56 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Seniors

• A Full Life - East Lyme's Arthur Massolo Writes His Memoirs

  There’s a treasure waiting for Arthur Massolo’s great grandson, Zachary. Some day, when the little fellow is old enough to read and understand them, he’ll have Massolo’s memoirs. Massolo, 92 years old, has had a full and interesting life. Born and raised... Posted Aug 07 2008, 04:54 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Seniors

• Seniors Stay Sharp on Driving Rules - AARP Recognizes East Lyme Senior Center

  Senior centers are hopping places these days, and the classes offered aren’t just your grandmother’s canasta club. Some of the most popular courses offered at the East Lyme Senior Center are the Mature Driver Safety classes offered monthly. The center... Posted Jul 22 2008, 08:42 AM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Seniors, Driving, Safety

• East Lyme Celebrates its Seniors - May Older Americans Month

  So you think it’s a big deal to turn 50? Try telling that to a bunch of nonagenarians – people who are 90 years old and up. They’ll tell you that you’re just getting warmed up. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy declared May as Older Americans Month,... Posted May 29 2008, 08:43 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Seniors

• March for Meals: Estuary Senior Center serves up good food and friendship

  Senior citizens in Lyme and Old Lyme who are looking for some companionship and a good hot lunch need to look no further than the Lymes’ Senior Center, next to Town Woods Park. The center is one of five locations in the Estuary Council of Seniors service... Posted Mar 27 2008, 11:31 AM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Seniors