The Municipal Agent for Ledyard is Karen Goetchius. She is located at the Town Hall, Nursing Dept. Please call her at (860-464-8464) for any issues dealing with the elderly. Why would you need to give her a call? To disseminate information to elderly persons and assisting such persons in learning about community resources which are available to them.
Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium
Are you in need of rides to doctor’s appointments and medical tests? If so you may be eligible for the services of Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium, Inc., a private non-profit 501(c)3 agency whose purpose is to promote the coordination and consolidation of para-transit services for persons of low income, elderly, physically and mentally disabled individuals in Southeastern Connecticut. ECTC can be an additional means of transportation besides the Ledyard Senior Center if your appointments fall on days and times during the week that the Ledyard Senior Center does not do. Please call 860-464-0478 or ECTC 860-848-5910 or fax 860-848-5917 for further information. Their website is www.ectcinc.org.
Senior Center Van Driver Job Opening
Are you looking for a fulfilling job that would benefit the homebound seniors in our community, as well as afford you the opportunity to take our clients on trips, shopping, and to medical appointments? Then this might just be the job for you! The Ledyard Senior Center is currently taking applications for a per diem Senior Citizens Van Driver.
Please visit the Town’s website at https://www.ledyardct.org/DocumentCenter/View/500155/Senior-Citizen-Van-Driver for more information and to apply.
Senior Transportation & Van Schedule
Call us at 860-464-0478 to schedule all transportation requests.
The Ledyard Senior Center offers daily transportation to the Center for activities including lunch, along with rides to medical appointments and other necessities according to the schedule below. All individuals using our transportation must complete an annual transportation form. A wheelchair lift is available. Please be aware that the Senior Center does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle. Persons must be able to: travel without assistance, wait outside for 10 minutes, climb three 12-inch steps or use the wheelchair lift. The Senior Center cannot provide rides home from a medical appointment/procedure that involves general anesthetics. We service Ledyard, Gales Ferry, New London, Groton, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich. Call for details.
Van Schedule:
MONDAY: Senior Center, Doctor Appointments
TUESDAY: Senior Center, Doctor Appointments
WEDNESDAY: Senior Center
THURSDAY: Senior Center, Doctor Appointments
FRIDAY: Senior Center, Stop & Shop or Walmart
1st Friday – Bank Run
All reservations for transportation must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the office between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and talking to a staff person. Requests for transportation giving less than 48 hours notice will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Drivers cannot schedule appointments. Round trip suggested donations are $1.00 within Ledyard and Gales Ferry and $2.00 for out of town. We provide transportation to Sub Base medical appointments and the pharmacy for people with a Military/Base I.D. Driver routes are planned in advance. Unscheduled stops and pick-ups are not permitted. Please refrain from requesting any impromptu stops.
Upcoming Lifelong Learning Lectures & Performances. Mark Your Calendar.
Upcoming Lifelong Learning Lectures & Performances are Free for members ($10 each for non-members)
September 7th at 1:00pm-Transatlantic Airships with the Bow Tie Historian
October 5th at 1:00pm– The Connecticut Witch Trials with the Bow Tie Historian
November 2nd at 1:00pm- The 1964/65 NY World’s Fair with the Bow Tie Historian
November 9th at 1:00pm– Harriet Tubman– A Woman with a Railroad– A one woman show
stage with Abwao Bandele-Asante
January 4th at 1:00pm- The Roaring 20’s with the Bow Tie Historian
January 18th at 1:00pm– The Amistad Story– A one woman show with Abwao Bandele-Asante
February 1st at 1:00pm– Failed Presidential Assassinations with the Bow Tie Historian
March 1st at 1:00pm—The SS United States: Fastest Ship in the World with the Bow Tie Historian
April 5th at 1:00pm– The Sinking of the Titanic with the Bow Tie Historian
Every Smile Counts For Older Adults
Thursday, August 18th from 9:00am-3:00pm
at Jewett City Fire Department
Please participate in this 5-minute screening to help the department of Public Health collect oral health information from older adults. This survey helps DPH advocate for better dental services. All participants are entered a raffle to win a gift card. Receive a Free Gift Bag: Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss & more!
Call to sign up! 860-376-2604
Farmers Market Voucher Distribution
To be eligible for farmers market vouchers, you must be 60+ or on disability. Call for income guidelines and to register.
Fall Flu Clinic Plans
We are planning to conduct another Flu & Pneumonia Clinic this fall. Several individuals have questioned whether there will be restrictions due to COVID 19 issues. We are planning to hold our clinic in mid-October. Plans are already in place to hold the event indoors. Should health concerns arise between now and the fall, we will do whatever the health department feels is appropriate for our population. More information with regard to date and time of our clinic including registration information will come. If you have questions, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6
News about TVCCA Energy Assistance
For individuals interested in applying to TVCCA Energy Assistance this year,there will be a late start in accepting applications. Rather than the start-up day being August 1st, it will be moved to September 1st.
August TVCCA Cafe Menu
Our menu for the month of August is as follows:
1 August: Chicken Primavera, Lemon Parmesan Pasta, Zucchini & Yellow Squash,
Pineapple Tidbits, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
8 August: Beef Hot Dog w/Bun, Baked Beans, Corn w/Onions & Peppers, Tropical
Fruit cup, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
15 August: Italian Pork Sausage & Peppers, Penne Pasta w/Marinara, Squash Mix
w/Carrots & String Beans, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
22 August: Whole Grain Fish Sticks, Tater Tots, Broccoli, Peppers & Mushrooms,
Pineapple Tidbits, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
29 August: Chicken Cacciatore, Farfalle Pasta w/Herbs, Mixed Vegetables Medley,
Diced Peaches, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
Our program is open to all seniors who have attained the age of 60 years
and older. Reservations must be made in advance. If interested in participating in
the program, please contact the senior center at 860-889-0770 on Monday (9:00
a.m.– 1:00 p.m.), Tuesday and Thursday (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.). There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per person. You may also leave a message at the Senior Affairs Office by telephoning 860-887-5581 ext. 6. We look forward to hearing from you.