Trip on Wednesday, March 16th to the Hideaway, Old Lyme for lunch with shopping afterwards.

Departure time is 11:00am and expected return is 3:30pm.
Trip fee is $5pp (transportation only).
Open to Non-Residents if there is availability Non-residents will be charged a $1.00 surcharge.
Senior Center Fun Trips use a bus from the Center for transport to and from destination. # of seats very limited.
Registration begins the 1st business day of the month starting at 8am. Call the office to register and then make your payment by 4pm on the 2nd business day.
You can only register yourself for a trip. Senior Center Fun Trips are limited to one a month.
Registration begins Mar 1st.

March 4th and 5th- Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference (Vitrual Event)

The Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference is a free, virtual conference featuring speakers and informational sessions for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families.

Informational sessions include Living With Alzheimer’s, Legal & Financial Matters, along with caregiver panels and talks on caregiver stress and grief including tips, strategies ways to find help.

For more information and to register visit: www.alzfamilyconference.org

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900

 

TVCCA VITA Income Tax Assistance 2022

Schedule your appointment with a TVCCA Volunteer Tax Preparer

TVCCA VITA is offering drop-off tax preparation by TVCCA’s certified VITA volunteers.  Appointments are needed and drop off locations are available in Norwich, New London, Mystic and Pawcatuck.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 2-1-1.  Select option 3, then option 6.

Appointments begin in February.  Income limit $57,400.  This service is free.

For more information, please visit  www.tvcca.org

 

Not Feeling Well? Please Stay Home!

If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home regardless of your vaccination status.

Think you have a cold?  Throat feeling sore?  Have a new cough?  Just feeling “under the weather”?

Please stay home!  You will be helping other Senior Center members as well as the Senior Center staff stay healthy by keeping out of the Senior Center and staying home until you are feeling better.

By taking some time away from the Senior Center, talking to your physician and resting, you will hopefully improve your health and get better faster while helping to maintain the health of others.

► If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive, please get tested for COVID-19 no matter if you are vaccinated or not and please stay home.

Please do your part!

Help keep other Senior Center Members and Staff healthy and safe!

 

Piano Player Volunteer Needed!

Roseland Combo, Rose City Senior Center’s 5 person band is looking for a piano player.  The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10:15a.m. for rehearsal and periodically performs at local area senior housings, nursing homes, etc.  The Senior Center has a baby grand piano.  If you are interested in joining this fun group, please contact Hilary.  Your help will be greatly appreciated by these talented individuals!

This volunteer position is open to Senior Center Members only. 

Call or email Hilary if you are interested.  (860) 889-5960   hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

Coffee Shop Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to help in the Senior Center Coffee Shop.  You will be responsible for setting up the Coffee Shop for service, making coffee & tea, making toast, warming up pastries in the microwave, selling food items to Senior Center Members, and cleaning up.  The Coffee Shop hours are 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. on the days the Senior Center is open.  Looking for volunteer help on Mondays and/or Fridays and as back up.  This volunteer position is open to Senior Center Members only. 

Call or email Hilary if you are interested.  (860) 889-5960   hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

MEDICARE BENEFITS COUNSELING

Benefits Counseling is available with Natalie on Wednesdays. Natalie can meet with any senior, 60 years and older, who lives in New London County. Natalie can assist uyou with your questions about Medicare, Supplemental Insurance, State Programs, Renter’s Rebate and more. Please call (860) 889-5960 for an appointment.

This program is supported by Senior Resources Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act.

 

 

 

 

OUTREACH- Questions about Medicare, State Programs and more!

Is available with Carolyn for Norwich residents, 55 years old or over. Home visits are available for homebound seniors.  Carolyn can assist you with your questions about Medicare Saving Insurance,  Medicare D, Housing, Supplemental Insurances, State Programs, Renter’s Rebate and more.  Please call 860-889-5960 for an appointment.