Mondays……….Senior Center, New London/Waterford area Shopping
Tuesdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
Wednesdays……Senior Center, Norwich area Shopping
Thursdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
Fridays……………Senior Center or Special Trip
News Alert– Bus Reservations are made through the Senior Center.
Please call 860-848-0422 or stop by the front office.
Please email Caitlin, our Virtual Program Leader, your email address to get on our list of virtual programs, events, newsletter & more!
Email Caitlin at: montvilleseniors@montville-ct.org
Mini-Trips are open to Rose City Senior Center members only
Join us for a fun afternoon at Windsor Senior Center for this delightful presentation!
In advance of the next Downton Abbey film release this month, the Windsor Senior Center presents a captivating showcase on the characters, props, and influential clothing seen in the series and films.
Presenter Susan Jerome will explore the social, technological, and political developments of the early twentieth century as reflected in the notable evolution of women’s and men’s clothing.
Sign up at Reception. Open to Senior Center Members.
Cost: $7 Payment must be made by May 9th.
Bus leaves Senior Center promptly at NOON and returns approximately 3:45pm.
This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
Make simple Spring crafts to take home and enjoy for the Season! This easy crafts are good for beginners but all are welcome to join. All materials will be supplied.
This class is free for Senior Center Members and led by our very crafty volunteer Joyce.
Class size will be limited and you need to sign up in advance to join the class.
Sign up at Reception if you are interested.
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 poor girl living with her family who always felt there was more to life than washing clothes and being belittled by her Mummy.
After her glamorous Aunt Vi gives her a taste of the finer things in life, Edwina is whisked off to a new “station” – being a maid in Rochurst Manor. While there Edwina learns of the strange and disturbing past of Master Rochurst, and the tragic present circumstances of the ladies of the house!
Book Price ~ Senior Center Members: $12.00 Non-Members: $17.00
Purchase Book at Reception. All proceeds will benefit the Rose City Senior Center.
Book Discussion: Karen Warfield will be here in late Summer/early Fall for a book discussion for those who are interested after reading the book. The date is not yet scheduled.
Book Loan: The Senior Center has two copies of White Gloves to loan out (two week loan time) for Senior Center Members not able to purchase a book. Please see Hilary if you are interested.
A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2021 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program. Program open through October 1, 2022.
You must apply in the town you are currently living in and have rented in Connecticut in 2021.
Income Limits:
Single: $38,100 yearly or less Couple: $46,400 yearly or less
Appointment Needed, Please Call:
Norwich residents, 55 and older call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.
If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.
► If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your
Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.
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 $38,100 for an individual or $46,400 for a couple in 2021. 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, 2022.
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.
Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses.
Energy Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets.
Water Assistance ~ This is a one-time water assistance benefit to help with restoration of household water services to disconnected homes; reduction of overdue water bills; and prevention of service disconnection. Help is available for both household water and wastewater bills.
Income Limits: Household Size: 1 2 3
Annual Income $39,027 $51,035 $63,044
► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2022
Payments are made directly to your utility, fuel or water provider.
For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681
The Rose City Senior Center offers counseling services for our Senior Center members. Individual and Family Counseling for positive mental health and well-being is available. In-person appointments are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or talk with a counselor by phone.
Appointments are available with:
Kerri Redner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mondays 9:00-12:00pm and Thursdays 10:15-12:15pm.
Angelo Callis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Wednesdays 12:00-2:30pm.
If you are interested, please call Rose City Senior Center (860) 889-5960.
Leave your information on their voicemail and Kerri or Angelo will call you back.
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June Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.
Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Thursday, June 16th
Enjoy a great afternoon watching the Boston Red Sox play the Oakland Athletics at Historic Fenway Park. Great seat location on the third base side in Grandstand section 31. These seats are located under an overhang (so no sitting in the sun) and have an awesome view of the action on the field!
Our coach bus will drop us off and pick us up next to Fenway Park. We will arrive with enough time for you to enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants outside of Fenway or in plenty of time to watch all the warm-up action on the field before the game. (Game time 1:10 p.m.)
COST: $95 per person includes transportation and game ticket. Driver tip is not included.
8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich.
This trip has Moderate Walking (including Stairs)
*Please be aware: Red Sox tickets will only be distributed via mobile tickets in the ballpark app. No paper tickets will be given.
Red Sox Game Cancellation Policy: Refund will only be given if your spot is filled.
This includes cancellations due to game time change or rescheduled game due to weather.
Boston on Your Own
Thursday, June 16th
A great opportunity to visit Boston for some fantastic sightseeing, fun shopping and wonderful restaurants or buy your own Red Sox tickets and ride to Fenway Park with us! Your drop off and pickup location will be next to Fenway Park. There are multiple sites to visit within walking distance or take a “T” (Boston Subway) and explore farther. Please plan your own trip and locations to visit before you arrive. We will be leaving Boston approximately 5:00 p.m.
COST: $35 per person includes transportation. Driver tip is not included.
8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
This trip has mostly walking
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE (For Both)
*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, March 28 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Tuesday, March 29 at 5:00pm
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)
-Beginning Wednesday, March 30 at 5:00pm
COVID-19 ~Face Mask & Vaccination Requirements
Transportation– Mask are required to be worn on the bus.
Fenway Prak- Masks are currently recommended to be worn in inside areas (bathrooms). Masks are not required while in outdoor areas and outdoor seating area.
