Preston Senior Center Potluck Club

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Preston

Tuesday, December 14that noon. We will hold a holiday potluck luncheon and we will furnish the cooked turkey and ask that diners register to
bring a dish to share. It’s a potluck so, we’re leaving the options open to your
choice of item(s) to bring. We will have the warming oven ready to keep foods up
to temperature prior to eating the meal.
If you plan on attending, you must register by Wednesday, December 8th.
Registration information is available at the Preston Senior Center on Monday
(until 1:00) and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. You may also
register by phone by contacting the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887–5581
Extension 6 leaving your name, telephone number and item which you will be
bringing to the potluck club.
We have invited Lenny Domina to entertain from 11:00 a.m. until serving
time+.
Come, share an afternoon of good food, music and friends. Remember, the
registration deadline is Wednesday, December 8th.

Spreading Christmas Cheer

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Preston

Preston Youth Services wants to help combat the COVID Blues for Preston seniors and shut ins by distributing handmade Christmas themed crafts by Preston kids!

If you are a Preston senior (65+) or shut in and would enjoy a Christmas delivery you can sign up online at www.preston-ct.org, email youthservices@preston-ct.org or call our office at 860.887.5581 ext 113 plus you can sign up a family member, friend or neighbor!!

CHAIR YOGA

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Preston

A complete yoga practice using the support of a chair. Breathing techniques, yoga philosophy, meditation and deep relaxation are woven into each
class. In this fun and informative class students will take home tools for mindfulness and relaxation as well as movements for energizing and
stretching the body. Chair yoga classes are targeted for ages 60+ but classes are open to all adults and abilities.
DATES: Mondays: November 29 – December 20, 2021
TIME: 10:00 – 11:00 am
FEE: $26 per person (4 week session)
Class will be offered in person at Preston Public Library or you can choose to participate via Zoom.

Groton Middle School Food Drive in our Lobby

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Groton

Won’t you please help us? In our lobby, is a Food Drive collection box from Groton Middle School Treehouse Club.  Serving our families with affordable, enriching before and after school programming since 2007.  Please stop by with your donations 830-630 and say hi! 

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2021 Holiday Schedule

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Norwich

Senior Center will be closed on:

Closed for Staff Training – Dec 21st

Christmas Day – Dec 24th

New Year’s Day – Dec 31st

Happy Holidays!

 

Check Out Our Fitness Room

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Norwich

Don’t want to join a gym but would like to use fitness equipment?  Try out our Fitness Room!  Our Fitness Room has 2 treadmills, 2 recumbent elliptical machines, 1 recumbent bike, 2 upright bikes and a television to keep you entertained while you workout.  Most of the equipment was purchased two years ago and comes with advanced technology that is easy to use and will be beneficial to your overall health.

Please Note: A signed waiver and physician’s note is needed in order to use the equipment.

► Stop by Reception and pick up the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire.  Both must be filled out and turned in before using the equipment.  Basic instruction on how to use the equipment will be given before use.  Please ask your doctor if you have specific health related questions.

The Fitness Room is available to members of the Rose City Senior Center only.  Sign up today!

 

December Mini-Trip: Cheesecake Factory and Blue Back Square

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Norwich

Tuesday, December 14th

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on December 6th

Enjoy time on your own to explore the shops and have lunch at Blue Back Square in West Hartford.  You will be dropped off by The Cheesecake Factory where you can choose to have lunch (or eat at one of the other restaurants in Blue Back Square).  After eating, you will have time on your own to explore the shops.

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  Lunch is on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 10:15 a.m. and returns approx. 3:00 p.m.

Per the TSA & State of CT, masks are mandatory to be worn on the bus.

Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only

Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances

 

Holiday Greeting Cards for Sale

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Norwich

We offer Holiday Greeting Cards for sale at 10¢ per card! 

Looking for some Holiday Greeting Cards at a great price?  Stop by the Senior Center and check out our selection!  We have a large selection of cards to choose from in various holiday designs.  Greeting Cards are located in the card rack across from Reception.  Holiday cards will be available for purchase after Thanksgiving.

 

Adopt-A-Family

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Norwich

Norwich Human Services and Norwich Youth and Family Services are seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to adopt one or more families for our “Adopt-A-Family” program this Holiday season.  All Families are from the Norwich area and are in financial need with most living below the poverty level.

Thanks to the kind and generous support in the past by individuals and organizations such as you, we are able to make holidays more joyful for many young children in the community.  If you or your organization would be willing to adopt at least one family, we would greatly appreciate your support.

Please contact Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778

You or your organization will choose the size of family you are willing to help. You will be given information about the family in need, including first names, ages, sizes and special interests of each family member.  All families have been screened by a case manager to verify information and need.

Please consider sharing this request with your family and friends to help us identify new sponsors.

Thank you!  Your kindness will not be forgotten.

The staff at Norwich Human Services