St. Vincent de Paul Place Miracle Bag Donations
The Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to St. Vincent de Paul Place this Holiday Season for use to make Miracle Bags. Miracle Bags are full of hygiene items that are given out not only at the Holidays but also available year round to those in need. Approximately 440 bags are given out monthly. Please donate to this great cause!
Items that are needed: bar soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, toilet paper, combs, hair brushes, winter hats, winter gloves, winter scarves, socks, individually wrapped candy (fun size bars) and granola bars. Monetary donations and gift cards ($5 or $10) to Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Big Y, Walmart and Target are also appreciated.
*Please be sure all items are new, in unopened containers and not expired.*
If you would like to make a donation, please drop items off at Reception no later than
* * MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT 2021* *
Deadline to make changes to your plan is December 7th
Medicare Part C (Advantage Plans) and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).
Medicare health plans and prescription drug plans can make changes each year to things like cost, coverage providers and pharmacies. During open enrollment, you have the opportunity to review and make changes to your plan. Schedule an appointment to re-evaluate your current plan.
Norwich Residents ~ Please call Carolyn for an appointment (860) 889-5960
Medicare Benefits Counselor Natalie is also available to assist any seniors, 60 years and older, who live in New London County.
NL County Residents 60+ ~ Please leave a message for Natalie (860) 889-5960
COVID-19 Vaccine
If you need assistance finding a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic or need transportation to your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment, please contact the Senior Center for help (860) 889-5960.
Homebound or have difficulty getting out of the house? Uncas Health District Mobile Vaccination Team can bring the shot to you! Call Uncas Health District to schedule a home visit. (860) 823-1189 x109
Coffee, Tea and SMP- Second Friday of the Month from 9:00-10:00am
Sip your favorite morning beverage as you join in on this informational phone conversation.
Join Senior Resources Agency on Aging for a free group phone conversation about Medicare, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), CHOICES programs and ways to prevent Fraud and Abuse. Listen in, ask questions, discuss ideas. Every 2nd Friday of the Month. Different topics and speakers each month.
To join, Dial in to the FREE conference call line: (712)775-7031 Enter the Meeting ID: 797-253-419
For more information, contact Alison Dvorak at Senior Resources. (860)887-3561
Computer Assistance
Do you have questions on how to use a computer, the Internet or email? Looking for assistance with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Joyce, our new Computer Assistance volunteer can help you out!
Joyce meets with Senior Center Members by appointment only.
Please call Reception for Joyce’s contact information