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

 

 

 

 

    MARCH- DAY KIMBALL HEALTH CARE AT HOME

    Posted on January 28, 2018 by Griswold

    Day Kimball healthcare will be doing a Falls Risk Screening Clinic here at the senior center. This is a free workshop that is open to the public.

    Registration is required.  Raffle prize & refreshments!

    Clinic includes:

    • Top 7 Risk Factors for Falling
    • Identify your Own Risk Factors for Falls
    • Identify Strategies to Decrease your Fall Risk Balance 
    • Screening to Identify your Risk of Falling 
    • Blood Pressure Screening for Postural Hypotension

    To register or for more information, please call the center at 860-376-2604.

     

    Thursday, February 22nd- AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSE

    Posted on January 28, 2018 by Griswold

    Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm

    AARP Members  $15.00 /  Non Members $20.00

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

    Call for info or sign up.

     

    Saturday, December 9th- 7th ANNUAL EMERGENCY FUEL FUND BREAKFAST

    Posted on December 1, 2017 by Griswold

    Time: 7:00am – 11:00am

    OUR BIG EVENT OF THE YEAR!!
    Come out to have breakfast with us on Saturday, December 9th!

    Before you head out shopping, join us for a delicious breakfast.  All proceeds  from this event are for  the Emergency Fuel Fund. This fuel fund is to assist residents of Jewett City & Griswold that are at risk of freezing this winter.  Countless families have been assisted through this fund over the past years.    BASKET RAFFLES AND GRANDMA’S ATTIC.   Something for everyone!

    There will be lots of raffle baskets for all to enjoy.

    Breakfast :  Adults $8      Children 3—10 yrs   $5

    Friday, November 3rd- ​V.F.W. FIRST FRIDAY DINNER

    Posted on November 1, 2017 by Griswold

    Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

    Menu: CHICKEN ALFREDO DINNER-Fettuccini with a delicate alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, seasoned focaccia bread and dessert.

    Tickets: $10:00

    V.F.W. FIRST FRIDAY DINNER
    Each month the VFW POST 10004 will host a benefit dinner on the first Friday of the month. One local community organization will be selected in advance to receive 50% of the net profit from the dinner. The additional 50% will be equally distributed to two other local community organizations at random and will be announced during the dinner. The Senior C enter is one of the local organizations participating. 100% Net profit goes back into the community!!