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February 13, Monday—6:30pm – LIFE ENRICHMENT SERIES: Conversation with the Author
LIFE ENRICHMENT SERIES: Conversation with the Author
Thursday, February 23rd- Chat with the Chief
Thursday, February 23rd 10:30 a.m.
City of Norwich Chief of Police Patrick Daley will be here to discuss the many aspects of his position as Chief of Police. He will also discuss the trends he and his staff are seeing, what you should be aware of and how to stay vigilant and safe. Please join us in the Dining Room for this informative talk with Q & A session. Please sign up at Reception.
Veterans Coffeehouse
TVCCA’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting a Veterans Coffeehouse Every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. United Congregational Church of Norwich 87 Broadway, Norwich
Senior Center Library
Borrowing Procedures & Donations Rose City Senior Center Members can borrow books as follows: Take books from shelves ONLY. Please do not take books from baskets or boxes. Take what books you want to read and return them as soon as you have finished with them. Please place returned books in wicker baskets located in the Library. The library is happy to accept donations as long as the books are: Clean, New or Nearly New Condition. Mysteries, Fiction, Romance, Large Print, Autobiographies, Biographies, or Non-Fiction. Published Within the Last 4 Years. PLEASE DO NOT donate books that are Mildewed, Torn, Missing Pages, Dirty or Published before 2012.
TVCCA Home Heating Assistance Now Available
Winter is here 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 2 Asset Limits: Homeowner Renter Annual Income $33,132 $43,327 $15,000 $10,000 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.
Home Repair Loans still available
Some Montville low and moderate income homeowners who want to make home repairs still have a few months to apply! You must have at least 10% equity in your home and be up to date with your town taxes. This grant is aimed at upgrades like roof replacement, heating systems, window replacements, handicap ramps, bathroom adaptions, electrical and other code updates. Applicants annual income must be less than $46,100 for individuals and $52,650 for two. For more information and applications call the Montville Town Clerk or Lisa Low and Associates at 203-888-5624
ONLINE BANKING
Online Banking
Presented by Bonnie Stanford Niantic Assistant Branch Manager of Chelsea Groton Bank
Thursday, November 10 at 10 AM in our Technology/Computer Center
People are doing their banking from their computers and cell phones but you are not sure about it…
IS IT FOR YOU???
Online banking can be intimidating but it also can be quite beneficial.
Please come to the FREE presentation about ONLINE BANKING to learn the pros and cons of online banking and if it will work for you.
This class is designed to encourage planning ahead for financial wellbeing.
Please rsvp to 860-441-6623
Groton Senior Center
Free – MEDICARE Presentations
FREE – Medicare Presentation
Presented by Steven Clark; local Medicare Insurance expert & broker. Representing ALL the top Medicare Carriers and ALL Medicare Plan types! CT license # 146675.
Learn what Insurance Companies don’t want you to know!!
Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: Which is better?
Learn how to get better Medical coverage for less!
Buy a Plan with No Network restrictions; Use any Hospital, Doctor, or facility that accepts Medicare!
Get 100% coverage for costly services such as:
o In-patient Hospital stays,
o Hospital out-patient surgeries
o Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy
o CT scans, MRI, PET scans, and MORE!
Lean how to get the Best RATES/COSTS on Drug Plans!
Seminar Location: Groton Senior Center, Groton CT 06340
Dates & times: November 8th & 15th at 1:30pm
For Reservations call: 860 908 1234
TESTIMONIALS:
Steve has been great….he’s saved me a great deal of money on my Medicare Insurance over the years… Pat Harris….Old Lyme, CT
In 10 minutes he saved me $1,000+ on my prescription drug Plan rates and Copayment costs for the year! Charlotte Sandler…Windham, CT
CHOICES
This program is Connecticut’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). It provides free information and assistance about current Medicare choices, Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), Medicaid, Long-Term-Care Insurance, long-term-care options, prescription drug assistance and other related state and federal programs.
Each Area Agency on Aging is staffed with a CHOICES Coordinator who receives extensive training in health care issues. The coordinator provides written information and advise and when appropriate, refers consumers to a trained volunteer counselor, for additional assistance. Volunteers meet with older adults, other Medicare beneficiaries, and/or their families at various sites statewide.
Area Agencies on Aging provide general assessments of older persons who appear to be in need of resources and provide them with appropriate assistance.
For more information call 1-866-388-1888 or in Eastern CT call Senior Resources at 860-887-3561