Bolton Senior Center
Prime Time: Online
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Keep In Touch! (860) 647-9196
Director: Carrie Concatelli, MSW
Administrative Assistants: Karen Frost & Pam Wentworth
Program Coordinator: Stephanie Crane
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Director’s Note
Dear Senior Center Friends,
It’s starting to feel like spring! I encourage you to take a moment to get some fresh air! I’m on the lookout for robins!
Next week we will be marking one year later. If anyone would like to share their thoughts on what the past year has been like for you, please send them along to seniorservices@boltonct.org by Monday, March 15. I would love to hear your highs and lows and anything else noteworthy. There have been many changes and we’re going to take a moment to reflect on them.
Until then…
Stay Safe,
Carrie
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In Remembrance
The Senior Center is thinking of the families of Martha Baker and Pauline Seymour.
Senior Shout outs!
Ed Mariasi is doing well and says hello!
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Senior Center Status
The Bolton Senior Center building remains closed to the public.
- Drop-off or pick-up items Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. only.
- The Food Pantry is available for pick-up and delivery: please call ahead.
- Transportation is available: please call ahead.
- Water Available! Plan ahead – Call us if you need some water to keep on hand!
- Energy Assistance is help paying for oil, propane, natural gas, pellets or electricity! Call ACCESS Community Access Agency at 860-450-7400 for more info. All Eversource customers are eligible for budget billing. Call 1-800-286-2828 to arrange. For more information or for assistance, call Bolton Social Services at 860-647-9196.
- Need delivery from Bentley Library? Tell Library staff when reserving your items.
- Borrow books or puzzles from the Senior Center! Call for more info.
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Free Zumba for seniors every Monday at 5:30 pm: email marle99us@gmail.com
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Covid-19 Vaccine Update
Yes, Connecticut is now offering vaccines for anyone age 55 and older! There are still many ways to schedule an appointment.
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By Phone – Dial 877-918-2224. There are now extended hours to call. The phone option is available 12 hours a day 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Using VAMS (Vaccine Management System) – go to https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/onlinevaccine to start the process. Please note, you will receive an email with a link to continue. There is occasionally a delay in the receipt of this email. Then you will be asked additional information and need to enter a security code (provided to you by email) and create an account password to be able to schedule your appointment. If you have questions, please ask Senior Center staff.
- Through a healthcare provider’s website like Hartford Healthcare.
- CVS and Walgreens are now adding locations. Availability varies.
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For additional locations, visit https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/covid-19%20vaccinations and search by zip code.
Bolton Senior Center is providing transportation for anyone 60+ who would like help getting to their appointment. Please call 860-647-9196 to schedule transportation.
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On-Call List Update
The Eastern Highlands Health District offers vaccine clinics in Mansfield. The Bolton Senior Center is maintaining an on-call list. Occasionally there are extra doses available at the end of the day. We will call participants on this list to offer those doses. This is not something that happens all of the time, but we have had several lucky participants who have been given this opportunity already.
What is the criteria to be included on the on call list?
- You must be in the age group that is currently included in the vaccine distribution. Right now, that is anyone ages 55+.
- You need to have access to an email address on a mobile device (either a phone or tablet) that you can bring with you. This will allow the Health District to properly sign you up.
- You need to be willing and able to drive to Mansfield with less than 30 minutes notice. You will be given directions to the location at the time of the phone call.
If you would like to be added to this list, please contact the Senior Center at 860-647-9196 or email seniorservices@boltonct.org with the best contact phone number. Please note: if you do not answer we move onto the next participant, but we will try you again the next time.
If you are currently on our list and have successfully scheduled an appointment, please let us know so we can keep our list updated and reach a participant in a very timely fashion. If you have any questions about this process, please let us know.
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Covid Vaccine Fraud Alert
Now that the Covid Vaccine is readily available, unfortunately some new scams have come to the surface involving the vaccines. If you receive an email that appears to come from Pfizer or Moderna (Images below) asking you to take a survey in exchange for a reward, this is not a legitimate email! Do not click on any links or open these emails.
Reminders from CT Department of Aging and Disability Services:
- You will not be charged any fees to receive the vaccine. Insurance plans, medical facilities and other providers cannot charge recipients of the vaccine for any fees including the administration fee.
- You cannot pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine.
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No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer, like a private insurance company, will call you asking for your Social Security number, or your credit card or bank account information to sign you up to get the vaccine.
- Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus. Check with your health care provider before paying for or receiving any COVID-19-related treatment.
- If you get a call, text, email — or even someone knocking on your door — claiming they can get you early access to the vaccine, STOP. That’s a scam.
