Category: Services

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

Montville Senior Club News

The Senior Club will start collecting dues for the 2022 calendar year. 2022 dues will remain at the $10.00 annually. Dues help the Center with kitchen supplies and other necessities. The Club Board will meet soon to decide on best way to move forward and what the Club will be looking to do for future endeavors.

Senior Bus Schedule- Subject to Change

Mondays……….Senior Center, New London/Waterford area Shopping

Tuesdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking

Wednesdays……Senior Center, Norwich area Shopping

Thursdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking

Fridays……………Senior Center or Special Trip

News Alert– Bus Reservations are made through the Senior Center.

Please call 860-848-0422 or stop by the front office.

Meet Caitlin, our Virtual Program Leader

Please email Caitlin, our Virtual Program Leader, your email address to get on our list of virtual programs, events, newsletter & more!
Email Caitlin at: montvilleseniors@montville-ct.org

Book for Sale- White Gloves by Karen Warfield

Set in Norwich, CT in the 1860’s, White Gloves is an historical fiction novel with themes of mystery, intrigue, deception, and redemption.  Follow the story of Edwina Wojneck, a poor girl living with her family who always felt there was more to life than washing clothes and being belittled by her Mummy.

After her glamorous Aunt Vi gives her a taste of the finer things in life, Edwina is whisked off to a new “station” – being a maid in Rochurst Manor.  While there Edwina learns of the strange and disturbing past of Master Rochurst, and the tragic present circumstances of the ladies of the house!

Book Price ~ Senior Center Members: $12.00    Non-Members: $17.00

Purchase Book at Reception.  All proceeds will benefit the Rose City Senior Center.

Book Discussion: Karen Warfield will be here in late Summer/early Fall for a book discussion for those who are interested after reading the book.   The date is not yet scheduled.

Book Loan: The Senior Center has two copies of White Gloves to loan out (two week loan time) for Senior Center Members not able to purchase a book.  Please see Hilary if you are interested.

 

Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Property Tax Credit Program 2022

Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) Program is available to all CT real property owners who are age 65 or older or totally disabled.  Annual income cannot exceed $38,100 for an individual or $46,400 for a couple in 2021.  Discounts are based on a graduated income scale and are calculated by your town’s Tax Assessors Office.  Discount is applied directly to the applicant’s real property tax bill.

Norwich Residents: For more information or to apply for the Property Tax Credit Program, please call the Norwich Tax Assessor’s Office.

Applications are accepted between February 1 and May 15, 2022.

Norwich Tax Assessor  (860) 823-3723

Veterans with established Connecticut residency may also be eligible for other tax credits.

Residents of other towns: Call your town’s Tax Assessor’s Office for more information.