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
Category: Services
SENIOR RESOURCES BENEFITS ENROLLMENT DAY on Monday, June 27th -Appointments 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Are you 65 and living on a fixed income?
You may qualify for benefits to help pay your Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, food, heating costs and more!
Sign up for an appointment at the front desk.
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.
TVCCA Assistance Program 2021-2022
Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses.
Energy Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets.
Water Assistance ~ This is a one-time water assistance benefit to help with restoration of household water services to disconnected homes; reduction of overdue water bills; and prevention of service disconnection. Help is available for both household water and wastewater bills.
Income Limits: Household Size: 1 2 3
Annual Income $39,027 $51,035 $63,044
► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2022
Payments are made directly to your utility, fuel or water provider.
For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681
Computer Assistance by Appointment
Do you have questions on how to use a computer, the Internet or email? Looking for assistance with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Joyce, our new Computer Assistance volunteer can help you out!
Joyce meets with Senior Center Members by appointment only.
Please call Reception for Joyce’s contact information
To schedule an appointment (860) 889-5960
Looking for Books on Tape!
The Senior Center is looking for Books on Tape donations for the Library. Please be sure they are in good working condition. No cassette tapes.
Drop donations off at Reception.