Monthly Archives: July 2022

Two Exciting Events at Old Lyme Library Today; Senegalese Dance Performance, 11am: Focus on Photography, 6:30pm

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Abdou Sarr will dance at the Old Lyme PGN Library Wednesday morning.

OLD LYME — There are two special events happening at Old Lyme’s Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library today. Both offer free admission.

First at 11 a.m., Senegalese dancer Abdou Sarr will give a West African-themed dance performance and then at 6;30 p.m., Estuary magazine’s Creative Director Chris Zajac and Publisher Dick Shriver will host an open conversation about how to take great photos .

Dance Performance

Sarr’s performance will run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. He is well known for his Sabar and Djembe dances from West Africa. His infectious smile and incredible dancing skills bring high energy to his dance routine and also encourage children of all ages to participate.

Registration is appreciated at this link, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Would this photo make the cut for publication in a magazine?

Focus on Photography

The photography event starting at 6:30 p.m. sparks the question, “What you should be looking for when you take a photo?”  

Enjoy a relaxed, informative conversation with Estuary magazine’s Creative Director Chris Zajac and Publisher Dick Shriver. Together they will share how they select the photos that are used in their publication. 

Registration is appreciated at this link, but walk-ins are welcome too.

For more information on either event, call 860-434-1684, ext. 121.

The Library is located at 2 Library Ln. in Old Lyme.

 

 

Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be Held in Ledyard, Wednesday; No Appointment, ID, Insurance Required

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OLD LYME — Ledge Light Health District hosts a COVID-19 vaccine clinic today, Monday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd. in Old Lyme.

Only the Moderna vaccine will be available at this clinic for individuals 18 years or older who need a 1st or 2nd dose or are eligible for a 1st or 2nd booster dose. This clinic is free and open to the public. No appointment, insurance, or ID is necessary. Bring your CDC vaccination card if you have one.

The following groups are eligible for a 1st booster shot at this clinic:

  • individuals 18 years of age and older who have completed a primary series of a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) and it has been at least 5 months since completion of primary series
  • individuals 18 years of age and older who have had a primary dose of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and it has been at least 2 months and would like a mRNA booster

The following groups are eligible for a 2nd booster shot at this clinic:

  • individuals 50 years of age and older who have received a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine and it has been at least 4 months since first booster dose

CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get their primary series of COVID-19 vaccine, and that everyone ages 5 years and older also receive a booster.

Another COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held on Wednesday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassel Drive, Gales Ferry.

For a complete list of community clinics including those where vaccinations are available for people younger than 18, please visit https://llhd.org/coronavirus-covid-19-situation/covid-19-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-find-a-vaccination/

Community members and businesses are urged to access up-to-date information regarding the pandemic from reputable sources, including the Ledge Light Health District website (www.LLHD.org), Facebook (@LedgeLightHD), Twitter (@LedgeLightHD), and Instagram (@LedgeLightHD).

Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) serves as the local health department for East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington and Waterford, Connecticut. As a health district, formed under Connecticut General Statutes Section 19a-241, LLHD is a special unit of government, allowing member municipalities to provide comprehensive public health services to residents in a more efficient manner by consolidating the services within one organization.

Old Lyme’s PGN Library Seeks to Improve Service to Community; Launches Online Survey, Responses Will Influence New Strategic Plan

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Old Lyme’s Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is hosting an online survey to learn how to improve its service to the community.

OLD LYME — The Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme wants to find out how it could improve its service to the community. It has therefore devised an online survey asking questions about all aspects of its service in order to obtain feedback.

A team at the library is currently working on a new Strategic Plan and will incorporate the feedback received from the community into the plan.

Library Director Katie Huffman has asked us to share the link for the survey with our readers in the hope of reaching more people who will complete the survey. Click here to access the survey.

Huffman explains, “Feedback from the survey is extremely important in assisting us as we continue to refine how we can serve the people of Old Lyme more effectively.” She adds, ” Survey results will be incorporated into and summarized in the Strategic Plan.”

