Time is running out if you would like to have your insurance coverage reviewed. The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for
Medicare Part D/Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans ends on December 7th, 2022. Participants are
encouraged to review their health and drug coverage to determine if any changes are needed. If a change is made, it
goes into effect as of January 1, 2023.
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The changes you can make during the Open Enrollment Period include:
Joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan
Switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
Switching from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan)
Call the Senior Center with your interest for an appointment. 860-739-5859
Category: Resources
Energy Assistance for 22/23 Fall and Winter Season
Applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program are being taken at the New London office of TVCCA. That
office can be contacted at 860-425-6681 to make an appointment. The Senior Center will assist the Senior and Disabled
population of East Lyme with their applications. Call the Senior Center at 860-739-5859 for an appointment.
For residents who reside in Twin Haven and the AHEPA housing complexes, please look for
signup sheets in your buildings.
To be eligible:
In a one-person household, income can be NO greater than $39,027. In a two-person household, income can be NO
greater than $51,035.
The following information is required:
1. Proof of income sources: copy of most recent monthly (quarterly, annual) check or copy of an award letter or copy of
most recent bank statement showing the direct deposit. If you are employed you must provide a copy of your four most
recent consecutive pay stubs. Dividends, annuities or interest income (has to be more than $10/month). Copy of a
statement for the most recently completed period.
2. All households must provide a copy of their most recent ENTIRE electric bill from Eversource.
3. If a household heats with oil, bring the name of your vendor.
4.If a household heats with natural gas or propane, bring your most recent ENTIRE statement.
Please remember all members of the household who receive income must report their income.
DECEMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH- John Pozega
John has been a volunteer at Thrive 55+ on and off since 2006. He first started to utilize the center when he
moved to Groton from Gales Ferry and wanted more than just meals and classes, he wanted to give back. This is
when John decided that he could best be utilized in the Tech Center.
We were very fortunate that John wanted to volunteer in the Tech Center, he
is a true asset. John has been working with computers since 1980. His career
working with computers started after graduating college when he took a
position with the Burlington Northern Railroad working as an Information
Technology Specialist of the purchasing department for 15 years. After that,
he worked for IBM Global Services for 7 years where he retired from and
then moved from Texas to CT to be with his sister and her family.
John enjoys volunteering at the center because it gives him an opportunity to
socialize and make new friends. John finds it very gratifying when someone
comes to him with a tech problem and he is able to show them the solution
and the individual has an ah,ha moment! He also feels that volunteering in the
technology center challenges him because it’s something new everyday and no
two problems are ever the same. He loves it!
On occasion, John has also donated some of his gorgeous knit blankets to our center. He is very talented. John
also enjoys reading, cross stitch, painting and zentangle. We hope John continues to pursue all his hobbies and we
thank him for all of his years of dedication to our Technology Center !
MedRIDE II ~ COVID SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE
Free Regional Transportation Program Montville & Norwich Seniors
If you are in need of medical transportation, call the new MedRIDE II program. WE can help. The
town of Montville and City of Norwich have joined together and received a grant to help transport
seniors to medically necessary appointments. Do you need to go to Yale, New Haven, Hartford
Hospital or Farmington to a specialist? Let us take you! Call 860–889–5960 for your appointment.
FOOT CARE PROGRAM
Come and get the Foot Care you need. Our On-A-Good-Foot Program can help. Foot care not
covered by Medicare will be paid by a grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds
made available under the Older Americans Act. A suggested donation of $6.00 is appreciated and
helpful, not required. Dr. Thomas Walter, Podiatrist comes to our Center once a month to perform
routine foot care. Call for an appointment and/or details 860-848-0422.
HEARING CLINIC w/ AUDIOLOGY CONCIERGE- Thursday, December 1st from 11:00-1:00pm
Audiologist- Nancy Jablonski
45 minute appointments start at 11am.
Free hearing test, a hearing aid check, wax inspection, and listening demos.
Register with the Senior Center. Call 860-739-5859.
BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM- Fridays from 8:00-4:00pm
The Montville Senior Center is offering a FREE Better Health, Mental Health, Program at
the Montville Senior Center. Many people find the holidays difficult, or suffer from
depression, have anxiety, or just need someone to talk to. Mental Health is a very
important part of health care so you can be as healthy as possible! Don’t neglect your
mind while taking care of your body! Join a group for discussion sessions or sit down
one–on–one with our licensed clinician to talk! This program is made possible with a
grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older
Americans Act. Don’t miss out on this great service! It’s never too late to start to take
care of yourself—mind, body, spirit! Call for details and/or an appointment!
A suggested donation of $1.00 per visit is appreciated! Thank you!
Call senior center for more information at 860-848-0422.
DECEMBER/ JANUARY CLOSINGS & LIMITED SCHEDULE
The Senior Center will be closing at noon on December 23rd and will be closed on December
26th for the Christmas Holiday. In addition, December 27th-30th, the center’s hours of operation will be 10am-2pm. Please check with your exercise instructors to find out if they will be holding exercise class the week after Christmas as many of them are taking the week off.
If it snows or if snow is expected, please tune in to Channel 3 to see if we are closed or if we
are closing early. It will be listed on the ticker at the bottom of your TV screen as “Lymes’
Senior Center”. The Senior Center will also be closed Monday, January 2nd for the New Year’s Holiday & Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
TVCCA Meals On Wheels
Providing more than a meal to seniors in our community. Call TVCCA to schedule: 860-886-1720.
Inclement Weather Notice
If the area experiences bad weather – classes, programs and transportation may be cancelled OR the Senior Center may be closed.
Weather related cancellations and closings are posted on
WFSB TV Channel 3, WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio stations.
**We are listed as ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER for cancellations and closings.**