October 2026

BINGO AND PIZZAOCTOBER Newsletter – “Happy Fall to All”

REVIEW: Visit our Community Calendar on the Southington Housing Authority calendar under Resident Resources throughout the month for the latest information.

From the Executive Director: Chelsea will be leaving in December to begin an exciting new chapter. While we are sad to see her go, we are incredibly proud of her and grateful for all she has contributed to our team and residents over the years. We have received over 130 applicants for her position and are narrowing it down to our top candidates. We expect to make a hiring decision in mid-November, allowing about 5 weeks for training and transition. ~Kevin

 FROM THE OFFICE

• Board Meeting October 27^th in Main Street Community Room at 5:00 pm
• Office Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM – Mon – Fri / RSC Hours: 9 AM – 2 PM – Mon – Thurs
• Use Option 4 to submit work orders and provide permission to enter your apartment if you are not home. If you call the office directly or stop maintenance, we will redirect you to use Option 4.
• If maintenance staff are unable to enter because no one is home or entry is denied, your work order may be delayed and placed at the end of the work order queue.

PREPARE for Annual Inspections beginning at 9:30 AM on the dates below:

Dumpsters will be provided again this year the weekend before the scheduled inspections at no cost to the residents to remove any unwanted items and clear the apartment for inspection.

Dumpster from Friday, October 23 – Monday, October 26 @ Academy & Pleasant

INSPECTION: Wednesday, October 28^th @ Pleasant

INSPECTION: Thursday, October 29^th @ Academy

Dumpster from Wednesday, October 30 – Monday, November 2 @ Main & Carter

INSPECTION: Wednesday, November 4^th @ Main

INSPECTION: Thursday, November 5^th @ Carter

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR Annual Recertifications & Energy Assistance

1. Annual Recertifications Required Documents

• Jul – Dec for Bank Statements / Entire 2026 for Medical Bills & Receipts for eligible expenses
• 2026 Social Security 1099 & any other documentation related to income, assets, or deductions

2. Energy Assistance Required Documents – Submit beginning November 15th

• 2026 COLA Social Security/SSI Benefit Letter
• Residents under age 65 must provide a Social Security Disability award letter showing disability-based benefits.
• SNAP benefit verification dated within the last 6 months
• October or November Eversource bill
• Pension/Annuity Form 1099-R (2025) showing gross annual income
• Documentation for any other income sources, such as:
  • VA Benefits / Unemployment Benefits / IRA Distributions
  • If employed: provide current pay stubs (two if paid bi-monthly; four if paid weekly)

TIP – Annual Recertification and Energy Assistance are separate events but require similar documentation.  Keep a folder to house documents. Reminder – DO NOT include Rent Checks.

ANIMAL SIGHTINGS – For the next few months, you may see an increase in wildlife. This is normal.

*IMPORTANT: Ensure all food and scraps are tied in a bag and placed in the dumpster.

What to do:

• If you see a Bear, first CALL animal control @860-628-8053
• Other wildlife, such as a bobcat, fox, etc., CALL only if they appear to be sick, injured, or aggressive.
• If you come across an animal, MAKE your presence known by clapping or yelling and walk in the opposite direction
• Contact the office so we can send a mass communication to the residents
• DO NOT stop to take pictures, approach, or feed the animal

FUN AROUND TOWN

57^th Apple Harvest Festival “Harvesting 250 Years of American Pride” – Festival Details

📅 Fridays – October 2 & 9 (5 PM – 9 PM) 

📅 Saturdays – October 3 & 10 (11 AM – 9 PM)

Saturday 10/3 Entertainment – Music Performer Ethan Fiske & the Big Love Band 1:30 – 3:30 PM / Open Karaoke 4:00 PM / Fireworks 8:30 pm

Saturday 10/10 – Open Karaoke 12:30 PM / Night Shift 3 PM – 5 PM

📅 Sundays – October 4 & 11 (12 PM – 9 PM)

Sunday 10/4 Entertainment – Parade begins 2:00 PM / Music Performer Corey Lewin 4:30 – 6:30 PM

~ Apple Fritters Booth Opens 6 AM on the 5^th – 9^th, 8 AM on the 8th & 9 AM on the 3^rd &10^th

~ Craft Fair Opens 11 AM on the 10^th and 11^th

As in previous years, a fence will keep people from walking through the complex.  We will use a combination lock this year instead of keys, per a resident’s request. 

PROGRAMS

*BINGO Sponsored by Daybreak – Wednesday, October 7th – 11 AM in Academy Community Room – Flyer Details

*BINGO Sponsored by Community Services – Wednesday, October 21st – 4 PM – 6 PM in Academy Community Room – Flyer Details – RSVP REQUIRED

*OPERATION STAY WARM – Winter Clothing Shop sponsored by Community Services

• Time: 10 AM – 12 PM – Choose the best day for you!
• October 19^th – Pleasant Street / October 20^th – Academy Street
• October 21^st – Main Street /    October 22^nd – Carter Lane

~Choose coats & accessories while enjoying seasonal music, light refreshments & a raffle.

*Mindfulness & Self-Care Event hosted by the Southington Community Health Outreach Project (SCHOP) and First Congregational Church’s W.I.S.E. – This FREE (Adults18+) event will feature interactive workshops on somatic meditation, the brain-body connection, sleep, stress, and well-being, and creating a self-care plan. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with local organizations and community resources throughout the day. Flyer Details – Date/Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 / 8:30 AM–2:00 PM / First Congregational Church

*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, Prescriptions, Testing

*Calendar House: View this site – Southington Calendar House – they offer activities, lunch programs, etc.  Check out their October calendar – Monthly Calendar

*Bread of Life: View this site for meal delivery, on-site, or to-go options – Bread for Life