IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE STAY AS ACTIVE AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN — TRY TO GET SOME MOVEMENT IN EVERY DAY!! KEEP A SCHEDULE — BE SURE TO GET UP, WASH, BATHE AND GET DRESSED. PICK A NEW GOAL EACH DAY — EVEN IF IT’S TO READ ONE CHAPTER FROM A BOOK. THIS PERIOD OF HAVING TO STAY HOME WILL PASS — KEEPING OURSELVES HEALTHY AND WHOLE UNTIL THEN IS IMPORTANT!
All day trips through June 2020 have been cancelled
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is highly doubtful any trips will be offered for the summer months. If this changes, we will make an immediate announcement.
Refunds have been processed but might take longer than usual as Town Hall staff are not working their normal hours.
Many of the trips that were slated for the spring/summer/fall of 2020 are being re-scheduled for 2021.
BUT we are always interested in where you want to go.
Time: 10:00a.m.
Email Hilary for Zoom Meeting ID and Password
Join these fun 40 minute Zoom classes to strengthen the muscles of your abdominals, back, hips and glutes for better posture and balance. Breathing techniques in Pilates also helps to reduce stress and anxiety which we can all use at during this time. No experience needed! Classes are Free!
Contact Hilary with questions and for Zoom ID and Password: hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
We are still offering rides for needed doctor appointments and help with grocery shopping.
Outreach Administrator Carolyn and Program Administrator Hilary are working from home. If you need to contact either one, please call the Senior Center and leave a message on their voicemail.
Information in this newsletter is as up-to-date as possible but is subject to change or cancellation.
We will do our best to keep you updated to changes.
If you are looking for services or resources to assist you, please contact us.
If you have any questions, please call us at (860) 889-5960.
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.
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
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.
