Wednesday, July 26th from 11:45am-12:45pm
Drop in and meet with a Community Healthcare Worker to discuss your needs.
Are You Ready To Quit Smoking Class
Classes Begin Tuesday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m.
A 7-Week virtual program to help you become tobacco-free!
Get assistance in preparing to quit, quitting, and not returning to tobacco use. Freedom From Smoking program also helps you re-prioritize other healthy behaviors that support a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Offered by Uncas Health District and open to anyone who lives or works in Southeastern Connecticut.
This program is FREE and includes FREE nicotine replacement therapy.
Pre-registration required. Limited openings.
Contact Carolyn Wilson (860) 400-2072 carolynwilsonwellness@gmail.com
Trip: 2023 Southeast Healthy Living Expo
Friday, July 14th from 9:30-11:15am
Dodd Stadium (14 Stott Ave, Norwich)
* Health Screenings * Demos * Information for Seniors & Caregivers *
Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. and returns approx. 11:15 a.m.
Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on Wednesday, July 5th
Limited spots available. You must sign up if you want a ride.
Counseling Services
The Rose City Senior Center offers counseling services for our Senior Center members. Counseling for positive mental health and well-being is available with Kerri Redner, LCSW. Appointments are currently scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There is no fee for this service.
Please call Kerri to schedule an appointment (860) 889-5960.
Trip: Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
Tuesday, July 18th from 1:15-3:00pm
Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on Wednesday, July 5th
Ice Cream anyone? Buttonwood Farm makes over 50 flavors of ice cream at their farm. Along with the ice cream, the waffle cones and whipped cream are also handmade onsite. During your visit, have a cup, cone, sundae or shake of their delightful treat as you enjoy the views of sunflower fields and farm cows at their scenic country location.
Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus). Ice Cream is on your own.
Your Life, Your Legacy: Funeral Planning
Wednesday, July 19th at 10:30am
Informational Seminar by Church & Allen and Labenski Funeral Homes
Most of us plan for important life events, such as weddings, our children’s education and retirement but few of us prepare for the inevitable. This informative program addresses the importance of making your final arrangements in advance and the steps to take. The interactive presentation addresses the advantages of pre-arranging a funeral, including the benefits of planning and steps involved in the planning process. Participants may request a free Personal Planning Guide to help get you started.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
Beltone Hearing Aid Clinic
Thursday, July 20th from 9:00-11:00am
As a service to the local community, a Hearing Care Practitioner from Beltone will be at the Rose City Senior Center to meet with seniors by appointment. A trained professional will be available for cleaning and checking all makes and models of hearing aids, along with answering any questions you may have about hearing aids and hearing health. This is a free service. An appointment is needed.
Please call Beltone to schedule an appointment time (860) 949-8350.
Register for The Big E Trip
Friday, September 15th
Join us on Opening Day for a day full of fun! The Big E is the largest fair in New England with lots of food, fun and great entertainment such as – the Avenue of States, musical entertainment, the Marti Gras Parade, agricultural and livestock exhibits, Clydesdales, plus an array of exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, entertainment and TONS of foods. Don’t forget to try The Big E Cream Puff or The Big Éclair!
Opening Day is also Military Appreciation Day! Active Military and Veterans get free admission to the fair with a Veteran or Military ID. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from across New England will be stationed along the Avenue of States to answer questions and provide information on both national and state Veteran resources. A great day to visit!
COST: $58 per person – Includes charter bus transportation and The Big E admission fee.
$48 Active Military and Veterans – Includes transportation. Free admission with Military ID.
8:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
7:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE
*On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960. When you hear the message
saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*
Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents
-Beginning Monday, July 24 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00pm
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)
-Beginning Wednesday, July 26 at 5:00pm
Volunteers Needed!
Kitchen Volunteers Needed
We are establishing a list of volunteers to help in the Senior Center Kitchen starting in September on an as-needed basis. Kitchen volunteer hours are approximately 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Monday – Friday.
You will work under the direction of the TVCCA Café Site Server and assist in preparing TVCCA Meals on Wheels food bags along with assisting with the Senior Center lunch.
Assistance includes prepping silverware and trays, helping to plate and serve food, cleaning up, and running the dishwasher. This position involves standing, bending, lifting, carrying, etc.
This volunteer position is as-needed starting in September, one or more days per week.
Call Hilary with any questions or if you are interested. (860) 889-5960
Greenhouse Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for new additions to our group of Greenhouse Volunteers. The Senior Center has an outdoor vegetable garden, outdoor flower garden, and inside greenhouse with lots of plants to care for.
The greenhouse volunteers get together every Monday morning (and more often in the warmer months). Feel free to stop by the greenhouse around 9:30 a.m. on a Monday to talk with them about the help that is needed. Open to Senior Center Members only.
Call Hilary with any questions. (860) 889-5960
July 2023 Preston Library Events
Wednesday, July 19th at 1:00pm
Book Discussion: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a lively discussion on a variety of fiction and non-fiction! This month’s book, will be The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.For ages 18 and up: to register and receive a book come into the library, or call us at (860) 886-1010. This service was funded through a grant by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut: Thank You!
Thursday, July 20th at 5:30pm
Beer Styles with Cicerone Em Sauter
If you want to learn more about your favorite brew (and its history) join Cicerone (Certified Beer Server) Em Sauter for this in-depth discussion on the many styles of beer.
Widely regarded in the industry for her expertise on the subject, Ms. Sauter presents an in-depth examination on the history and styles of this popular beverage. Please note: there will be no beer tasting at this presentation. For ages 18 and up. Please register online at https:// prestonpubliclibrary.org or call us at (860) 886-1010.
Library Passes: Check Them Out!
Thanks to the Friends of the Preston Public Library and Preston Youth Services the Library offers passes to local museums and zoos! Call us at (860) 886-1010 or visit our website at https://prestonpubliclibrary.