The TRIAD for Senior Safety Drug Take Back event was a success! This event enabled us to secure 72 pounds of assorted medications! Thank you to the TRIAD committee, Lieutenant Grabner and the New Milford Police Dept. and CAN of New Milford for all of your time and dedication to our senior community.

Happy Friday everyone! This will be the very last email blast of April 2023; see you all again in May! 

You will never regret being optimistic. Shine on!

What’s Happening at the New Milford Senior Center 

Please note that the mothers day breakfast will be on Monday, May 15^th At 9:30am Please Sign Up Ahead With The Senior Center. 

Please also note the new time for our senior shred day on May 12^TH; it will now take place from 10am-12pm.

 Please Mark Your Calendars.

 Monday BINGO will begin at 1pm, going forward, as advertised.

This allows ample time for lunch to be cleaned up as well as for folks to arrive and get settled.

And please also keep in mind that our callers are volunteers from our community; always be kind and considerate.

Thanks so much for your cooperation. 

 Blood Pressure Screenings

Wednesdays, 10:30 -11:30 AM

Please Note: No BP Screening on April 12th Join us for a weekly, first come, first serve blood pressure screening with New Milford’s very own Community Health Nurse, part of the Housatonic Valley Health District. This free service provides you with an opportunity to check and track your blood pressure as well as meet with a nurse for basic health questions and guidance. 

Midweek Matinee

Wednesdays at 12:45  May 3^rd

A Man Called Otto

Based on the comical and moving #1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.

Widows Social Group

Thursday, May 4th

1:00 PM

Join us for a social group for any and all widows looking for a place of acceptance, talk about their losses, develop friendships, and to obtain a feeling of connectedness after the loss of a loved one. This group meets first Thursday of the month and light refreshments will be served. To sign up or for more information, please connect with the Senior Center. 

Healing With Sound

Fridays

1:00 PM

Do you want to explore sound as a way to relax and have fun? Would you like to learn some sound exercises to reduce stress and improve positive thinking? Join us as we welcome Barbara (Bobbi) Soares of Hummingbird Sound Yoga and experience Hummingbird’s medicine that teaches you to listen and be deeply in the present moment. This class offering is made possible by Senior Center ARPA allocations and is free of charge for participants. Space is limited so to sign up, please connect with the Senior Center. 

Coming Soon 

Arts And Crafts:

 Brushes, Blooms, And Bees

 Tuesday, May 9^th

1:00 PM

Join us to create your own painted masterpiece of Brushes, Blooms, and Bees with our friends from Keystone Place at Wooster Heights in Danbury and SYNERGY Home Care. All materials and supplies included. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center. 

No Bones About It! - Calcium And Your Diet

Thursday, May 11^th

11:00 AM

Strong bones are essential in providing a body structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium. Join us as we welcome Judy Prager, RD for an informative discussion on calcium and your diet. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center. 

The New Milford Senior Center

Triad For Senior Saftey Presnts

Senior Shred Day

May12th

10am-12pm

Dispose of your paper documents safely with secure paper shredding.

Location-Back parking lot of the

New Milford Senior Center.

Free event

Donations Appreciated 

Community Building With Canterbury Students

Friday, May 12^th

2:15 PM

Join us as we welcome students from Canterbury for an afternoon of arts and crafts, games, snacks, and the opportunity to meet new people. To sign up, please connect with the Senior Center. 

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 Is Open

Energy Assistance is only open to Electric Heating Customers for 2022/2023 season until May 2023. Income guidelines are as follows: $39,761 for individuals and $51,996 for couples. The total income must be below the above numbers to be eligible. Make sure you have all documents before coming in to apply. We will need your current income, such as: Social Security benefit, wages from work (previous 4 weeks worth of pay stubs), interest and/or dividends, etc. If you are self-employed, please call before you make an appointment to find out what you will need to bring. In addition, please bring a current electric bill and please bring your water or sewer bill if you have one. When all of your documents are ready, please connect with the Senior Center to schedule an appointment. 

Renters Rebate

Application period: April 1st – October 1^st

Eligibility Requirements: Must be age 65 or older or Social Security disabled and rented in New Milford in the previous year. Income guidelines are $40,300 unmarried person and $49,100 married.

Documents required:

-Proof of last year’s income: Previous year’s tax return and Social Security 1099, or if did not file, all 1099 forms including SS 1099.   

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

Veterans Additional Tax Credit February 1st - October 1st

Application Period: February 1^st – October 1^st

Eligibility Requirements: Must have filed DD-214 at the Town Hall and must meet the established income guidelines. Income guidelines are $40,300 unmarried person and $49,100 married.

Documents required: Same as the Homeowner’s tax credit. 

Did You Know?

Senior Community Cafe

Come have lunch with us!

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.