Category: Resources

Site Coordinator Volunteer Needed for AARP Tax -Aide service

AARP foundation tax-aid provides free in-person, personal income tax preparation, with special attention to those age 50 and older. Starting in October 2023 the Groton AARP tax aid group is looking for a new site coordinator. The site coordinator implement program plans and ensures site compliance with the AARP tax aide program policies, and IRS quality site requirements.

  • Duties include:
  • Ensuring supplies needed for staff preparation at the site are available.
  • Scheduling volunteer counselors
  • Coordinating with Thrive 55+ for scheduling of clients.
  • Ensuring all required policies and processes are in place and followed at the site
  • Providing leadership and communication from AARP, leadership and local volunteers
  • Qualification as tax counselor is desired, but not required

Expenses in mileage are reimbursed by AARP.

A specific position description is available upon request.

Apply by August 1, 2023 with a one page summary of your history, and one personal reference

For more information, please contact Keith at HKCovin@att.net

Spring I Session Registration

Registration for Spring I Session (Mar 6 – April 29) begins…

February 7th for residents

February 14th for non residents (in person)

 

Please come in person to register. You can also register ONLINE at www.GrotonRec.com/Discover55
*Non residents may sign up online 2 days after residents
registration begins & in person the week after residents.

We are in need of a part-time van driver!

Looking for a part-time van driver with a passenger endorsement

 

TO APPLY: https://www.ledyardct.org/87/job-opportunities

 

Energy Assistance

If your household has been financially impacted by COVID-19, TVCCA may be able to help with unpaid rent or mortgage payments. For rental and utility assistance, including help with UNITE CT applications, please call 860-425-6523. For assistance with mortgage payments, please call 860-425-6569

 

Renter’s Rebate Program

Renters Rebate is a State qualified program run by the OPM (Office of Policy and Management for residents who are elderly/disabled and make a certain amount of Income.

CONTACT:  Karen Goetchius at 860-464-8464

gnoG Show Price Update

We are now offering an additional price for the gnoG Show on Friday Feb 24th

Cost is $20 pp for dinner and show or $10 PP for just the show (entry is after dinner is completed)  Register by Feb 21st 860-441-6785

President’s Day Closure

The senior center will be closed on Monday, February 20th for President’s Day