New Milford Senior Center Update

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Take a moment to check out what is coming up at the New Milford Senior Center.  Mark your calendars for December 19^th at 1PM as we will gather around the piano for a good ole fashion holiday sing a long! Remember, if you want to have lunch first, please sign up 2-3 days in advance.

“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.”

Here are some highlights for the week .

HELPING HANDS OF NEW MILFORD SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEER MEETING

Thursday, December 14th, 10:00 AM

 Looking for volunteer opportunities or do you simply just want to help make the New Milford Senior Center a better place? Join us as we look to gather new and returning Senior Center volunteers to learn of upcoming events, brainstorm new ideas, or seeing where your time and talents can be shared and appreciated!

BRAIN GAMES LUNCH & LEARN

Friday, December 15th, 1:00 PM

Join us as we work our brains with games with our friend, Danielle Ramos from Village Crest! To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center.

A LOOK AHEAD!

A Caroling We Will Go

December 10, 1PM

Join us as we gather around the piano for a good ole fashion, holiday sing-a-long, with pianist Dan Rinquette.

Cocoa and Cookies will be served.

A Note From Our Senior Advisors

Our Senior Advisors are ready to help! They are here Monday- Friday 8AM-4PM, please call the center to set up an appointment.

About 988

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

Thoughts of suicide

Mental health or substance use crisis, or

Any other kind of emotion distress

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE (CEAP)

Application Period: Generally, applications for deliverable fuels (oil, propane, and kerosene) are accepted starting September 1st. The first day EA clients can receive a delivery is around November 1st. Generally, electric heated households are scheduled for appointments after January 1st. Eligibility Requirements: Income and asset guidelines are subject to change, but you may connect with the Senior Center for the most up-to-date figures for this season. Documents required: Current income from all sources (social security, pensions, work, interest and dividends, etc.) current assets, (bank statements from all bank accounts, stocks, bonds, IRAs and CDs) and a current electric bill.

-Proof of rent and utilities paid in previous year via note from Landlord or payment records.

DID YOU KNOW?

SENIOR COMMUNITY CAFÉ

CHEZ J serves lunch Monday - Thursday at 12:00 PM and there is a suggested donation of $4.00. Come on in for a program then stay for lunch! Please note that the menu is always posted in the monthly newsletter.

Sign up in person, on our Touch Screen, or by phone, at least 3 days in advance!

Chef Jay has placed a suggestion box on the lunch table! Your feedback is important and valued. Please take the time to write down what you love, what you do not love, some suggestions, share a recipe, what you would like to see, or even a recipe you would like to share.

Senior Bus Transportation

If you live in New Milford, Gaylordsville or Northville and need transportation to come to the center, go shopping or go to a friend’s house? All you have to do is give us a call a few days ahead of time to get on our bus schedule. Call us at 860-355-6075 to schedule your ride and meet our fantastic bus drivers, Erin, Tom and Sue.

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING CLOSET

Did you know that the New Milford Senior Center houses a “lending closet” of durable medical equipment for donated items in clean + excellent condition for those in need? Connect with the Senior Center for further details, availabilities, or acceptable items for donation.

THE LUNCH BUNCH

The Lunch Bunch is back and meets one Saturday a month to enjoy a new or favorite area restaurant. Join in for delicious local fare and friendships! Connect with the Senior Center for contact information.

Have a wonderful week,

Janette