Monthly Archives: December 2017

Lyme-Old Lyme Education Foundation Hosts Screening of Warren Miller’s ‘Line of Descent’ Tonight

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The Lyme-Old Lyme Education Foundation is hosting a viewing of the Warren Miller ski film, Line of Descent, on Thursday, Dec. 7,  at 7 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at this link or on the Foundation’s website at lolef.org.

Local sponsors include: Action Sports of Old Saybrook, Black Hall Outfitters of Old Lyme, Denali of Old Saybrook and Morrissey Cycle of Old Lyme.

A free lift ticket to Sugarbush will be available with each ticket sold. Prize drawings will be held at intermission.

Come enjoy a fun winter evening with the family and at the same time support local educational opportunities for both students and adults in Lyme and Old Lyme.

Death of Barbara (Seim) Hill Announced

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Barbara (Seim) Hill, Sept. 7, 1925 – Dec. 1, 2017

Barbara (Siem) Hill

Barbara (Seim) Hill, 92, passed away peacefully at home, Bay Village, Sarasota, Florida on December 1, 2017. She was born in Bridgeport, CT September 7, 1925, daughter of Harry E. and Vera (Bertilson) Seim. She obtained her nursing degree from Simmons College. Her beloved husband of 64 years, Nicholas S. Hill IV, predeceased her in 2012.  She retired from a nursing career which culminated in 16 years as Supervisor of the Visiting Nurses Association in Old Saybrook. She resided in Old Lyme for 34 years, where she raised her six children, then Old Saybrook for 31 years, before moving to Sarasota, Florida.

Barbara will be remembered for her sweet kindness, her brightness of spirit and her determination to make the world around her a better place, which she passed on to her children and everyone she met. She saw the positive in every situation. “She was the best mother and grandmother in the world” and she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children: Pamela Vernon of Quechee, Vermont; Nicholas S. Hill V (Sophia) of Sherborn, MA; Penny Hill (Larry Wild) of Sarasota, FL; Wendolyn Hill (Richard Sutton) of Lyme, CT; Melinda Hill (Mark Yuknat) of Haddam, CT; and Jeffrey Hill (Sherry) of Old Saybrook, CT.  She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Kayt and Colin Vernon, Kyra and Alyssa Hill, Hester and Isabel Sutton, Alex Yuknat, Bethany Benak and Samantha Hill; and four great-grandchildren; and her best friend, Ann Daum.

There will be a private service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Visiting Nurses Southeastern CT: VNASC, 403 N Frontage Road, Waterford, CT 06385or Planned Parenthood of Southwest Florida, 736 Central Avenue, Sarasota, Fl 34236.

Online Guest book located at www.wiegandbrothers.com

LOL High School ‘Select Singers’ to Entertain at LBS Holiday Luncheon Today, All Welcome

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The ever-popular Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High School’s Select Singers, under the direction of Kristine Pekar, return to the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 2 Ferry Rd. today.  After an unbroken 15-year run, last year the Choir journeyed to Pearl Harbor to perform at a national commemoration at the historic site. 

This year the chorus will again join the December monthly luncheon of the Ladies Benevolent Society (LBS) of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to entertain attendees with holiday music. The LOL High School Select Singers have been performing at the annual December LBS luncheon since the 1970s, when grandparents of current Choir members may well have performed!

Luncheons are open to all and are served promptly at noon.  The cost is $5 with a contribution of canned goods for the Shoreline Food Pantry.  The music begins around 1 p.m.  This program is always a sell-out.  Make reservations today by calling the church office at 860-434-8686 before noon.

Gorgeous projects recently created by the LBS Ladies Who Stitch and holiday treasures from the Elephants-in-Winter sale will also be on offer.  The Elephants-in-Winter treasures will be discounted 50 percent on the morning before the Luncheon.

CT Valley Camera Club Hosts Award-Winning Travel Photographer at Tonight’s Meeting

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‘Native Girls in Ethiopia’ by Bobbi Lane.

AREAWIDE: The guest speaker at the Monday, Dec. 4, meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be the award-winning travel photographer Bobbi Lane, who will give a presentation titled “Travel Portraits: Capturing Light and Life.”  The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lyme’s Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome.

Photographing people anywhere, home or abroad, presents many challenges to the traveling photographer. The technical concerns about light, camera angle and lenses, backgrounds, selective focus, and composition can sometimes overshadow the importance of making a connection with another human being. Honoring, respecting and communicating with your subject are the first steps to making a meaningful and storytelling photograph. Language barriers can be overcome with a smile, a great attitude and tone of voice, allowing you to communicate without words.

It’s imperative to use good lighting techniques, both natural and with flash, to create the mood and description of the scene and capture the essence. Patience and observation help the photographer choose the right time and place to capture the subject appropriately.

Lane will share her many tips and multiple experiences in both the common place and exotic locations. This presentation will help photographers connect with people, develop a deeper understand of what all humans have in common, and assist them in making photographs that emotionally affect and enlighten the viewer.

Lane is an award-winning commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits in studio and on location for editorial, corporate, and advertising accounts. Lane’s multi-faceted approach to photography incorporates over 40 years of technical experience with innovative artistic interpretation. Lane’s honest and fun connection with her clients allows them to feel relaxed and authentic.

