On Monday, April 3rd at 11 am, the Lymes’ Senior Center will be starting the Parade Practice for the Memorial Day Parade. We will be meeting every Monday at 11 AM thereafter. Please call the Lymes’ Senior Center to sign up.
UPCOMING 2023 DAY TRIPS
*Flyers available at the Lymes’ Senior Center, Payment Due upon Sign-Up*
ON SALE NOW:
April 5th– Titanic Exhibit in NYC– Price: $122.00
April 20th– Tea Lunch and Guided Tour of the Blithewold Mansion & Gardens– Price: $130.00
May 23rd– Highline Trip & the Edge (Observation Deck)- Price: $132.00
June 15th– Encore Boston Harbor Casino– Price $86.00
July 6th– Theater By The Sea to see Beautiful: The Carole King Story (includes lunch)– Price $155.00
ON SALE APRIL 3rd.:
August 10th– Aqua Turf Lunch & Shades of Bublé Show (Michael Bublé Tribute)- Price $ 122.00
August 24th- Spirit of Boston Luncheon Cruise around Boston Harbor & a Show!- Price $158.0
Are You Ready To Quit Smoking Virtual Program
Classes Begin Tuesday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m.
A 7-Week virtual program to help you become tobacco-free!
The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program is designed to give you the support you need in a comfortable, confidential setting offered virtually via ZOOM. Get assistance in preparing to quit using tobacco, taking that first step to quit, and helping you not return to tobacco use. This program also helps you prioritize other healthy behaviors that support a tobacco-free lifestyle.
This program is being offered by Uncas Health District and is open to anyone who lives or works in Southeastern Connecticut. This program is FREE and includes FREE nicotine replacement therapy.
Register by March 10th Contact Carolyn Wilson
(860) 400-2072 carolynwilsonwellness@gmail.com
Trip: “Run For Your Wife” at Newport Playhouse
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater, Newport, RI
Wednesday, April 26th
9:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
6:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
Start with a delicious, all you can eat, buffet lunch featuring a large selection with all foods freshly prepared onsite. After lunch, enjoy the hilarious performance of Run For Your Wife. Following the show, return to your seat in the dining room for dessert, drinks and a fun-filled Cabaret Show!
A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas because of his irregular work schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to juggle both wives and keep his double life from exploding. It doesn’t quite work and that means lots of laughs for us!
COST: $94 per person includes charter coach bus transportation, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of “Run For Your Wife”, and Cabaret Show. Driver tip is not included.
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 Tuesday, March 7 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Wednesday, March 8 at 5:00pm
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)
-Beginning Thursday, March 9 at 5:00pm
Book For Sale
White Gloves by Karen Warfield
Set in Norwich, CT in the 1860’s, White Gloves is an historical fiction novel with themes of mystery, intrigue, deception, and redemption. Follow the story of Edwina Wojneck, a maid at Rochurst Manor. New to her position, the current staff shares with her the strange and disturbing past of Master Rochurst, and the tragic present circumstances of the ladies of the house.
Norwich author Karen Warfield is a founding member of the Norwich Historical Society and served on its Board of Directors for several years. She was Associate Editor for The Norwich Historical Society’s The 9-Mile Square, published by Bill Stanley. Karen is a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
Book Price ~ Senior Center Members: $12.00 Non-Members: $17.00
Purchase Book at Reception. All proceeds will benefit the Rose City Senior Center.
Dementia & Caregiving Series
Mondays in April 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join us for this free 4-week series presented by Kristine Johnson, Dementia Specialist from Hartford Healthcare Center for Healthy Aging. Are you caring for someone with dementia? Do you want to learn more about the progression of the disease and helpful communication tips? Would you like to be able to recognize common behaviors and know how to respond?
April 3rd – Overview of Dementia
April 10th – Basics of Communication and Understanding Behaviors
April 17th – Safety and How to Structure Daily Activities
April 24th – Taking Care of the Caregiver and Care Options
Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions but it is not required. A question and answer period will be included each week. Community Recourses available to you will be discussed.
Sign up at Reception for each week you will be attending.
Creative Arts Group
Meets Mondays at 10:00am
Group lead by Kerri Redner, LCSW, RYT, C-MI
This group meets weekly and will focus on music, movement (in chair), writing and art. Each week different music is played to help guide a creative activity. New participants welcome!
If interested, please call (860) 889-5960 to register with Kerri.
Craft Class with Joyce
Friday March 3rd and 17th at 10:00am
These easy, seasonal crafts are good for beginners but all Members are welcome. Class size is limited.
Sign up at Reception
Generations Family Health Center
Wednesday, March 22nd from 11:45am-12:45pm
A representative from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer. Generations is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.
Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs. An appointment is not needed.
Center of the Blind Presentation
Friday, March 24th at 10:30am
The South East CT Community Center of the Blind will be speaking about their organization and the services they provide to those persons who are living with low vision or blindness. The Center of the Blind is located in New London and offers services such as transportation, Lunch & Learn programs, support groups, and a retail outlet stocked with items for those with vision impairments.
Discover how technology is helping the visually impaired become more independent. This one hour presentation will be followed by questions & answers. Examples of items they sell will be available.
Presentation by Wendy Lusk, Executive Director, South East CT Community Center of the Blind, Inc. and Kevin Harkins, Board of Directors Vice President.
Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.