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COVID-19 and Stimulus Check Scams

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Norwich

The Federal Government has received numerous reports of COVID-19 related scam and hoax text messages, fake emails and scam robocalls offering free home testing kits, promoting cures & vaccines, selling health insurance, Medicare offers and fake charity drives.  All of which are scams.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will never contact you offering home testing kits, cures or vaccines nor will they call requesting personal information from you.  There is currently no cure or vaccine for COVID-19 and testing is only performed by a health care worker at a COVID-19 testing site or hospital.  Also, no one from Medicare will contact you offering COVID-19 related products, offers or benefits.

In addition, the IRS is warning people about fraudulent stimulus check related scams.  The IRS will never contact you by phone, email, text message, or social media with information about your stimulus payment, or to ask you for your Social Security number, Medicare number, bank account information, government benefits debit card account number or asking you to pay a fee to receive your check.

Hang up on calls and delete emails & texts that are suspicious.  If you respond, they might ask you for money or personal information.  Remember to NEVER give out your personal information, bank information, Social Security number or Medicare number and NEVER send cash, checks, gift cards, wire money or give out credit card information to anyone or any organization that you are unsure about.

If you think you are a victim of a fraud or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, call the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or by email at disaster@leo.gov.  If it is a cyber scam (internet related scam), submit your complaint through www.ic3.gov

 

Energy Assistance Program

Posted on April 3, 2020 by East Lyme

Residents interested in the Energy Assistance program need to call TVCCA at 860-425-6681. This agency is also closed to the public, but they are processing Energy Assistance applications by telephone. Additionally, the authorization for fuel deliveries for this program has been extended to April 30th, 2020.

Volunteers Needed

Posted on April 3, 2020 by East Lyme

If you or someone you know is interested in providing help during this time, please call the Senior Center. At this time, we have received only a few requests for help but in case this increases in the future, it would be helpful to have names and numbers at the ready.

The Senior Center has been asked what services are in place to help seniors in Town. Our response is that there is no set plan and the world is changing at a rapid pace. What makes more sense at this juncture, is for specific requests/needs to be expressed and a solution created. Do not hesitate to call. We’re in this together and we will come out together.

Senior Center is Closed to the Public

Posted on April 3, 2020 by East Lyme

The East Lyme Senior Center is currently closed to the public until further notice.

The staff of the East Lyme Senior Center are reporting in daily. Our duties have changed and we are delivering meals for our Meals on Wheels program so you will see our vehicle out in the community between the hours of 10am and 12:30pm.

If you or someone you know is having trouble, don’t hesitate to call the Senior Center at 860-739-5859. You may have to leave a message but rest assured, we will get it and respond to you.

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Lisbon

The Lisbon Senior Center is closed to the public (but we are here) effective March 19, 2020 until further notice.  We will continue to deliver meals on wheels and will be serving curbside limited daily lunches.  Call the Senior Center prior to 11:00 am to reserve a lunch.  Senior transportation will be limited to essential medical appointments only.

Please call the Senior Center with any questions: 860-376-2329.

STITCH HAPPENS via Zoom- Wednesdays

Posted on April 1, 2020 by East Lyme

Open to all  folks who knit, crochet, or sew.

No supplies provided – just good company and some occasional suggestions!

Time:  10:30

Support our Local Businesses During This Time

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Groton

Local businesses – especially local restaurants -donate often to our community events during the year. Let us help them! You too can still support our local businesses during this time. Below is a listing of restaurants in our town that are open. Please note that this listing is being updated continuously.

https://www.exploremoregroton.com/news-and-media/restaurant-update?fbclid=IwAR3I52rPpiQ_E1Vi9syPAapXzpWTsXj0YTBKao_WoTnlGzijW2Fmh193XWo

Books for Sale

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Norwich

Check out the books for sale located across from the Reception desk.  New selections are added weekly by the Library volunteers.  Paperbacks and hardcovers available.  Books are used but in great condition.  They sell for 10¢ each or 3 for 25¢.  You can’t beat that deal!  Stop by and check them out!

 

COMMUNITY SHARE: Helping Neighbors In Need

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Groton

COMMUNITY SHARE: Groton CT Rotary Club is looking to help anyone who is in need during this trying time.  Are you home-bound and need supplies? Groceries? Just someone to talk to? Read below to learn more about how the Groton Rotary can help you!

Groton Rotary Club has over 100 people who have signed up to help neighbors in need. Now, we need to know what needs there are. If you have a need, whether it’s a need for food to be delivered while you are sequestered at home or just someone to talk to so you know you’re not alone, fill out the form http://bit.ly/rotaryhelp . You can also use to it to let us know about someone else who may need something.

We’re all in this together. Let us know how we can help. Please share this with your contacts and neighbors.