Category: Resources

February Food Distribution

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Preston

Friday, February 4th
from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. to
attend the next food distribution at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society
Road. Truly amazing the wide range of frozen meats, fresh produce, dairy and
non-perishable food items that are distributed through this drive-thru event.
Many thanks to United Community & Family Services and their many sponsors
which make this event possible. We will continue with the monthly distributions
(first Friday) each month (with Mother Natures cooperation). The program is
open to Preston residents and non-residents alike.

Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program:

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Preston

  • The qualifying income guidelines for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax
    Relief Program application to be filed for the 2021 Benefit year are $38,100 for
    unmarried individuals and $46,400.00 for married persons. Application filing
    deadline for the Homeowner Program is May 15, 2022.
    You will need to provide proof of all sources of income including but not
    limited to Social Security, pensions, interest statements, employment, Etc. If you
    filed Income Tax, a copy of the signed and dated document, including supporting
    documentation is necessary to provide. It is extremely important that you bring
    all necessary documentation regarding proof of your income when you arrive for
    your appointment. Items to be included as part of qualifying income are as
    follows:
    *Wages, bonuses, commissions, gratuities and fees, self-employment net income
    (do not include depreciation expense)
    *Net Social Security (Box 5 from SSA-1099), Federal Supplemental Security
    Income, payment for jury duty (excluding travel allowance)
    *Dividends and interest
    *IRA – include only “taxable” amount, NOT “total distribution”
    *Black Lung payments
    *Green Thumb payments
    *Interest or proceeds resulting from gifts received
  • *Lottery winnings
    *Net income from sale or rental of real or personal property (do not include
    depreciation, receipts for expenses required when no tax return has been filed)
    *Pensions and annuities-include only “Taxable” amount
    *Veteran’s pension and veteran’s disability payments
    *Railroad retirement
    *Severance pay; UNEMPLOYMENT compensation
    *Worker’s compensation
    *Alimony
    *DSS cash assistance (SAGAP)
    Legal Settlements-Net Proceeds
    *Dependency and Indemnity Compensation from Dept. of Veterans Affairs
    *Cancellation of Debt
    *If property is owned in trust any distributions received from the trust (verified
    with a copy of the trust federal tax return)
    *Capital gains total from previous year only (a capital loss carryover from a
    previous year should be excluded from qualifying income calculations)
    Persons already receiving the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief
    Program benefits will receive correspondence from the Preston Assessor’s Office
    indicating that this is the year in which you need to reapply for your benefits.
    Please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6 after January
    31
    st
    to schedule an appointment.

VETERANS’ COFFEEHOUSE at the Montville Senior Center

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Montville

2nd & 4th Tuesday of
each month
9:00–11:00AM
The Montville Senior Center is proud to partner
with TVCCA & he RSVP Program along with
other partners to offer a twice a month VETER-
ANS’ COFFEEHOUSE for our local Veterans
and their spouses to meet, socialize and receive
information about veteran benefits and services
while having coffee & goodies! No need to
sign up! Space will be limited and safety
measure in place.

February Volunteer of the month- Barbara Daniels

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Groton

We would like to thank Barbara for her hard work and dedication to the center. Barbara is
being recognized for her commitment and outstanding work as a volunteer. She pitches in
with anything we ask her to help with such as, events, our community garden, grab and go
lunches during COVID ,and decorating for lunches and dinners.
Barbara is a retired school teacher of 35 years and decided to volunteer at the center because
she’s social, likes to be involved and loves to give back to the community. She’s married to
Jack who also volunteers and they have 1 son who lives in California. Barbara’s hobbies
are reading , going to the beach, fair weather golfer and she loves to travel, she has visited
Africa, Greece, Thailand and the Caribbean which was her absolute favorite.
Barbara continues to volunteer at the center because she has made a lot of friends and really
likes the people. She stated “ It’s nice to see everyone coming back to the center after a long
hard haul with COVID and the positivity and happiness they all bring through the door is
refreshing!”
Thank you Barbara for all of your amazing work as a volunteer!

February 2022 Highlights

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Groton

• Monday, February 8th, Alzheimer’s Support group 10:00 am, Classroom B
• Monday, February 7th Volunteer Meeting 12:00 pm in Classroom 2
• Tuesday, February 8th – Club 55 General Meeting 12:30pm 
• Tuesday, February 8th – Dining Out at The Octagon at the Marriott 5:00 pm—RSVP 
• Monday February 14th – Alzheimer’s Support group 10:00 am Classroom B
• Tuesday February 15th – Photo Genesis with Scott, Traveling to Costa Rica 1:30 pm rsvp
• Thursday, February 17th – Monthly Celebration with Complete Care of Groton 12:30 in community room
• Monday, February 21st – CLOSED
• Monday, February 28th- Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Healthcare Administration and Veterans
Readiness and Employment 1:00-3:00 pm
• Thursday, February TBA – Barley Head Brewery tour (Mystic) 

Not Feeling Well? Please Stay Home!

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Groton

If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home regardless of your vaccination
status. By staying home, you aren’t sharing germs that can get others sick.
We want you to get better fast and come back when you are feeling well. Call us if you need a
meal delivery when staying home. Thank you!

Cancer Rehab Services

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Norwich

Wednesday, February 16th   10:00 a.m.

Presented by Amy Sieczkowski, DPT, PT, OCS , Select Physical Therapy

ReVital Cancer Rehab is a new specialty service provided by therapists at Select Physical Therapy.  This type of physical therapy focuses on the current and lasting side effects of cancer treatments.

60-90% of patients with cancer, as well as survivors, have at least 1 impairment that physical therapy can address in order to improve quality of life.  Such impairments include joint pain, joint stiffness, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, difficulty walking, balance concerns, falls (or fear of falling), and inability or difficulty in performing activities of daily living.

Join Amy Sieczkowski, Select Physical Therapy Center Manager at the Norwich Clinic, to learn more on the ways physical therapy can help improve some side effects of cancer treatments.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Norwich

Call about availability – If you wish to have your taxes done please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment.

This is a free-of-charge service with an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer.

(860) 889-5960.  Do not wait, appointments book up quickly!

For more information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Visit: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org

 

 

AARP TAX-AIDE 2022

Posted on February 1, 2022 by East Lyme

The AARP Tax-Aide program returns this year to provide free tax counseling and preparation for middle to low-income taxpayers with special attention to those people aged 60 and over. To schedule your appointment and get the details about how the program will operate, call the Senior Center as soon as possible. Appointments are going fast. Call 860-739-5859 to schedule an appointment.