Category: Services

GROTON SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Groton

Due to the continued COVID19 crisis, transportation by Groton Senior Center will still be very limited. GSC medical and shopping transportation will continue as they have throughout the pandemic. Safety measures are required on all rides– face masks and safe distancing will be required. In addition, to maintain social distancing protocol the number of passengers/riders are limited for these services currently.
Transportation to and from our center will only resume when we are fully staffed again. We are looking out for the health and safety of not only our patrons but also our staff. Thank you for your support in this matter.
The center has continued to offer Medical, Shopping and Bank runs during the pandemic. All persons getting on the van are screened for symptoms before boarding the bus. Everyone must wear a mask when on the bus. The bus is cleaned regularly by the drivers as people disembark off the bus. Everyone’s health and safety is kept in mind with transportation.
Any concerns or questions? For more information or a detailed flyer of our transportation program please call (860)441-6785 Monday – Friday 1– 4 pm. *Please be aware that GSC does not provide assistance to and from the vehicle.

New to Medicare Virtual Presentation

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Norwich

Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging

Know your Medicare options.  Choose a date that works for you!

February 2nd   2:00p.m.     

March 2nd   5:00p.m.     

April 6th   10:00a.m.

Session includes:

  • Enrollment—Know when to enroll to avoid penalties
  • Medicare options
  • Make Medicare affordable—Medicare financial assistance programs

To register for one of the ZOOM presentations, visit www.seniorresourcesec.org

 

City of Norwich Alerts & Notifications

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Norwich

You can sign up on the City of Norwich website to receive emails or texts of City related alerts and notifications.  This includes being notified of emergency alerts or closure of City Hall along with being able to sign up for tax payment reminders, budget and agenda information, City Calendar updates and more.  You choose what alerts or notifications you would like to be sent.

If you are interested in signing up to receive alerts or notifications,

please follow the sign up information below.  

  1. On the City of Norwich homepage (www.norwichct.org) click on “Notify Me” (found on the right side

middle of the page).

  1. If this is your first time signing up for alerts or notifications, enter your email (and cell phone for text alerts). To complete the user set-up, you will receive a confirmation email and/or text that you will need to respond to.  If you have previously signed up for alerts or notifications, sign-in with your email to make changes or updates.
  2. Choose which alerts and notifications you would like to receive.
  3. For each alert or notification you select, you will receive a confirmation email or text that you will

also need to respond to confirm your selections.

You are able to change, update or cancel your alerts and notifications at anytime by going to the “Notify Me” on the City’s website and entering your email to make changes.

 

Senior Center- Time Table for Re-Opening

Posted on January 3, 2021 by East Lyme

At this time, there is no time table for re-opening the Senior Center. Updates on our status will be posted on the East Lyme Town Hall website –  www.eltownhall.com, and the East Lyme Senior Center page on the SECT regional senior center website –  www.seniorcenterct.org, our Facebook page and on the Senior Center answering machine.

 

 

Email Address Send me your email address and stay up-to-date with any changes.

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Norwich

During this time it is difficult to contact all Senior Center Members using one form of communication.  If you would like to be contacted by email about updates and information

about the Senior Center during our closure, please send me your email address.  Although we are uncertain at this point of when we will be reopening and the changes that will be in place once we do, we will email you as soon as we have definite information in place.

Please send Hilary a quick email to be included on our email list.

hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org  

 

TECHNOLOGY CENTER: OCTOBER 27–DECEMBER 21

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Groton

At this time, the TECHNOLOGY CENTER is limited to 9 people per room..

Due to safety precautions, we are asking that any Tech Center services be only one on one appointments until further notice. To meet with Wally, Dick and Joe please call 860-445-1057 to schedule.
* Face masks will be required to be worn properly while in the Tech Center.
* 6 feet social distancing is observed.
* Joe will still offer Monday morning iPad help.
* Wally and Dick volunteer most weekday mornings.
* No Tech Talk during the Fall 2 session.
* Wii Bowling will not be taking place this session as anything that has persons sharing “supplies” (cards, game)

WE WEDNESDAYS virtual program meets weekly Wednesdays 10:00 am – 10:30 am virtually through the ZOOM app so that we may socialize with you while safe distancing.

We keep it casual with one staff member and just allow for everyone to have a chance to say hello, chat about current events, check in on one another and hear GSC updates.
The ZOOM meeting ID is 705 601 3648 no password is required just the ID or the link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7056013648. You can also email or call us for the link. 🙂

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE HEARING ON THE TELEPHONE?

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

CaptionCall provides captioned telephone service for hard-of-hearing people at no-cost. With the CaptionCall phone, you can simultaneously hear and read what the other person is saying. The CaptionCall phone displays big, easy-to-read text that automatically scrolls on the phone during a conversation. CaptionCall callers are also supported by amplifying the sound to better hear the caller’s voice.

CaptionCall is for anyone who has hearing loss that makes it difficult for them to use the phone or for whom having captions would allow them to use the phone more effectively. During the pandemic, the need to connect with others has been more important than ever. There is no cost for the phone because CaptionCall’s service is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), administered by the F.C.C., and funded by contributions from telecommunications companies.

To learn more, your local contact is David Wells at (203)430-9554 or dwells2@captioncall.com

 

Tue, December 22nd- GRAB and GO MEAL

Posted on November 30, 2020 by East Lyme

Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Bread, and Dessert

$5pp – payable at pickup

Registration begins December  1st

Register by December 18th

 

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Griswold

TAKE NOTE! MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM AND THIS YEAR IT IS FREE!!   YOU WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF YOU DID NOT DO SO LAST YEAR.  CALL THE SENIOR CENTER FOR AN APPLICATION.

DID YOU KNOW….THAT MEDICAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM?   CALL THE CENTER FOR MORE INFO!!!