Please note the Senior Center will close at 12pm on Fri, Dec 23rd and be closed on Mon, Dec 26th for Christmas and Jan 2nd for New Years
COMING IN FEBRUARY: ACTING & SCENE CLASS
Be on the look out!
LOWERVALLEY CARE PRESENTS DISCUSSION ON “HOME SAFETY TIPS” ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH AT 1:00PM
Safety in the Home discussion with Lower Valley Care Advocates. Learn about safety equipment for your home, services and assistance programs to keep you safe, and memory care specific
precautions.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Fri, Dec 9th. Call Senior Center at 860-739-5859.
FOCUS GROUP LEDGE LIGHT HEALTH DISTRICT/ HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE (HIC) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH AT 11:00AM
Let your voice be heard! Come and share what is meaningful to you about the health of our community.
Ledge Light Health District is conducting local focus groups to gather community input on data points in their most
recent Community Health Assessment. This is a great opportunity to give input on what you care about and value with
regard to the health of our community. The input gathered during focus groups, allows the HIC to then work to identify
best and promising practices to reduce barriers to well-being, address needs, and build on strengths. Input is gathered
anonymously. Limited to 10 people,. Session will last about 90 minutes.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Tue, Dec 6th.
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION COMING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH AT 1PM WITH DISCUSSION ON “BUDGET: CAN I AFFORD IT?”
“Budget: Can I afford it?” in this short presentation with time for questions, we will go over budgeting
effectively and planning for the future along the way. Our main goal is to help attendees on their
financial journey, whatever it may look like. We will discuss topics such as wants versus needs,
evaluating and controlling spending habits, and give some tools and tips on paying bills on time.
We will also spend time focusing on setting goals and priorities for a healthy financial journey!
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Tue, Dec 6th.
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING on Tuesday, December 6th from 9:30 – 11:00am
Make a door sized wreath, with mixed greens, pine cones, berries, and a bow (included).
Please bring work gloves, clippers (if you have one). Please feel free to bring some fun
greenery from your yard that you would like to incorporate into your wreath.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Mon, Dec 5th. $25 per person.
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM- will begin taking appointments Monday, January 9th.
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.