We continue to have a table set out in front of our building with jigsaw puzzles and books including large print books for you to borrow. Feel free to stop by anytime and help yourself. When you finish please kindly return it by putting it in the Return Bin located under the table. If you are homebound and would like a puzzle or book please call us and we can provide home delivery.
Category: Resources
ECTC Transportation program
This year, the ECTC (Eastern Connecticut Transportation Consortium) medical transportation program has undergone some important changes. We will no longer be assessing a membership fee for the year and the one-way trips have increased to 24 per year, per person. Individuals who are not already registered for the program must register. Please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6 for additional information. For those individuals utilizing only the Caregiver Mileage Reimbursement mileage portion of the program, it remains unchanged.
The Caregiver Mileage Reimbursement and Medical Transportation program is for adults 60+ and persons with disabilities who are unable to drive and need transportation to a medical appointment that is occurring outside of the hours or area that the town funded transportation services operate. This service is funded through a state grant. Rides and reimbursements are contingent upon the availability of grant funds. When funds run out, the provision of rides will be stopped until such time as funds become available again.
Drive-Thru Food Distribution
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
Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box
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.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 due to a COVID-19 related death of a family member. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred.
To apply, call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at 1-844-684-6333
A FEMA representative will help you complete a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application over the phone and let you know what information you will need to provided. Multilingual services is available. The phone line is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
For more information visit: www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Wednesday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m.- New to Medicare Virtual Presentation
Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging
Know your Medicare options. Choose a date that works for you!
July 6th 10:00a.m. August 3rd 2:00p.m. September 7th 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
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: BUILDING SOCIALLY INTEGRATED COMMUNITIES
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
Flu shot clinic
PERMANENT SENIOR Commission
The Commission meets at the Senior Center on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm. Meetings are currently hybrid. The public is welcome to join by clicking on the link on the Ledyard Senior Center agenda, which can be found on the Town’s website.
Pop Up Drive-Thru Food Pantry
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 4th 10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
UCFS Norwich Health Center 47 Town Street, Norwich
Wednesday, June 9th & June 30th 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
UCFS Plainfield Health Center 120-122 Plainfield Road, Moosup
Wednesday, June 23rd 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