ESSEX – Essex Meadows Health Center, part of the continuum of Essex Meadows Life Care Community, is celebrating an 8th consecutive year of being rated as one of the top health services and skilled nursing providers in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Essex Meadows Health Center scored a 5-Star rating on all points of the survey, one of the most trusted in the … [Read more...] about ‘Essex Meadows’ Named One of Best Retirement Homes in Nation by US News & World Report
Nature, Landscape Photographer Speaks at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
The March 6 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will feature a presentation by Paul Nguyen, a Fine Art Nature and Landscape Photographer from Hanson, Mass. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, CT. This is how the photographer describes his presentation: "When the sun goes down, skilled photographers … [Read more...] about Nature, Landscape Photographer Speaks at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
Last Night to See Musical-Comedy-Whodunit ‘Curtains’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS, Final Performance Tomorrow 2pm
Apparently the opening couple of nights of 'Curtains' have been a huge success, so ticket sales are expected for the two remaining performances are expected to be strong. Don't miss the chance to see this great production -- reserved seats are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/hjvw7yc or at the door. The … [Read more...] about Last Night to See Musical-Comedy-Whodunit ‘Curtains’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS, Final Performance Tomorrow 2pm
Join a ‘Building Bridges for Justice Activism Teach-In’ Today in Hadlyme
It is believed that "knowledge is power," that facts matter, and that for all of us to be effective activists, we need to enhance our knowledge and build our skills. Therefore, Together We Rise – Building Bridges for Justice, is hosting an Activism Teach-In on Saturday, March 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Hadlyme Public Hall. Experts from across Connecticut will speak … [Read more...] about Join a ‘Building Bridges for Justice Activism Teach-In’ Today in Hadlyme
‘Bikes for Kids’ Host Fundraising Dinner Tonight
Bikes for Kids, the charity founded by Chuck Graeb of Old Lyme to donate bikes to children in need, hosts a Fundraising Dinner this evening at the Westbrook Elks Lodge from 6 to 11 p.m. There will be raffles, a silent auction and dancing along with appetizers and a buffet dinner. The dinner includes stuffed sole and chicken. Live music will feature Buffalo Jr. and Twice 2 … [Read more...] about ‘Bikes for Kids’ Host Fundraising Dinner Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Achieves Second Highest AP Scores in Connecticut
The College Board released the Class of 2016 Advanced Placement (AP®) Cohort Data, Feb. 22, which showed that Lyme-Old Lyme Schools came in as the school system in Connecticut with the second highest overall performance. No other Middlesex or New London County school system achieved a ranking higher than 20th. Performance is calculated based on the number of students in the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Achieves Second Highest AP Scores in Connecticut
Obituary: Death Announced of Walter Kaylin, Former 52-Year Resident of Old Lyme
Walter Kaylin, 95, died peacefully on February 15 at Apple Rehab in Guilford, Ct., after a long period of declining health. His two daughters were by his side. Walter was born in New York City on June 28, 1921 to Rose and Alexander Kaylin. He grew up on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx and graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School, then the College of William and Mary in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death Announced of Walter Kaylin, Former 52-Year Resident of Old Lyme
Festival of Women’s Plays Opens 2017 Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, Friday & Saturday
IVORYTON: The Ivoryton Playhouse announces the 2017 inaugural festival of the Women Playwrights Initiative - Four One Acts by Four Fabulous Women Playwrights. Two evenings of staged readings will take place on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, followed by discussions with playwrights, actors and … [Read more...] about Festival of Women’s Plays Opens 2017 Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, Friday & Saturday
Connecticut Voters Take Fight Against Extreme Poverty to D.C.
Constituents Lobby Sen. Chris Murphy to Protect Funding for International Development On Tuesday morning, Feb.28, Nutmeggers descended on Capitol Hill as part of the ONE Campaign to urge Sen. Chris Murphy to do everything possible to protect the international development funding in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget and promote girls’ education, essential to fighting extreme … [Read more...] about Connecticut Voters Take Fight Against Extreme Poverty to D.C.
Opinion: With Thanks to the Groups That Have Already Sent Comments About the High-Speed Train Route to the FRA … Now It’s Our Turn
We are fortunate here in Old Lyme that three different organizations made the decision to commit a vast amount of resources, primarily in terms of innumerable volunteer hours, to prepare pages and pages of well-researched comments on the Federal Rail Authority's (FRA) Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). These comments prepared respectively by the Town of Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Opinion: With Thanks to the Groups That Have Already Sent Comments About the High-Speed Train Route to the FRA … Now It’s Our Turn
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Girls Take Second Place at State Gymnastics Championship
Coach Kim Detuzzi led Lyme-Old Lyme to an amazing second place in the CIAC Class S gymnastics state championship, which was held Saturday at Pomperaug High School in Southbury. This result was the culmination of an extremely successful season during which numerous records were shattered by this talented team. The contest was won by Woodstock Academy, which triumphed for the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Girls Take Second Place at State Gymnastics Championship
‘The Kate’ Hosts Annual Fundraising Oscar Party Tonight
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, The Kate, will hold a fundraising benefit on Oscar Night, this Sunday, Feb. 26, beginning at 7 p.m. and continuing until the Oscars are all awarded! The Oscar Party is The Kate’s annual red-carpet event that honors 12-time Oscar-nominated, four-time-winning theatre namesake, Katharine Hepburn, while also making for a great party. … [Read more...] about ‘The Kate’ Hosts Annual Fundraising Oscar Party Tonight
CT Trust for Historic Preservation, SECoast, Submit Lengthy Comments Opposing FRA’s Proposed High Speed Railroad Route, Criticizing Planning Process
The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Connecticut’s statewide historic preservation advocacy organization, and SECoast, their special project dedicated to organizing and educating the public to protect Southeastern Connecticut and the Lower Connecticut River Valley, have submitted 41 pages of comments to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding the Tier 1 … [Read more...] about CT Trust for Historic Preservation, SECoast, Submit Lengthy Comments Opposing FRA’s Proposed High Speed Railroad Route, Criticizing Planning Process
Connecticut Fund for the Environment Send Strong Letter to FRA Opposing Their ‘Preferred Alternative’ High Speed Rail Route
We have been invited to publish the text of a letter sent Feb. 23 from the Connecticut Fund for the Environment (CFE) to the Federal Rail Authority (FRA), which, while supporting the principle of high speed rail, clearly states the CFE's opposition to the FRA's Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the following two headings: The Current Tier 1 EIS Does Not … [Read more...] about Connecticut Fund for the Environment Send Strong Letter to FRA Opposing Their ‘Preferred Alternative’ High Speed Rail Route
Earth2 Presents a WELLfed Event Tonight in Essex to Raise Funds to Build a Sustainable Well in Uganda
On Friday, Feb. 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Earth2 presents their fifth WELLfed fundraiser, at Centerbrook Architects & Planners at 67 Main St., Centerbrook, Conn. Guests will wander the tasting stations, learn about the nonprofit beneficiary and well-building partner, Call To Care Uganda, and add their artistic touch to a quilt gift that will travel to Africa. In so doing, … [Read more...] about Earth2 Presents a WELLfed Event Tonight in Essex to Raise Funds to Build a Sustainable Well in Uganda