Category: Resources

Looking for Senior Center Members who would be interested in playing golf approximately once or twice a week at local golf courses.

Beginners Welcome!

If interested, please call Mike

(860) 889-5960

Friday, July 22^nd  from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Looking for some extra cash or do you know someone who is?  Mohegan Sun is looking for individuals to work on-call positions, mainly in the arena during events.  Representatives from Mohegan Sun Casino will be here on July 22^nd to let you know more.  Stop by and visit their info table!

Will be distributed on: Wednesday, July 20^th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Farmer’s Market coupons are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.

You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a coupon booklet:

¨ You must be 60 years or older.

¨ Yearly income not to exceed $25,142 for single or $33,874 for couple.

¨ Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP (Foodstamps), etc.

¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the coupon booklet from.

¨ If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet all other eligibility requirements and live in subsidized housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals to be eligible.

Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior annually.

A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2021 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program.  Program open through October 1, 2022.

You must apply in the town you are currently living in and have rented in Connecticut in 2021.

Income Limits:

Single: $38,100 yearly or less  /  Couple: $46,400 yearly or less

Appointment Needed, Please Call:

Norwich residents, 55 and older call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.

If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.

If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.

Yearly Membership runs from July 1^st – June 30^th

Norwich Residents: Suggested $25.00 per year   /  Out-of-Town Membership: $40.00 per year 

Membership renewal is due now, regardless of when you originally signed up.

1. You need to be a registered Member of the Senior Center to take part in activities, classes or use rooms at the Senior Center. This includes our Hairdresser, Massage Therapy, transportation, all classes, special programs, Computer Room, Library, Pool Room, Bingo, etc.
2. Please fill out a Membership Application to update your renewal information. It is important for us to have your correct address, phone number, emergency contact, etc.
3. Please use your SCAN CARD every time you visit the Senior Center. The statistics are vital for us to maintain what we offer by showing usage of our classes, programs and services.  If you don’t have a Scan Card or you are not sure how to use it, please stop by Reception for help.

Membership Applications can be picked up at the Reception Desk or

printed from the City of Norwich website (www.norwichct.org/472/Membership)

The Department of Agriculture supports local farmers and provides fresh produce to low-income seniors. Vouchers are used to purchase fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, honey, milk, and eggs from certified CT Grown Farms at designated farmer’s markets or farm stands July thru October.

Recipients must be 60 years or older AND have income at or less than 185% FPL AND have not received vouchers yet this summer

household of 1 = $2095 per month / $25,142 per year

household of 2 = $2823 per month / $33,874 per year

If you qualify, call 860-376-2329 to sign-up. You must pick them up in person on Wednesday July 13th from 10:00am-12:00pm

If you are a caregiver of someone with the diagnosis of: Alzheimer’s Disease, Multi-infarct dementia,
Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, or Pick’s
Disease, you may be able to purchase respite services designed to provide a break, or a limited time of
caregiver relief, from the constant physical and emotional stress of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s
disease or a related disorder.

The program may subsidize the cost of services not to exceed an amount of up to $7,500 per year, however,
this funding is contingent upon available funding and subject to the applicant’s level of need as determined
by the Care Manager. Funding is available for respite services that include, but are not limited to: Adult Day
Care, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, Homemaker, Companion, Nursing Care, Personal
Emergency Response System or short term nursing home or assisted living care. Families may also choose a
Self-Directed option that allows them to hire a private caregiver through a fiduciary.

There are income and asset limits. For more information and/or to obtain an application, contact Senior
Resources at 860-887-3561.

Are you on Medicare and paying for your Part B premium?

If your monthly incomes is less than $2,786 (gross) as a single or $3,754 (gross) as a couple per month, you
could be eligible for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP).

Depending upon your income level, you could be eligible for 3 benefits.
1. The MSP will pay for the Part Be premium for Medicare coverage.
2. You would be eligible for the Low Income Subsidy which pays the full monthly premium of a Medicare Part
D (prescription coverage) benchmark plan, or a portion of a non-benchmark plan, yearly deductibles and coinsurance, or co-pays. It also allows you to change your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans
outside of the open enrollment period.
3. You may be eligible for the MSP to act as your supplemental health insurance.

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this program,
call the Senior Center office.