Have questions about Medicare? Open Enrollment for Medicare is October 15 through December 7. If you would like to better understand your options, SCA’s trained, unbiased volunteer is available by appointment to help! Please give us a call to schedule your appointment: (860) 668-1986.
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and VFW for donating the proceeds from their Poker Night to provide support to Suffield veterans. From left to right: Bill Moryto, VFW Commander, Mary Curtin, SCA Executive Director and Mike Voisine, Knights of Columbus.
What SCA is Spotlighting this Month:
Kindness Grant Applications Open – The Meghan Voisine Fund will open applications for “Kindness Matters” grants in October. The Meghan Voisine Fund has been established by SCA to provide individual students, student organizations and other youth organizations in Suffield with an opportunity to demonstrate acts of kindness, friendship and inclusion within our town. Be on the lookout for the application release on October 8 at McAlister, SMS, and SHS. For more information or to get an application, please contact Mary at Suffield Community Aid: (860) 668-1986 or maryc@suffieldcommunityaid.org
Are You in Need of a Little Holiday Cheer? Apply for the SCA’s Holiday Basket Program: SCA is coordinating the Thanksgiving and Holiday Basket Program for financially qualified Suffield residents. Residents wishing to receive help for the holidays are encouraged to call SCA at: 860-668-1986.
Stay Warm This Winter! – We Have Started Taking Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program:
This government program helps to offset the winter heating costs for financially eligible households. Please contact SCA to apply at 860-668-1986, or email Beth at beths@suffieldcommunityaid.org to learn more.
Food Drive for People and Pets at the Polls to benefit the SCA Food Pantry: SCA volunteers will hold a benefit drive at the election polls (Suffield Middle School) on Tuesday, November 5 from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. We are especially in need of paper towels, toilet paper, canned pasta, condiments, spaghetti sauce, coffee, lunch box snacks, personal care items, & cleaning supplies. Cash and grocery store gift cards are also welcome donations at this time of year.
Ongoing Programs and Updates:
Parkinson’s Peer Support Group at the Suffield Community Aid: The next meeting is scheduled for October 8 from 10:30am – 12:00 (Noon) at 450 South St. (Suffield Community Aid) and will include a pizza lunch. Call Mary at SCA to register your attendance.
Housing Repair Assistance Program: Suffield Community Aid’s Housing Repair Assistance Program was created to help low-to-moderate income residents obtain necessary home repairs. Applications are open. Please contact SCA to apply at: 860-668-1986 or email Mary at maryc@suffieldcommunityaid.org.
Social Services Consultations: Need help with elder care planning or applying for benefits? Meet with Pat Beeman, MSW, for free social services consultations, To schedule a time, please call SCA at (860) 668-1986.
Are there Places You Want to go, but Transportation is not Available? In conjunction with Nutmeg Senior Rides, SCA can help financially qualified seniors, age 65 and older or persons with disabilities, get to where they want to go when the Suffield Mini-Bus is not available. Nutmeg Senior Rides provides door-to-door transportation, for any purpose, 365 days a year. Call SCA to see if you qualify.