Come on this journey, laugh and cry with Bobbi and her travels to Ethiopia, Myanmar, Venice for Carnival, Turkey, Hong Kong, Dubai and Oman and discover the keys to making great portraits.

The CVCC is dedicated to offering its membership the opportunity to become better photographers.  The group offers a variety of presentations and interactive workshops to help members expand their technical and creative skills.  Photographers of all levels of experience are welcomed.  The club draws members from up and down the river, from Middletown to Old Saybrook; from East Hampton to Old Lyme; and along the shoreline from Guilford to Gales Ferry.

For more information, visit the club’s website at https://ctvalleycameraclub.smugmug.com. CVCC meeting dates, speakers/topics, and other notices are also published on the club’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CTValleyCameraClubPage/

‘Light Up Old Lyme’ Continues Today With ‘Elephants,’ Music & More

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As Light Up Old Lyme sponsored by the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce continues this weekend, there is a multitude of events today followed by many more over the weeks leading up to Christmas Day.

Here’s a detailed listing:

Sunday, December 3 
Elephants in Winter
This fundraising sale is hosted by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme’s Ladies Benevolent Society and being held today from 10-11 am and 12-1pm at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Gently used seasonal items galore are available for purchase. This is a holiday version of the popular summer White Elephant Sale. Free admission. Refreshments. Raffle. Benefits the church’s mission programs.

Weekend Holiday Open House hosted by Lyme Street Studios at the Village Shops, 10-12 Lyme Street
11am-4pm: Visit the studios of nationally-recognized artists Judy Friday, Sandy Garvin and Deborah Quinn-Munson. Paynter Fine Arts will also be open with wonderful mirrors by Georgiana Goodwin on view. Painting demonstration by Quinn-Munson at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Open House continues Sunday, Dec. 3, 11am-4pm

Holiday Pops Concert by Old Lyme Town Band
Sunday, Dec. 3: 2pm: Lymes’ Senior Center, Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme. Free admission.

Concert by ‘James Ehnes and the Ehnes Quartet’ hosted by Musical Masterworks
5pm: First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.  Second performance: Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3pm. Four internationally renowned string musicians play chamber music. Tickets: $40 (adult), $5 (students) at MusicalMasterworks.org or 860.434.2252.

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE BEING HELD THROUGHOUT OR ON SPECIFIC DATES IN THE REMAINING WEEKS OF DECEMBER

Duck River Garden Club Annual Community Wreath Making Event
Monday, Dec. 4: 6:30pm: Rogers Lake Community Center. Public invited to join Club in creating wreaths for town buildings.

The Partnership Co-Op* Annual Holiday Sale
Thursday, Dec. 7: 6-8pm  Grand Opening Reception  Wine, snacks and a raffle at 264 Main St., Old Saybrook (the old Southern Exposure building.) Store hours: Fridays, Dec. 8 & 15 and Saturdays, Dec. 9 & 16: 10am-6pm, Sundays, Dec. 10 & 17: 11am-5pm.
* Tribal Crafts, Inc. (Lakota art and crafts), The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education, and the Tree of Life Educational Fund.

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven
Friday, Dec. 8: 5-8 pm
2017 Juried Alumni Exhibition Opening Reception. Juried by Jeff and Betsey Cooley. Exhibition on view through Jan. 20, 2018. Free admission. Gallery Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm.
Student Holiday Art Sale Opening Reception Cash & Carry Sale. Students receive 100% of proceeds.
Sale continues Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 9 & 10: 10am-4pm

Con Brio
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8pm & Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3pm. Christmas Concert at Christ The King RC Church with Danielle Munsell Howard, soprano. Open seating, unreserved. Tickets: $30 or $15 for students at conbrio.org or 860.526.5399 or at the door.

Eastern Connecticut Ballet at The Garde, New London
Saturday Dec 9 at 1:30 & 7pm and Sunday, Dec 10 at 1:30pm.  Nutcracker. Tickets at 860-444-7373 ext.1 or gardearts.org.

Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS)
Saturdays, Dec. 9 & 16: 10am-2pm Holiday Sale of OLHS Books & Gifts at Old Lyme Post Office
Sale of books, calendars, household items and other Society merchandise.

Florence Griswold Museum
Ongoing through Dec. 31, 2017: Magic of Christmas exhibition of beautifully decorated trees. Sleigh Days at The Museum Shop through Dec. 24. Open Tuesday through Sat. 10am-5pm, Sunday: 1-5pm. Tickets: $10 (adult), $9 (senior), $8 (student) at door.

Lyme Art Association
Ongoing through Jan. 5, 2018. Deck the Walls exhibition features more than 200 original works of art by member artists on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. Free admission. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm, and by appointment.


This information is published by the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce to support our members, but we are not responsible for the accuracy of the information it contains. For more information about the Chamber and the benefits of membership, go to visitoldlyme.com or call Chamber President, Olwen Logan at 860.460.4176.

The Chamber has also listed these events in this year’s Light Up Old Lyme flyer, which you can read at this link  and find in paper form at many of these organizations, stores and galleries around town.