If you have any questions about the survey, contact Huffman at khuffman@oldlymelibrary.org or 860-434-1684, ext. 110.

Death Announced of Christopher “Chris” Charles Pardue, Husband of Longtime Lyme-Old Lyme Elementary School Teacher Deb Pardue

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MYSTIC — Christopher “Chris” Charles Pardue, 71, of Mystic, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 in New Haven, following complications from surgery. He was born Feb. 10, 1951, in Loving, N.M., to Maurice and Mary (Love) Pardue …

On June 4, 1978, he married the love of his life, Deb (Boyko) Pardue. They were married for 44 years. Together they raised two sons, Nathan and Bennett. Chris had four grandchildren, with the fifth (a boy) due in mid-July.

Chris is survived by his loving wife Deb (Boyko) Pardue; sons, Nathan (Emily) Pardue and Bennett (Arianne) Pardue …

Private graveside services for immediate family were held July 8, while a Celebration of Life ceremony will follow in August, for extended family and friends. Both services will be held in Connecticut.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’ name to the “Maurice P. Pardue Loving High School Scholarship Fund,” via the Carlsbad (N.M.) Community Foundation. Donations can be made online at …

Visit this link to read the full obituary published Jul. 3, 2022 by ‘The Day.’

Register to be Part of Lyme-Old Lyme’s First, Open Invitational Cabaret + Art Expo—a Collaborative, Youth-Driven Project to be Held Sept. 23 

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LYSB, Lyme Academy of Art, LOLPC, Youth Advisory Council, and REACH  Team Up to Host Inclusive Event to Address LOL Community’s Well-being, Mental Health

OLD LYME — Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau is collecting creative works from folks of all ages in the community—whether your form of expression is visual art, music, dance, theatrical art, or written/spoken word—to share at an exhibit at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts on Sept. 23, 2022.

REACH and the Youth Advisory Council are two groups of youth leaders that are involved in many innovative programs and activities at Lymes’ Youth Serice Bureau (LYSB.)  Their dedication to youth-empowerment and -advocacy is inspiring them to join hands with the community to address the local community’s well-being and mental health.  

Students involved in these two organizations report high levels of stress and anxiety among their peers and are fully aware of the direct relationship between substance misuse and mental health.   

Recent Youth Survey Data indicates that 70 percent of Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) students in grades 7-12 report feeling stressed, 60 percent feeling anxious, and 28 percent feeling so sad and hopeless that it impacts daily activities. 

In an effort to connect people of all ages around mental health and how community can come together to support each other, SHOWUP was born. LymeLine.com readers are  now invited to consider joining hands with LOL Youth to make this event a huge success for all.

Through your creativity, the organizers want to know what is on your mind, what keeps you up at night, what helps you escape your fears, and what strategies help you to sleep peacefully. Since these coping methods may range from meditative processes to substance use, the organizers are intentionally creating a safe, non-judgmental space for the display of this work—for example, you will be able to submit your work anonymously if you prefer.

Alli Behnke, MSW, LYSB’s Prevention Coordinator, who is one of the lead organizers, comments enthusiastically, “From the pieces already seem, there is more that connects us than we could ever have imagined—we are excited to share contributions to this event with our towns.”

In the words of a REACH Youth Coalition member, “Please join us! We are reaching out to youth and adults during a challenging time in history and hoping we can come together to listen, understand, support, and celebrate lived experience and need.”

The work collected will be displayed for one great night at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts. There will be gallery displays, performances, and food on the premises.

During the event, the organizers will share the digital archive of all the submitted work and provide a link to purchase a tabletop book of the art.

Everyone at LYSB is excited for the opportunity to spend an evening talking with our community to share feelings and experiences with each other. 

As space is limited, reserve your place by registering today.

     

Visit www.showuplol.us to learn more and make a submission and/or visit www.lysb.org/podcast to hear straight from LOL High School students about the event.

Contact Alli Behnke, MSW, LYSB Prevention Coordinator with any questions at abehnke@lysb.org