Deep Breathing, Aromatherapy, Guided Mediation, and Mindfulness Discussions. This is a great way to start the day and will be offered via ZOOM for the next few months! There are many health benefits to Mediation: Detoxification of body, de-stressing, increased cardiovascular capacity, regulate weight, improved posture, help with anxiety, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure & more! Classes are ongoing—you can join at any time, please call the office to sign up and on instructions to participate.
Category: Programs
Health & Wellness Program: Monday – Friday on Videos
We have been providing Health & Wellness video since this crazy pandemic started! If you would like to receive the videos – they are sent via email – please send me an email with your request and I will add you to the list! This is a great way to stay active while staying home and safe! The program is called COOPED UP WITH CAITLIN and videos are provided Monday – Fri-day and show you how to keep moving safely in your home! Working on different muscle groups, different areas of the body, etc. the videos will show you how to move throughout the home, using different furniture or household items to hold or hold on to while performing exercises to help keep your muscles and blood moving and flowing!
Senior Center Closed Until Further Notice
The Lyme’s Senior Center will be closed until further notice as of Tuesday 3/17/20. Only Cafe Lunch and Nursing Services will take place on Monday 3/16/20. The town nurse will still remain open at this site M-F 11:15am-1:15pm. Those normally eating lunch here will be able to order a lunch “to go” through the Estuary Senior Center in Old Saybrook by calling (860)388-1611 x 216 before 11:00am on the Monday before the week. Those wishing to use this service can pick it up at The Lymes’ Senior Center’s KITCHEN DOOR on TUESDAY’S between 11:30-12:30pm. One reservation will provide 5 frozen meals.
During this time the Center will continue to coordinate with Emergency Management, Town Officials, Health Dept etc. and will be in contact with other Senior Centers to figure out the best time to go back to “business as usual.”
If you have any questions, please call the Senior Center at (860) 434-1605 ext. 240.
Best regards,
Stephanie Gould, Lymes’ Senior Center Director
26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme
(860)434-1605 ext. 240
STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE SENIOR CENTER
“Like Us” on Facebook. Because of COVID-19, there is very limited foot traffic within the Community Center. Therefore, communication via Facebook has become a valuable tool for the Senior Center. Check it out – we are posting daily.
The Senior Center has 2 websites: you can go to www.eltownhall.com. Hover over the “Community” Button and then Click on “Senior Center”. The Senior Center is also part of a regional website. Check it out: www.seniorcentersct.org – look for East Lyme.
If you would like the newsletter emailed to you monthly, give us a call and we can add you to our monthly email distribution list.
We also have added the ability to register for classes on-line. Go to www.schedulesplus.com/eastlyme. You will be able to register for programs via this link. Right now, we are NOT accepting credit card payments but that will be re-instated in the near future.
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD for MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
This period can be used by a person who has an active Medicare Advantage Plan as of 1/1/2021. During this Open Enrollment Period (OEP), January 1st – March 31st, a beneficiary can:
- Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage) to another Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage);
- Leave the Medicare Advantage Plan and return to Original Medicare by selecting a prescription drug plan (Part D).
What beneficiaries cannot do:
- Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan;
- Join a Medicare Part D Plan;
- Or switch from a Medicare Part D Plan to another Medicare Part D Plan.
The change can only be used once during the OEP. The new plan become effective the first of the month after the plan receives your request. Call the Senior Center office at 860-739-5859 if you require assistance.
TVCCA Home Heating Assistance Now Available
Winter is coming and home heating costs can be a struggle for many. There is help.
TVCCA is now taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program which provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat. Priority is given to “vulnerable households” with young children, elderly or disabled individuals.
Income and Asset Limits apply:
Household Size:
1 Annual Income $37,645
2 Annual Income $49,228
Asset Limits:
Homeowner $15,000
Renter $12,000
Applications can be done over the phone and through the mail for homebound individuals.
To schedule an appointment or for additional information, please call (860) 425-6681.
AARP TAX-AIDE 2021
Update:
If you have not already contacted the Senior Center office, there are no available appointments.
You can contact T.V.C.C.A. and inquire about their V.I.T.A. program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to see if they have any available appointments.
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free tax counseling and preparation for middle to low-Income taxpayers with special attention to those people aged 60 and over. Because of COVID-19 concerns, the process will be different this year. Please call the Senior Center at 860-739-5859 for details.
Taxpayers must provide their:
- Personal Identification and Social Security Number,
- Copies of your 2020 Federal and Connecticut tax returns, and
- All 2020 income reports that have been received: (SSA-1099, all 1099s, all W-2s, Unemployment Compensation forms), Brokerage Statements, and all other forms that indicate Federal and/or Connecticut income taxes were paid in 2020.
Outdoor Food Bank
We are continuing our OUTDOOR FOOD BANK Wednesday—Fridays from 1:00—3:00 PM in the Senior Center parking lot for any of our seniors in need and/or uncomfortable go-ing to the public grocery stores.
Wednesday, March 17th- Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon
We will be having a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration via Zoom, with games & fun! Also—we will be delivering a Saint Patrick’s Day meal to any of our seniors that would like one. Please call to sign up by March 12th—distribution will be on Wednesday, March 17th.
Senior Resources can help you shop for groceries
Senior Resources has a wonderful new program where they will “shop” for you for groceries, along with a $50 award if you qualify. Please call # 860-887-3561.