Senior Happenings Dedicated to Tolland s Senior Citizens

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Senior Happenings

Dedicated to Tolland’s Senior Citizens

Hi Folks!!

I’d like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. With each new year, may you be filled with love, joy and peace.

I’d like to draw your attention to the Firemen’s Social last month. Each year it just gets better and better. Eighty-five (85) of you showed up to participate in this wonderful program. The decorations, the gifts, the fabulous meal prepared by the volunteers – just outstanding!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Tolland Volunteer Fire Department – we love you. (FYI, they peeled 75 pounds of potatoes and 50 pounds of butternut squash. Can you imagine!)

Our latest program, Ole Tolland Jammies (TJ’s) have been meeting this past month every Monday afternoon. We even have our own “groupies” that faithful-ly come and listen. We are encouraging anyone who used to play an instrument, and has put it down, to pick it back up, and come play with us. What a blast! If you don’t play, but love to sing, come on over. If you can’t play or sing but love music, come listen...and clap. Thanks to an anonymous donor, we have a brand new microphone/stand to be used by the musicians. We so appreciate that gift. Speaking of which, the same donor generously paid for December’s Holiday Birthday party. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness.

As a reminder, any of the Birthday Parties will be held on the last Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

Starting January, we will continue to have our Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screening program once a month. However, the time allotted will be changed to 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

In closing, the Town of Tolland offers a lot of programs for seniors. Please take advantage of them. Many programs offered here create such community and new friendships. But there are also many programs and benefits that Rebecca could tell you about as well. Come visit us.

Your Friend,

Fran

Senior Center Director

JANUARY 2018

Tolland Senior Center 674 Tolland Stage Rd. P.O. Box 159 Tolland, CT 06084 Phone: 860-870-3730 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Dial-A-Ride Program 860-870-7940

For Delays and Closings Tune to

Channels 3, 8, 30 & 61. If the Tolland Public Schools are Closed or Delayed due to weather,

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Thinking of You!!

Prudence Schifley

Jeanne Lemek Jean Leonard

A special hello to all our friends at

Fox Hill, Vernon Manor and Woodlake.

Health and Wellness

Exercise:

Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Line Dancing:

Thursdays at 1:30 pm

Foot Care

Thursday, January 25th

(please call 860-870-3730 for an appointment) $29.00 fee

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Monday, January 22nd

from 10 am—11:00 am

(time change)

Lunch

Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00 noon, $4.00 per lunch

How sad we were to hear of the passing of Bill Tripp.

Bill had so many friends just because of who he was.

He was always fun, helpful … just being Bill. He

volunteered many times in the kitchen doing whatever

he could do to help. We will miss his smile and great

humor. To his wife Gerri, and all the family and friends,

you have our deepest sympathy and prayers.

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From the Desk of Rebecca…

Happy January 2018 – May it be a joy filled year!

Well, we survived another Open Enrollment period, and are heading into 2018 with yet more changes to come. I will try to keep you all informed as to what these changes will be. Right now things are unsettled, so hang in there.

We had a wonderful response from the Tolland community to our Care & Share program. So many of you donated food and money to help supplement food for our clients. I thank you. November and December are such “giving” months. Our pantry shelves are stocked. Which brings to mind my volunteers who make it so appealing and efficient in the pantry! Helen and Joan, what would I do without you? You are tireless in your efforts to keep things fresh and tidy and stacked so neatly. Thank you so much!

Please feel free in the coming months to ask me what needs we may have for pantry. I always have an on-going list of most needed non-perishables, as items go out as quickly as they come in. Every little bit helps. Perhaps the next time you see the sign “buy one get two free” you could bring the “two” here? Just a thought. Again, thank you to our com-munity for being so thoughtful and generous in so many ways.

From the Heart of Rebecca…

A Happy and Healthy New Year to you all. Keep those New Year’s resolutions that you make. Continue to spread good cheer and peace throughout the world. Volunteer. Send cards and notes to people who are lost or grieving and lift them up. Each one, reach one. Peace to All,

Rebecca

A Note About Outreach Activities

Rebecca Ellert, Elderly Outreach Caseworker

CONNECTICUT ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) Tolland Human Services is now taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program.

Eligibility for Energy Assistance is based on the annual gross income, liquid assets and the size of the household.

2017-2018 Gross Income Guidelines for homeowners, and renters (additional criteria apply).

Household Income Guidelines – 2017/2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Under

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Senior Center Trips for 2018

All trips are subject to change

Contact the Senior Center to make a reservation (860-870-3730).

