Available 4 days a week—call and come down to meet Michelle. Our new clinician for our mental health one-on-one services and group therapy! The Montville Senior & Social services is offering a FREE Mental Health Services at both the Montville Senior Center and Montville Social Servicers. Many people find the holidays difficult, or suffer from depression, have anxiety, addictions or just need someone to talk to. Mental Health is a very important part of health care. Don’t neglect your mind while taking care of your body! This program at the Center is made possible with a grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Call for details and/or an appointment! A suggested donation of $1.00 per visit is appreciated!
Category: Services
New Homemaker Program
The Montville Senior Center Homemaker Program is offering a FREE in-home services to our seniors in the Town of Montville. This program is made possible with a grant received from Senior Resources with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Seniors get an initial overall cleaning and then continued maintenance cleaning. Seniors who are physically or financially unable to afford this service would likely qualify.
Call Kathie at 860-848-0422 for details and/or appointments.
Fridays On The Bus
March 1st — Surprise Lunch Trip
March 8th —Dinner & Movie
March 15th — Saint Patrick’s Luncheon
March 22nd — Mohegan Sun
March 29th—No bus, Center closed
Please be patient with us…
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
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
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
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
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
AARP Tax Preparation
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
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.