Town Seal Lapham Community Center
and
Senior Center of New Canaan, Inc.
Waveny Park       
New Canaan, CT       
Tel: 203-594-3620       
Fax: 203-594-3628       

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The Getabout Will Get You Here
     If you need a ride to Lapham Center, call the Getabout at 972-7433. They need 24 hours advance notice to schedule a ride and the cost is $3 each way.
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Government Offers Coupons for Digital TV Converter Boxes
     At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power US television stations will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to digital broadcasting which promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options.
      Congress created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to keep using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009. The Program allows US households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes. Converter boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70 and will be available at most major electronics retail stores.
     A TV connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service does not require a converter box .
      Consumers have a variety of options:
  1. Keep your existing analog TV and purchase a converter box which plugs into your TV and will keep it working after February 17, 2009, or
  2. Connect to cable, satellite or other pay service, or
  3. Purchase a TV with a digital tuner.
     Individuals can apply for a coupon from now until March 31, 2009, while supplies last. Congress set aside $1.5 billion for the program, which will fund 33.5 million coupons. Coupon applications are available online or at a 24-hour hotline (1-888-DTV-2009).
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More on Digital
Transmission Changeover
     
If you have TVs in your home that are not connected to a paid cable or satellite service, you will need to upgrade those sets to continue receiving a television signal after
February 17, 2009. This means that every TV in your home must have a set top box.      
If you are confused(aren't we all!) you should call Cablevision (847-666)
or DirecTV (866-346-8166) now to find out what you need to do to stay connected.
Don't wait! Do it now!
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