- Enrollment – Know when to enroll to avoid penalties
- Medicare options
- Make Medicare affordable—Medicare financial assistance programs
- Monday, May 24: Senior Center Members – Norwich Residents
- Tuesday, May 25: Senior Center Members – Out-of-Town Residents
- Wednesday, May 26: NEW* Senior Center Members – Norwich Residents
- Thursday, May 27: NEW* Senior Center Members – Out-of-Town Residents
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- Coffee’s Hot History- Tues., June 8th at 6:30p.m.
Explore coffee’s exciting origins and learn why coffee was a food, not a beverage, in ancient times. This lecture will uncover how coffee traveled from its native Africa to Java and beyond as we discuss how coffee is grown, roasted, brewed, and enjoyed around the world.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
- Infamous Duel: Hamilton & Burr- Wed., June 9th at 1:00p.m.
Professor Matthew Warshauer uncovers the story and intrigue behind the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. You can probably hum the tune, but do you know the story? Join us to learn more about this historic event that has created a new generation of historians!
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
- Norman Rockwell: Views on Race- Mon., June 14th at 6:00p.m.
The illustrator Norman Rockwell is beloved for his ability to depict and define American life. He often captured images of people experiencing feelings of being left out or left behind. In the final decades of his career, Rockwell painted several poignant works about race in America that can be seen as an extension of his earlier sense of the power of inclusion and exclusion.
Registration required at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org
- Social Security Benefits: What You Need to Know- Tues., June 15th at 7:00p.m.
Approaching retirement? Register for our free virtual seminar, designed especially for those who have not yet claimed their Social Security benefit in your state. Get a free local resource guide and learn more about specific topics that interest you on Social Security benefits in breakout sessions.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
- Wildlife Conservation with Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo- Wed., June 16th at 7:00p.m.
Join Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo talk on “Return of the Sea Otter!” Join natural history author Todd McLeish as he discusses North America’s cutest mammal, the sea otter, and describes his adventures studying the animals from California to Alaska.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
- Wildflower Folklore- Thurs., June 17th at 6:30p.m.
At this time of year, wildflowers are all around us. We admire them for their beauty, their colors, and their symbolism. From strange and often dangerous herbal “cures” to black magic, and wonderful legends of love, it is all that is called Wildflower Folklore.
Registration required at www.waterfordct.org/library
- The Art of the Cottage Garden- Thurs., June 24th at 7:00p.m.
This presentation will examine the qualities and characteristics that define cottage gardens and offer practical advice on how to achieve this in your own garden environment.
Registration required at www.simsburylibrary.info
- Documentary: Being Mortal- Wed., June 30th at 6:00p.m.
Screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline documentary Being Mortal. Based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, this film explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the doctors, nurses and family members who care for them.
Registration required at www.aarp.org/ctevents
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 due to a COVID-19 related death of a family member. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred.
To apply, call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at 1-844-684-6333
A FEMA representative will help you complete a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application over the phone and let you know what information you will need to provided. Multilingual services is available. The phone line is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
For more information visit: www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Wednesday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m.- New to Medicare Virtual Presentation
Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging
Know your Medicare options. Choose a date that works for you!
July 6th 10:00a.m. August 3rd 2:00p.m. September 7th 5:00p.m.
Session includes:
To register for one of the ZOOM presentations, visit www.seniorresourcesec.org
Senior Center Reopening – Classes and Registration Info
Registration for Classes, Activities and Rooms will begin on the following days.
On your day to sign up, please call the Senior Center starting at 9:00a.m. to register (860) 889-5960.
*(“new” meaning anyone who has newly signed up as a Member from April 2020-present)
Please be aware that classes, activities, services and rooms being offered are subject to change or cancellation.
Classes
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Priority will be given to individuals who were regularly attending classes prior to our closure.
Yoga: Mondays (9:15a.m.-10:15a.m.), Mondays (10:45a.m.-11:45a.m.),
Thursdays (9:15a.m.-10:15a.m.), Fridays (10:45a.m.-11:45a.m.) Class fee of $3-$4 per class
Chair Yoga: Mondays (12:15p.m.-1:15p.m.) Class fee of $3-$4 per class
Senior Strength: Tuesdays (9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.), Wednesdays (10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.)
Senior Flexibility: Tuesdays (10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.), Wednesdays (8:30a.m.-9:30a.m)
Chair Exercise: Wednesdays (11:30a.m.-12:15p.m.)
Line Dancing: Thursdays (12:15p.m.-1:15p.m.)
Tai Chi Advanced Class: Starting Friday, July 2nd (12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.) Class fee of $85 per 8 wks
Activities
Pre-registration is required to join.
Knitting & Crocheting Group: Thursdays at 1:00p.m.
Coloring Club: Wednesdays at 1:00p.m.
Rooms
Pre-registration is required for room use.
Computer Room, Library, Billiards Room and Fitness Room
Currently Scheduling Appointments for the Following Services
Hairdresser: Appointments are required. No walk-ins. Michelle is currently scheduling appointments now. Call Michelle directly to schedule an appointment (860) 889-4995.
Massage Therapy: Appointments are required. No walk-ins. Call the Senior Center and leave your contact information with the receptionist (860) 889-5960. Marie will call you back to schedule.
Clinic RN/Licensed Podiatrist: Appointments are required. We are currently scheduling appointments for toenail cutting and ear flushing. Call to schedule an appointment (860) 889-5960.
Transportation: Transportation to grocery shopping and medical appointments is available. Availability may be limited due to social distancing requirements. Call for information (860) 889-5960.
Good News! The Rose City Senior Center will be holding a “gradual reopening” beginning Tuesday, June 1.
Good News!
The Rose City Senior Center will be holding a “gradual reopening” beginning Tuesday, June 1.
We are excited about welcoming Senior Center Members back into the building but with some changes in place. We will be opening slowly and with caution, with limited programs to start.
Individuals must register in advance to attend a class or to participate in an activity; or must have an appointment for a service provided at the Senior Center.
Class sizes will be limited and time limits will be in place for room use. Please know that you must be pre-registered for a class, activity, room use or service if you are in the building.
Face masks are mandatory and social distancing is required in the Senior Center. We ask that individuals self-screen prior to coming in. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days, have any COVID-like symptoms or you are running a temperature, please stay home and do not come into the building or use any of our transportation services.
The front entryway will be the only door open to enter the building and Senior Center Members must check-in when they arrive for their class, program or service.
Membership: If you renewed your Membership in 2020 and did not use any of our services (such as transportation) in 2020 during our closure, your 2020 Membership will be transferred to 2021.
If you renewed your Membership in 2020 and used any of our services in 2020, your Membership will not be transferred to 2021 and you will need to renew your Membership to remain a Member.
In addition, we are asking all Members to fill out a Membership Form to update their Membership information regardless of whether your Membership is carried over to 2021 or not.
PLEASE NOTE:
All Senior Center Members, from 2019 – present, have been mailed a detailed letter with important additional information on our re-opening. If you have not received a letter in the mail, please call the Senior Center and request one to be mailed or emailed to you, (860) 889-5960.
June’s Virtual Presentations
These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, Seymour Public Library, Simsbury Public Library and Lyme Public Library.