Available 4 days a week—call and come down to meet Michelle. Our new clinician for our mental health one-on-one services and group therapy! The Montville Senior & Social services is offering a FREE Mental Health Services at both the Montville Senior Center and Montville Social Servicers. Many people find the holidays difficult, or suffer from depression, have anxiety, addictions or just need someone to talk to. Mental Health is a very important part of health care. Don’t neglect your mind while taking care of your body! This program at the Center is made possible with a grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Call for details and/or an appointment! A suggested donation of $1.00 per visit is appreciated!
Category: Resources
Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program
As a reminder, the application for the Homeowners Program is May 15,
2024. It may seem like a long way away but it’s right around the corner. Call 860-
887-5581 ext. 6 to set up your appointment. If you file Income Tax, that process
must be completed prior to scheduling your appointment. For additional
information, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext.6.
Renters Rebate Program
The Renter’s Rebate Program begins accepting applications on April 1st through October 1st, 2024.
Participants in the program must be 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 at the time of his/her death. Applicants filing under the
disability provision must be accompanied by current proof of disability. The
Claimant must have been a resident in Connecticut for a one-year period of time
prior to filing an application.
The qualifying income guidelines for the calendar year 202 3 must not
exceed $43,800.00 if unmarried, or $53,400.00 if married. For married couples or other, unless legally separated, income from both husband and wife must be
counted in establishing qualifying income, regardless of living arrangements.
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.
The applicant must provide proof of rent and utilities payments during the
2023 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. When leaving a message, please include your name
and telephone number. Thank You.
Join AARP Mohegan Chapter 1004
Norwich AARP Mohegan Chapter 1004 is currently looking for new members!
AARP Chapter 1004 meets at Rose City Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Meetings are held January through June, and September through December.
For more information on joining Norwich AARP Mohegan Chapter 1004,
Call Karen at (860) 917-8163
Generations Family Health Center
Wednesday, April 24th from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer. Generations offers access to
Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions.
Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your heath care needs. Appointment not needed.
Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.
Early Voting
New to Connecticut starting for the Presidential Preference Primary
You must be registered in the Republican or Democratic party to vote in the Connecticut Primary
The Registrar of Voters will be holding office hours:
Tue, 3/26/24, 10am-6pm, Wed, 3/27/24, 10am-6pm, Thu, 3/28/24, 10am-6pm, & Sat, 3/30/24, 10am-6pm
This is in person voting and is being held at the Registrar of Voters office in the East Lyme Community Center
For more information, please contact Wendi Sims 860-739-6782 or Wsims@eltownhall.com or
Mary Smith 860-739-6147 or Msmith@eltownhall.com
Bring Me Back Home Registry
Bring Me Back Home (BMBH) is a new registry for Connecticut residents to assist in the recovery of missing or wandering persons whose cognitive challenges may lead to confusion and disorientation such as those with dementia or autism. The information you provide is confidential and secure and can only be accessed by law enforcement personnel in the event of an emergency.
After registering your loved one with cognitive challenges in the Bring Me Back Home program, the information is then part of the statewide registry accessible by law enforcement personnel if an emergency occurs. If your loved one wanders or is missing, individuals should call 911 immediately and indicate that they are registered with the Bring Me Back Home program.
For more information and to register for Bring Me Back Home,
Visit: ct.gov/BMBH
Welcome Nurse Barbara LPN
Barbara Boiselle LPN of Harford Healthcare Community Health will be providing preventative screenings, disease specific education, medication education, and care coordination to Norwich seniors (age 55 and older). Barbara will be at Rose City Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays and in the community at various Norwich senior housing locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Barbara will be focused on screenings, education, and referrals only, and will not provide any active treatment. During a typical visit, she will record vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen, heart rate, respirations, pain, and weight. She can provide testing as needed, including blood sugar, A1C, cholesterol, and hemoglobin. Test results and any need for follow up care will be discussed.
Barbara can also help with scheduling physician appointments, medication refills and work with your pharmacy or doctor to address medication concerns. Answers to your medication questions and medication education will be offered during your appointment.
Appointments are needed. To schedule an appointment with Nurse Barbara LPN,
Call: (860) 889-8331 x6416 or Email: Barbara.Boiselle@HHChealth.org
Connecticut Library for Accessible Books
The Connecticut Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB) is a network library of the Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). CT LAB lends books and magazines in audio and braille formats, for free, to any Connecticut resident who is unable to read regular print due to a visual, reading, or physical disability.
All materials can be either mailed to you and returned postage-free or downloaded to your personal computer or mobile device. The NLS collection includes nonfiction, fiction, bestsellers, magazines, and the NLS music section.
An application must be filled out to register for service and signed by an appropriate certifying authority (e.g. doctor, nurse, etc.). Call the CT State Library or visit their website for an application.
For more information, Visit: ctstatelibrary.org/ctlab
Call: CT State Library (800) 842-4516 or Email: csl.AccessibleBooks@ct.gov
AARP Tax Preparation
AARP Tax Assistant Program offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age– especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. Call us to schedule an appointment. with an AARP Tax Assistant volunteer.