JUNE Newsletter – “The pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.”
- REVIEW: Visit our Community Calendar at southingtonha.com under Resident Resources. Please note: The Southingtonha.com website will always contain the most up-to-date information, including links to flyers and guidelines.
- JOIN US: Tuesday, June 23, at 5:00 PM for our Board Meeting, to be held in the Pleasant Street Community Room.
FROM THE OFFICE
- FOR YOUR SAFETY – For the safety of all residents and pedestrians, please be advised that scooters and all other forms of transportation (including electric and gas-powered devices such as e-scooters, bicycles with motors, and similar vehicles) are not permitted to be operated on property sidewalks. These devices may be walked while on sidewalks and then ridden only once in the parking lot or upon reaching the public roadway. The only exception to this policy is for mobility devices used by individuals with disabilities, such as wheelchairs and other approved assistive devices, which are permitted on sidewalks.
- Celebrating AMERICA’s 250th – Looking for your input on how WE can celebrate? The office has a few ideas. Please share YOURS!
- HARP (Housing Authority Resident Program) Grant Award – We were selected to receive a $20K grant award to improve technology in all of the community rooms.
- New 65” TVS – all 4 complexes
- Computer Stations – all 4 complexes
- Menu Boards – Academy and Pleasant Street **We will evaluate the effectiveness to determine the go-forward approach**
With these improvements, we will be able to host movie afternoons/nights, stream educational programs, and assist with various renewals in your community room. At the time, we were developing our timeline and will keep you posted along the way.
- Laundry Service – Executive Director K. Meier is currently soliciting proposals from laundry vendors as the current service agreement is set to expire soon. SHA has experienced intermittent service and communication issues with the current vendor, including delays of several days and, in some cases, weeks for repairs to be completed. Management is seeking a local vendor that can provide prompt communication and reliable same-day or next-day service response.
- Solar Project Tree Removal – The Board has approved the removal and trimming of select trees at all properties as part of the solar installation project to maximize sunlight exposure and improve the overall efficiency and energy production of the new solar panels. A site survey was conducted with the solar installation team to evaluate project requirements and review the affected areas. In addition to supporting the solar project, the tree removal and trimming will help mitigate ongoing property maintenance issues, including sidewalk heaving, roof damage, and clogged gutters caused by overgrown tree roots and debris.
DID YOU KNOW
- Absentee Ballots are now an option for ALL voters in CT – https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-e-ydhhhjut-tkydtuurp-r/
- Southington Community Services will visit our complexes in July to discuss Farmers Market and Holiday Programs. The date is TBD. Stay tuned!
- Full Belly Foods – Flyer Details – Farm – Fresh Food – Delivered directly to communities.
PROGRAMS
- Rental Rebate Program – Calendar House is accepting 2025 Income Documents
- 2025 Income Tax Return: If you filed, you must provide the complete copy of your return
- 2025 SSA -1099 and/or any 2025 1099-R (NO BANK STATEMENTS)
- Call Eversource to obtain your payment history
- Rent Payment * SHA Staff will provide this information to Calendar House on your behalf*
- Southington Public Library Event – Event Calendar | Southington Public Library
- Check out their new outdoor terrace! A beautiful spot to read, relax, or simply enjoy the outdoors with WIFI access.
- MUSIC ON THE GREEN – Wednesday, June 3rd. at 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Sharades with the hits of the 50s, 60s, &70s. Full Schedule
- Admission is free.Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and enjoy the show!
- In the event of inclement weather, concerts may be postponed to Thursday evening. If necessary, a postponement or cancellation will be announced by 2:00 pm on the day of the concert.
- Free parkingis available in the municipal lots located behind the Town Hall (lower and upper lot entrances on Berlin Ave.), on Riccio Way (entrance on Main St. at traffic light by People’s United Bank), and off of Center Street. Please do not park in private driveways and/or lots owned by local businesses.
- BINGO sponsored by Day Break – Tuesday, June 9th at 1:00 pm at 408 Mains St. community room / Light snacks will be provided. Flyer details
- Lunch and Learn BINGO sponsored by Southington Community Services – Wednesday, June 17th at 12:00 PM in the Academy Street community room
- LIVE WELL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – Begins June 18th 6PM at The Gathering Place Cafe –Flyer details
- Hartford Health Care Pop–Up Clinic – Every 4th Tuesday of the month at Bread for Life
- Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Full health screening by a Physician Assistant
- Order prescriptions / Testing
- NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
- Calendar House Senior Center Lunch Programs – Call to pre-order, and meals are served at 12:00 PM – Menu available online at Calendar House – pdf
- RW Solutions serves lunch M-T-F. Call 860-621-6738
- Meals must be pre-ordered and served at Noon. Call 860-621-3014
- Visit their calendar – Monthly Calendar for all activities