March 20th

Pasta & Shamrocks at Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, CT

May 6th

The Full Monty- Warner Theater

July 10th

All You Can Eat Lobster- Delany House

October 18th

Oktoberfest – Kruckers, Pomona, NY

December 2nd

Stageloft Theater/Lunch at Salem Cross Inn “Christmas Survival”

AARP Tax-Aide

AARP Tax Aid: Tolland Senior Center is pleased to of-fer on-site assistance with filing your taxes. There are no age requirements and you do not have to be a Tol-land resident or an AARP member. This is a free ser-vice and is staffed by trained volunteers willing to give their time.

Appointments will be available from February 6th_{-April 10}th_{on consecutive Tuesdays.}

(February 6th, February 13th, February 20th, February 27th, March 6th, March 13th, March 20th,

March 27th, April 3rd, April 10th. ) One hour time slots will be available starting from 12 pm-1

pm, 1 pm–2 pm, 2 pm-3 pm, 3 pm–4 pm. Appointments must be made either in person at the Senior Center (674 Tolland Stage Road) or call Fran Weigand at 860-870-3725.

On the day of your appointment you will be required to complete an interview questionnaire, bring a form of photo identification, and bring the following documents as applicable to your financial situation:

 copy of last year’s tax return

 proof of all income sources (which could include W2 for earned wages, unemployment

compensation)

 SSA-1099 for Social Security

 1099-MISC for miscellaneous income

 1099-R for pension or annuity income

 proof of interest or dividends (all 1099 forms)

 all forms indicating federal income tax paid

 dependent care provider information

 all receipts or cancelled checks for itemized deductions (such as property tax, car tax,

med-ical expenses),

 Social Security cards for you and all dependents.

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Need Help With Food?

Find Out If You Are Eligible for

(formerly known as Food Stamps)

Did you know… you may qualify for SNAP even if:

you own a home ◊ you are working full or part-time

◊ you have retirement income ◊ you have a car ◊ you are living with others You may qualify if you

meet these SNAP income guidelines:

Foodshare will be offering SNAP eligibility screening and application assistance at Bev’s Corner, Union Church, 3 Elm Street, Rockville, CT

From 9:00 am—11:30 am on the following Mondays:

January 8 & 22 February 5 & 19

(Please bring a photo ID, proof of address, and recent pay stubs for anyone working in the household.)

Household Size/ Maximum Monthly Income Guidelines for SNAP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

$1,832 $2,470 $3,108 $3,747 $4,385 $5,023 higher

The FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry is available in Tolland on alternate Thursdays, 9-9:30 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland Green. Pre-registration and identification are not required. For more infor-mation about FoodShare, residents may contact FOODSHARE at (860) 286-9999 or the UCC office at (860) 875-4160, or visit the FOODSHARE website, www.foodshare.org. For the next few months, distribution at the Tolland site will be on the following dates:

Winter dates are:

January 4 & 18 February 1 & 15

Residents participating in the program must bring their own bags.

FOODSHARE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

Senior Center Overnight Trip for 2018

All trips are subject to change

Contact the Senior Center to make a reservation (860-870-3730).

June 18th - 20th

The Fabulous

Finger Lakes

Canandaigua, NY

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January Birthdays ...

Happy Birthday!!

Kathy K.

1/1

Lin E.

1/12

Brenda M.

1/2

Bruce M.

1/14

Elaine B.

1/5

Lois W.

1/14

Durwood W.

1/6

Alan K.

1/19

Kathy W.

1/9

Tim S.

1/26

Jean L.

1/11

Bill W.

1/28

Nolan P.

1/11

Lena C.

1/28

Larry R.

1/29

BIRTHDAY PARTY LUNCH

It is typically held on the last Thursday of the month at noon. Here

are the guidelines to participate:

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By Reservation Only-we cannot accept walk-ins

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Put your name on the sign up sheet by the Tuesday before the event and

payment is required at that time ($4)

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If you need to cancel, please call 860-870-3730.

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Billiards 10:00 a.m. Book Club 1:00 p.m. Cards 1:00 p.m. Chorus 10:00 a.m. Computer Lab 9:30 a.m.

Dominoes 1:00 p.m. Drum Circle 1:30 p.m. Exercise 9:00 a.m. Knitting Group 9:30 a.m. Line Dancing (beginners) 1:00 p.m.

