Otis Library is now offering free notary service!
This service is by appointment only.
To make an appointment, contact Victoria
vrice@otislibrarynorwich.org
or
leave a message at (860) 889-2365 x110
Otis Library is now offering free notary service!
This service is by appointment only.
To make an appointment, contact Victoria
vrice@otislibrarynorwich.org
or
leave a message at (860) 889-2365 x110
The newsletter is available to view approximately 7-9 days prior to when we receive the printed copy.
To view online, please go to www.mycommunityonline.com
To search use: “Rose City Senior Center” and zip code “06360”
Programs designed to help offset the costs for lower income households.
Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses.
CT Energy Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets.
CT Water Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards disconnection of household water services; reduction of overdue water bills; and prevention of service disconnection. Help is available for both household water and wastewater bills. Eligible households can qualify for up to $1,000.
Income Limits:
Household Size: 1 2 3
Annual Income $39,761 $51,996 $64,230
► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2023
Payments are made directly to your utility, fuel or water provider.
For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681
Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) Program is available to all CT real property owners who are age 65 or older or totally disabled. Annual income cannot exceed $40,300 for an individual or $49,100 for a couple in 2022. Discounts are based on a graduated income scale and are calculated by your town’s Tax Assessors Office. Discount is applied directly to the applicant’s real property tax bill.
Norwich Residents: For more information or to apply for the Property Tax Credit Program, please call the Norwich Tax Assessor’s Office.
Applications are accepted between February 1 and May 15, 2023.
Norwich Tax Assessor (860) 823-3723
Veterans with established Connecticut residency may also be eligible for other tax credits.
Residents of other towns: Call your town’s Tax Assessor’s Office for more information.
We are sharing this from New London Homeless Hospitality Center located at 325 Huntington Street, New London CT 06320 Voice and text: 860-876-6649
Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Partners –
The walk-in Winter Warming Center in New London is now open. The Warming Center is now located next to the Emergency Shelter at 325 Huntington Street. Open weekdays and weekends. Check-in is from 6 – 9:30 pm. Check-out is at 6 am. Masks required. A 211 call is NOT required before arrival, and we will do our best to complete a CAN assessment and intake with overnight guests. Continue to refer unsheltered homeless individuals seeking an Emergency Shelter bed to 211 for a referral to the shelter waitlist.
The Daytime Hospitality Center, located at the Emergency Shelter at 325 Huntington Street, continues to be open 8 am – 4:30 pm on weekdays. Masks required. Showers, a landline, Wi-Fi, a photocopier, a mail center, desktop computers, and twice-weekly a Community Health Center clinic are available with assistance from staff and volunteers.
For individuals who are experiencing housing and rent difficulties, urge them to visit the NLHHC Housing Resource Center at 727 Bank Street, open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 9 am to noon. Or call the Housing Resource Center directly at 860-501-9900 to make an appointment.
As always, refer any unsheltered homeless individuals to me at 860-876-6649 (voice and text), and I will respond as quickly as I am able.
Peace, David
Why Take a Defensive Driving Course?
The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance
premium upon completing the course. Contact your insurance company to find out. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of
participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned.
–Wed, Dec 7th – 12:30pm to 4:3pm
–Wed, Jan 11th – 9:15am to 1:15pm
$20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member
Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration. Call Senior Center at 860-739-5859.
Safety in the Home discussion with Lower Valley Care Advocates. Learn about safety equipment for your home, services and assistance programs to keep you safe, and memory care specific
precautions.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Fri, Dec 9th. Call Senior Center at 860-739-5859.
Let your voice be heard! Come and share what is meaningful to you about the health of our community.
Ledge Light Health District is conducting local focus groups to gather community input on data points in their most
recent Community Health Assessment. This is a great opportunity to give input on what you care about and value with
regard to the health of our community. The input gathered during focus groups, allows the HIC to then work to identify
best and promising practices to reduce barriers to well-being, address needs, and build on strengths. Input is gathered
anonymously. Limited to 10 people,. Session will last about 90 minutes.
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Tue, Dec 6th.
“Budget: Can I afford it?” in this short presentation with time for questions, we will go over budgeting
effectively and planning for the future along the way. Our main goal is to help attendees on their
financial journey, whatever it may look like. We will discuss topics such as wants versus needs,
evaluating and controlling spending habits, and give some tools and tips on paying bills on time.
We will also spend time focusing on setting goals and priorities for a healthy financial journey!
Registration begins Dec 1st. Please register by Tue, Dec 6th.
The Senior Center office will begin taking appointments for Tax-Aide assistance Mon, January 9th.
Appointments will be held on Mon and Fri mornings beginning Feb 6th and will end on Mon, Apr 10th.
Call senior center 860-739-5859.