Birthday Cake for all February birthdays
*Date Change: Friday, March 2nd – Paint-a-Long
860-376-2329
PVMS Luncheon and Volunteer Reading Program
The Preston Veterans Memorial School Volunteer Reading Program and Luncheon series schedules have been completed for the remainder of the current school year. Volunteer reading sessions are from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Persons interested in participating in the luncheon are requested to arrive by 11:00 a.m. Registrations are necessary for both programs and may be directed to the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. Our schedule includes Thursday, February 15th, March 15th, April 12th and concludes on Thursday, May 17th. There is a suggested donation of $4.00 per person for participants in the luncheon.
Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program
The application-filing period for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief program will be from February 1st through May 15th. The qualifying income guidelines for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program for applications to be filed for the 2017 Benefit year are $35,300.00 for an unmarried individual and $43,000. for married persons. If you are currently participating in the Homeowner Program and need to reapply, you will receive notice form the Preston Assessor’s Office advising you of that requirement.
Applicants will need to provide proof of all sources of income including but not limited to Social Security, pensions, interest statements, employment, etc. If you have filed Income Tax (2017), a copy of the signed and dated document is necessary to provide as well. Appointments may be scheduled by telephoning 860-887-5581 extension 6. If we are unable to accept your call immediately, please leave your name, telephone number and a brief message regarding the nature of your call.
AARP Tax Assistance Program
Appointments are currently being accepted for the Free AARP Income Tax assistance program at the Preston Senior Center. The income tax preparation assistance is designed for low and middle-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those individuals who are 60 years of age or older.
If married, we ask that both husband and wife are present during an income tax counseling session. Taxpayers must bring all documents which they have received that apply to their 2017 income tax filing.
Tax-Aide sessions will be conducted at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston on the following dates: Wednesday, February 7 and 21st, March 7th and 21st and concluding on Wednesday, April 4th. All appointments are scheduled between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
IF you are interested in scheduling an appointment with a Certified AARP Tax Counselor, please call 860-887-5581 ext. 6 leaving your name, telephone number and a brief message. You will be contacted regarding the scheduling availability.
Thursday, January 11th- Suzanne Dombrowski: “Senior Financial Scams” by Core Plus Credit Core
Time: 12:00pm
DIABETES WORKSHOPS
Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
Time: 4:30- 7:00pm
Location: New London Community Health Center, 1 Shaw’s Cove, New London, CT 06320
Register: Contact Cindy at Ledge Light Health District, 860-448-4882 Ext: 302
Thank you New London Seniors! …For all that you have done for our community so far:
Fundraising & Donations: Baton Rouge Community Relief Donation, Holiday Boot Drive, Adopt-A-Senior, School Supplies, Care Packages for Armed Service Members, Holiday Cards to Veterans, Fundraiser for Soup Kitchen, Tommy Maynard Fund Raiser, N. L. High School Scholarship, N. L. Police Department Brochure, etc.
Volunteerism: Food Pantry, Nursing Home Visits, TVCCA Kitchen, Local Beach Clean-Up, TVCA RSVP Program, Sliver Threads Boutique Thrift Shop, Jason’s Tag Sale, Books Sales and Sawing Shop Sales at the Senior Center, Trips, Bingo, Volunteer Luncheon, Pen Pals Program, Scrapbooking Project for Nursing Home Residents, etc.
Collaboration with Community Organizations: Big Event and Kids Camp (w/ N. L. Recreation Department), “Carousal “ and Senior Prom (w/ Conn. College), Light bulb Exchange (w/ Eversource), Summer Fiesta (w/ Centro de la Comunidad).
Wednesday, January 31st- Trip to Norwich Town Mall Shopping / Lunch at Fat Cat Restaurant
Departure time: 9:00pm
Must register by January 3, 2017, 2:30pm. Bring money for lunch.
There is a $5.00 trip surcharge for non-members.
IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION POLICY UPDATE
1. TRIP RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS DUE DATES will appear in the section below (“Where are we going this month?”) next to each
scheduled trip, starting this month.
2. PAYMENTS ARE DUE AT THE TIME WHEN THE RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. If you are unable to pay at that time, you should place
your name on the waiting list. Reservations for trips may be made over the telephone only if there is no payment required.
3. There are no transfers of spaces to friends when cancelling. If you must cancel a trip, please call us as soon as possible .
4. REFUNDS: No Refunds are given on day trips if a replacement is not found for your spot. Time of return home for all trips is approximate.
Please keep in mind it is extremely difficult to determine exact return times.
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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND FROM THE VEHICLE.THE NEW LONDON SENIOR CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Wednesday, January 24th- Trip to Estuary Thrift Shop / Lunch at Monkey Farm Café
Departure Time: 9:00am
Must register by January 3, 2017, 2:30pm. Bring money for lunch.
There is a $5.00 trip surcharge for non-members.
IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION POLICY UPDATE
1. TRIP RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS DUE DATES will appear in the section below (“Where are we going this month?”) next to each
scheduled trip, starting this month.
2. PAYMENTS ARE DUE AT THE TIME WHEN THE RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. If you are unable to pay at that time, you should place
your name on the waiting list. Reservations for trips may be made over the telephone only if there is no payment required.
3. There are no transfers of spaces to friends when cancelling. If you must cancel a trip, please call us as soon as possible .
4. REFUNDS: No Refunds are given on day trips if a replacement is not found for your spot. Time of return home for all trips is approximate.
Please keep in mind it is extremely difficult to determine exact return times.
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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE SENIOR CENTER DOES NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND FROM THE VEHICLE.THE NEW LONDON SENIOR CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.