Category: Resources

Connecticut Food Bank/Foodshare are holding a weekly Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Norwich.  You remain in your vehicle and groceries are placed in your trunk or back seat.  Please wear a mask.  No appointment needed – just show up during hours listed below.  Open to anyone in need of food.

WHEN: every Monday through August

LOCATION: Parking lot across from Pistol Pete’s Bar & Grill

28 Stonington Road, Norwich, CT 06360

HOURS: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

For more information visit: www.ctfoodbank.org/gethelp

Or call the Connecticut Food Bank: (203) 741-9751 or (203) 469-5000

A Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box is located between the front entrance double doors of the Senior Center.  Drop off your NPU bill and payment in the drop box by noon to be picked up the same day.  Please make sure your bill and payment are in a sealed envelope before you drop it in the box!

Please be aware that the drop box is only accessible during the hours the Senior Center is open.

If you have any questions on your Norwich Public Utilities Bill, please contact NPU Customer Service (860) 887-2555.

Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging

Know your Medicare options.  Choose a date that works for you!

July 6^th 10:00a.m.      August 3^rd 2:00p.m.      September 7^th 5:00p.m.

Session includes:

• Enrollment – Know when to enroll to avoid penalties
• Medicare options
• Make Medicare affordable—Medicare financial assistance programs

To register for one of the ZOOM presentations, visit www.seniorresourcesec.org

Join AARP and Groton Senior Center as they launch a FREE evidence-based pilot program in
Connecticut and Rhode Island with the goal of providing those who participate with an opportunity to
increase their social integration for themselves and those in their community.
We hope that you can participate to help contribute to building a socially integrated community that can
help you, your networks, and others across the country.
Why: Contribute to building a socially integrated community that helps you, your community, and others
nationwide. Your participation offers you an opportunity to help others while also positively impacting
your own health, connection with others and learn about relationships and social engagement all virtually.
You will meet new people while taking part as a virtual participant.
What to Expect:
• Participate in this free virtual six-week program, meeting once a week for 90 min
• Groups range between 6-8 people
• Learning objectives weekly accomplished through an educational, interactive & reflective structure
• Provides you with knowledge about the social aspects of health, social networks and social isolation
while participating in active learning through case studies, reminiscence, and group discussions.
• Capturing your experience in this group, is important for the program pilot done before and after the 6-
week program by questionnaire.
• Access to the internet needed along with a device equipped with video/audio like a computer, tablet, or
smartphone. A program navigator will walk you through the ZOOM steps to connect if needed.
• Geared towards individuals aged 50+
• Participants do not need to be an AARP member
*Our immediate need is for program participants for the virtual 6-week session. A telephonic version of
this project will be available in the coming months.

If you are interested and available for the virtual 6-week session please contact either Tomi or Cindy 860-441-6785

UCFS is offering drive-thru food pantry to those in need on the following dates and locations.  These are offered rain or shine.  Please stay in your vehicle, open your trunk and wear a mask.

UCFS Drive-Thru Food Pantries are open to anyone in need, regardless of the town you live in.

Preston Senior Center  42 Long Society Road, Preston

Friday, June 4^th  10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.

UCFS Norwich Health Center  47 Town Street, Norwich

Wednesday, June 9^th & June 30^th  2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

UCFS Plainfield  Health Center  120-122 Plainfield Road, Moosup

Wednesday, June 23^rd  9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.

For more information, please call Pam Kinder (860) 822-4146

Emergency food assistance provided by: UCFS Healthcare, Gemma E Moran-United Way/Labor Food Bank and Connecticut Food Bank

COVID-19 vaccination has opened to all individuals 16 years of age and older who live, work, or attend school in Connecticut.
Please remain patient when trying to schedule an appointment
https://covidvaccinefinder.ct.gov/
https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/covid-vaccine/schedule-your-vaccine
https://covidvaccine.ynhh.org/
https://www.ucfs.org/covid-19/
https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
https://www.nutmegpharmacy.com/covid19-vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assistant Line 1-877-918-2224
Uncas Health District 860-823-1189

Call the Senior Center with questions or for a ride  860-376-2329