Caring for the Caregiver- Second Monday of every month
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Starts September 9, 2019
Registration required
Wednesday, August 7th- Mature Driver Safety Class
Time: 9:15am to 1:15pm
This course reviews and reinforces safe driving skills. No driving test and no written test. Contact your automobile insurance company regarding a potential discount with completion of the course.
Where: East Lyme Public Library
How: Register with the Senior Center in person. Payment is expected at time of registration.
Payment by check to AARP
$20pp for Non-Member
REIKI – June 6th only
Time: 1pm to 3pm
A holistic therapy that uses energy to promote relaxation and well-being.
Beginning at 1pm
25 minutes each
Registration and Pre-payment of $5 required
Mon, May 13th- Talk with Scott J. Stanat, MD
Are you suffering from Hip & Knee Pain ?
Educational seminar with Dr. Stanat of Orthopedic Partners.
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
Free.
Must register.
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.