Category: Services

NUTRITION OFFICE HOURS are back!!

Meet with Registered Dietitian Deb Downes  One-on-One Thursday mornings at Groton Senior Center

Starting May 6th,  Deb will be back on Thursday mornings.  First visit:  $20 for one hour. Subsequent visits:  $10/half hour.

Nutrition can help with              

• Weight Loss
• Diabetes
• Heart Healthy Eating
• Cancer (Prevention, Treatment, Recovery
• Intestinal Issue

To schedule an appointment with Deb : 860-441-6785 

Applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program are being taken at the New London office of TVCCA. This year, due to the COVID pandemic, phone applications will be processed by TVCCA. In order to set up a phone appointment with TVCCA, you will need to call 860-425-6681. They will provide you with further details.

The Senior Center will assist the Senior and Disabled population of East Lyme with their applications. Please call the Senior Center at 860-739-5859 for instructions on how your application will be processed. For residents who reside in Twin Haven and the AHEPA housing complexes, letters will be sent to you with your instructions.

To be eligible:

1. In a one-person household, income can be NO greater than $36,645. In a two-person household, income can be NO greater than $49,228.
2. If you are a renter, the first $12,000.00 in liquid assets is disregarded. Any amount over that limit, when added to the annual gross income must be below the income guidelines.
3. If you are a homeowner, the first $15,000.00 in liquid assets is disregarded. Any amount over that limit, when added to the annual gross income must be below the income guidelines.

The following information is required:

1. Proof of income sources: copy of most recent monthly (quarterly, annual) check or copy of an award letter or copy of most recent bank statement showing the direct deposit. If you are employed you must provide a copy of your four most recent consecutive pay stubs.
2. Dividends, annuities or interest income (has to be more than $10/month). Copy of a statement for the most recently completed period.
3. Proof of what you pay for rent. In addition, the name, address and telephone number of your landlord is required. If you are a homeowner and pay a mortgage, you must provide proof of your mortgage payment.
4. If you have a checking and/or savings account, you must bring in the most recent ENTIRE statement.
5. If natural gas or electricity heats the household, bring in the most recent ENTIRE statement.

Please remember all members of the household who receive income must report their income.

For our seniors and disabled residents that have rented in Connecticut during the 2020 calendar year, you may qualify for the State Renter’s Rebate Program.  We will begin taking applications in May and the Program runs until the end of September.  For details, income guidelines, required documents, please contact Kathie at the Center! #860-848-0422. For those seniors and disabled residents that are homebound, our Outreach Worker, DeeAnn Morton, can come to the home to complete the application. She can be reached at #860-848-8820 or the Senior Center number in the late afternoon.

Offered by appointment at the Center, the Director, Kathie Peck is a Certified Choices Counselor and offers assistance to those in need on Medicare, Supplemental Plans / Medigaps, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, & more.  Also, Benefits checks to see what/all of the state/federal programs you might qualify for.  Information on your current income is needed.  This is done with confidentiality and privacy for you!  Make your appointment today!

Facilitated by UCFS and our Better Health Clinician, Kendra, we have a once a week Grief Support Group at the Center on Fridays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM.  Presently this is done through phone calls / zoom though we hope to be back in person soon!  This is a free program.  Are you sad or suffering the loss of a loved one?  Spouse, child, friend, or pet?  Sometimes it is very difficult to deal with such loss.  Come and join this confidential and private grief support group and learn coping techniques and ways to help you deal with your loss.  Support group is on-going, no need to sign up, just come and join us in the Library at the Center.   No need to speak in the group if you are not comfortable, you will still take away ways to cope with loss!