Category: Resources

Quilt Raffle

A beautiful quilt in various shades of greens, pinks, purples, browns and off-white is being raffled to benefit future programs and classes.

This amazing quilt was made by our very talented Senior Center Quilting Group.

Quilt size is approximately 67” x 67”

Tickets are 3 for $1, available at reception.

Last day to purchase tickets is Friday, June 16th

You do not have to be present to win!

 

Membership Renewal

Yearly Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th

 

You need to be a registered Member of the Senior Center to take part in any activity, class, program or utilize any room in the Senior Center.  This includes using our Hairdresser, Massage Therapy and transportation services.  If you have any questions, please call us (860) 889-5960.

 

In-Town Membership (Norwich Residents) is a suggested $25.00 per year

Out-of-Town Membership is $40.00 per year

Please stop by Reception to update your Membership or call for an application to be mailed to you.

 

Pickleball Courts Update

The Senior Center Pickleball court construction is well underway.  The courts are being built using a very generous grant from the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation as well as Neighborhood Revitalization ARPA Funds.  The courts should be ready for use by mid-June.

 

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers

• Eligibility is 60 years of age or older OR disabled under the age of 60 who lives in senior housing where congregate nutrition services are provided. Income of not more than 185% poverty guidelines ($2,248/month or
$26,973/annual for household of 1; $3,041/month or $36,482/annual for household of 2, etc). Participants can go through means testing to support income eligibility (i.e., SNAP or Medicaid).
• Cards can be used to purchase only CT grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs and honey.
• Cards can only be accepted at authorized locations (a list of farm markets and farm stands will be provided). It is likely possible to coordinate “pop-up” markets at a senior center or other location if working with an authorized
farmer.

Please contact the Senior Center if you are interested in receiving a Farmers Market Voucher.

Exciting News! Suggestions Needed!

Funds have been set aside for senior centers based on its population.
East Lyme is eligible for $58,540. These funds must be used for certain purposes or “eligible uses”. These eligible uses fall under two categories of expenditures within “Provision of Government Services.”
1. “Facility improvements”
2. “Programming”

A few suggestions are items: new flooring in the Senior Center, a coffee bar, lighter trays, a new dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, handicap bathroom doors, and new dining room chairs. We are asking for your input. Come into the senior center and look for our suggestion white board to add your thoughts.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions, we can’t use all of them, but we appreciate your input (after all, it’s your senior center).

Montville Senior Club News

2023 annual dues are being collected now. Dues are $25.00. Reminder:
there are no charges for programs and services throughout the year; classes and programs are free. Dinner are fundraisers to help us pay instructors. The Club and Center will be combining to make it easier for everyone. There will be one membership payment at the beginning of the year which will cover everyone’s membership (Club and Center) everything will remain free to members.