Category: Services

The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Medicare Part D/Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans coverage is from October 15th to December 7th, 2021. Participants are encouraged to review their coverage to determine if any changes are needed. If a change is made, it goes into effect as of January 1, 2022.

The changes you can make include during the Open Enrollment Period: 

Joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan

Switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan

Switching from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan)

Appointments are now being taken for Thu, November 4th and  Fri, November 5th.

Please call the Senior Center office to secure your slot. More dates will come available so if there is no availability on the 4th or the 5th, the Senior Center will make other arrangements.

The Dial-a-Ride Medical Transportation and Caregiver Mileage reimbursement program started their new fiscal year on July 1, 2021 and runs until June 30, 2022. Residents who are 60+ or persons with disabilities are eligible  for the service.  A one-page application is required in order to register. If you have already registered for the program, you do not need to complete a new registration form.

Registered participants who cannot have their needs met by existing services will be provided a limited number of one-way trips per grant year (36) or as the grant dollars allow.

For further information or for an application, please contact the Senior Center office.

Monday, November 8 and December 13 we will begin our new Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers. This is not only for direct caregivers but also family/friend support

It is held the second Monday of every month at 10:00 am.   You can register by calling 860–441–6785.

Time: 4:00-5:30pm or until we run out

Location: GRISWOLD SENIOR CENTER, 22 SOULE ST,  JEWETT CITY

Food box is free

No paperwork necessary

First-come first-serve or until we run out  

Please remain in your car

Please open your trunk           

Please wear a mask

Griswold Senior Center Working For Your Community

We are working to assist the American Legion with delivering hot turkey dinners. Do you or someone you know need a hot Thanksgiving meal delivered to them on Thanksgiving Day?

Please call the senior center at 860-376-2604.

There is no cost for the meal.

DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT IN THE COLD!

APPLY FOR HEATING ASSISTANCE  THIS WINTER.

When you have all your documentation,

 please call the Senior Center to schedule an

appointment to process your application.