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So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Groton

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Lisbon

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Preston

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

Posted on February 3, 2021 by East Lyme

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

February Virtual Presentations

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, The Mystic & Noank Library, Fairfield Public Library, Lyme Public Library and West Hartford Library.

Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Sailing to Freedom Wed., Feb 3rd  1:00p.m.

Join Mystic Seaport Museum’s Director of Exhibits Elysa Engelman, for a fascinating presentation on the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad, the role of a prominent Mystic family in the abolition movement, and specifically a well-publicized escape through New London county that was covered by newspapers up and down the Eastern seaboard.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

 

What’s Cooking? A Conversation with Chef Jacques Pépin Mon., Feb 8th  6:30p.m.

Join us for a Zoom conversation with our Connecticut neighbor, Chef Jacques Pépin!  Chef Pépin’s will be discussing his newest cookbook, Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple.  He will address how to prepare memorable meals.  We will find out how he is spending his time cooking during the pandemic, and learn about his comfort foods and go to recipes.

Registration required at  www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

 

Wadsworth Atheneum Virtual Tour: Black History Month Wed., Feb 10th  7:00p.m.

Please join us for a very special docent lead virtual tour with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.  The theme of this art tour will focus on Black History Month and black artists.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events

 

What were the Russians Watching Thur., Feb 11th  4:00p.m.

While Americans watched monsters and aliens in the movies and on TV during the Cold War, Russians had a very different experience.  Talk by David Davison.

Registration required at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

 

Recycling, Waste and the Environment Wed., Feb 17th  1:30p.m.

Confused about recycling? Ever wondered what those “recycling” triangles actually mean?  This information-filled presentation will be followed by a discussion about the state of recycling in Connecticut, the mounting trash crisis, and what the state is doing to address this growing issue.

Registration required at  www.westhartfordlibrary.org

 

Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Figure Heads & Shipcarvings Wed., Feb 24th  7:00p.m.

Join us for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour into the Mystic Seaport Museum’s collections vault with Katherine Hijar, Luce Project Assistant Curator, as she highlights a selection of the Museum’s figureheads and discusses the history and art of these fascinating maritime artifacts.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

 

Fraud Fighting – Keeping Your Money Safe Fri., Feb 26th  10:00a.m.

A conversation how financial institutions and their practices are keeping your money and information safe from scammers.  Learn about the evolution of fraud from paper to digital and how training tellers and others to spot fraudulent practices is key to keeping you safe.  Additionally, learn how to ensure your philanthropic donations are going to the causes you care about rather than scammers.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

 

Eco-Safari of the Connecticut River Watershed Sat., Feb 27th   2:00p.m.

In this interactive webinar, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will take you on a virtual tour of the watershed, highlighting the flora and fauna and unique aspects of its natural and human history.

Registration required by emailing  programreg@lymepl.org

 

Live Well with Diabetes

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

In Home Version!  All you Need is a Telephone! 

Live Well with Diabetes is a toolkit and program through Senior Resources that you do in the comfort of your own home without having to use any technology beyond a telephone.

FREE Active Living Everyday toolkit includes a Living a Healthy Life Book and Exercise & Relaxation CD.

A new 6-week workshop starts every month!

Participants will learn about:

  • What to eat
  • Low and High blood sugar
  • Tips for dealing with stress
  • Foot care
  • Sick day guidelines
  • How to set small and achievable goals

For more information, contact Lori Rygielski, Senior Resources Regional Coordinator LRygielski@seniorresourcesec.org  OR  (860) 887-3561 ext. 127

Sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Department of Aging & Disability Services, and Senior Resources Agency on Aging.

 

Connecticut Residents 75 and Older Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Lisbon

If you need help to sign up please contact Karen Washington at 860-376-2329.

UNCAS Health District Press Report & Scheduling Links

UNCAS Health District Logo

 Connecticut Residents 75 and Older Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine 

The state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts have now expanded to phase 1b, and as a result, Connecticut residents who are 75 years or older now qualify to receive vaccines. 

Due to limited supply of the vaccine, registering through an online or phone system will be necessary. The state’s Vaccine Administration Management System is now open for registration submission. Those over the age of 75, or their loved ones, are asked to submit applications through the online web portal. 

https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine 

When accepted into the registration portal, individuals will receive emails informing them of the next steps necessary in the scheduling process. 

For those in the age group who lack computer access or knowledge, they can also call: 877.918.2224 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

There may be an initial delay in scheduling access, but as the state actively enrolls providers and staff, it is expected for that access to rapidly grow in coming weeks. All information submitted through VAMS will be kept private. The link to VAMS also contains an extensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, helping to ease any concerns individuals may have. More than 100 health care providers statewide will offer the vaccine, including UConn Health and Hartford Healthcare, with more locations and a map of all locations to be made available in coming weeks. 

In addition, if you have a MyChartPlus account through Hartford Healthcare, you may schedule a clinic appointment through Hartford Healthcare that is convenient for you. You may register at: 

https://mychartplus.org/mychart/accesscheck.asp 

If you would prefer to schedule your appointment by phone, call the Hartford HealthCare Access Center at 860.827.7690 or toll-free at 833.943.5721. 

All vaccinations are offered by appointment; people must first register through one of the systems listed above to secure an appointment. Vaccine supply remains limited and patience is requested. 

 

 401 W. Thames St., Ste. 106, Norwich, CT 06360
Telephone No. (860) 823-1189 FAX No. (860) 887-7898
E-Mail: doh@uncashd.org
Internet: www.uncashd.org 

So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

Posted on February 3, 2021

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.