Update for Day Trips for 2021

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 2nd business day.

You can only register yourself for a trip.   Senior Center Fun Trips are limited to one a month.

Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.

 

Wed, Oct 13th & Oct 27th – We are heading to Clyde’s Cider Mill and lunch at Jealous Monk in Mystic with free time in Mystic Village.  Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm. Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only). Registration begins Oct 1st.

 

Thu, Dec 9th  –  Come see the hilarious Christmas Comic Farce “A Christmas for Carol” at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant. A staff-served buffet with a variety of hot entrees, salads, veggies, dessert, fruit and beverages is included. Trip fee is $110. Minimal walking. Bus capacity is limited. Registration has begun. Wait List only at this time.

 

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO IN 2022? LET’S START PLANNING!  SEND US YOUR SUGGESTIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors!

Help make a difference in your community!  TVCCA’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers 55 and older to help meet the needs of seniors, children and veterans in the community.  You choose a volunteer activity that meets your interests and schedule.

For information, contact:

Georgia James, Program Coordinator  (860) 425-6608   gjames@tvcca.org

 

Aquacise

Exercise in the pool to provide a lot of resistance for muscles, but no wear and tear on joints.

DAY:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, 8 times in one month 

Time: 10:00 – 10:45

Begins: January 4

FEE: $65

Location: Vitale Aquatics and Tennis, 14 Iron Street, Ledyard

Norwich Public Utilities Rebates -2021

Norwich Public Utilities is currently offering NPU electric customers rebates on the purchase of new Energy Star rated air conditioners and Energy Star rated electric water heaters. The rebate is good for purchases made between July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021.  Rebates are $60 for a qualifying air conditioner and up to $500 for a qualifying electric water heater.  Other energy efficiency rebates are also available.

For more information visit

www.norwichpublicutilities.com/residential/efficiency-programs-rebates

Rebates are also available for the lease or purchase of a new or used (2019 or newer) all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and for the purchase and installation of EV charging equipment.

www.norwichpublicutilities.com/residential/electric-vehicle-charging-rebate-program

 

Silver Sneakers Flex- Tuesdays at 1:30pm *Next Session Starting September 14th*

Strength training to help maintain and improve functional, daily living movements.  Working muscles that are associated with balance, walking, walking up and down stairs, getting in and out of chairs, reaching and many other moves to help maintain function.
DAY:  Tuesdays, 10 weeks
TIME:  1:30 – 2:30
BEGINS:  September 14
FEE:  This is offered through many insurance companies or you may arrange direct payment with the instructor.

INSTRUCTOR:  Robin Loy

Municipal Medical Transportation Service and Caregiver Transportation Program

The Town of Preston participates with 11 other towns in collaboration with
Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium and the CT Department of
Transportation to offer transportation services for medical appointments to
individuals age 60 and over and disabled adults. (This is a grant funded service
and there is no guarantee that funding will be available for the entire year).

To qualify, the program is open to individuals who reside in the Town of
Preston and have completed a registration form. (Individuals who are eligible for
free transportation through Medicaid are asked to use that program instead.)
Currently thirty-six one-way rides for the period of July 2, 2021 – June 30,
2022 can be provided for medical appointments in New London County as long as
funds are available.

Reservations must be made no later than 48 hours in advance but can be
scheduled up to 2 weeks ahead. Trips can be scheduled during normal business
hours. Requests for weekend and Monday trips must be made no later than
Friday by 2 p.m. Personal Care Attendants (or family member acting as an escort)
may accompany passengers who need extra help with entering and exiting the
vehicle or have other needs that make traveling independently unsafe.

In order to protect the health of others, passengers must be free from
acute illnesses such as flu, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and infections such as
pneumonia. You may be asked to wear some sort of face covering by your
transportation provider (unless it is medically contraindicated).
For additional information on the Medical Transportation Program, please
contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.

Please Sign Up or Renew Your Membership!

Just a Reminder!

Please Sign Up or Renew Your Membership!

You need to be a registered Member of the Senior Center to take part in any activities, classes, or utilizing any rooms in the Senior Center.  This includes using our Hairdresser, Massage Therapy, transportation, all classes and programs, Computer Room, Library, Card Room, Bingo, etc..

In-Town Membership (Norwich Residents) is a suggested $25.00 per year

Out-of-Town Membership is $40.00 per year

Please stop by Reception to sign up or update your information!

 

Residential Home Energy Savings Program

Norwich Public Utilities wants to help you save money and conserve energy by making your home more energy efficient.  Enjoy the benefits of saving energy all year long including saving on heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the summer.  NPU has contracted with Lantern Energy to have them conduct free energy audits of NPU customer’s homes.  Appointments are scheduled year round.

For more information visit:

www.norwichpublicutilities.com/residential/efficiency-programs-rebates

 

RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse- 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00am

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Veterans Coffeehouse provides a comfortable location for all veterans and their spouses to meet for coffee, socialize and receive information regarding veterans benefits and services through state and federal agencies and programs.

Meets in Norwich at Rose City Senior Center on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.

For more information contact: Ted Pappagallo, Veterans Coffeehouse Coordinator  (860) 425-6615  or  tpappagallo@tvcca.org

Sponsored by: TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)