If you need assistance finding a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic or need transportation to your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment, please contact the Senior Center for help (860) 889-5960.
Homebound or have difficulty getting out of the house? Uncas Health District Mobile Vaccination Team can bring the shot to you! Call Uncas Health District to schedule a home visit. (860) 823-1189 x109
Sip your favorite morning beverage as you join in on this informational phone conversation.
Join Senior Resources Agency on Aging for a free group phone conversation about Medicare, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), CHOICES programs and ways to prevent Fraud and Abuse. Listen in, ask questions, discuss ideas. Every 2nd Friday of the Month. Different topics and speakers each month.
To join, Dial in to the FREE conference call line: (712)775-7031 Enter the Meeting ID: 797-253-419
For more information, contact Alison Dvorak at Senior Resources. (860)887-3561
Otis Library is now offering free notary service! This service is by appointment only.
To make an appointment, contact Victoria vrice@otislibrarynorwich.org or leave a message at (860) 889-2365 x110
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
Thursday, October 21st starting at Noon- The first clinic is done by our town nurse, Denise Piersa, and is free of charge. During the foot care clinic she will be performing routine foot care services including assessing feet and legs, soaking feet, and sanding/filing of toenails. Cutting of toe nails can not be done at this clinic. Please call the nurse directly to schedule the appointment at (860)434-7808.
Thursday, November 18th appointments available between 12:00-3:00pm- The second clinic is done by Gretchen O’Connor, RN from Foot Nurse Associates and she will be accepting appointments for routine foot care services including assessing feet and legs, gentle cleaning, clipping, and sanding/filing of toenails to reduce length and thickness.
Friday, Oct. 15th 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 16th 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17th 12p.m. – 3p.m.
Otis Library
261 Main Street, Norwich
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED!
Call senior center for an appointment 860-376-2604.
Do you have a skill or a service that would benefit a senior in need? We are looking to compile a listing of Niantic & East Lyme residents ready and available to assist seniors with odd jobs, grass mowing, raking, dump runs, shoveling / plowing, etc… If you would like to add your name to our listing please contact us. Please note we are not looking for contractors. We are looking to put together a “neighbors helping neighbors” listing with reduced pricing or free of charge services for seniors in our community. Reliable teens or retirees welcome!
Do you have questions about Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period? Join Senior Resources for a free, unbiased information session to help you understand your Medicare plan options for 2022.
Registration is required at www.seniorresourcesec.org
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.
