WELCOME TO THE NEW MILFORD SENIOR CENTER
40 MAIN STREET
RICHMOND CITIZEN CENTER
NEW MILFORD, CT 06776
Tel: (860) 355-6075, Fax: (860) 354-2843
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
e-mail address of director: apotter@newmilford.org
e-mail address of secretary: lhollins@newmilford.org
Newsletter "Top of the Green"
NEW MILFORD SENIOR CENTER STAFF
Anne Potter, Director
Carolyn M. Haglund, Program Coordinator
Nancy Lindoerfer, Municipal Agent and
Senior Services Counselor
Lorraine Kelley, Senior Services Counselor
Linda Hollins, Secretary
Pam Rodger, Bus Driver
Tonja Gines, Bus Driver
Health and Wellness Partners
Carolyn DeRocco, Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter
Geri Rodda, RN, New Milford Visiting Nurse Association
New Milford Health Dept. Comm. Health Nurse
New Milford Community Cafe
Charlie Batewell, Mealsite Manager
Erna Isolda, Mealsite Associate
Elizabeth Kelly, Mealsite Associate
The Commission on Aging was established in 1973 to study the local needs of the aged and to create, coordinate and foster programs to promote the health, education, welfare and well-being of the elderly of the town of New Milford.
SENIOR SERVICES COUNSELORS
Two Senior Services Counselors are available full-time to meet with individuals and their families to offer information, assistance and guidance on a wide range of topics relevant to elders such as: Information and Referral; Housing Options; ConnPACE and other Prescription Drug Issues; Energy Assistance; Renter & Tax Rebates; Medicaid, etc.; Medicare and Medigap Insurance Counseling; Long Term Care Planning; Social Security Problems; Meals on Wheels; Home Care Needs; Financial Problems; Transportation; Support Groups; Reverse Annuity Mortgages; Long-Term Care Insurance; Low-Interest Grants or Loans for Home Repair; Title 5 Senior Employment Options; Medicare Part D, etc.
Nancy and Lorraine are at the Center for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. Counselors are not available for appointments or drop-ins on Monday & Friday. Counselor services are available for New Milford residents only and their families.
TRANSPORTATION
The Senior Center mini-buses are available through the cooperation of Housatonic Area regional Transit (HART). New Milford residents over age 60, or certified to be ADA (handicapped) eligible, may use the bus to travel within the Town of New Milford.
Our two mini-buses operate Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. The Fares are: $1.00 per one-way ride within the town center (south to Home Depot, north to Park Lane medical offices); $1.50 per ride beyond the town center. Bus Passes good for six months and are available for purchase in the office. There are 5 ride passes for $4.50 or 10 rides for $9.00. This represents a savings for our senior riders.
The drivers are not permitted to leave the bus unattended. If you can’t negotiate without assistance, a companion may accompany you at no extra cost.
Call the Senior Center at 355-6075 as early as two weeks before you need a ride, but no later than noon the day before you need the ride. The day before you use the bus, you will receive a call to confirm your pick-up time. Please note that if schools are closed due to inclement weather, the buses do not run. Please call if you are unsure.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
The Senior Center provides a full range of activities. Programs are designed to respond to a broad spectrum of interest and needs.
Community Health and Wellness Center
The purpose of the Community Health and Wellness Center is to provide accurate educational health information, screenings and activities for seniors and their families. The target area is healthy aging through programs that address: Alzheimer’s and Dementia; Balance and Fall Prevention; Cancer Awareness; Diabetes; Flu Prevention and Annual Flu Clinic; Heart Health & Stoke Prevention and Lyme Disease.
Our expanded health programs, classes and screenings include partnerships with:
Alzheimer’s Association
Connecticut Community Foundation
New Milford Health Department
New Milford Hospital
New Milford Visiting Nurse Association
Yoga classes
Tai Chi classes
Bi-weekly exercise class
Walking Club
Education/Information Programs & Classes
Ask An Attorney
Legal Talks with Elder Law Attorneys
Weather Programs
History Programs with the New Milford Historical Society
AARP Income Tax Assistance
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Counselors; Roundtables
Social Programs
Bible Discussion Group
Book Discussion Group
Breakfasts & Luncheons
Bridge
Carving
Chess
Cross generational programs with New Milford students
Hobby Groups
Holiday Parties
Mah Jongg
Monthly Birthday parties
Musical programs
Quilting
Scrabble
Sing-a-longs
Storytime with the Children’s Center
Weekly and Monthly Bingo games
Classes
Yoga
Tai Chi
AARP Driver Safety
Bi-Weekly Exercise
Computer Classes
Support Groups
Going Solo, a widow/widowers support group
Visually Impaired Persons Support Group
NEW MILFORD COMMUNITY CAFÉ AND MEALS ON WHEELS
New Opportunities, Inc. is responsible for congregate lunches offered at the Senior Center four days per week as well as the Meals on Wheels delivered in the community. The congregate program provides a nutritionally balanced meal at noon time. Meals on Wheels recipients, usually homebound individuals, receive a hot lunch and an evening snack each weekday.
The Senior Center lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday for New Milford residents and other aged 60 and over. Please call the Senior Center at 355-6075 at least 24 hours in advance to make reservations. Donation of $2.50 is appreciated.
COMMUNITY COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER
The Computer Center offers Introduction to Computer as well as various more advanced courses through the year. Staffed completely by trained volunteers who serves as teachers and coaches.
NEWSLETTER
The New Milford Senior Center prints and distributes a monthly newsletter to New Milford residents aged 60 and over. The newsletter lists upcoming programs and activities. The Counselors’ section includes important information about eligibility programs such as ConnPACE, renter’s rebate, tax reductions, Medicaid, energy assistance, etc., in addition to updates on Social Security, medical insurance, reverse mortgages, long term care insurance and caregiver issues.
If you are over the age of 60, live in New Milford, and don’t receive our monthly newsletter, please call 355-6075 to have your name placed on our mailing list. If you live out of town but would like to receive our newsletter, the cost is $6.00 to cover postage.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities are available by calling the Senior Center.
THE NEW MILFORD COMMISSION ON AGING MEMBERS
Gretchen O’Shea Reynolds – Chairman
Michael Moran – Vice Chairman
Robert Bennett
Rudy Kuss
Ronald Lathrope
Mary Jane Lundgren
Debbie Wilcox
THE NEW MILFORD SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD, INC.
The New Milford Senior Citizen Advisory Board, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt group of senior citizens serving in an advisory capacity to the staff of the Senior Center and to the Commission on Aging. All activities or programs undertaken by this group are to benefit senior citizens of New Milford. Advisory Board members provide volunteer assistance for many of the Senior Center programs, as well as financial support for programs when needed.
Advisory Board Members
Patricia Hammer- Chairman
Mary Schroeder – Vice Chairman
Elsie DeMuth – Secretary
Helen D. Strid – Treasurer
Carolyn Critelli – Ass’t Treasurer
Melvin Bryant
Ninon Bryant
Dorothea Cosentino
Sam DeLuca
Mary Jane DiFabbio
Elizabeth Miller
Art O'Connor
Stella Onorato
Orel Robinson
Pat Vontobel
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