Category: Services

Welcome Nurse Barbara LPN

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Barbara Boiselle LPN of Harford Healthcare Community Health will be providing preventative screenings, disease specific education, medication education, and care coordination to Norwich seniors (age 55 and older).  Barbara will be at Rose City Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays and in the community at various Norwich senior housing locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Barbara will be focused on screenings, education, and referrals only, and will not provide any active treatment.  During a typical visit, she will record vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen, heart rate, respirations, pain, and weight.  She can provide testing as needed, including blood sugar, A1C, cholesterol, and hemoglobin.  Test results and any need for follow up care will be discussed.

Barbara can also help with scheduling physician appointments, medication refills and work with your pharmacy or doctor to address medication concerns.  Answers to your medication questions and medication education will be offered during your appointment.

Appointments are needed.  To schedule an appointment with Nurse Barbara LPN,

Call: (860) 889-8331 x6416  or  Email: Barbara.Boiselle@HHChealth.org

 

Scissor, Knife, and Blade Sharpening

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

by 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 Thursday, April 11th.

Be sure to have your items wrapped in newspaper and safely stored in a plastic bag,

 with your name, phone number on bag and correct payment included.

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

Your items will be ready to be picked up starting on Friday, April 19th.

 

AARP Tax Preparation

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Griswold

AARP Tax Assistant Program offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age– especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation.   Call  us to schedule an appointment. with an AARP  Tax  Assistant  volunteer. 

 

AARP Tax Help

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Groton

Starting Thursday, February 1st, AARP Tax Help will be here every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm through Thursday, April 11th. Appointments slots are one hour each.

Appointments can be made starting January 2, 2024 by calling the main number
860-441-6785 or stopping by our front desk any weekday afternoon.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Norwich

Spots are filling up quickly!  Limited availability!

If you wish to have your taxes done by an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer, please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are available on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are age 50 and older with low to moderate income.  Tax-Aide volunteers can help with most, but not all, tax returns.  If you have an extremely complicated return, Tax-Aide may not be able to help.

Do not wait, appointments are almost fully booked!  Call (860) 889-5960 

For more information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Visit: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org

 

AARP Tax Aide

Posted on January 23, 2024 by East Lyme

Appointments will be held on Mon and Fri mornings beginning on Mon, Feb 5th and will end on Mon, Apr 8th.

The AARP Tax-Aide program will return 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.

Call to schedule your appointment and get the details about how the program will operate.

February Services

Posted on January 23, 2024 by East Lyme

MANICURE – Sponsored by Pretty Nails and Spa,
Tue, Feb  27th. Starts at 8:15am.
15 minute appointments $5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish.

 

HAIRCUTS
Haircuts by appointment
offered on Thu, Feb 29th. 9:30AM – 1PM, Every 20 minutes. Cost is $15 per person

 

MASSAGE THERAPY
Massages (with clothes on) to be offered. You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for $33 or a 50 minute appointment for $66.
Wed, Feb 28th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and Thu, Feb 15th, 10am – 1pm.
Register with the Senior Center. 48 hours – cancellation. Wear comfortable clothing. Payment is due at time of reservation.

February TVCCA Cafe Menu

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Preston

Our TVCCA Café Program for the month of February will include the
following menu selections:

Monday, February 5th: Sloppy Joe w/Bun, Tater Tots, Snap Peas, Sweet Treat. Grape Juice and Beverage.

Monday, February 12th: Beef Stroganoff, Penne Pasta, Broccoli, Diced Pears,
Bread, Margarine and Beverage

Monday, February 19th: Program Closed in celebration of President’s Day

Monday, February 26th: Country Fried Beef Steak, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Corn w/Peppers & Onions, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine and Beverage.

 

Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and registrations are necessary to participate
in the meal. There is a suggested donation request of $3.00 per person for
individuals 60 years of age and older. Persons under the age of 60 years are
welcome to attend but will be charged a fee to participate. Please make your
luncheon reservations a minimum of one week in advance of the date you plan on
attending. You can contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6 or the
Preston Senior Center at 860-889-0770 to make your reservation. We look
forward to seeing you soon.

No Food Distribution Due to Storm Damage

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Preston

A lot of things have happened in the past few weeks to put a huge crimp on
our plans for conducting a food distribution during the months of February and
March. That last storm created a huge mess for Norwich and surrounding areas,
including the United Community & Family Services facility. When the Yantic River overflowed its banks, it traveled across the street to the UCFS building lower level where all of the food was stored! You can just imagine the devastation as the entire lower level needs to be torn out. Consequently, we will not be conducting food distributions during the month of February and probably the month of March. We will keep you posted as to the progress being made, fingers crossed and hopefully we can resume the program in April.

As an option for participants of our food distribution I would like to remind you of the Preston City Congregational Church Food Pantry. They distribute food on the 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon. The Preston City Congregational Church is located at 321 Route 164, Preston. All are welcome to participate.

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Preston

The schedule of available time slots is quickly filling up for the free income
tax assistance program.

Some slots are available on February 14, two slots are open on February 28th, three on March 13th and several openings remain on March 27th and April 10th.

The program is open to residents and non-residents alike. For additional information or to schedule your appointment, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. The AARP Tax-Aide appointments are held at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston.