Judge of Probate
Wills, estates, conservatorships, and what the probate process actually involves.
Ask your own question about planning ahead and get a plain answer from the court itself.
Guest speaker series
Answers Straight From the Source
Throughout the year we bring in the people who actually make the decisions and run the programs — judges, benefits specialists, veterans advocates, nurses, and congressional staff. You bring the questions.
Why these talks are worth your morning
Speak directly with the speaker. No secondhand information here.
Free to attend, no appointment needed, and no sales pitch.
You can ask your own question in a room of neighbors asking the same things.
Talks often lead to one-on-one follow-up help right here at the center.
Who visits the center
Veterans Service Representatives
VA benefits, survivor benefits, health care enrollment, and travel reimbursement.
Many veterans and spouses qualify for benefits they never claimed. This is where that starts.
Office of Congressman Joe Courtney
Federal casework: Social Security, Medicare, VA issues, and passports that have stalled.
A direct line to constituent services when a federal agency has stopped responding.
CT Department of Social Services
Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare Savings Programs, and the state application process.
Rules change every year. Hearing it firsthand beats guessing from a form.
Senior Resources (Area Agency on Aging)
Regional programs, caregiver support, in-home services, and Medicare counseling.
One conversation can open up services across the whole region, not just our town.
DKH Fall Prevention Program
Balance, strength, medication review, and practical home safety changes.
Staying steady on your feet is the single biggest factor in staying independent.
Home Care Representatives
What home care covers, what it costs, and how to compare agencies honestly.
Know your options before a hospital discharge forces a rushed decision.
Talk dates and requests
Speaker dates are posted on our live calendar as they are confirmed. Want a topic covered, or know someone who should speak? Tell us — we build the schedule around what members ask for.