A Note About the Senior Center

Thank you to those who attended May Town Meeting, and voted for the increase in wages for the employees of the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center. They surely deserve it. They have a heavy workload and a fast-paced work environment in which the employees work and assist each other as a team. Many residents, young and old, have been assisted by the caring, knowledgeable, and friendly staff.

The Senior Center is a lot of different things to many different people of all ages. It is like home to many who enjoy their lunches, breakfasts and activities. Seniors and not-so seniors come with old friends and make new friends. It is a happy place.

Most importantly, the Senior Center is a resource center which focuses on coordinating community-wide benefits programs; such as, Medicare and Medicaid assessment and enrollment; Affordable Care Act application and assistance; SNAP or food stamps; LIHEAP – fuel assistance; assist individuals that cannot afford specialize drugs; assist Veterans; explain Homestead Act and property tax relief for seniors and disabled; address issues with families of elderly or disabled; work with protective services in cases of elder abuse; address needs for housing repairs for low income as Rehoboth is not in Title 3 repair program; direct clients to financial assistant services as United Way, American Credit Assistance, etc.; provides Meals on Wheels; and lots more.

The residents of Rehoboth should be proud of this great asset to their town. I know I am. For the last 16 or 17 years that I have been coming to the Senior Center it has flourished beyond expectations. I truly cherish the bonds of friendship that I have made; and knowing that if I have a need, I can depend on the staff and volunteers to aid me.

Lorraine A. Botts - Rehoboth Resident