Category: Services

Please be patient with us…

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Montville

PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US…

All of our Equipment is in! Our Computer Lab will be up and running ASAP and we will be offering computer classes, at all levels, very soon!

Watch for details!

Our new computer and program is being installed as I write and the “official” start of monthly mail-outs will be starting soon. We will also be sending weekly and special event emails to keep everyone up on all we have going on at the Senior Center!

We will continue to add seniors emails as requested AND Please keep them coming!

You can continue to send your request to the Center’s email—which is our Virtual Program Leader, Caitlin, and your email address will be on our list of current virtual programs, events, our newsletter & more! Our special events and new classes and programs as well. The present email to send your information to is below:

Email Caitlin at: montvilleseniors@montville-ct.org

March Services

Posted on February 27, 2024 by East Lyme

 

VNASC NURSE MANAGED FOOT CLINIC

Thu, Mar 14th from 12:15pm to 3:45pm. Routine foot care provided for a fee – $10pp. Appointment required. No diabetics please. Payment due at time of service.

 

REFLEXOLOGY
The massage will be about 20 minutes which includes a foot soak by a Massage Therapist. $22pp upon registration. Thu, Mar 7th. Appointments start at 12:30pm.

 

MANICURE – Sponsored by Pretty Nails and Spa,
Tue, Mar 12th & Mar 26th. Starts at 8:15am. 15 minute appointments $5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish.

 

HAIRCUTS
Haircuts by appointment offered on Thu, Mar 28th. 9:30AM – 1PM, Every 20 minutes. Cost is $15 per person

 

MASSAGE THERAPY
Massages (with clothes on) to be offered. You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for $33 or a 50 minute appointment for $66. Wed, Mar 13th & 27th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and Thu, Mar 21st, 10am – 1pm. Register with the Senior Center. 48 hours – cancellation. Wear comfortable clothing. Payment is due at time of reservation.

Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings by UNCAS Health

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Preston

The 2nd Monday of each month from 12:45-1:45pm

Beginning on March 11th 

 

Nurses from Uncas Health District will be available at the Preston Senior Center to take blood pressures and answer health question which you may have. There is no charge to this important service and all are welcome to participate.
No appointments are necessary and it is a first come, first serve basis.

March TVCCA Cafe Menu

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Preston

We will be offering a “Special Meal” on Monday, March 18th to our
participants. It will be the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration meal which will include
Corned Beef & Cabbage, Steamed Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Dinner Roll &
Margarine, Irish Soda Bread, Apple Juice, and beverage. There is a suggested
donation for this meal only of $4.50. To register for the meal, please make your
selection by Monday, March 11th

 

Contact the senior center directly at 860-889- 0770 or by leaving a message at the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext.6 leaving your name, phone number and day(s) which you choose to participate.

 

The entire calendar of March includes the following menu selections:

March 4th: Stuffed Chicken Kiev, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Fresh Oranges, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
March 11th: Meatballs Marinara, Pasta Shells w/Herbs, Peas, Mandarin Oranges, Bread, Margarine and beverage.
March 18th: Corned Beef & Cabbage menu as previously stated with the
suggested donation of $4.50 per person 60 years of age and older.
March 25th: Beef Stew, Steamed Parsley Potatoes, Broccoli, Birthday Treat, Orange Juice, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

 

The suggested donation for the meal program is $3.00 per person who is 60
years of age or older with the exception of a “Special Meal” which has an increase
over the normal suggested donation amount. If you have any question regarding

Welcome Nurse Barbara LPN

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Barbara Boiselle LPN of Harford Healthcare Community Health will be providing preventative screenings, disease specific education, medication education, and care coordination to Norwich seniors (age 55 and older).  Barbara will be at Rose City Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays and in the community at various Norwich senior housing locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Barbara will be focused on screenings, education, and referrals only, and will not provide any active treatment.  During a typical visit, she will record vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen, heart rate, respirations, pain, and weight.  She can provide testing as needed, including blood sugar, A1C, cholesterol, and hemoglobin.  Test results and any need for follow up care will be discussed.

Barbara can also help with scheduling physician appointments, medication refills and work with your pharmacy or doctor to address medication concerns.  Answers to your medication questions and medication education will be offered during your appointment.

Appointments are needed.  To schedule an appointment with Nurse Barbara LPN,

Call: (860) 889-8331 x6416  or  Email: Barbara.Boiselle@HHChealth.org

 

Scissor, Knife, and Blade Sharpening

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

by Razor’s Edge Sharpening Service

Knives $2.50  ▪  Scissors/Pinking Shears $5

Non-Electric Pruners/Hedge Trimmers/Garden Tools $5

Electric Hedge Trimmers $10  ▪  Chain Saw Chains/Lawn Mower Blades $5

Drop off your items that need to be sharpened to the reception desk by Thursday, April 11th.

Be sure to have your items wrapped in newspaper and safely stored in a plastic bag,

 with your name, phone number on bag and correct payment included.

**Cash or check made payable to Dan Correia**

Your items will be ready to be picked up starting on Friday, April 19th.

 

AARP Tax Preparation

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Griswold

AARP Tax Assistant Program offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age– especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation.   Call  us to schedule an appointment. with an AARP  Tax  Assistant  volunteer. 

 

AARP Tax Help

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Groton

Starting Thursday, February 1st, AARP Tax Help will be here every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm through Thursday, April 11th. Appointments slots are one hour each.

Appointments can be made starting January 2, 2024 by calling the main number
860-441-6785 or stopping by our front desk any weekday afternoon.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Norwich

Spots are filling up quickly!  Limited availability!

If you wish to have your taxes done by an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer, please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are available on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are age 50 and older with low to moderate income.  Tax-Aide volunteers can help with most, but not all, tax returns.  If you have an extremely complicated return, Tax-Aide may not be able to help.

Do not wait, appointments are almost fully booked!  Call (860) 889-5960 

For more information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Visit: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org

 

AARP Tax Aide

Posted on January 23, 2024 by East Lyme

Appointments will be held on Mon and Fri mornings beginning on Mon, Feb 5th and will end on Mon, Apr 8th.

The AARP Tax-Aide program will return this year to provide free tax
counseling and preparation for middle to low-Income taxpayers with special
attention to those people aged 60 and over.

Call to schedule your appointment and get the details about how the program will operate.