COVID-19 Vaccine Info Sheet
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City of Norwich Alerts & Notifications
You can sign up on the City of Norwich website to receive emails or texts of City related alerts and notifications. This includes being notified of emergency alerts or closure of City Hall along with being able to sign up for tax payment reminders, budget and agenda information, City Calendar updates and more. You choose what alerts or notifications you would like to be sent.
If you are interested in signing up to receive alerts or notifications,
please follow the sign up information below.
- On the City of Norwich homepage (www.norwichct.org) click on “Notify Me” (found on the right side
middle of the page).
- If this is your first time signing up for alerts or notifications, enter your email (and cell phone for text alerts). To complete the user set-up, you will receive a confirmation email and/or text that you will need to respond to. If you have previously signed up for alerts or notifications, sign-in with your email to make changes or updates.
- Choose which alerts and notifications you would like to receive.
- For each alert or notification you select, you will receive a confirmation email or text that you will
also need to respond to confirm your selections.
You are able to change, update or cancel your alerts and notifications at anytime by going to the “Notify Me” on the City’s website and entering your email to make changes.
The Rose City Senior Center now has a Facebook page!
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“Don’t Let the Old Man In” – Content by Judy
Toby Keith was inspired to write this song by Clint Eastwood who was about to turn 88. Toby Keith wanted to know what Clint Eastwood was going to do for his birthday and Clint said he was starting to make his new movie “The Mule” that next week.
Amazed Toby wrote about keeping that “Old Man” at bay. As the song says, “How old would you be if you didn’t know the day you were born?”
We all say “I don’t feel as old as I am” which is so true. There are times we are shocked when we look in the mirror because we have forgotten the number of years that have passed by. If we do not think about it, we can do what we have always done regardless of our age.
And as we move into this new year it is time to think and decide how we want to live. How we do not want to let that old man in. How we want to live, do what we love and expand what we are doing.
It is time to make our Bucket List for 2021 and 2022. What do you want your 2021 and 2022 to look like? What is your next act? If we do not plan for our future that old man just might seek in when we are not looking!
It does not have to be just huge things. What are the little things…?
Maybe… Enjoy the sunset more. Visit with family and friends more. Make 2 new friends. Read a good book. Maybe join a book club. Garden. Grow your own salad. Take a walk. Go someplace new each month. Redo a room in your house. Paint the walls and rearrange the furniture. Clean out the garage or the shed or both. Make a scrapbook of past vacations. Plan new vacations. Take an online class. Learn how to do 3 new things on your computer or smart phone. Do something kind for someone you hardly know.
For bigger things it might be take that road trip. Volunteer weekly at a school, hospital, or Senior Center. Do a makeover – you, the backyard, or your wardrobe. Brew your own beer. Learn a craft – maybe counted cross-stitch, carving, knitting. Reread your favorite book. Learn to meditate, then meditate daily for a month. Eat healthy and learn to cook new recipes. Redo your budget so you free up money to do the things you are always talking about doing! Book your next big trip!!
And as you make your Bucket List include another list of all the things you want to do as places open back up!! What have you missed the most? What was it you were planning for 2020 you never got to do?
And remember you are never ever “TOO OLD” to do anything!! Get out there and live. “Don’t let the old man in”
Happy New Year!
Wishing you and your family a joyful, bright, healthy, prosperous and
the happiest New Year ahead.
~ From The Senior Center Staff
Flu Shot
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever this year to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you have not done so already, call your Doctor to discuss getting a flu shot.
Flu shots are also available at local grocery stores and drug stores.
AARP Income Tax Assistance
If you wish to have your taxes done, please call the Senior Center starting January 4th to add your name to the list. Due to COVID, appointment dates and times TBD. In person appointments may not be available. This is a free-of-charge service through AARP.
(860) 889-5960. Call early, limited appointments available!
A True Loss of One of Our Very Own- Elizabeth “Betty” Bordeau
It is with a very heavy heart we announce the passing of one of our very own. On the morning of December 9, 2020, Elizabeth “Betty” Bordeau passed away at her home in the loving care of her two wonderful children, Betsy and Bruce Bordeau.
Betty began her career with the City of Norwich and the Rose City Senior Center on September 6, 1988. For 14 years she was the full-time Clinical Receptionist until the position was reduced to part-time in July of 2002. Betty worked part-time from July of 2002 until July of 2009, then volunteered her time as she continued to work tremendously hard to ensure the Senior Center Preventive Health Clinic ran smoothly. Over the years she was the secretary for Dr. Gerard Kerins, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia L’Heroux, Nurse Nancy Pratviel and some for current Nurse Practitioner, Leonna White. During this time, she was also in charge of scheduling and other duties that came along with the Senior Center Foot Care Clinics and Dr. Thomas Walter.
In addition to her duties as our Clinic Receptionist, she was “Mrs. Christmas” as far as we were concerned. For over 25 years, Betty and her late husband William, along with their children Betsy and Bruce and eventually Bruce’s wife Stephanie and their 2 children Evan and Brooke could be seen here many days surrounding Christmas. On Christmas Day they hosted almost 100 seniors, who may not have had another place to go or people to be with, for a luncheon. The luncheon consisted of an hour of hors d’oeuvres, followed by a beautiful turkey dinner and then some great games of bingo. During the program, Santa Claus always made an appearance, bearing gifts for all.
In January of 2003 then Lt. Governor Jodi Rell presented Bill and Betty Bordeau with the CT Treasure’s Award for their outstanding commitment to helping those who are less fortunate.
Many people have many great stories that center around Betty and the majority of them would probably involve some sort of prank or joke. She had an infectious smile, a wittiness that was unmatched and a genuine care for others that cannot be replaced.
Rest in Peace Betty Bordeau.
You’ll be forever missed and cherished by all you’ve come in contact with.
Medication Drop Box ~ Norwich Police Department Dispose of unused or expired medication the safe way.
Medication that is thrown in the trash can be retrieved by others and improperly used or sold and flushing medication can contaminate the water supply. Dispose of unwanted medications properly to prevent drug misuse and to protect the environment.
Norwich Police Department has a drop box located in their lobby to properly dispose of unused and expired medication. No questions asked, no ID needed to be shown. The Drop Box is located in the Norwich Police lobby at 70 Thames Street and is available 24 hours a day for medication drop off.
Drop boxes are a safe and confidential way to dispose of unwanted medication.
Deterra bags are also available which are used to deactivate drugs before disposing them in the trash. If you would like a Deterra bag to dispose of your medication, contact Mike at the Senior Center.