Do you have computer or cell phone questions?
Computer Assistance is available for Senior Center Members by appointment only.
Call Reception for more information
(860) 889-5960
Category: Services
Scissor, Knife, and Blade Sharpening
Razor’s Edge Sharpening Service
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 Friday, October 7th.
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**
Your items will be ready to be picked up starting on Friday, October 14th.
Red Cross Blood Drive in Groton Saturday, Sept 3
Senior Transportation & Van Schedule
Call us at 860-464-0478 to schedule all transportation requests.
The Ledyard Senior Center offers daily transportation to the Center for activities including lunch, along with rides to medical appointments and other necessities according to the schedule below. All individuals using our transportation must complete an annual transportation form. A wheelchair lift is available. Please be aware that the Senior Center does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle. Persons must be able to: travel without assistance, wait outside for 10 minutes, climb three 12-inch steps or use the wheelchair lift. The Senior Center cannot provide rides home from a medical appointment/procedure that involves general anesthetics. We service Ledyard, Gales Ferry, New London, Groton, Mystic, Waterford, Norwich. Call for details.
Van Schedule:
MONDAY: Senior Center, Doctor Appointments
TUESDAY: Senior Center, Doctor Appointments
WEDNESDAY: Senior Center
THURSDAY: Senior Center, Doctor Appointments
FRIDAY: Senior Center, Stop & Shop or Walmart
1st Friday – Bank Run
All reservations for transportation must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the office between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and talking to a staff person. Requests for transportation giving less than 48 hours notice will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Drivers cannot schedule appointments. Round trip suggested donations are $1.00 within Ledyard and Gales Ferry and $2.00 for out of town. We provide transportation to Sub Base medical appointments and the pharmacy for people with a Military/Base I.D. Driver routes are planned in advance. Unscheduled stops and pick-ups are not permitted. Please refrain from requesting any impromptu stops.
Counseling Services
The Rose City Senior Center offers counseling services for our Senior Center members. Individual and Family Counseling for positive mental health and well-being is available. In-person appointments are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or talk with a counselor by phone.
Appointments are available with Kerri Redner or Angelo Callis.
If you are interested, please call Rose City Senior Center (860) 889-5960.
Leave your information on their voicemail. Kerri or Angelo will call you back.
Free Veterans Info Sessions today July 22
Come on by today! Our center and our services are for anyone 55 plus!
We are located at 102 Newtown Road, Groton CT 06340 – we share our parking lot with the Groton Public Library.
MedRIDE and MedRIDE II
MedRIDE
Free Transportation Program—COVID SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE
The Montville Senior Center Med RIDE I program is available to take seniors to any/all medical appointments. Doctor, pharmacy, hospital screenings & tests, dentists, etc. To make an appointment, call Kathie or Ruthie at the Senior Center 860-848-0422. It is best to schedule your appointment as soon as it is made to avoid any scheduling conflicts. This program is supported by the Town of Montville and Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Donations accepted.
MedRIDE II
COVID SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE
Free Regional Transportation Program Montville & Norwich Seniors
If you are in need of medical transportation, call the new MedRIDE II program. WE can help. The town of Montville and City of Norwich have joined together and received a grant to help transport seniors to medically necessary appointments. Do you need to go to Yale, New Haven, Hartford Hospital or Farmington to a specialist? Let us take you! Call 860-889-5960 for your appointment.
The Better Health Program
Fridays from 8:00am-4:00pm
The Montville Senior Center is offering a FREE Better Health, Mental Health, Program at the Montville Senior Center. Many people find the holidays difficult, or suffer from
depression, have anxiety, or just need someone to talk to. Mental Health is a very
important part of health care so you can be as healthy as possible! Don’t neglect your
mind while taking care of your body! Join a group for discussion sessions or sit down
one-on-one with our licensed clinician to talk! This program is made possible with a
grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Don’t miss out on this great service! It’s never too late to start to take care of yourself—mind, body, spirit! Call for details and/or an appointment! A suggested donation of $1.00 per visit is appreciated! Thank you!
Senior Bus Schedule
Subject to Change
Call #860-848-0422 for reservations
MONDAY …………………..Senior Center, N.L. / Waterford area Shopping
TUESDAY ………………….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
WEDNESDAY…………….Senior Center, Norwich area Shopping
THURSDAY ……………….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
FRIDAY……………………..Senior Center or Special Trips
Coastal Cafe Home Delivery
$2 per household delivery – not per person.
So if two people order and it goes to the same address it is still only two dollars.
July and August menus are inserts or can be found online at https://www.groton-ct.gov
Call our front desk for home delivery : 860-441-6785