Fitness Room

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Norwich

Too hot to exercise outdoors?  Try out our Fitness Room! 

Our Fitness Room has 2 treadmills, 2 recumbent elliptical machines, 1 recumbent bike, 2 upright bikes, a television to keep you entertained and is air conditioned!

Please Note: A signed waiver and physician’s note is needed in order to use the equipment.

► Stop by Reception and pick up the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire.  Both must be filled out and turned in before using the equipment.  Basic instruction on how to use the equipment will be given before use.  Please ask your doctor if you have specific health related questions

Tai Chi & Qi Gong

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Norwich

8 week session ~ $85

Starting Friday, August 11th

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

 

 

Prevalence of Fraud Discussion with Congressman Courtney

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Norwich

 

Friday, August 18th  at 11:00 a.m.

Join us!  Congressman Courtney and a representative from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) will be at Rose City Senior Center to talk about the ongoing prevalence of fraud.  Discussed will be scams that strongly impact older adults including by phone, email, texting, and other forms of messaging.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Let’s talk about culture!

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Norwich

Thursday, August 10th  at 10:00 a.m.

 

Colleen Lavin, MSW intern at Youth, Family & Recreation Services, will present a conversation about LGBTQIA+ communities and culture.  She will share on her personal experience as an activist and member of the community, with a special focus on cross generational understanding.

Contact Colleen with any questions.  clavin@cityofnorwich.org

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Sign Up For Senior Center September Picnic

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Norwich

Sign up starts on Monday, August 14th 

 

Tuesday, September 19th  

$10 per person (due at sign up)

Doors open at 11:00 a.m.  Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.  

Join us for some good food, great fun and fabulous entertainment for an end-of-summer picnic!  Your meal will be freshly prepared and served to you at your table.  While you are enjoying your delicious meal, be entertained by the musical piano entertainment of K&K Duets!  Sure to be a fun time!

Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Chips, Drinks and Dessert.

(Chicken Burger can be substituted, but must be requested at sign up.)

Limited tickets available.  Last day to purchase tickets is Tuesday, September 5th

From Photo to Canvas Adult Beginning Lanscape Painting

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ledyard

Each class will start with a demonstration of techniques including use of brushes, palette knives, mediums and color mixing. Students need to bring a landscape picture from which you would like to paint.  All materials are included.

 

DAY:  Mondays, 5 weeks

TIME:  10:00 – 12:00

BEGINS:  beginning in Sept.

FEE:  $50

 

DAY:  Thursdays, 5 weeks

TIME:  10:00 – 12:00

BEGINS:   beginning in Sept.

FEE:  $50

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Charles Shaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Build A Boquet Workshop

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ledyard

Tuesday, August 8th at 12:00pm

 

Participants will learn the five elements of creating a stunning market bouquet, and then build their own beautiful arrangements.  Great opportunity to learn what goes into a beautiful bouquet!  This class is appropriate for all skill and knowledge levels.

FEE:  $10   (limited to ten participants)

 

AARP Driver Safety Course

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ledyard

Monday, August 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm

 

Make checks payable to AARP at the time of the course

$20 for Members—$25 for Non-Members

Arrive 15 minutes prior for registration

Bring snacks for a 10 min break

 

Ledyard Public Library Book Discussion

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ledyard

Wednesday, August 23rd at 10:30am

 

Book of the Month: Memoirs of a Geisha by: Arthur Golden—

Travel with us to Japan and experience the unforgettable work of fiction that is told with great Authenticity.

 

The Gales Ferry Librarian facilitates the discussion.  Anyone over the age of 55 is welcome to  participate.  Copies of the monthly selection are available in regular print, large print, audio, and sometimes, as a downloadable book or audio.  Upcoming books are distributed monthly at the discussion. If you are interested in joining contact Andrea Holbrook at 860-464-6943 or aholrook@ledyard.lioninc.org.

 

 

Trip: Classic Lighthouse Cruise

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Ledyard

New London, CT

Monday, August 14

DEPARTURE TIME:  1:15

Enjoy views of eight lighthouses from Newl London to Long Island, including Plum Island Light, the supposed site of the first amphibious assault by and American army in 1775; plus, two Revolutionary-era forts and much more!