Come join us for Lunch! Meals are served at 11:30 am, Monday thru Friday at the center. Please register one week before. You must be 60 years old.
$3.00 donation suggested.
Category: Services
Senior Transportation: Grocery Shopping in the Norwich and Lisbon area
Transportation services are available on Monday mornings for seniors interested in grocery shopping in the Norwich and Lisbon area. The bus departs Preston at approximately 9:00 a.m. and returns at noon. If you are interested in the shopping schedule, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6
ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY- 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month
St. Mary’s, 52 North Main Street, Jewett City
Pantry hours:
10:00 am – 11:00 am & 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dining Out Program- Groton Townhouse on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:00 pm
The community gives to us; Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab at the restaurant. Order a full entrée or just appetizers.
Registration required.
MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM
Are you on Medicare and paying for your Part B premium?
If your monthly incomes is less than $2,786 (gross) as a single or $3,754 (gross) as a couple per month, you could be eligible for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP).
Depending upon your income level, you could be eligible for 3 benefits.
1. The MSP will pay for the Part B premium for Medicare coverage.
2. You would be eligible for the Low Income Subsidy which pays the full monthly premium of a Medicare Part D (prescription coverage) benchmark plan, or a portion of a non-benchmark plan, yearly deductibles and co-insurance, or co-pays. It also allows you to change your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans outside of the open enrollment period.
3. You may be eligible for the MSP to act as your supplemental health insurance.
If you would like more information or would like to apply for this program, call the Senior Center office.
REFLEXOLOGY- Wednesday, June 15th starting at 1:00pm
The massage will be about 20 minutes which includes a foot soak.
Certified Reflexologist – $5pp upon registration
Appointments start at 1pm
Certified Reflexologist
Register with the Senior Center.
VNASC Nurse Managed Foot Clinic- Thursday, June 9th from 12:15-3:45pm
Routine foot care provided for a fee. $10pp
Appointment required.
Payment due at time of service.
No diabetics please.
TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS 2022
The Renter Rebate Program through the State of CT provides a rebate for renters who are elderly or disabled. Applications for the program are available until October 1st. Please call the Senior Center for an appointment.
To be eligible:
1. An applicant or the spouse must be 65 or older; or be 100% disabled (per Social Security); or be 50 and a surviving spouse of a previous applicant.
2. Must have lived in CT for 1 year.
3. Total 2021 income which includes Social Security must not exceed:
$38,100 for a single person
$46,400 for a married couple
4. 35% of of the applicant’s rent must exceed 5% of the applicant’s income
Proof of income received and rent and utility payments made in calendar year 2021 must be provided.
For residents living at either Twin Haven or the AHEPA housing complexes, you will be contacted.
COASTAL CAFÉ -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.
Food Delivery
Call our front desk for home delivery 860-441-6785
COUNCILORS GAME NIGHT- EVERY THIRD THURSDAY at 6:00– 8:00pm
We will gather for good old game fun every third Thursday. Come enjoy some light hearted fun with games like trivia, bingo, “price is right”, etc. here at Thrive55+ Active Living Center. Open to all! Need a ride to this event? Be sure to sign up – must have minimum of 5 persons to provide transportation, call 860-441-6785