Residential Home Energy Assessment
Norwich Public Utilities wants to help their customers save money and conserve energy by making your home more energy efficient. NPU has contracted with Lantern Energy to perform a energy analysis of your home. Enjoy the benefits of saving energy all year long. (A fee applies for this service.)
In one easy visit, Lantern’s certified technicians will:
Conduct an overall health and safety check of your house, including a combustion appliance zone test and carbon monoxide (CO) test. Perform a blower door test to find and correct air leakage around your house. Perform a duct blast test to find and correct air leakage in ductwork. Upgrade your lighting from incandescent bulbs to LED bulbs. Install water and water heating energy-saving measures including low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, and pipe insulation.
The technician will make suggestions for additional measures and steps you could take to improve energy efficiency of your home. Including to provide special rebate offers for replacing inefficient home appliances or installing additional attic wall and attic insulation (if applicable).
To request a home energy analysis from Lantern Energy
Visit: www.lanternenergy.com/schedule-an-assessment
Call: Lantern Energy scheduler at 1-877-878-3006
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Three Rivers Community College
Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL) is a unique non-credit program that allows students age 50 and older to participate in classes for a low per-semester fee of just $15. In addition to one day classes on a variety of topics, the program also offers a film series, and a weekly Writer’s Group. Field trips to area museums, historic sites, and other attractions are also occasionally offered.
Starting mid-February, the Spring Classes Brochure will be posted on their website with information on registration. Classes start in March. The $15 semester fee covers you to participate in as many classes as you wish. Contact information is below, and be on the lookout for the Spring Brochure in February!
For more information call (860) 215-9316 or visit www.threerivers.edu/all
AARP Income Tax Assistance
If you wish to have your taxes done, starting at 9:00 a.m. on January 2nd please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Tuesdays or Thursdays starting in February through early April.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are age 50 and older with low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers can help with most, but not all, tax returns. If you have an extremely complicated return, Tax-Aide may not be able to help.
Do not wait, appointments book up quickly! Call (860) 889-5960
Books on Tape
Did you know that the Senior Center has Books on Tape (CD’s) for people to borrow? Check out the selection in the Library if you are interested!
Holiday Greeting Card for Sale
We offer Holiday Greeting Cards for sale at 10¢ per card!
Looking for some Holiday Greeting Cards at a great price? We have a large selection of cards to choose from in various holiday designs. Greeting Cards will be available for purchase after Thanksgiving and are located in the card rack across from Reception.