Town of Canterbury
Municipal Agent to the Elderly
Senior Luncheon Report
May 12, 2016
Greetings: Happy Belated Mother’s Day
I would like to apologize for my absence last month. I was hospitalized for a severe back injury which may require surgery, I would like to thank all those who have wished me well.
AARP Driving Class:A Driving class was held on April 25, 2016. If anyone else would like another class please contact my office
Grants: I have submitted 1 grant to Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation for 5,000 to install 2 automatic door openers for the front of town hall building.
Energy AssistanceInitially April 28, 2016 was my last day to process applicants however DSS have notified my office to continue program for new applicants till May 31, 2016.
Medicare Saving Programsenrollments are always open; if you need assistance paying your Medicare Part B Premiums please contact my office to apply.
Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Credit Program
The filing period isfrom February 1st through May 15th.Please call the Assessor’s office
Farmers Markets Coupons. Please contact my office if you are interesting in receiving a coupons book. This is a first come first serve, I should be receiving this coupons and end of June.
Renters Rebate Program: The program is going well, Please contact my office to set up an appointment.
Programs for Spring/Summer Programs 2016
Our Art class for 50 an over has been suspended till Next fiscal year due to budget constraints
Tai Chi Class with Instructor Paula McNally
Fridays 9:30-10:30
Community Room
$15.00 per 8 week session
Senior Exercise Class with Instructor Christine Bernier
Tuesday 9:30-10:30
Thursdays 9:30-10:30 except the 2nd Thursday of the month
Community Room
$1.00 per session
All equipment provided
I have requested for a state trooper to come in and speak about medication disposal. To date I have not heard back from my on line request.
I am working with Plainfield Senior Director Myra in possibly using their volunteer(s) to come to Canterbury to do programs. I was informed that she only has an art teacher and will give her my number. To date I have not heard back from this party.
This year’s budget has been strapped due to decrease in number of participants in our classes. Currently only our Tuesday Exercise class is thriving, a review of all our programs and cost efficiencies. Due to budget constraints the Art Class has been suspended until September 8, 2016
Respectfully Submitted,
Ella Hebert
Municipal Agent
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