Welcome to Sound View Beach
The Sound View Beach Association, Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit 501(c)(3) civic organization in Old Lyme, CT. A community based charitable organization; the SVBA sponsors services and events for the entire the Sound View Beach community and surrounding area. As one of our primary goals is to improve and create gathering spaces to promote neighborliness and bring people together, the SVBA is the sponsor of the “Shoreline Community Center”. Membership in the SVBA is a wonderful way to meet your neighbors and be a part of the moving force making the Sound View Beach Community an even better summer experience. Membership is open to all property owners within Sound View, as well as Associate membership for business and others with interest in the Sound View beach area and/or the mission of the Sound View Beach Association.
Mission Statement:
• Promote common good and general welfare of the people of the community by improving, preserving, and beautifying public property and facilities within Sound View Beach and surrounding areas
• Improve and create gathering spaces to bring people together and promote neighborhood interaction
• Provide family entertainment, educational programs, and interactive events for children and adults
• Sponsor and support activities to benefit all community residents
Membership dues is $60.00/year - click here for membership form
2022 Summer Events
Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Events sponsored by the Sound View Beach Association, Inc.
Donut Fundraiser: May 28-30 Memorial Weekend, June 5, 12, 19 Sundays; June 25 through Sept. 5 Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday holidays July 4th and Labor Day. Freshly made "Sound View Donuts" on sale from 7 to 10 am or until sold out. Purchase donuts at community center or preorder here under "Doughnut Sales" heading. All sale profits go to support the Shoreline Community Center and staff are all volunteers. For info, call Gail 860-463-6906.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: June 18, Saturday from 8 to 11 am. Enjoy delicious pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, orange juice, and coffee/tea. Donations adults $10, children under 8 years $5. For info, call Gail 860-463-6906.
Bingo: June 22 through August 31, Wednesdays. The doors open at 6:00 pm and game starts at 7 pm. The $17 admission charge includes 20 games, 17 regular games and 3 specials with bigger prizes. Join us for a fun evening and win some money! For info, call Bob 860-434-3745 or 860-225-9458.
Independence Day Parade: July 2, Saturday at 10 am starting from community center. There will be a marching band, VFW Honor Guard, children marchers, decorated bikes, floats, balloons, and fun, fun, fun! After the parade, numerous prizes will be awarded to children for best costume, most patriotic, funniest outfit, and best decorated bike and wagon. If you want to be in parade, join line up at 9:45 am on Hartford Avenue. For info, call Gail 860-434-6426.
Kid's Outdoor Activities: July 9, 23, August 6, 20 Saturdays, 10 am at the lot across the street from the community center. Jamie will have a wide variety of games for children ages 4 to 12 to play such Whiffle Ball and relay races. If rain, canceled. To help her prepare, please provide the dates, name, and age of children attending by calling her at 860-877-0923 or emailing her at stokesj121@gmail.com.
Movie Night For Adults: July 9, Saturday at 7:30 pm. Bring your own beverages and snacks. Join us for a fun evening! No charge for movie. Donations accepted. For info, call Gail 860-463-6906.
Wirework Jewelry Classes Fundraiser: July 12, 19, August 2, 9, Tuesdays at 7 pm. Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Explore basic jewelry techniques and wireworking skills such as wrapping, forming and hammering. Using a variety of tools, beads, copper wire, and silver-plated wire, you will create 4-6 jewelry projects, including pendants, bracelets, and rings. Each class is $40, paid one week in advance, with $10 from each admission going to the community center. Class size limit 8 people. For info and to reserve, call artisan silversmith Michaelle Pearson 860-434-4669.
Pasta Dinner: August 6, Saturday, doors open from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy delicious pasta, meatballs, fresh salad, bread, desserts, and coffee. All you can eat! Walk-ins welcome. Admission adults $12, children under 8 years $6. Tickets available at door or call Val 860-434-7859.
2022 Summer Concert Series
Sponsored by the Sound View Commission, Town of Old Lyme
Free outdoor concerts held on Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme, CT
at the Flagpole 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a great family evening of music.
Thursday evenings
July 14th, - The Old Lyme Town Concert Band
a little bit of everything from marches, movie-themed medleys, pop, and classical
July 28th**, - Souls on Fire
10 piece horn band featuring the music of the 70's..... Soul, Funk. Grove, Motown, R&B, and so much more.
August 11th**, - Red Satin Band
The best from a lifetime of great music. A dynamic 12 piece band, with everything from swing, jazz, contemporary, traditional big band, classic rock and more.
August 25th**, - Sweet Magic
Popular Rock songs from the biggest bands of the 70's and 80's, re-creating the experience of Classic Rock from a time where many thought rock and roll was at its purest.
** - Rain location Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme, CT 06371
2022 SVBA Member Events
Spring Membership Meeting:
June 18, Saturday, at 7 PM. This meeting is for dues paying members only. If you have not paid your dues this year, you can do it at this meeting. You will hear important information about the area and upcoming projects in Sound View.
Annual Membership Meeting:
August 20, Saturday, at 7 PM. This meeting is for dues paying members only. If you have not paid your dues this year, you can do it at this meeting. There will be an election of officers and directors and you will hear important information about the area and upcoming projects in Sound View.
Annual Member Dinner:
September 10, Saturday, September 10 at 5 PM. We will provide the entrees and you can bring either an appetizer or dessert to share with everyone. Adults are $10 and children 7 years old and younger are $5. Please RSVP by September 6 to Joann Lishing at 860-434-5911 as she is purchasing the entrees and needs an accurate count. See you there!
Membership dues is $60.00/year - click here for membership form