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Be wary of where you get your information on the vaccine. Avoid unsolicited communication. For reliable information:
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Homeowner Tax Assistance
There is property tax assistance available for income-eligible homeowners who are over the age of 65. The income limit for this program is $37,600 for individuals and $45,800 for couples. FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY, the application is due May 15, 2021. For more information and to apply, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 860-623-8878.
Have you participated in this program last year? From the Assessor’s Office: Due to the Governor’s Executive Order: any homeowner or veteran who is due to refile for the tax benefit programs this year have been excused from filing an application. You will be notified to refile in January 2023 to refile for the 2022 and 2023 Grand Lists instead. Next year, if there is a substantial change to your income, you will be allowed to refile then if you wish. You will receive your benefit on this year’s tax bill automatically.
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AARP Smart Driver Online Course
AARP is again offering Smart driver online courses for those that need it! Click the button below for more information!
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Midwinter Mates
Stephanie will be checking in with you again at the end of March!
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Pen Pal Program
Please send your replies back to the senior center at 104 Notch Road, Bolton CT 06043! If you did not receive your letter yet, there are a few kids who are still working remotely so their letters may be delayed! Give us a call if you have any questions.
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Virtual Zoom Bingo- April! |
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The next Bingo event will be Thursday, April 1st from 11 – 12 p.m. over Zoom with Stephanie!
Email Stephanie at scrane@boltonct.org with the subject line “Bolton Bingo” or call us at 860-647-9196 and we will arrange a contactless pick up or delivery to bring a stack of printed bingo cards to you, and we will email you the Zoom invite for the game! If you are not sure how to use Zoom, shoot Stephanie an email or give us a call at 860-647-9196, to arrange a time to help you set up Zoom and practice with you so you feel more comfortable!
No computer? No worries- you can also call in with a telephone number.
Register by Monday, March 29 to participate!
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New Program: Craft-it Thursdays!
March date: Thursday March 25 @ 2 p.m.
Join Stephanie on the last Thursday of every month for Craft-it Thursday! We will coordinate a contactless pick up or delivery for you to receive the kit of the month beforehand, and you can join Stephanie on the zoom call to craft and socialize!
**Zoom call is optional, you may sign up for a craft kit to enjoy any way you would like!
March Craft Kit: DIY Coffee Mugs!
To register and receive the zoom link, or for more information, contact Stephanie at scrane@boltonct.org or call the senior center at (860) 647-9196
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Virtual Community Fair
Join the Recreation department with other town departments and organizations via zoom from your house on Friday March 26, 2021 from 6:00pm– 8:00pm for a virtual Community fair!
By registering to join us this night you will have the opportunity to speak with a representative from different organizations and ask any questions you may have or just simply find out more about their department, commission etc.
The week prior to the virtual fair we will have an electronic document available on our website for your viewing with information on the different departments/organizations in town as well as who will be on the virtual fair that you can speak with.
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Cook with Shoprite Nutritionist SarahBeth!
Join Bentley Memorial library, Bolton Recreation Department, and Bolton Senior Center for a joint brunch program with Shoprite Nutritionist SarahBeth on Saturday, March 27th @ 10 a.m.
Bring the family together to cook brunch following along with SarahBeth virtually right from your kitchen over zoom! We will be learning how to make French Toast Roll ups!
When: Saturday, March 27th @ 10:00 a.m.
Where: Your Kitchen!
Who: your entire family
Click below to see the flyer!
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Trivia Night will be on Thursday, March 18 @ 7p.m. Test your knowledge in this fun hour of Trivia. We’ll have four separate games, each with its own theme. Join us! To register or for more information, call 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org.
This is a joint program with Bentley Memorial Library, Bolton Recreation Department, and Bolton Senior Center and Social Services.
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Bloomin’ 4 Good Program
Bolton Food Pantry has been selected through the month of March to receive a $1 donation for every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold at the store located at 10 Pitkin Road, Vernon CT.
Look for the bouquets with the red circle sticker pictured here to make sure it is a Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet that will benefit your organization upon purchase
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Let the Shenanigans Begin! |
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Song of March
© Patricia L. Cisco
With winter's footprints in the past,
and snows begin to melt at last.
With longer days and shorter nights,
the wayward winds of March take flight.
Four winds she holds within her grip,
then hurls them from her fingertip.
Her woolly, fleecy clouds of white,
she sets in skies of blue delight.
Her wild bouts of gusty breezes
roar through valleys, hills, and trees.
That high pitch whistling song she sings
awakens earth and flowering things.
She tears a hole in heaven's sky
so sun can shine and rain can cry.
She gently calms as spring draws near,
as blooming daffodils appear.
She welcomes April showers in,
then gathers up her dwindling winds.
Now her long journey home begins,
knowing she'll be back this way,
upon a cold, late winter's day,
when nights grow short
and days grow long.
Listen for her whistling song!
Have a great week!
-The Bolton Senior & Social Services Staff
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