Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Renters

The Renter Rebate Program through the State of CT provides a rebate for renters who are elderly or
disabled. Applications for the program are available until October 1st. Please call the Senior Center for an
appointment.

To be eligible:
1. An applicant or the spouse must be 65 or older; or be 100% disabled (per Social Security); or be
50 and a surviving spouse of a previous applicant.
2. Must have lived in CT for 1 year.
3. Total 2021 income which includes Social Security must not exceed:
$38,100 for a single person
$46,400 for a married couple
4. 35% of of the applicant’s rent must exceed 5% of the applicant’s income
5. If you received assistance from the UniteCT program, you must declare it.

Proof of income received and rent and utility payments made in calendar year 2021 must be provided.
For residents living at either Twin Haven or the AHEPA housing complexes, you will be contacted.

Summer Stock Pop-Up Theater @ McCook’s Park Band Shell

Come see Theater Under the Shell Players in Ken Ludwig’s Comedy “Moon Over Buffalo”
Jul 30th thru Aug 4th at 6pm and Aug 6th and Aug 7th at 6pm
Directed by Joyce Beauvais
Bring your lawn chair, blanket or beach chair
​​​​​​​ $20pp donation taken at the show.

Retired Old Men Eating Out: Costello’s, Noank

***NEW CLUB***
Retired Old Men Eating Out
Wed, Jul 27th, 11:30am
Costello’s, Noank
So, what is the ROMEO Club?
(Retired Old Men Eating Out)
They eat out, have fun, make and keep
friends. Men Only!
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only)
Open to Non-Residents
if there is availability Non-residents
will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Registration begins Jul 1st.

Senior Center Fun Trip: Rocky’s Aqua, Clinton

Wednesday, July 13th from 11:00am-3:30pm

Lunch with shopping afterwards.
Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm.
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).  Open to Non-Residents if there is availability. Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited. Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make your payment by 4pm on the next business day. Registration begins Jul 1st.

Trip: Whale Watch Highspeed Catamaran (Boston, MA)

Wednesday, July 27th

3+ hour whale watch tour from Stellwagen Bank with free time at Quincy Market for lunch and shopping. Trip fee $126 per person. Lots of walking. Registration begins May 2nd.

Trip: Charles Riverboat Cruise (Boston, MA)

Wednesday, July 13th

Narrated cruise of the Charles River with lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Trip fee is $127 per person. Moderate walking. Registration begins May 2nd.

Niantic Lions Club 61st Outdoor Arts & Craft Show

July 2nd and July 3rd

Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm

at East Lyme Town Hall Green

and a food truck court

Featuring New England’s Finest Juried Artists and Crafters
(nianticartsandcraftshow.com)

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers

Wed, Jul 20th, 10am at East Lyme Senior Center.

Please call to register that you are coming. If you cannot
come in person, you can send a proxy. But registration is
still required. Call for details

The Senior Farmer Market Voucher program age and income requirements:
60 years of age or older, and income limits of: income limits for a single person is $1986 per month/$23828 per year
and for a couple is $2686 per month/$32227 per year.

Tips for using Senior Farmer Market Vouchers:
-Use the vouchers! Don’t wait until September.
-Keep the vouchers in a safe place. They cannot be replaced.
-Use them in $3 increments or all at once ($18) but the farmer cannot give you
change.
-Review the list of locations. Not every farmer market or farm stand is able to
take them.
-Vouchers can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, cut herbs or honey. They
can NOT be used to buy sandwiches, meat, dairy, crafts or some of the other
lovely items sold at farmers’ markets.
-You can send someone else to shop for you if you completed a Proxy Form

Summer Session Registration

Summer Session: July 5th – Sept 23rd
Registration for fitness, music, arts, and games is now open.

You can register in person or online through schedulesplus.com/eastlyme.
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.

Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, July 27th at 12:30pm

Movement and Balance Workshop led by Lisa Bragaw, PharmD, RYT, Owner of Zen & Now Wellness Center

Do you want to experience more mobility, flexibility and balance? Join Lisa to see how to incorporate gentle movement and breathing exercises into your day to bring more peace into your body and mind. We lose a little of our balance every day, and it’s so important to work on maintaining balance to prevent falls.
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Registration begins July 1st – Register by July 15th