Committee on Aging

Mission Statement

To enhance the lives of Woodstock residents 60 and over by promoting and providing resources and opportunities for engagement that promote a healthy, independent quality of life. The Committee on Aging will work in collaboration with the Municipal Agent to understand and advocate for the unique needs and best interests of Woodstock Seniors.

Resources for Woodstock Senior Citizens

1. Activities and Social Opportunities
   1. Pomfret Senior Center
      • 207 Mashamoquet Rd in Pomfret 860-928-7459
      • Tuesday-Thursday 10 am - 2 pm (lunch served)
   2. Quinebaug Valley Senior Center
      • 69 S. Main St in Brooklyn 860-774-1243
      • Monday-Friday 9 am - 2 pm (lunch served)
   3. Knitting Club at the Woodstock Town Hall
      • Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm
      • All level of knitters welcome
   4. Scrabble at the West Woodstock Library
      • Second and fourth Thursdays at 2 pm
      • Coffee, cookies and lively game play.
   5. Seniors Social at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock
      • 543 Route 169 Woodstock 860-928-7405
      • Monthly events on Thursdays.
2. Free Hot Meal
   1. Community Kitchen of Northeast CT
      • Monday 12:00 noon
      • First Congregational Church of Woodstock
      • 543 Route 169 Woodstock
3. Food Resources
   1. Meals on Wheels
      • Request through TEEG 860-923-3458
   2. Mobile Market Free Groceries
      • (TEEG) Woodstock Town Hall parking lot
      • Fourth Tuesdays 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
   3. Daily Bread Food Pantry
      • Living Faith Methodist Church 51-53 Grove St, Putnam
      • By appointment 860-928-0169
   4. East Woodstock Congregational Church
      • 220 Woodstock Rd, E Woodstock Food Pantry
      • First Friday 9am-10am
4. SNAP Benefits
   1. Application Assistance
      • TEEG 860-923-3458
      • QV Senior Center 860-774-1243
      • Access Agency 860-412-1600
5. Medical Resources
   1. CHOICES program
      1. Free, unbiased, one-on-one benefits counseling on all parts of Medicare, enrollment assistance and more.
      2. CHOICES counselors are available through:
         • TEEG 860-923-3458
         • QV Sr. Center 860-774-1243
         • Access Agency 860-412-1600
6. Transportation Resources
   1. Dial-A-Ride
      • 860-774-3902
      • Call to register in advance.
      • Door-to-door service by appt.
      • Wheelchair accessible transport.
      • $1 each way, or 15 rides for $10.
   2. Quiet Corner Transport
      • 959-444-3287
      • Door-to-door service with a wider service area.
      • Wheelchair accessible transport available.
   • David Demers
     • 860-377-0929
     • Door-to-door service with a wider service area.
7. Financial Assistance
   1. Local Tax Relief for Woodstock homeowners and renters
      • Woodstock Assessor’s Office 860-928-6929 ext.327
   2. CT Energy Assistance Program
      • Available to houses using oil, kerosene, propane, wood, coal or natural gas.
      • TEEG 860-923-3458
      • QV Sr. Center 860-774-1243
      • Access Agency 860-412-1600
   3. Private Fuel Assistance & Operation Fuel
      • TEEG 860-923-3458
   4. Electric Bill Discounts
      • Programs for low income customers.
      • Call Eversource for details at 800-286-2828
8. General Needs
   1. NU2U Clothing Closet
      • Living Faith United Methodist Church
      • 51 Grove St, Putnam
      • Mondays 11-2:45 and Fridays 11-2
   2. St. Joseph Thrift Store
      • 12 Main St,. N. Grosvenordale
      • Partnering with TEEG 860-923-3458
   3. Woodstock Agent for the Elderly
      • Su Connor 860-974-1705
      • For help with any other services or programs