- Animal Enrichment ~ Thursday, October 1st NOON
- Animal Commissary ~ Thursday, October 8th NOON
- Animal Health & Wellness ~ Thursday, October 15th NOON
- Endangered Species ~ Thursday, October 22nd NOON
Up Close & Personal at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Join AARP CT as we virtually explore Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and how they care for their animals. In each of the sessions, Zoo staff will explain different aspect of animal care and how all of their efforts help to protect endangered species around the world. Join us for one or more of the four programs in October. All programs are live streamed on Zoom with an opportunity to ask questions of the Zoo staff.
Email Hilary for the link to register. Please specify which program you are interested in.
hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Documentary ~ Gen Silent on September 16th
A virtual screening of the documentary “Gen Silent” is being offered by AARP CT. Gen Silent shares the stories of LGBT older adults in Greater Boston dealing with the challenges and hopes of growing older. Since 2010, this landmark movie has inspired a world-wide movement of LGBT and aging advocates to create a safe and welcoming community experiences for older adults and caregivers.
Those registered will be provided a viewing link via a reminder email 24 hours in advance of the event. That link will be good for 48 hours, beginning at 1:00p.m. on September 16th, to view the documentary.
Email Hilary for the link to register. hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Active Living with Diabetes Toolkit
Active Living with Diabetes Toolkit is a program through Senior Resources that you do in the comfort of your own home without having to use any technology beyond a telephone.
The toolkit will be sent to you at no cost and includes a Living a Healthy Life Book, instruction booklet, exercise and relaxation CD’s and a My Diabetes Plate magnet. Weekly phone calls from a trained Live Well leader enhances the experience and can help to alleviate social isolation during this time.
Participants will learn about:
Participants must be willing to share their name, address and phone number so a toolkit can be mailed to you and have a Live Well leader contact you by phone for a weekly call. Calls are approximately 45 minutes in length and take place conference-call style to 4-6 participants at one time.
If you are interested, please contact Lori Rygielski, Senior Resources Regional Coordinator
LRygielski@seniorresourcesec.org OR (860) 887-3561 ext. 127
Sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Department of Aging & Disability Services, and Senior Resources Agency on Aging.
An evidence-based self-management program originally developed at Stanford University.
This program supported by funds made available for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support under grant DP13-105.
Renter’s Rebate Program
Assistance is available over the phone to apply.
No in-person appointments at this time.
Please contact the appropriate person (below) for more information.
A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2019 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program. Program open through October 1, 2020.
Income Limits:
Single: $37,000 yearly or less
Couple: $45,100 yearly or less
For assistance, please call:
Norwich residents, 55 and older call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.
Ask for Carolyn’s voicemail and leave a message. Carolyn will call you back.
If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.
► If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your
Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.
Farmer’s Market Coupon Distribution Plan
Farmer’s Market coupons are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a coupon booklet:
¨ You must be 60 years or older.
¨ Yearly income not to exceed $23,606 for single or $31,894 for couple.
¨ Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP, etc.
¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the coupon booklet from.
¨ If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet all other eligibility requirements and live in subsidized housing to be eligible.
Limited books available, contact the appropriate person for availability. See below.
Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior. You CANNOT get booklets from multiple sites.
HOW TO RECIEVE A COUPON BOOKLET:
If you live in any Norwich Senior Housing:
If you live in Senior or Congregate Housing you MUST obtain your coupons at that housing.
You must contact either the Resident Service Coordinator or his/her designee to request a booklet.
If you live in Norwich/Taftville (non-senior housing):
If you do not live in senior housing, you must call the Senior Center at (860) 889-5960 to register yourself for a booklet. Once you have registered, you will be given a date and a time frame for which you can come to the Senior Center and pick up your coupon booklet.