Services

   

MUNICIPAL AGENT SERVICES   –   by appointment   

ENERGY ASSISTANCE   –   Applications taken by appointments only   

RSVP        ( Retired Senior Volunteer Program) 

 

SNAP FOOD PROGRAM:         You may be eligible for extra help with the cost of groceries. Call the Senior Center for Information and/or to make an  appointment to apply.         

  

 

TRANSPORTATION:

MON/TUE/WED    A.M.      Norwich Appointments

TUESDAY            P.M.              Better Val-U  / ALDI’s shopping

THURSDAY     P.M.              Walmart shopping

FRIDAY             A.M.             Local Appointments only

 

 

DIAL A RIDE TRANSPORATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GRISWOLD SENIOR CENTER

 

Dial-a-Ride Transportation for Individuals who are Seniors or for those who have Disabilities Dial-a-Ride services are available for the Town of Griswold/Jewett City residents for medical trips, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  There is SMALL FEE and no money exchanged between the driver and the rider. Anyone interested in utilizing the service must first register with the Griswold Senior Center by calling 860-376-2604

 

 

 

 

    TVCCA ENERGY ASSISTANCE- Last Day to Apply is May 3rd

    We are completing applications for TVCCA ENERGY ASSISTANCE for

    Seniors 55 or older and people with disabilities.

    Contact the Senior Center for more information 860-376-2604

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    All others, please contact TVCCA to schedule a phone appointment at 860-425-6681. This phone line is automated. Leave your name and phone number at the end of the message.

    Someone from TVCCA will return your call.

    MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM

    TAKE NOTE! MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM AND THIS YEAR IT IS FREE!!   YOU WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF YOU DID NOT DO SO LAST YEAR.  CALL THE SENIOR CENTER FOR AN APPLICATION.

    DID YOU KNOW….THAT MEDICAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE THRU OUR DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT PROGRAM?   CALL THE CENTER FOR MORE INFO!!! 

     

    AARP Smart Driver Safety Course

    All AARP Smart Driving Safety Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020. Do you need to renew to continue receiving your discount on car insurance? AARP will continue to offer a special 25% off discount through December 31, 2020. Renew at Smart Driving online  www.aarpdriversafety.org

    Promo code for 25% off discount: DRIVINGSKILLS

     

    RENTAL REBATE PROGRAM

    RENTAL REBATE PROGRAM– PLEASE START GATHERING YOUR PAPERWORK 

    REQUIREMENTS ARE YOU MUST BE 65 YEARS

    OF AGE OR 100% SOCIAL SECURITY DISABLED

     

    Sign up period is between, April 1st and October 1st 2020

     

    THE ASSESSOR & SENIOR CENTER WILL NOT BE STARTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL JUNE 1st.

    PLEASE CALL AFTER MAY 15th FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

     

    Income cannot exceed $36,000 for single and $43,900 for married

     

    ***PLEASE CALL THE SENIOR CENTER TO SCHEDULE A DAY TO DROP OFF  YOUR PAPERWORK TO APPLY FOR THE RENTAL REBATE.***

     

     

     

    Last Saturday of the Month- BREAKFAST FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

    The First Congregational Church of Griswold and the Griswold Senior Center are presenting a free breakfast to families in need in Jewett City and surrounding area. This free breakfast will take place on the last Saturday of each month.

     

    Started: 2/29/2020