Resources

Click here to visit the official Thrive55+ Active Living Center website.

Enhanced Benefits Checkup Counseling is BACK!!

Senior Resources Enhanced Benefits Checkup Coordinator, Lori Napolitano will be taking appointments here at Groton Senior Center twice a month on Tuesdays the following dates:

  • Screenings are appropriate for those seeking State/Federal Program assistance as well as Medicare Counseling.
  • Clients can be scheduled regardless of where they live in CT.  If an appointment is not available at the town they reside, clients will can schedule at another location.
  • Clients must come prepared for their appointment. Failure to come prepared impacts the client negatively.

Call 860-441-6785 to schedule.

TRANSPORTATION

As a rider on the Thrive 55+ transportation, the center provides a low cost ride to medical appointments and shopping for recommended $2 donation.

Transportation Information page

 

 

 

 

    Inclusion program

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    Seniors who may need the assistance of someone while at the center but who can do activities of daily living are encouraged to participate through this program.  An assessment is done of each individual by the VNA, Inclusion program and Social Services.

    Benefits Counselor

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    A benefits counselor using the Benefits Check Up program from Senior Resources is available the first and second Tuesday mornings each month.

    CHOICES Counselor

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    CHOICES is the Connecticut Health insurance, Outreach and Information Counseling and Eligibility Screening program. The seniors have access to a CHOICES Counselor from the Senior Resources to discuss health insurance questions on the second and fourth Monday afternoons of each month.  Appointments can be made to meet the counselor at the center.

    Rotary Club Dinners

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    Sponsored by the Groton Rotary, these social events are low-cost to seniors and help fund the Rotary’s Scholarship program.

    Meals On Wheels

    Posted on January 15, 2016 by Groton

    Sponsored by Thames Valley Council for Community Action, the Federal Title III Meals on Wheels grant program has a site at the Groton Senior Center.  Meals on Wheels program and is offered five days per week.  MOW delivers a hot lunch, frozen dinners, frozen holiday meals, frozen weekend meals and emergency meals.