Dear Members:

We will be hosting two tax programs this year; the AARP Income Tax Assistance  Program and the VITA Program.

The AARP Program provides free Income Tax preparation assistance for low and middle income tax payers of all ages with special attention to those 60 and older. The program will run February 6 to April 12^th on Wednesday, Thursday  and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Participants are required to register by calling 203 877-5131.  In the event there is a two hour delay because of inclement weather, the Senior Center will open at 11:00 a.m. and if the Milford School System is closed, the Senior Center will be closed as well.

Taxpayers should bring with them, all information and documents that apply to their 2018 Income Tax, including a copy of their 2017 Income Tax Return, W-2 and tax statement forms,   W-10, certain gambling forms, social security benefit statement, original cost of stocks, bonds and mutual holdings sold during 2018, all documents that relate to deductible expenses, such as medical, State income taxes, property taxes, contributions and mortgage interest.

The VITA Program will be providing free income tax preparation for all ages and low income families at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to  4:00 p.m. and Mondays 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, beginning January 27 to April 15^th. Participants need  to schedule an appointment  by calling 211 and  following the prompts (option 3 and option 6)  or WWW.211CT.ORG/TAXHELP

As a reminder, when the Milford School System is closed due to inclement weather, the Senior Center will be closed.  If there is a 2 hour delay, the Senior Center will open at 11:00 a.m.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Best Wishes Always

Janice M. Jackson

Executive Director

FROM THE DESK OF EDITOR, ELEANORE MYERS TURKINGTON

February is an unusual month; while many of us are struggling to keep warm, there are some of us perusing through  flower and vegetable seed catalogs. Meanwhile, our Center can offer you respite from the winter doldrums as well as all the seasons. If you would, please look at page 3 of today’s bulletin. We have listed all our classes, from A to Z.  Do you enjoy music or painting, ceramics, chess or cards, exercise just to mention a few?  Call our Program Director, Amanda Berry  203 877-5131 for  more information. Our members enjoy visiting the Milford Senior Center. In addition to various classes we offer interesting, inspiring, educational and cultural programs as well as traveling adventures. One of our awesome craft classes, Happy Hookers, recently produced 485 hats for premature and newborn babies at Yale New Haven Hospital. “Hats off” to these talented, dedicated ladies! Speaking of folks with big hearts, I would like to applaud staff members and volunteers at our Center. They  are dedicated, devoted men and women and I am happy to be considered among their number. By the way, the Milford Food Bank welcomes donations which can be brought to the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson drive. Our Center is located just off High Street, several blocks from the Green downtown.  You may call Food Bank Manager Sharon Brown at 203 877-5131 for additional details.

 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

 Jean Abramovitz, Ibett Aponte, Ronald Brennan, Robert Brennan, Ludwig Bros, Philip Catalano, Paul Daneault,   Rose Elliott, Jane Evans, Allan Jones and Toni Kemp.  Also, Gerry Levinson, Mary Ann Motanagh, Elizabeth Murray, John Nelson, Joan Nesdale, Gloria Paoli, Alex Pazsak, Rosemarie Peclet, Robin Reabe, Robert Scaramella,             Michael Sorrentino, Susan Sorrentino and Stanley Swanson.

AHRENS PROGRAM

There are openings available in the Ahrens Program at our Center. The Ahrens Program provides recreation, nutrition and educational activities for older adults with cognitive impairments. The program also enables caregivers to have several hours of respite while the participant is being supervised by staff members and volunteers.  Please call Christine Lyas Social Service Worker at  203- 877-5131 for details on this program.

MILFORD HOSPITAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Milford Hospital is seeking volunteers for afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. There is a greatest need for      volunteers in the Emergency Room, Enchanted Windows Gift Shop, Information Desk and the Walk-In Center.  Most positions require the ability to commit  to one, 3 hour shift per week. Candidates must be over the age of 18 and must enjoy interacting with the public. You may call 203-876-4062 for more information.