Category: Programs

Senior Center Closed Until Further Notice

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Lyme / Old Lyme

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

Posted on March 3, 2021 by East Lyme

“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

Posted on March 3, 2021 by East Lyme

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 1^st – March 31^st, 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

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Norwich

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

Posted on March 3, 2021 by East Lyme

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.