The Senior Center office will begin taking appointments for Tax-Aide assistance Mon, January 9th.
Appointments will be held on Mon and Fri mornings beginning Feb 6th and will end on Mon, Apr 10th.
Call senior center 860-739-5859.
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD for MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS -2023
Time is running out if you would like to have your insurance coverage reviewed. The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for
Medicare Part D/Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans ends on December 7th, 2022. Participants are
encouraged to review their health and drug coverage to determine if any changes are needed. If a change is made, it
goes into effect as of January 1, 2023.
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The changes you can make during the Open Enrollment Period include:
Joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan
Switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
Switching from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan)
Call the Senior Center with your interest for an appointment. 860-739-5859
Energy Assistance for 22/23 Fall and Winter Season
Applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program are being taken at the New London office of TVCCA. That
office can be contacted at 860-425-6681 to make an appointment. The Senior Center will assist the Senior and Disabled
population of East Lyme with their applications. Call the Senior Center at 860-739-5859 for an appointment.
For residents who reside in Twin Haven and the AHEPA housing complexes, please look for
signup sheets in your buildings.
To be eligible:
In a one-person household, income can be NO greater than $39,027. In a two-person household, income can be NO
greater than $51,035.
The following information is required:
1. Proof of income sources: copy of most recent monthly (quarterly, annual) check or copy of an award letter or copy of
most recent bank statement showing the direct deposit. If you are employed you must provide a copy of your four most
recent consecutive pay stubs. Dividends, annuities or interest income (has to be more than $10/month). Copy of a
statement for the most recently completed period.
2. All households must provide a copy of their most recent ENTIRE electric bill from Eversource.
3. If a household heats with oil, bring the name of your vendor.
4.If a household heats with natural gas or propane, bring your most recent ENTIRE statement.
Please remember all members of the household who receive income must report their income.
LEDGE LIGHT HEALTH DISTRICT WILL HOST A COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH FROM 1:00 TO 3:00PM
Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available for individuals ages 18 and
older. It must be at least 2 months since last COVID-19 booster or completion of
primary series. Primary series doses will also be available. Only the Moderna
vaccine will be offered at this clinic. The clinic is free. No appointment, insurance,
or ID necessary. Please bring your CDC vaccination card if you have one.
HOT COCOA & COOKIES CONCERT on Friday, December 16th at 11:45am
Please join us for Hot Cocoa and Cookies with musical
entertainment by our very own Guitar Jam group.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Register by Dec 13th.
Bus Trip: HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR on Monday, December 19th at 5:00pm
Enjoy a local tour of the holiday displays.
Seats are limited.
Registration begins Dec 1st.
Register by Fri, Dec 16th.
HOLIDAY MOCKTAIL PARTY on Wednesday, December 21st at 2pm
Mocktails and Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Musical entertainment by Ron Murray.
Cost: $5.00
Registration begins Dec 1st.
Please register by Fri, Dec 16th.
Registration Information- Winter Session from January 3rd – March 24th, 2023
Make Up classes week of the Mar 27th
Registration for fitness classes, music classes, games, and craft programs for the winter session will begin on Dec 12th for Residents and Dec 19th for NonResidents. The office opens at 8am. If you register online, we must receive payment by the end of the next business day. Please do not call in your registration. Registrations are not guaranteed until we receive payment.
O.A.T.S. (OUTDOOR ACTIVE TRAVELING SENIORS) at Avery Farm at 1:00pm
A hearty group of cool people with a shared interest of being outdoors
and local adventure who happen to be 55 and older.
All our OATS outings require that you sign up prior. Please call 860-441
-6623 or email colsen@groton-ct.gov to register.
• Thursday, December 8 at 1:00 pm Avery Farm with Groton Open
Space Association. RSVP.
DINING OUT PROGRAM on Tuesday, December 6th at Daniel Packer Inn starting at 5:00 pm
The community gives to us; Dining Out is our way of
giving back to the community. An evening outing of
dining, socializing, and enjoyment!
Each month one special restaurant will be featured.
Our van will pick you up or you can meet us
there. Each person pays their own tab at the
restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration required.