ENFIELD SENIOR CENTER

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Registration Days for August Classes

Resident Registration - Starting Monday, July 19th

Non - Resident Registration - Starting Monday, July 26th

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Travel in a COVID World

Are you thinking about traveling during COVID and have questions?

Join Brett Isaacson, President of Friendship Tours on Friday, August 13 at 1:30pm in the Great Room. Brett will speak on what is happening in the travel world and will be available to answer your questions. The Senior Center invites anyone who is interested in traveling to join the discussion. Based on this discussion we will look at booking future trips.

Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Locations

You can now get vaccinated at these locations during the hours they accept walk-up appointments, without having to schedule in advance.

COVID vaccines are always provided without any charge to individuals. People are encouraged to bring an ID and their medical insurance, but it is not required and nobody will be turned away. Participating location in Enfield are below.

Able Care Pharmacy & Medical Supplies

Address: 15 Palomba Drive, Enfield, CT 06082

Phone: 860-745-0183

Walk-up Hours: Monday-Friday, 12 PM - 5 PM

Vaccine Type: Moderna, J&J

Costco Pharmacy Enfield

Address: 75 Freshwater Blvd, Enfield, CT 06082

Walk-up Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM-7 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM-6 PM

Vaccine Type: Moderna and/or J&J

Johnson Memorial Hospital/Enfield Annex

Address: 124 North Maple St., Enfield, CT 06082

Walk-up Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-11:45 AM and 12:45 PM-4:30 PM

Vaccine Type: Pfizer

Transportation can be a challenge for seniors, but thanks to CRT's Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and specifically its Volunteer Medical Transportation (VMT) Program, seniors and veterans can get free rides from their home to medical appointments and back again.

The VMT program remained operational throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, providing more than 1,000 rides to seniors and veterans in need of this service last year. And now the service can provide transportation to COVID-19 vaccine appointments, too.

The VMT program includes eight cities/towns: Berlin, Cromwell, New Britain, Plainville, Southington, Suffield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks.

If you need a ride, or want to become a volunteer driver, please check out the RSVP page on CRT's website for more information.
Website: https://www.crtct.org/programs/seniors/retired-and-senior-volunteer-program-rsvp/?mc_cid=7511b285e0&mc_eid=d4133f1eef

Senior Minor Home Repair Program: Re-Start June 1st

The Enfield Department of Social Services and the Commission on Aging are pleased to announce the re-opening of the volunteer Senior Minor Repair Program after a year-long shut-down due to the pandemic.

Beginning May 3rd Enfield residents ages 60 and over are eligible to schedule an appointment for service by calling 860-253-6396. Services will begin Tuesday June 1st and continue weekly on Tuesdays through November 2, 2021. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis until slots are filled.

Types of service include installation of window air conditioning units, gutter cleaning, grab bars and handrails installation, hanging of curtains/blinds, replacement of thermostats and installation of smoke detectors.

Some of the services NOT provided include repairs that require a permit or license, painting, tree/bush trimming, furniture moving, or roof repairs. For a more comprehensive list please visit the Social Services website https://www.enfield-ct.gov/429/Social-Services

The COA volunteers will exercise all proper COVID precautions such as wearing facemasks and gloves and maintaining social distance as much as is feasible to the job. All residents are asked to likewise wear masks and/or remain socially distanced while the volunteers are performing the services. A safety pre-screen phone call will be made by the SMRP Coordinator the day before the scheduled service.

Ask The...

The following services are available for a free 15-minute IN-PERSON consultation between the hours of 10:00 to 11:45 am. Call the Senior Center at 860-763-7425 to schedule an appointment.

Ask the Lawyer: July 28th, 2021

Ask the Realtor: August 4th, 2021

Legal Consultation: July 20th, 2021

Ask The CPA: August 18th, 2021

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PRIME Fitness Update

Workout times and capacity limits:

- The Fitness Center will be open

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm.

Tuesday & Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.

- No appointments will be necessary.

- The Fitness Center is now taking new members.

Please call 860-272-3554 to learn how to register as a new member.

The Enfield Senior Center reserves the right to make changes to the Fitness Center as Town, State, or Federal regulations require.

Online Health and Wellness

Silver Sneakers: www.facebook.com/silversneakers

AARP Smart Driver Classes

In-Person classes are cancelled until September 1, 2021. The 25% off discount for the online course has been extended through August 31, 2021.

Website: http://www.aarpdriversafety.org

Promo Code: DRIVINGSKILLS

State Benefits

Food Stamps: Call Brenda Sanchez of Intercommunity Services and she will complete your application with you over the phone: 860-569-5900 x164

State Department of Social Services: 855-626-6632. Press 0 to speak to a representative.

Community Renewal Team (Energy Assistance): 860-560-2694

Infoline 2-1-1

2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more.

Social Services

Adult & Community

860-253-6396

Remotely providing support of programs including, but not limited to: Renter’s Rebate, Circuit Breaker Program, support from social worker, ongoing housing support, basic needs assistance for senior citizen’s needs through Enfield CARES.

Enfield Child Development Center

806-253-7003 or 860-253-7043

Virtual support and education to enrolled through story time and activities. Please check out their Facebook page.

Family Resource Centers

860-253-5214 or 860-253-4721

Virtual story time, play groups, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and the Parent Support Group.

Transportation

860-272-3545

Dial-A-Ride and Magic Carpet buses are operational on reduced schedule.

Youth & Family Services

860-253-6380

Remotely providing support around youth mental health and substance misuse, screenings, and counseling. Parent support groups are also available. The Youth Center is providing youth connected and busy.

Enfield CARES

860-253-6400

A service for residents ages 60 and older that provides safe, confidential, and efficient help to at-risk/homebound seniors without unnecessarily exposing volunteers and recipients to COVID-19.

Nutrition

Foodshare

Second and fourth fridays of the month, St. Patrick’s Church parking lot, Pearl Street. Bring box or container for food. call 860-286-9999 for more information.

Loaves and Fishes

Provides a hot meal Monday-Friday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, 28 Prospect Street. Call 860-741-0226 for more information.

Enfield Food Shelf

Food Shopping and new registrations Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays 2:00 - 6:30 p.m. Call 860-741-7321 for more information.

Mark Twain’s Meals

Call 860-763-7519 for reservation by Wednesday for the following weekend and the day before for weekday meals. Open to all Seniors for weekend meals.