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

 

 

 

 

    SENIOR CENTER SHOPPING DAYS

    TUESDAY AFTERNOONS ARE BETTER VALU AND ALDI .

    THURSDAY AFTERNOONS WALMART.

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

    RENTER’S REBATE PROGRAM

    The senior center will begin Renter’s Rebate applications in June. For all In-House appointments, call the senior center to make an appointment. The staff will be completing applications at elderly housing on the following dates:

    ASHLAND MANOR- TUESDAY, MAY 15th at 12:15 pm

    McCLUGGAGE MANOR- TUESDAY, MAY 15th at 1:00 pm

    LEDGEWOOD- WEDNESDAY, MAY 16th at 12:15 pm

     

    Tuesday, May 1st- CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP

    Time: 2:00pm- 3:30pm

    Moved Location to Slater Library.

    Facilitated by Senior Resources, our local Agency on Aging.

    If you are caring for a loved one and have concerns, or you simply need to talk, PLEASE come to our next meeting.   The information shared is helpful and important to YOU—the caretaker!

    NOTE: We  have  a supply of  resource books & other materials on hand which you may borrow at any time.

    Thursday, May 24th- ALZHEIMER’S CARETAKER SUPPORT GROUP

    Time- 4:00 to 5:00 pm

    This support group will be meet on the fourth Thursday this month. We have information on programs to help you cope or you may need some support from others.

    THIS MONTHS TOPIC— 10 SYMPTOMS OF CAREGIVERS STRESS