The Renter’s Rebate Program includes the following requirement for Participation:
1. The claimant must have resided in Connecticut for a one-year period of time prior to filing an application.
2. Claimant, or spouse, if domiciled together, must have been 65 years of age by the end of the calendar year preceding the filing period; or be 50 years of age or older and the surviving spouse of a renter, who at the time of his/her death, had qualified and was entitled to tax relief. Persons under 65 years of age who are receiving Social Security or disability benefits deemed comparable by the Secretary of OPM are also eligible (applications filed under the disability provision must be accompanied by current proof of disability).
3. Qualifying income is considered wages, bonuses, commissions, gratuities and fees; self-employment net income; gross Social Security benefits, Federal Supplemental Security income, dividends, interest, annuities; IRA distributions, Black Lung payments; Green Thumb payments; interest resulting from gifts received; Lottery winnings; net rental income, pensions, Railroad Retirement; severance pay, Unemployment Compensation, Workers Compensation, Alimony, etc.
4. The qualifying income guidelines for the calendar year 2019 must not exceed $45,100.00 for a married couple and $37,000 for unmarried individuals.
5. The applicant must provide proof of rent and utilities payments during the 2019 calendar year. Individuals interested in making application for the Renters Rebate of Elderly and Totally Disabled Program are requested to contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6 for additional instructions. The application filing period is April 1st through October 1st.

Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, there will be no face-to-face contact for the current application process. The Preston Town Hall has placed a large blue “drop-box” outside of its main entrance for your use. The structure is securely bolted to the concrete. Simply place your information in a sealed envelope and marked: Attention: Fran Minor. Please include your name and phone number with the documents. The Preston Town Hall is located at 389 Route 2, Preston.

For those individuals living at Lincoln Park Housing, please drop-off your information in the office door mail slot. I will contact you by telephone if your paperwork is incomplete or if clarification is needed.

As of this printing, there are no changes to the application filing period.

June 2020 virtual newsletter

Well, well here we are going into Memorial Day weekend – Reminder-  staff is off Monday so NO MEALS Monday.

Week 11 of COASTAL CAFÉ TAKE OUT at GROTON SENIOR CENTER

• Orders can be called in starting at 9 am at 860-441-6785.
• At this time, we are only providing hot meals (NO soups, sandwiches, salad bar).
• We are delivering meals to anyone 55 and older in Groton.
• Orders will be picked up curbside—just pull up-between 11:30am-12:30pm.

Groton Sr Center hot meal TAKE OUT 5/25 -5/29

May 25, Monday – Closed- MEMORIAL DAY

May 26, Tuesday – BBQ chicken legs, scalloped potatoes, green beans.

May 27, Wednesday – Stuffed peppers, rice, carrots.

May 28, Thursday – Meat lasagna, side salad, garlic bread.

May 29, Friday – Baked seasoned haddock, roasted potatoes, coleslaw

Lately, we have been serving fish on Fridays but tomorrow, May 15,  we are offering BAKED HAM with baked beans and a broccoli mix.  Remember – call in after 9 am if you would like to order 860-441-6785.  Each hot meal is $5 each with curbside pick-up 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at our center.  We also are doing deliveries for seniors in Groton.  Do you know someone who needs a meal?  We can help with that too!  Please call us – we can help.

Also, in case you miss the faces of Mary Jo or Cindy – here is a link to our latest SENIOR BEAT public access show giving an update on what we are doing currently. It is about half an hour in length.  Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM-1clVLOHQ

Coastal Café HOT MEAL is available weekdays at Groton Senior Center  102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340  860-441-6785. Each meal includes the entree and two sides. 

Orders can be called in starting at 9 am.

At this time, we are only providing hot meals (NO soups, sandwiches, salad bar, drinks, etc.)

Orders will be picked up CURBSIDE at front of GSC between 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

May 8  Friday  – Baked Cod with roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables.

May 11  Monday – Spaghetti and meat sauce, side salad, garlic bread.

May 12  Tuesday – Stuffed cabbage, rice, corn

May 13  Wednesday – Grilled chicken breast, macaroni & cheese, Brussel sprouts.

May 14  Thursday – Liver & onions, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean medley.

May 15  Friday – Baked ham, New England baked beans, broccoli mix.

It is with great sadness that we officially announce our SPRING 2 session is CANCELLED. If you already signed up for classes, you will receive a full refund. You will receive an email when the money has been applied to your household account. As always, we are here to answer any questions (860) 441-6785 Monday through Friday.

We will keep everyone up on changes and if there is a need, office staff are still in the building for seniors to contact!
Please call us at #860-848-0422 if anything is needed! Together, we will get through this!

We have a Health & Wellness program going on Monday—Friday. Our instructor is sending out a video each day on an important health tip and exercises you can do at home to stay active. This is going over very well. Not only are seniors enjoying the videos, but they get a friendly face to look forward to each day!