Fridays January 6th and January 20th at 10:00am
These easy, seasonal crafts are good for beginners but all members are welcome to join.
Class size is limited. Sign up needed.
Sign up at Reception
Kitchen Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help in the Senior Center Kitchen in the morning. You will work under the direction of the TVCCA Café Site Server. You will assist in prepping TVCCA Meals on Wheels food bags along with assisting in our kitchen for the Senior Center lunch.
Lunch assistance may include preparing silverware and trays, help plate and serve food, cleaning up after lunch and running the dishwasher. This position involves standing, bending, lifting, carrying, etc. Help is needed weekdays from 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Call Hilary if you have questions or are interested. (860) 889-5960
Coloring Club looking for new members!
Thursdays 1:00 p.m.
Our Coloring Club group is looking for more people to join them!
Adult coloring has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, boost mental clarity, exercise fine motor skills, improve focus and generate creativity. Not only that, but you get to spend time with others in this fun group doing an easy, creative activity.
Now that Winter’s here, it’s a great time to start something new…indoors! Not sure if it’s for you? Stop by and give it a try. You can bring your own coloring books and coloring supplies but we have extra that you can use to try it out. Hope to see you there!
Tai Chi & Qi Gong: New Session
The Tai Chi & Qi Gong continuing class next session starts on Friday, January 6th from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
This class is open to senior members who have previously taken Tai Chi and familiar with form and movement. Not sure if this is the right class for you? Stop in, talk to the instructor and give it a try!
Voices Newsletter Online
The newsletter is available to view approximately 7-9 days prior to when we receive the printed copy.
To view online, please go to www.mycommunityonline.com
To search use: “Rose City Senior Center” and zip code “06360”
TVCCA Assistance Programs
Programs designed to help offset the costs for lower income households.
Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses.
CT Energy Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets.
CT Water Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards disconnection of household water services; reduction of overdue water bills; and prevention of service disconnection. Help is available for both household water and wastewater bills. Eligible households can qualify for up to $1,000.
Income Limits:
Household Size: 1 2 3
Annual Income $39,761 $51,996 $64,230
► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2023
Payments are made directly to your utility, fuel or water provider.
For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681
Elderly/Disabled (Circuit Breaker) Property Tax Credit Program
Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker) Program is available to all CT real property owners who are age 65 or older or totally disabled. Annual income cannot exceed $40,300 for an individual or $49,100 for a couple in 2022. Discounts are based on a graduated income scale and are calculated by your town’s Tax Assessors Office. Discount is applied directly to the applicant’s real property tax bill.
Norwich Residents: For more information or to apply for the Property Tax Credit Program, please call the Norwich Tax Assessor’s Office.
Applications are accepted between February 1 and May 15, 2023.
Norwich Tax Assessor (860) 823-3723
Veterans with established Connecticut residency may also be eligible for other tax credits.
Residents of other towns: Call your town’s Tax Assessor’s Office for more information.
AARP Income Tax Assistance
If you wish to have your taxes done, starting at 9:00a.m. on January 3rd please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Tuesdays or Thursdays starting in February through early April.
This is a free-of-charge service with an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer.
(860) 889-5960. Do not wait, appointments book up quickly!
Narcan Training for Seniors
Tuesday, January 17th at 10:00am
Learn to save a life!
Narcan (Naloxone) given as a nasal spray, can reverse the effects of a suspected opioid overdose. Administering Narcan can help keep someone from losing a child, a parent, a sibling or a spouse.
This 30 minute training will cover signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan. Narcan kits will be provided to participants. This training is free and open to the public.
For More Information, Contact: hornburn@cityofnorwich.org
To Register: Call the Senior Center (860) 889-5960 or Sign up at Reception
SHARING – Walk-in Winter Warming Center in New London
We are sharing this from New London Homeless Hospitality Center located at 325 Huntington Street, New London CT 06320 Voice and text: 860-876-6649
Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Partners –
The walk-in Winter Warming Center in New London is now open. The Warming Center is now located next to the Emergency Shelter at 325 Huntington Street. Open weekdays and weekends. Check-in is from 6 – 9:30 pm. Check-out is at 6 am. Masks required. A 211 call is NOT required before arrival, and we will do our best to complete a CAN assessment and intake with overnight guests. Continue to refer unsheltered homeless individuals seeking an Emergency Shelter bed to 211 for a referral to the shelter waitlist.
The Daytime Hospitality Center, located at the Emergency Shelter at 325 Huntington Street, continues to be open 8 am – 4:30 pm on weekdays. Masks required. Showers, a landline, Wi-Fi, a photocopier, a mail center, desktop computers, and twice-weekly a Community Health Center clinic are available with assistance from staff and volunteers.
For individuals who are experiencing housing and rent difficulties, urge them to visit the NLHHC Housing Resource Center at 727 Bank Street, open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 9 am to noon. Or call the Housing Resource Center directly at 860-501-9900 to make an appointment.
As always, refer any unsheltered homeless individuals to me at 860-876-6649 (voice and text), and I will respond as quickly as I am able.
Peace, David