TVCCA Energy Assistance Program

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Norwich

Winter is here and home heating costs can be a struggle for many.  There is help.

TVCCA is now taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program which provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets.  The program is designed to help offset the winter heating costs of Connecticut’s lower income households.  Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses.  Payments are made directly to the utility or fuel company.

Income Limits:  Household Size: 1 2 3

Annual Income     $39,027 $51,035 $63,044

► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2022

For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681

 

Connecticut Water Assistance Program 2022

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Norwich

TVCCA is now taking applications for the Connecticut Water Assistance Program.  This is a one-time water assistance benefit to help low income households. Covered services include restoration of household water services to eligible disconnected homes; reduction of overdue water bills; and prevention of service disconnection.  Help is available for both household water and wastewater bills.  Eligibility is based on income and family size.  Payments are made directly to your water provider.

Income Limits:  Household Size and Annual Income:

1    $39,027

2    $51,035

3    $63,044

► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2022

For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681

 

Congratulations to Lee-Ann Gomes

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Norwich

The Senior Center staff and members would like to send our heartfelt congratulations out to Lee-Ann on her retirement from the City of Norwich.

Lee-Ann began her career as a 21 year old University of Connecticut graduate.  In 1986 she was hired by Norwich Social Services under the leadership of Beverly Goulet.  She worked for many years as a social worker, eventually working her way up to the Supervisor of Norwich Human Services.  In 2014, Lee-Ann replaced a retiring Beverly Goulet as the Director of Human Services.

Twice delaying her retirement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she is finally able to step away gracefully after her continued demonstration of great leadership in the community.  Lee-Ann’s contributions to Norwich are unprecedented and she will leave an indelible mark on this wonderful community for which she has served for 36 years.

We wish her all the best in retirement and hope for a lifetime of happiness and good health for her and her family as she embarks on this newest chapter of her storied life.  Norwich is a better place because of you Lee-Ann Gomes!!!

 

COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Norwich

If you need assistance finding a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic or need transportation to your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment, please contact the Senior Center for help (860) 889-5960.

Homebound or have difficulty getting out of the house? 

Uncas Health District Mobile Vaccination Team can bring the shot to you!

Call Uncas Health District to schedule a home visit.  (860) 823-1189 x109

 

Rest in Peace Jan Stewart

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Norwich

Jan Stewart, longtime Director of the Rose City Senior Center, passed away on Wednesday, December 1st at the age of 83 years old.

Anyone who has been associated with the Rose City Senior Center over the last 35+ years owes a great deal of gratitude to Jan as she was one of the main reasons the senior center is what it is today.  Jan began her career with the Norwich Senior Center in 1975.  In 1977 she was appointed Senior Affairs Director.  In 1994, the Senior Center as you know it today, opened at our current location on Mahan Drive.  Jan retired from the City of Norwich in early 2000.  Jan had such a vision for what the older adult population needed and what they would need in the future.  Our building was constructed to fit those needs and the programs and services followed.

Jan has served on the Senior Affairs Commission for many years and was involved in many community organizations such as Women’s City Club, Backus Hospital Auxiliary, UCFS Eldercare Committee, AARP #1004 and many other.

To say she will be missed is an understatement.

To her Husband of 64 years, their family and friends we sincerely express our deepest condolences.

 

Movie: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

Movie Comedy– Dirty Rotten Scoundrel (1988) – Wednesday, February 16th at
1:00pm. Call to register. (860) 434-4127.

Free Live Well Workshops

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Preston

Now offered via telephone. Senior Resources is now offering three different Free Live Well Telephone Workshops for area adults and their caregivers: Chronic Pain Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management. No other technology than a phone is needed for participants to connect for one hour weekly for six weeks to a trained Live Well leader who facilitates the sessions. In these weekly interactive calls, the leader reviews material and the group explores different self management tools such as action planning, problem solving, decision making, communication, healthy eating, physical activity and planning for the future. Workshops are limited to six adults. For more information call Senior Resources at 860-887-3561 ext 127 and ask to speak to Lori.

Preston Senior Center Pot Luck Club

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Preston

A special thank you to all in attendance at our December 14th Pot Luck Club Luncheon. The food was delicious and plentiful. Great entertainment by Lenny Domina (and signers). Thanks to the great team of volunteers who were our wait staff and food servers including Cathy Brosnan, Maureen Domina, Jessy Walden and Amy Brosnan. Lenny Ruta was the turkey carver for the day and he didn’t leave one morsel of meal on the carcass, great job Lenny. Camaraderie was alive and well on this day, new friends and old shared memories. Did I mention that the wait staff and food servers were also the clean-up crew? Yeah team from the dishwasher lady!

January Café Menu:

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Preston

The TVCCA Café Program meal site which is held at the Preston Senior
Center on Mondays offers the following menu for January:
January 3rd: Crispy Cod, Macaroni & Cheese, Squash Mix w/Carrots & String
Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, bread, margarine and beverage.
January 10th: Philly Cheesesteak w/roll, Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Peas & Pearl
Onions, Diced Pears, bread, margarine and beverage.
January 17th: Program closed due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
January 24th: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Zucchini, Peas, & Carrots, fresh
Orange, bread, margarine and beverage.
January 31st: Country Style Chicken, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Corn
w/Peppers & Onions, Sweet Treat, Grape Juice, bread, margarine and beverage.
Reservations are necessary to participate in this program. We ask that you
register on Monday prior to the Monday in which you plan on attending the
program. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal for individuals who are
60 years of age and over. Questions? Please contact the Senior Affairs Office at
860-887-5581 ext. 6 with your questions or concerns. Currently, transportation
provided by the Town of Preston is not available for this program.
The TVCCA Café Program will be offering some “Specialty Meals” designed
for specific holidays such as Valentines Day, St. Patrick’s Day, etc. Should the
senior center opt to participate in these special meals, participants will be
informed that there would be an increase to the suggested donation amount. We
will not participate in such meal choices unless all registered guests understand
and agree that there would be an increase for said meal.

Turkey Giveaway update

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Preston

Recently, we were fortunate to be the recipients of 120 turkeys which were
provided by The Hometown Foundation, Inc. The turn-around time was
incredibly short but we did put the information on the Town Website, Facebook
and distributed notices to Preston Housing and senior center to name a few. Our
Resident Troopers were key participants in bringing this grant to the Town of
Preston. We tried to receive approval for the turkey distribution grant for
Thanksgiving but were denied. By sheer luck, and maybe a few prayers, the Town
of Preston received a favorable nod for becoming the recipient of 120 turkeys
recently. Many thanks to our Resident Troopers, Preston Parks and Rec., Youth
Services and the Preston Senior Affairs Committee for coordinating the effort.
Thanks also to the volunteer manpower who distributed all of those big turkeys
including: Amy Brosnan, Cathy Brosnan and of course our Resident Troopers. If
we are ever again so fortunate as to receive a grant from the Hometown
Foundation, Inc. I hope it’s with a little leeway for getting the word out more
efficiently. (But, we’re really grateful for what they did provide us). A special
note of appreciation goes to the Public Works Department for the excellent job of
cleaning up the mountain of cardboard boxes that those turkeys left behind!