State of Connecticut Department of Social Services
AGING SERVICES DIVISION
Calendar of Events
Including DSS Rx Xpress Bus Events
Welcome to the Aging Services Calendar!
To use this calendar, scroll down to see a week-by-week listing of activities and bus events. If you have a question regarding an event, please call the contact person. Events are sponsored by the Department of Social Services and/or regional Area Agencies on Aging. Please note that events are subject to change; you are encouraged to call the contact person in advance to confirm any of the scheduled activities.
Latest News
Fall is coming and the Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D (November 15—December 31, 2007) is getting closer. The DSS Rx-Xpress bus is partnering with Area Agencies on Aging at events where we will be offering Medicare Part D counseling, information, enrollment assistance and more. Call your Local Senior Center or Area Agency on Aging for more information about signing up for an event near you! Look for the DSS Rx-Xpress at these events too!
DSS Eligibility EventsSenior ExposEBT/Farmers MarketsCHOICES Medicare Rx Events
CHOICES BenefitsCheckUp EventsFood Stamp Outreach EventsAND MORE!
Contact Melissa Morton at (860) 424-5286, fax (860) 424-5301, or email for information about posting your organization’s event on this calendar.
Monday
/ Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayOct 1
/ Oct 210:00-12:30 Health Screenings @ Washington Senior Center, Veteran’s Hall , Washington Depot. Call: Pam (860) 868-0735. / Oct 3
10:00-12:00SRAA-CHOICES Information Session @Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive Norwich. Call: Sue Sabrowski(860) 889-5960.
11:00-1:00 One-on-One CHOICES counseling @ Morris Senior Center, 109 East St, Morris. Call: (860) 567-7437. / Oct 4
By Appointment Only, AASCC-CHOICESInformation & Assistance @ Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St, Shelton. Call: Receptionist (203) 924-9324. / Oct 5
10:00-12:00SRAA-CHOICES Information Session @ Killingly Library, 25 Westcott Rd, Danielson. Call: Lou Leveillee (860) 779-5383.
By Appointment Only, NCAAA-CHOICESInfo &Assistance @ CT Center for Healthy Aging, New Britain General Hospital, 100 Grand St, New Britain. Call: (860) 224-5278
Oct 6 (Saturday)
1:00-3:00 Grandparents’s Family Fun Day @ Elmwood Senior Center Gazebo, 1106 New Britain Ave, West Hartford. Call: Gina Marino (860) 561-8180 MORE NEXT PAGE
Oct 8 (Continued)
HOLIDAY / Oct 9
1:00-4:00 Waterbury VNA Health Fair @ Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Rd, Southbury. Call: Toni Shea 573-1231.
9:30-12:30 One Stop Shop Event @ Ellis Technical High School, 613 Upper Maple St, Danielson CT. Call: Joyce Gootkin (860) 887-3561 x11
BUS EVENT
/ Oct 10
8:00-3:30 Embracing the Challenge: Mental Health & Aging Conference @ Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Rd, Cromwell. Call: Jessica Sirella (203) 785-8533.
11:00-1:00 One-on-One CHOICES Counseling @ Mattatuck Senior Center, Southmayd, Rd, Waterbury. Call: (203) 757-5449. / Oct 11
7:00- 9:00 Medicare RX Presentation @ the Bloomfield Senior Center, 330 Park Ave, Bloomfield. Call: 243-8361.
By Appointment Only, AASCC-CHOICESInfo & Assistance @ Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St, Shelton. Call receptionist (203) 924-9324.
10:00-1:00 Naugatuck Senior Day @ Naugatuck Senior Center, 300 Meadow St, Naugatuck. Call: Harvey Frydman (203) 720-7069.
11:00-2:00 17th District Senior Fair @ Warsaw Park, Route 243, Pulaski Highway, Ansonia. Call: Linda Towbin (860) 240-0189.
2:30- 5:00 Intervention for Family Caregivers: Do They Make A Difference @ Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge CT. Call: Susan Zimmerman (203) 789-7645. / Oct 12
10:00–12:00 Orange TRIAD Uniform Fashion Show @ Westfield Mall Community Room, Milford. Call: Dennis Marsh (203) 891-2154.
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Oct 15 (Continued) / Oct 16 / Oct 17
1:00-3:30Senior Fair @ Farmington Community/ Senior Center, 321 New Britain Ave, Unionville. Call: Gail Yaffee (860) 675-2390
BUS EVENT
/ Oct 18
9:00-12:00 One Stop Shop Event @ Saint Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen, 10 Railroad Place, Norwich
BUS EVENT
10:00-12:00 Health Screenings @ Willow Plaza Community Center, 60 Elmwood Ave, Waterbury. Call: (203) 575-1545
By Appointment Only, AASCC-CHOICESInfo & Assistance @ Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St, Shelton. Call receptionist (203) 924-9324.
1:00-4:00 One Stop Shop Event @ Shiloh Family Life Center, 3 Garvin Street, New London.
BUS EVENT
9:00-12:00 One-on-One Counseling @ Winsted Health Center, 115 Spencer St, Winsted. Call: (203) 757-5449. / Oct 19
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Oct 22 (Continued)
9:00-12:00Medicare Part D Info & Enrollment Assistance @ Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St, Wallingford.Call: Marie Cuhna (203) 265-7753
BUS EVENT
/ Oct 23
10:00-12:00 SRAA-CHOICESInfo. Session @Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassell Drive, Gales Ferry. Call: Marge Lathrop (860) 464-0471.
8:30-1:00 6th Annual TRIAD Conference @ Central CT State University, 1615 Stanley, St, New Britain. Call: Alice Deak (203) 333-9288. / Oct 24
12:00-3:30 One Stop Shop Event @ Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Rd, Mansfield.Call: Patricia Hope (860) 429-0262, ext 102.
BUS EVENT
9:00-1:00 Senior Expo w. Sen. Doyle @ Rocky Hill Senior Center, 699 Old Main St, Rocky Hill. Call: Cathy Sylvester (860) 258-2726.
BUS EVENT
/ Oct 25
9:00-12:30Medicare Part D Info & Enrollment Assistance @ Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave.Call: Janet Muraca (860) 349-3153.
BUS EVENT
By Appointment Only, AASCC-CHOICESInfo & Assistance @ Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St, Shelton. Call receptionist (203) 924-9324.
1:30-3:00 Medicare Part D Info & Enrollment Assistance w/Senior Resources &CAHS @ Middlefield Senior Center, 405 Main St Middlefield.. Call: Antionette Astle (860) 349-7121.
BUS EVENT
By Appointment Only, AASCC-CHOICESInfo & Assistance @ Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St, Shelton. Call receptionist (203) 924-9324. / Oct 26
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Oct 29 (Continued) / Oct 30
11:00-2:00Medicare Part D Info & Enrollment Assistance w/ SWCAA @ Monroe Town Senior Citizen Center, 235 Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe.Call: (203) 452-3771.
BUS EVENT
/ Oct 31