So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

Thursday, February 18th- Walk-through Take-out LUNCHEON

Time: 11:30am

SOUPER BOWL

Cream of Broccoli in a Bread Bowl

Dessert

$5.00

ORDERS MUST BE PLACED NO LATER THAN February 10th

MASKS & 6’ SOCIAL DISTANCE REQUIRED

ENTER THROUGH FRONT DOOR AND EXIT THROUGH BACK LIBRARY DOOR

Senior Staff and Contact Information

East Lyme Senior Center                 860-739-5859
37 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357

Director: Cathy Wilson

cwilson@eltownhall.com

Program Coordinator: Candy Heikkinen

cheikkinen@eltownhall.com

Senior Center Associate: Jane Bowen

jbowen@eltownhall.com

Transportation Team:

Roxanne Kormos

John Hallissey

Melissa Victor

Joe Savoie

 

Thursday, February 16th at 1pm- PET PARTY VIA ZOOM

Who do you love the most!! Your pet of course!

Join us on Zoom to share your pet with your friends from the Senior Center.

Everyone is invited, even if you don’t own a pet.

We miss you and would love to see you and your cute furry friend.

Register with the Senior Center to get your Zoom invitation.

 

ENERGY ASSISTANCE- 2021

The Senior & Social Services Offices will be handling applications for Energy Assistance in a new manner. Appointments for applications will begin in October, 2020, assistance from TVCCA will start in November 2020. The program runs until March 30, 2021. Appointments will be made in a “drive up” manner. We will explain beforehand all of the items you need to bring and at your appointed time, run out to the car to get documentation. We will copy, do application and bring back out for out for you to sign. The Town of Montville Senior & Social Services Department has a partnership with various energy organizations and can take application directly for each program. Please call for you appointment. All income/assets from current year are needed. Please do not miss out on these programs, call to see if you qualify and/or to make an appointment! Please call #860-848-0422 to sign up.