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Carol went above and beyond to help our center during COVID. Because of her dedication, she has been chosen as our volunteer of the month for November. She helped hand out meals during Community First, directed traffic during food boxes distribution, worked our special events and was always willing to do what was needed for any volunteer task. Carol also has been assisting our VNA nurse during the foot clinics for roughly four years. She is a retired Home Health Aide of 37 years and still enjoys having purpose and as she stated “Doesn’t know how to sit still!” A favorite hobby of Carol’s is doing yard work; she takes her hearing aids out and becomes one with nature. One of her greatest joys is her 8 great grandchildren, four of them were born just this summer. Family traditions also are very important to Carol her family has had the tradition of brunch after church at a relative’s house for the past 80 years! Carol is an asset to the center and we are truly lucky to have her!!

We are now hiring for a PT  Facility Monitor position.  Work experience in a responsible capacity and Must possess basic computer and emailing skills. Some security experience preferred. Customer service duties. Experience relating to people of all age groups. Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Responsible for evening building monitoring, program registrations, setting up for programs and closing of facility. Able to lift up to 25 lbs. Up to 19 hours per week, to include mainly evening hours. $14.00/hr.

Position to remain open until filled. Stop by Groton Town Hall, Human Resources Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm for application or apply online at https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/hr/jobs.php

Election Day will be here soon enough, and we all need to exercise our right to vote. Remind others and encourage them to vote as well. Keep in mind that we are fortunate enough to live in a country where we pick who represents us.

Voting is a basic right and our way to raise our voice and be a part of how our world runs.

Remember if you don’t vote you don’t get to complain after the fact about anything to do with taxes, the way things are or are not because you didn’t care enough to vote.

Sure, you can say “My vote doesn’t make any difference” but it does!! We all have seen those close election results. That great new candidate who ‘only’ lost by 3 votes. Someone else winning be a handful of votes. These are the perfect examples of your vote does make a difference.

We all need to find out who’s running this November and what those candidates stand for. If we agree with them or not. For those that are in office – do we think they are doing a good job? Do they listen? Do they represent what we want or are they always voting the party line? Should they get re-elected? Or is time for someone new?

And the candidates need to pay attention to us! Because the older population are the most likely to vote! We know what works and what doesn’t work. We have lived the social issues. We have seen the politics involved – both good and bad! And over 70% of us vote!!

Yes, out of every 10 people 65+, 7 of them will be voting in November.

Think about that… This age group can influence all policy. If taxes go up or down or stay the same? Does that referendum pass or does it fail? Does the new candidate win? Does the incumbent get re-elect?

Again, think about it! Your vote can be the very vote that drives change! Mark your calendar so you don’t forget. Call for a ride if you need one. But be sure to vote because elections are decided by those who show up!! Not those who stay home!!

As Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world!!”

Cove Barista-

We are seeking two volunteers for each day Tuesday-Friday to work in the Cove with the exception of
Wednesdays and Fridays we would need one volunteer for each of these days to help in the kitchen
(training will be provided). The hours would be 8:30-10:15 , duties would include selling baked goods,
coffee and using a microwave occasionally. If interested please stop by to see Tomi or call 860-441-6782