Category: Services

TVCCA Home Heating Assistance Now Available

Winter is coming and home heating costs can be a struggle for many.  There is help.

TVCCA is now taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program which provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat.  Priority is given to “vulnerable households” with young children, elderly or disabled individuals.  Income and Asset Limits apply:

Household Size:      1                     2            Asset Limits:       Homeowner Renter

Annual Income      $33,881        $44,305        $15,000                    $10,000

Applications can be done over the phone and through the mail for homebound individuals.

To schedule an appointment or for additional information, please call (860) 425-6681.

 

Free Flu Shots and Health Screening

Free Flu Shots and Health Screenings The Old Lyme VNA will be offering flu vaccinations to Old Lyme and Lyme residents 40 years old or over FREE OF CHARGE (no insurance paperwork necessary!) • Eye Screening (free) • Hearing Screening (free) • Balance Testing (free) – unconfirmed • Blood Pressure Screening (free) The date will be October 21st from 8am to 12pm

TVCCA Energy Assistance

Application are currently being accepted for the TVCCA Energy Assistance Program. Required information necessary for completing your application include: Social Security numbers for all household members; birth dates for all household members; current utility bill, rent receipt or proof of mortgage payment, etc. are required. In addition, current proof and complete statements of ALL liquid assets for every household member are necessary. For additional information regarding program guidelines or to schedule an appointment, please call 860-887-5581 extension 6.

Saturday, September 30- EAST LYME SHRED DAY

Sat, September 30, 2017 from 9am to 12pm

Community Center Parking Lot

Bring your old sensitive and financial papers.Shredder
Bulk Shredder on site.

Donation of non-perishable food items
for Care & Share appreciated.

Sponsored by the East Lyme P.B.A.

Thursday, September 14th- AARP SMART DRIVING CLASS

AARP Members- $15.00/Non-Members—$20.00

Participation in this course will save you money on your automobile insurance.

Call for information or  to sign up.

 

September- Committee Volunteers Needed

The City of Norwich has several openings on various committees and could use your assistance to fill them.  Many committees have training opportunities available to help add to your knowledge while helping our community grow.  Restrictions and conditions apply to be eligible.

Please visit the City of Norwich Website for more information – www.norwichct.org

 

Fitness Room

The Rose City Senior Center has a Fitness Room consisting of 2 recumbent bikes, 1 upright bike and 2 treadmills.  The Fitness Room is available to current Members of the Rose City Senior Center only (see bottom of page 11 for Membership information). 

Completed and signed copies of the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire must be turned in before using the equipment.  A copy of each of these

forms can be picked up at Reception along with a copy of the Fitness Room Criteria and Rules.

Please be aware that the Fitness Room is closed on the first Friday of every month from 8:45am – 4:00pm due to massage therapy, otherwise the room is available during our normal hours of operation.

If you have any questions, please see Mike or Hilary.

 

Massage Therapy – Room Changes

Starting September 6th, most Massage Therapy appointments will now be held in the Senior Center Health Clinic.  Please be aware that Massage Therapy appointments scheduled on the 1st Friday of every month will still be held in the Fitness Room.  

Massage Therapy appointments with Marie Arsenault are available at $25 for a ½ hour session or $50 for a 1 hour session.  Appointments are required.  Please leave your name and phone number at Reception and Marie will call you to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.

 

Wednesday, October 25th- SENIOR CENTER FLU CLINIC

Conducted by Hartford Healthcare at Home

9:00am to Noon

No Appointment Necessary – Just Walk-In

Vaccine covered by Medicare, ConnectiCare Medicare Advantage Plans, Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans, Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans.  For those under 65 years old, vaccine covered by Aetna, Anthem and ConnectiCare.  The cost of a self-pay vaccination is $40.

Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card.  The reason for this is twofold, it provides your identification and information needed to bill your insurance.  It will also allow the nurses to proceed quickly without the burden of photocopying driver’s licenses or insurance cards.