SEPTEMBER Newsletter – “Each crisp morning is a canvas for new beginnings.”
REVIEW: Visit our Community Calendar on Calendar – Southington Housing Authority under Resident Resources.
Please note: The Southingtonha.com website will always contain the most up-to-date information, including links to flyers and guidelines.
A quick note from the Executive Director: If you would like to meet with me or discuss anything in person, please call the office to schedule an appointment. While I am always happy to connect with residents, I am not always available for impromptu meetings or drop-in visits. Scheduling an appointment allows me to dedicate time specifically for you and ensures our conversation receives the attention it deserves. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make the best use of everyone’s time. ~Kevin Meier, Executive Director
FROM THE OFFICE
- Board Meeting September 22nd in Carter Lane Community Room at 5:00 pm
- Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Monday – Friday
- RSC Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Monday – Thursday
- 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, you will be directed to call the office and select Option 4
- Work orders are completed based on priority and the order in which they are received.
- 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.
- Trash: All trash, including food, should be in tied bags before placing in the dumpster. DO NOT toss food or scrapings without a bag.
- Shopping Carts: For health and safety reasons, shopping carts have been removed from the complexes.
- Annual Inspections will be scheduled for October. We will notify you in late September of your date and time. Take this month to prepare!
- Remove clutter, including blocking windows or exits
- Report any damage or repairs before the inspection date
- Create a plan to clean the apartment
- Contact the office if you would like housecleaning resources
OUR TOWN NEEDS YOUR VOICE – Main Street Community Foundation Community Conversation
- Southington Library – 9:30 – 11:00 AM OR 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- AT Academy Street – 12 PM – 2 PM – Accepting WAITLIST – Call Kirsten Ext 2. Flyer details
The Main Street Community Foundation is conducting a community quality of life study and wants to hear directly from local residents. Your input will help identify community priorities and guide future Foundation investments to improve health and quality of life. SIGN UP using the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Conversation_Registration_2026
MEDICARE INFORMATION OPTIONS
- Medicare Education Day will be September 29th from 12 PM – 2 PM in the Academy Street Community Room. RSVP to Kirsten @Ext 2 or [email protected] by 9/22 – Flyer Details
- Learn more about Medicare/Medicaid coverage and benefits
- Understand upcoming Medicare/ Medicaid and state-related changes during the Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 through December 7th
- Ask questions in a friendly, educational setting
- Meet with a local broker and UnitedHealthcare representatives
- The CHOICES program provides free, objective, high-quality, and confidential information, counseling, and assistance to older adults and persons with disabilities, helping them understand and exercise their rights, access and receive benefits to which they are entitled, and make more informed decisions about quality-of-life issues. (Medicare and Related Insurance Counseling, Information & Referral, Benefits Eligibility Screening)
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- An excellent resource for individuals who are “New to Medicare”, for example, just turning 65 years old or eligible for Medicare because of a qualifying illness or disability. Trained CHOICES staff can help consumers navigate life’s stages while reducing the stress and confusion.
PROGRAMS
*Rental Rebate Program – Calendar House is accepting 2025 Income Documents until 9/25/26
- If you have provided 2025 1099s as part of Annual Certification, then the office has these documents, and you only need to provide 2025 Eversource payment history.
- For questions on documents, we have on file for you, contact Kirsten @ Ext 2.
NOTE: Kirsten will be OOO 9/11 – 9/18 and 9/24 – 9/25
*Lunch and Learn BINGO sponsored by Southington Community Services, Wednesday, 9/16/26 in Academy Street Community Room & A special thank you to them for the wonderful CRAFT AND LUNCH Event!
*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
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- 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
- 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 for all activities
*Bread of Life: Hot meals are prepared and served at Bread for Life from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm Monday-Friday and at 5:30 pm on Wednesday. Inside dining and to-go options available. Take-home Saturday lunches are distributed on Fridays.