Category: Services

SENIOR CENTER SHOPPING DAYS

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Griswold

TUESDAY AFTERNOONS ARE BETTER VALU AND ALDI .

THURSDAY AFTERNOONS WALMART.

PLEASE CALL THE CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION at 860-376-2604.

TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS

Posted on May 19, 2018 by East Lyme

TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS

The Renter Rebate Program through the State of CT provides a rebate for renters who are elderly or disabled. Applications for the Renters Rebate Program are available starting April 1st and ending October 1st. Please call the Senior Center for an appointment.  In order to receive a renter rebate:

  1. An applicant or the spouse must be 65 or older; or be 100% disabled (per Social Security);

or be 50 and a surviving spouse.

  1. Must have lived in Connecticut for 1 year.
  2. Total 2017 income which includes Social Security must not exceed:

Married $43,000

Single $35,300

  1. Thirty-five percent of the applicant’s annual rent must exceed 5% of the applicant’s income.

Proof of income received and rent and utility payments made in calendar year 2017 must be provided.

If you collect Social Security, you must provide your SSA1099 for 2017.

 

 

STATE OF CONNECTICUT’S RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM

Posted on May 3, 2018

To qualify you have to be: Living in New London, disabled or 65 years or older.

Documents to bring to your appointment: Valid drivers license or ID, proof of disability from Social Security , rent receipts for each month of 2017 (or a statement from  your landlord listing how much you paid in rent for each month of 2017), all statements of income from 2017 (e.g. Social Security, pension, tax return, etc.), and statement of all utility bills you paid in 2017.  Apply April 1 – October 1,  2018 by calling: 860-447-5232

 

Tuesday, May 8th- 55 ALIVE DRIVING COURSE Sponsored by AARP

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Montville

Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm

$15.00 AARP members
$20.00 non-members

Come and take this refresher course, receive a certificate and get a discount on your auto insurance! Sponsored by AARP, this refresher course is designed to keep drivers safe! Must sign up!

Saturday, May 12th- Shed It Day

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Montville

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

The Montville Senior Center & Dime Bank are proud to present the SHRED – IT Program. Come to shred your personal information in a safe and secure manner.

Don’t be a victim of identity theft or fraud. Don’t let your important information go in the hands of someone that could cause you potential harm. Here are some basic guidelines from the CT Dept. of Consumer Protection.
Shred all credit card, debit card and ATM receipts after you’ve checked your statements (unless needed for tax purposes)
Shred all statements no longer needed that bear your signature, credit card number, phone number, social security number, or medical or legal information.

Begins Monday, May 7th- AGING MASTERY PROGRAM®

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Groton

Time: 9:30am- 11:00am

The Aging Mastery (10 week) Program® (AMP) encourages mastery– developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being.
By participating in this program, you will: Make and maintain small but impactful changes in your health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life.
Get REAL incentives and rewards for taking small steps that can improve your well-being. Learn to be your own advocate.
Meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to your peers, and become more involved in your community.

Limited spots available: for more details contact cmorrison@groton-ct.gov  or 860-441-6623.