Lunch 12:00 p.m. Ole Jammies 1:30 p.m. Painting 9:00 a.m. Ping Pong 9:30 a.m. Quilting Group 10:00 a.m.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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CLOSED

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EXERCISE KNITTING GROUP

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LUNCH PING PONG MEN’S BILLIARDS CRAFTS CARDS

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BILLIARDS:

MEN & WOMEN

PAINTING

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QUILTING DOMINOES LINE DANCING

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LUNCH CHORUS SOCIAL OLE JAMMIES

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LUNCH PING PONG MEN’S BILLIARDS CRAFTS CARDS DRUM CIRCLE

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BILLIARDS:

MEN & WOMEN

PAINTING

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CLOSED

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LUNCH PING PONG MEN’S BILLIARDS CRAFTS CARDS

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BILLIARDS:

MEN & WOMEN

PAINTING

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LUNCH CHORUS SOCIAL OLE JAMMIES BOOK CLUB BLOOD PRESSURE 10 :00 – 11:00am

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NO LUNCH PING PONG MEN’S BILLIARDS CRAFTS CARDS DRUM CIRCLE

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QUILTING DOMINOES LINE DANCING Birthday Party 12 pm FOOT CARE (CALL FOR APPT.)

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BILLIARDS:

MEN & WOMEN

PAINTING

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LUNCH CHORUS SOCIAL OLE JAMMIES

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LUNCH PING PONG MEN’S BILLIARDS CRAFTS CARDS *********** Please see activity times below ***********

ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WITHOUT NOTICE AT THE DISCRETION

OF THE DIRECTOR

JANUARY 2018

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Senior Center Book Club Selections

For 2018

January 22, 2018

DREAMLAND: THE TRUE TALE OF AMERICA’S OPIOD EPIDEMIC

by Sam Quinones

February 26, 2018

CALEB’S CROSSING by Geraldine Brooks

March 26, 2018

THE STARS ARE FIRE by Anita Shreve

April 23, 2018

SMALL GREAT THINGS by Jodi Picoult

May 21, 2018

LOOK BACK by Lisa Scottoline

Book Club meets the fourth Monday of the month at 1:00pm

Date may change if Monday is a holiday

(please check calendar)

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Senior Center Activities

Billiards - men meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Women and men meet every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open tables for women and men as long as there is no conflict with another activity.

Birthday Party Lunch - held once a month to celebrate all those who have had a birthday during that month. This special event is by reservation only and is held at 12:00 p.m. un less otherwise noted, and the cost is $4.00

Book Club - book discussion is held on the fourth Monday of the month, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Cards - join us for a game of cards every Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Chorus - the “Note-ables” meet every Monday morning, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Computer Lab - learn how to use a computer on Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Crafts - every Wednesday morning, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - You may bring a craft of your own

choice, such as knitting, crocheting, etc. or you may participate in making center

pieces for our Birthday Party Lunches.

Dominoes - held every Thursday, 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Drumming— held on the second & fourth Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Exercise - Tuesday mornings, 9:00-10:00 a.m. - This is a stretch and balance, low-impact class

Intergenerational Programs - programs that include the young people in Tolland

Knitting Group - work on knitting projects on Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Line Dancing— Thursday afternoons, 1:30 to 2:30 pm

Lunch Box Cafe - every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 noon, lunch is served. The cost Is $4.00 per meal and the menu varies.

Ole’ Jammies—every Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

Painting– Water color painting class– every Friday 9:30 a.m.

Ping Pong - come over to the Senior Center for a game on Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Quilting Group - meets on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Seniors with Thyme - learn how to prepare different foods, held monthly at 10:30 a.m.

Social - every Monday at 11:30 a.m. - Join us and share a special visit with one another

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Tolland Human Services Department

Senior Center Director: Fran Weigand, 860-870-3725

Elderly Outreach Caseworker: Rebecca Ellert, 860-870-3726 Newsletter Editors: Fran Weigand, Rebecca Ellert

Human Services Director: Beverly Bellody, 860-871-3611

Assistant Director of Human Services: Nancy Dunn, 860-871-3612 Human Services Case Manager: Stephanie Mansell, 860-871-3615 Human Services Administrative Assistant: Bridget Joy, 860-871-3648

Please visit us on the Tolland website at www.tolland.org

The Town of Tolland is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dial-A-Ride services are available to Tolland residents who are at least 60 years of age or disabled adults (18 to 60 years of age). Transportation is provided between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays. This program will provide transportation to locations in Vernon, Ellington and Tolland for medical appointments, shopping, social and recreational activities.

For medical appointments only, they also go to Manchester on Mondays and Thurs-days and South Windsor on the first and third Tuesday.

New service offered on Saturdays to the Manchester mall area for shopping, please call for available Saturdays and to make a reservation.

Medical reservations should be made well in advance. All other reservations should be made at least one week in advance of the appointment.

A $2.00 donation will be applied when boarding the van on each trip. Round trip costs $4.00. You must have the exact amount as the drivers will not have change. To make reservations, call 860-870-7940; Monday - Thursday between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch Monday-Thursday 12:30-1:30 pm).

HOCKANUM VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM