calendar of events for october 2021
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Edison Township Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Senior Citizen Services
Calendar of Events For
October 2021
Mayor Thomas Lankey Municipal Council Jay P. Elliot, Director of Health & Human Services
Edison Senior Citizen Services
2963 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ
732-248-7345
Official Website: www.EdisonNJ.org
Email: [email protected]
Up and Coming
Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) Filing Ends October 31, 2021
The Property Tax Reimbursement Program, also known as the PTR or Senior Freeze, is designed to reimburse senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases. For applicants who met the eligibility requirements a refund will be awarded and mailed to the home. The last day to apply is October 31, 2021. Application assistance will be available at the Edison Senior Center by appointment until September 30,
Halloween Sunday, October 31, 2021
Today is a day to drive safely as the tiniest of creatures start to appear in the early afternoon. As evening approaches, keep an eye out for ghosts and goblins, who will be walking about your neighborhood looking for sweet treats. Keeping your porch light on will not scare them away, but invite them to your door for some candy
and a smile.
Time to Change Your Clocks to Eastern Standard Time Sunday, November 7th
Typically clocks are adjusted back one hour near the start of autumn.
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 6, 2021
Daylight Savings Time Means Time to Check the Batteries
in your Smoke Detector
Spring and fall is the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Mark Your Calendar
Don’t forget to mark your calendar and make note that the Edison Senior Center will be closed for the following holidays Monday, October 11 Columbus Day Tuesday, November 2 Election Day Thursday, November 11 Veteran’s Day Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Begins October 15, 2021
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans usually change each year. Make sure that your drugs will still be covered for 2022 and that your providers and pharmacies will still be in the plan’s network.
Please note that there will be some enrollment period changes for 2021.
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, beginning in 2019, you will be able to change your coverage between January 1 and March 31. During this time, you can switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another or switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare, with or without a Part D prescription drug plan. If you are enrolled in Original Medicare, you will NOT be able to make changes during this time. Although if you do not have a Medicare Supplement, you are able to purchase one any time during the year if the company is willing to insure you.
If you have Extra Help to pay for prescription drugs, beginning in 2019, you will no longer be able to change plans once a month. Instead, if you have Extra Help, you will have a s Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in or switch Part D plans once per quarter in the first three quarters of the year (January—March, April—June, and July—
September). If you change your coverage using this SEP, your new coverage will begin the first day of the month following the month you enrolled in the new plan.
Medicare Prescription Drug Open Enrollment Period 2021
Have your medication needs changed? Will your health insurance coverage meet your needs in 2021? Have you been notified of a premium increase or has one of your medications been eliminated from your plans formu-lary? Now is the time to consider re-evaluating your prescription and healthcare needs and possibly changing your Medicare coverage. Coverage changes can be made to your Medicare prescription drug plan during the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Period which begins October 15 and ends December 7. This is the only time you can make such chang-es until October 2022. Any changes made to coverage during open enrollment will begin January 1, 2022.
Please call the William Toth Health Center, 80 Idelwild Road at 732-248-7286 to make an appointment with one of our SHIP
(State Health Insurance Program) Volunteer counselors who will be happy to assist you in evaluating your prescription needs,
answer questions or advocate on your behalf.
FOOD PANTRY WISHLIST:
Canned Vegetables & Fruits
Stuffing (Boxed)
Cranberry Sauce
Potato Mix
Frozen Turkeys
Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
Pasta or Rice
Pasta Sauce
Baby Food & Formula
Cake mix & Icing
Soup
Any non-perishables
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY ITEMS THAT ARE EXPIRED!
Items will be accepted Monday, October 4 through Friday, November 5, 2021
DROP OFF LOCATION:
Edison Senior Center Office
2963 Woodbridge Ave, Edison
Monday – Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
(732) 248-7345
See Diane or Denise in the office to drop off
with food donations to
the Hands of Hope Food Pantry
HELP THOSE IN NEED
Edison Senior Center Calendar of Events
Leaf Bag Distribution at Edison Town Hall Begins October 7th
Leaf bag distribution will begin October 7th and will end November 8 These FREE bags will be distributed in the first floor lobby of town
hall at 100 Municipal Blvd. while supplies last!
Daily: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Weekends: Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm October 16th, 23th & 30th
& November 6
Columbus Day Holiday, Monday, October 11, 2021
“In fourteen hundred and ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue...”
Columbus Day celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, which occurred in October 1492. The Edison Senior Center will be closed Monday, October 11th in honor of Columbus Day.
No transportation services will be provided.
Edison Senior Center Selected as a Middlesex County Early Polling Site
Earlier this year, historic legislation established in-person early voting in New Jersey. This law makes our state even more voter-friendly and strengthens our democracy by expanding opportunities to exercise your right to vote. This new option allows registered voters to cast their ballot in person, using a voting machine, during a nine-day period prior to Election Day. You can now choose to vote, in person, when it’s most convenient for your schedule. The Edison Senior Center has been selected as one of the early polling sites in Middlesex County. As such, all activities at the Senior Center are cancelled Monday through Friday the week of October 25 to 29, 2021.
Transportation services will still be available and senior center staff will be on site to answer your phone calls by dialing 732-248-7345. The building will be closed for appointments and walk-ins during this time period.
Classes and Programs
The following Edison Senior Center classes and programs are available at our residents at no charge. We invite you to join us for: Weekly Club Meetings Monday—Friday 12noon Line Dance Program Fridays 9-11 am Tai Chi Wednesday 9 am (10 week program) Exercise with Dawn Monday and Thursday 9 am Defensive Driving To Be Determined AARP Income Tax To Be Determined for 2022 Preparation Registration is not required. Participants will have their temperature taken, asked to wear a mask while in the senior center and follow social distancing guidelines.