Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Call senior center to set up an appointment.
Category: Services
Wednesday, May 15th- Active Living Expo and Technology Fair
Time: 10:00am- 1:00pm
FREE INFORMATION FOR ALL AGES ON BETTER LIVING.
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN OUR COASTAL CAFÉ.
Vendors from the following:
- HEALTH
- INSURANCE
- CLUBS
- NUTRITION
- HOMECARE
- STATE PROGRAMS
- LEGAL ISSUES
- TECHNOLOGY
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- TRIPS AND TRAVEL
- OUTREACH
- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
Come check out what we have and learn about new programs.
Rental Rebate Program
We will begin taking application in May.
Ashland Manor Community Room- Thursday, May 16th 1:00-2:30pm
McCluggage Manor Community Room- Thursday, May 23rd 1:00-2:30pm
Ledgewood Community Room- Thursday, May 30th 1:00-2:30pm
In House Dates in June- Call for an appointment on the In House dates.
Thursday, May 30th- Senior Foot Care Clinic
Time: 9am – 12:00pm
New London Senior Center and Visiting Nurses Association are partnering to provide free foot care to New London seniors once per month.
Please call for more information and to reserve an appointment!
SENIOR & DISABLED HOMEOWNERS’ TAX RELIEF and Local Tax Credit Option
SENIOR & DISABLED HOMEOWNERS’ TAX RELIEF
The State of Connecticut offers a state run Elderly Tax Benefit known as the Circuit Breaker. It is for eligible real estate taxpayers with the Town of East Lyme. To apply, you must have reached the age of 65 prior to December 31, 2018 or be totally disabled if under the age of 65. You are applying for a credit on the taxes due on your primary residence in East Lyme. Under the law, Social Security income MUST be declared and the program requires you to provide information regarding all GROSS income received during 2017. The new income limit, including GROSS income and Social Security: $43,900 for married couples and $36,000 for single persons.
LOCAL TAX CREDIT OPTION:
Also, the Town of East Lyme provides on Additional Tax Relief for elderly and totally disabled homeowners. For further information, contact the Assessor’s Office at the Town Hall.
Filing dates for the above programs are February 1, through May 15, 2019.
Applications available at the Assessor’s Office in the East Lyme Town Hall. There is also a Veteran’s Exemption that is available. For more information, contact the Assessor’s Office.
AARP 55 Alive-Driving Course
Time: 12:00—4:00 PM
COST: $15.00 AARP Members, $20 non-members
Come take the AARP Driving refresher course and you receive a certificate of completion to submit to your auto insurer, and you receive a discount on your auto insurance!
Limited seating— must pay when signing up!
Friday, April 12th- Annual Health Fair
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for an afternoon of screenings, information, goody bags & more! Lots of great information, many different topics and bring your questions! Snacks & beverages served, raffles too! Who knew “health” could be so fun!
Bus is available!
Senior Resources’ Benefits Check Up Program
Please call Senior Resources Office directly for an appointment (1-800-690-6998 or 860-887-3561).
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM – Mondays and Fridays thru April 15th
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides tax counseling and preparation for middle to low-income taxpayers with special attention to those people aged 60 and over. This service is free. The Tax Advisors are available for the months of February, March and April on Monday and Friday mornings at 9am beginning February 1st. Appointments must be made by calling the Senior Center. Taxpayers are asked to provide their:
- Personal Identification and Social Security Number
- Copies of your 2017 Federal and Connecticut tax returns, and
- All 2018 income reports that have been received (SSA-1099 forms, all 1099 forms, W-2 forms, Unemployment Compensation Forms, all other Forms that indicate Federal and/or Connecticut income taxes were paid in 2018), and
- Any documentation showing original cost of sold assets in 2018.
Friday, February 8th, 15th, 22nd- Big Used Book Sale
Time: 10:00am- 2:00pm