Monthly Archives: February 2024

‘The Estuary’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With Special Celebration, March 22; All Welcome

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OLD SAYBROOK—The Estuary, a pioneer in providing comprehensive senior services and a regional leader in the Meals on Wheels program, has announced Estuary Day, the first in a series of 50th Anniversary events. This significant milestone marks half a century of dedicated service, expansion, and commitment to the well-being of older adults in our community.

The celebratory event is set to take place on March 22, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, and is free and open to the public. RSVPs are required for planning purposes.

The community is invited to join in commemorating this landmark occasion. The afternoon will feature delicious food, live music, and a presentation on the history and impact of The Estuary. Heather Milardo, Director of Development and Outreach, says “This event is not only a celebration of past achievements but also an opportunity to look toward how we might impact the future of healthy aging in our area and to embrace the community we serve.”

Since its inception, The Estuary has become a beacon of hope and support for countless seniors, providing, not just meals, but a comprehensive array of wellness services designed to enhance the quality of life for our aging population. The Meals on Wheels service has been a cornerstone of The Estuary’s success, ensuring that no senior within its reach goes hungry. As a regional leader in senior services, The Estuary has continually adapted and expanded its health and wellness services to meet the evolving needs of the community.

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate 50 years of service to our community,” says Stan Mingione, Executive Director of The Estuary. “This anniversary is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and supporters. We are excited to share this momentous occasion with the community that has been integral to our story. We look forward to many more years of service and support.”

Don’t miss this special opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and look forward to the future with The Estuary.

For more information about the 50th Anniversary or to RSVP for the Estuary Day event, contact Heather Milardo at 860-388-1611 ext. 210, or visit www.yourestuary.org.

Editor’s Note: The Estuary is a regional non-profit senior center that serves nearly 2000 clients every year and provides over 100,000 meals through their nutrition program, which includes Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining. This program is supported by the Senior Resources – Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act.

Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Strong Performance to Defeat Montville 57-48

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Old Lyme senior Leland Hine goes up strong to pull down a rebound. Hine scored a team-high 15 points.

MONTVILLE/OLD LYME—The Old Lyme boys pulled off a well-deserved win Thursday night, defeating Montville 57-48 thus advancing their overall season record to 13-5.

Old Lyme players box out their opponents as a Montville player puts up a shot just before halftime.

Significantly, Montville play in the Class M Division in the CIAC State Tournament and so would be expected to be a tough opponent.

Senior Jack Porter scores the final two points of the game on this fast break.

Wildcat senior Leland Hine scored 15 points while Old Lyme sophomore Colman Curtiss-Reardon added 11.

Wildcat senior Charlie Sahadi makes a three pointer to extend Old Lyme’s lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

Jace Kubyluck contributed 18 points for Montville and Jack Treat notched 14 points.

The Wildcats Conference record remains 11-4.

Lyme-Old Lyme play at home next Monday, Feb. 19 against Putnam with a 7 p.m. tip-off.

Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points

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Old Lyme freshman Eddie Fiske adds to his score from the free-throw line.
All photos by A. Hine.

OLD LYME—Playing away, Wednesday evening, Old Lyme pulled off a huge win against the Coginchaug Blue Devils in a high-scoring game that saw the Wildcats score 31 out of a possible 40 points from the free-throw line.

Wildcat senior Leland Hine drives toward the hoop.

The final score of 76-64 included a remarkable 35 points from Wildcat freshman Eddie Fiske, 13 of which were free throw points out of a possible 18

Old Lyme sophomore Colman Curtiss-Reardon: added 18 points, scoring 10 out of 11 points from the free-throw line.

Old Lyme sophomore Colman Curtiss-Reardon shoots from the free-throw line.

Alec Rodrigue: notched 17 points for the Blue Devils while Preston Mennone: added 16.

Old Lyme’s Shoreline Conference record: now stands at10-4 and their overall record is 11-5.

Wildcat senior Eli Sahadi looks to pass inside the circle.

The next game for the Lyme-Old Lyme boys is away Thursday against Montville at Montville High School.

Snow Totals in Lyme, Old Lyme Less Than Anticipated

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Snow scene in Old Lyme. on Tuesday morning. All photos by S. Thompson.

LYME/OLD LYME—Snow duly fell yesterday in Lyme and Old Lyme but only a few inches of the sticky, wet variety not the double figures predicted. Meteorologists are now scrambling to explain why their predictions for shoreline snow from Winter Storm Birch were significantly less than forecasted—but it still made for some pretty winter scenes.

Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls, Libraries and Schools are all open today.

Two Big Wins in One Week for Old Lyme Boys

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Wildcat senior Leland Hine scores two of his 16 points in the game against Westbrook. All photos by A. Hine.

WESTBROOK/OLD LYME — On Tuesday, Feb. 6, despite a challenging first half, Lyme-Old Lyme came back strong against the Westbrook Knights and dominated the second half. Ultimately, the Wildcats soundly defeated Westbrook 60-33.

The Old Lyme team wearing their away colors stands proud before the start of the game against Westbrook.

Senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 16 points for the Wildcats, closely followed by Charlie Sahadi with 15.

Wildcat senior Charlie Sahadi scores against Westbrook off an assist from his twin brother Eli.

Tyler Champagne netted 10 points for the Westbrook:Knights.

Senioe Charlie Sahadi (#10) approaches the hoop.

On Friday, Feb. 9, playing at home in what has traditionally been called ‘The Battle of the Bridge,’ Old Lyme crushed Old Saybrook 69-25.

Hine was again the top scorer in the game for the Wildcats with 21 points with Charlie Sahadi contributing 12 points

On-court action in the Old Lyme v. Old Saybrook game.

Wes Pereival was the Ram’s top scorer with 12 points.

Lyme-Old Lyme sophomore James Dahlke prepares to pass the ball in the game against Old Saybrook.

After both games, the Wildcat’s Conference record now stands at 10-4 with their overall record at11-5.

Old Lyme’s next game was scheduled Tuesday away at Coginchaug. It will be rescheduled since LOL Schools are closed tomorrow due to the weather.