Category: Services

Scissor, Knife, and Blade Sharpening

 

Knives $2.50  ▪  Scissors/Pinking Shears $5

Non-Electric Pruners/Hedge Trimmers/Garden Tools $5

Electric Hedge Trimmers $10  ▪  Chain Saw Chains/Lawn Mower Blades $5

 

Drop off your items that need to be sharpened to the reception desk by Thursday, April 13th.

Be sure to have your items wrapped in newspaper and safely stored in a plastic bag, with your name, phone number and correct payment included.

**Cash or check made payable to Dan Correia**

 

April Services

Call (860)-434-4127 to Schedule Appointments

 

Mini-Pedicure: April 11th and 13th – ($25)

Haircuts: April 10th and 27th – ($15)

Foot Clinic w/ Town Nurse (doesn’t cut toenails): April by appt – (free)

Blood Pressure Clinic: daily fro,m 11:00am-1:00pm – (free)

Medicare Enrollment: April by appt – (free)

Manicures: April 6th by appt – ($15)

Reiki Appointments: April 5th and 19th – (free for April & May)

Grief Support Group

Tuesday, April 4th at 10:30am

 

The loss of a spouse or partner is often one of the hardest losses we will encounter. Our lives turn upside down. You ask yourself, “How will I survive and feel all alone?” You are not alone. This group will offer a safe and private space for you to learn from others and understand that there are others sharing this similar experience. The group is peer to peer support with a trained peer facilitator from the Brian Dagle Foundation.

 

This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center.

Please register with the Senior Center.

Blood Pressure Clinics

VNA of Southeastern CT 

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern CT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to optimizing the health and well being of the people in our region. One of VNASC’s Core Values is to share responsibility with the community for improving its health status.

Services include clinics like our Blood Pressure Clinics: Tuesdays 11:00 am -12:00 pm and Fridays 8:45- 9:45am

AARP Tax Aide

Monday and Friday mornings until April 10th.

Time slots still available!

 

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.

Foot Care Clinic

Wednesday, March 22

 

with Dr. Thomas H. Walker

You must call to schedule an appointment

Beltone Hearing Aid Clinic

Thursday, March 16th from 9:00-11:00am

 

As a service to the local community, a Hearing Care Practitioner from Beltone will be at the Rose City Senior Center to meet with seniors by appointment.  A trained professional will be available for cleaning and checking all makes and models of hearing aids, along with answering any questions you may have about hearing aids and hearing health.  This is a free service.  Appointment is needed.

Please call Beltone to schedule an appointment time (860) 949-8350.

 

Site Coordinator Volunteer Needed for AARP Tax -Aide service

AARP foundation tax-aid provides free in-person, personal income tax preparation, with special attention to those age 50 and older. Starting in October 2023 the Groton AARP tax aid group is looking for a new site coordinator. The site coordinator implement program plans and ensures site compliance with the AARP tax aide program policies, and IRS quality site requirements.

  • Duties include:
  • Ensuring supplies needed for staff preparation at the site are available.
  • Scheduling volunteer counselors
  • Coordinating with Thrive 55+ for scheduling of clients.
  • Ensuring all required policies and processes are in place and followed at the site
  • Providing leadership and communication from AARP, leadership and local volunteers
  • Qualification as tax counselor is desired, but not required

Expenses in mileage are reimbursed by AARP.

A specific position description is available upon request.

Apply by August 1, 2023 with a one page summary of your history, and one personal reference

For more information, please contact Keith at HKCovin@att.net