Category: Resources

MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM

Posted on May 28, 2022 by East Lyme

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 B 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 co-insurance, 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.

AARP MATURE DRIVER SAFETY CLASS

Posted on May 28, 2022 by East Lyme

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, Jun 1st 12:30pm to 4:30pm $20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member
Wed, Aug 3rd 9:15am to 1:15pm $20 for AARP member $25 for non-AARP member
Register with the Senior Center office. Payment due upon registration.

TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS 2022

Posted on May 28, 2022 by East Lyme

The Renter Rebate Program through the State of CT provides a rebate for renters who are elderly or disabled. Applications for the program are available until October 1st. Please call the Senior Center for an appointment.

To be eligible:
1. An applicant or the spouse must be 65 or older; or be 100% disabled (per Social Security); or be 50 and a surviving spouse of a previous applicant.
2. Must have lived in CT for 1 year.
3. Total 2021 income which includes Social Security must not exceed:
$38,100 for a single person
$46,400 for a married couple
4. 35% of of the applicant’s rent must exceed 5% of the applicant’s income

Proof of income received and rent and utility payments made in calendar year 2021 must be provided.
For residents living at either Twin Haven or the AHEPA housing complexes, you will be contacted.

Presentation: ESTATE PLANNING INFO SESSION on Wednesday, June15th at 1:00 PM

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Groton

Presented by Eric Moreira, CRPC, APMA Financial Advisor
of Coastal Wealth Management. Local Estate Planning
Attorney April Brodeur will be guest speaker.
* General Estate Planning ideas
* Creative ways to leave a legacy for loved ones
* Simple techniques for avoiding Probate
* Medicaid Planning
Light refreshments available.
Registration required for this by Monday, June 13th

Presentation: THINGS TO THINK ABOUT IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT DOWNSIZING on Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:00pm and June 29th at 6:00 PM

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Groton

Presented by Heather Sawyer of William Pitt Sotheby’s international Realty located in Mystic CT. Let’s talk about downsizing for you personally or helping family members through the process. Topics include how to prepare your home and yourself for the changes, how to sell your current home, how to buy another home/condo and what does that mean for you and your family.

JUNE VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH- TERRY ZIEGLER

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Groton

We would like to thank Terry for being such an active and dedicated volunteer
here at Thrive55+. She is very passionate about helping others and takes great
pride in all that she does. She tends to work behind the scenes and prefers to
remain anonymous. Terry’s hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and her leadership
role as the head volunteer for the party committee is absolutely awesome!!
Terry has been a volunteer at the center for at least 15 years. She began
volunteering when a childhood friend, Carol Pratt, approached her and asked
her to play the piano for the centers’ chorus. Terry had recently retired from
being a teacher for 31 years in the New London school system. She also
volunteers for the Groton Public Library delivering books to homebound
patrons. This is a program that is near and dear to her since her mother began
it in the 70’s. Terry has been involved in this program for well over 20 years.
Terry also knits chemo caps and donates them to a local oncologist for cancer
patients. Terry stated that she continues to volunteer on a regular basis because
the people that she is helping rely on her to be there for them.
When she’s not volunteering you will find Terry reading books, playing cards
and enjoying cruises. She is chapter president of ETA Connecticut State
Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma International for women teachers.
We couldn’t do what we do at Thrive55+ without volunteers like Terry.
She is one of a kind and absolutely amazing.

Workshops: “JUST PICKED” CULINARY TECHNIQUES TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE GROWING SEASON on Tuesdays and Thursdays BEGINNING June 28th AT 2:00pm

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Groton

Chef Beplat is a graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and Johnson and Wales. He has worked in a number of area restaurants and has been teaching Culinary Arts at Grasso Technical High School for the past 8 years. Every summer he and his wife frequent the local farmer’s markets in search of delicious ingredients. Weekly workshops will focus on uncomplicated preparations that accentuate the superior flavor of the weekly vegetable selections. Informational anecdotes, historical and cultural perspectives and techniques that make using these beautiful ingredients a fun and rewarding experience will be highlighted. Registration Required. No fee.