Upcoming Boston Trips

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

For both:  Call Hilary for availability   (860) 889-5960

► Bus leaves promptly at 8:45 AM.  Return time approx. 8:00 PM. ◄

 

Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

Wednesday, June 5th

Enjoy a fabulous afternoon watching the Boston Red Sox play the Atlanta Braves at Historic Fenway Park.  Our seat location is on the third base side in Grandstand section 30.  These seats are located under an overhang (so no sitting in the sun) and have an great view of the action on the field!

Our coach bus will drop us off and pick us up next to Fenway Park.  You will have time on your own for lunch before the gates open.  Game time 1:35p.m.

COST: $105 per person includes charter bus transportation and game ticket*.

*Red Sox tickets will only be distributed via mobile tickets in the ballpark app.  No paper tickets 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.

 

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Boston on Your Own

Wednesday, June 5th

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 approx. 5:00 p.m. (after game ends).

COST: $40 per person includes charter bus transportation.

 

Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Dispose of unwanted medications properly to prevent misuse and to protect the environment.

The Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System is a safe medication disposal pouch that can be used at home.  It is an effective way to destroy unused, unwanted and expired medications with the simple addition of tap water for safe disposal in the trash.

Please ask at Reception if you would like a bag.

 

Upcoming Annual Art Exhibition

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Friday, June 21st –  Thursday, June 27th (ending at 1pm)

Any Member of Rose City Senior Center may submit eligible* artwork.

To enter, drop off your eligible* pieces at the Senior Center on June 13th, 14th, 17th or 18th.

Limit of 3 pieces of artwork per medium accepted.

 

►Please label your artwork on the back with your name, medium, and title of the piece.

Categories:  

  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Oil
  • Pastel
  • Acrylic
  • Charcoal
  • Watercolor
  • Pen or pencil
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
  • Mixed Media
  • Quilting

 

*Eligibility:

  • Artwork must be original.
  • Artwork must be framed (as applicable).
  • Maximum size (including frame) is 28 inches in either direction.
  • Artist must be 55 years of age or older at the time artwork was created.
  • Artwork must have been created within the past two years.
  • No artwork previously shown at the Senior Center will be accepted.

 

Trip: Olde Mistick Village / Mystic Aquarium

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Tuesday, May 21st

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

Enjoy time on your own to explore the unique gift shops while having a delightful day walking around Olde Mistick Village.  For lunch, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants onsite ~ Mango’s Wood Fired Pizza, Pink Basil, Jealous Monk, Trattoria Amalfi, or Steak Loft.

For a little more adventure, purchase tickets (online) and visit Mystic Aquarium located next door!

Mystic Aquarium offers free admission to veterans/active military; SNAP EBT cardholders; Fire, Police & EMT; Foxwoods employees as well as gold, platinum & gold level Rewards cardholders; and discounted tickets to Pfizer employees, Aquarion customers and UCONN students & staff.

Limited aquarium tickets available each day.  You must get your tickets in advance and identification is required at the door.  Visit www.mysticaquarium.org for more information and for tickets. 

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus).  All other costs are on your own.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 3:00 p.m.

 

Identifying Theft & Fraud Presentation

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Thursday, May 9th at 10:00am

 

Presentation by M&T Bank

As criminals become technologically advanced and increasingly aggressive in their tactics, it is more important than ever for seniors to remain educated and vigilant about identity theft and financial fraud.

In an effort to help prevent seniors from becoming victims, a representative from M&T Bank will offer information, resources and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of identify theft and fraud.

This presentation will cover information on different types of scams criminals use, how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud, tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, information you can use to protect your data using safe habits, and what to do if you have been scammed.

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Trip: “The Cemetery Club” at Newport Playhouse

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Thursday, May 30th

Start with a delicious, all you can eat, buffet lunch featuring a large selection of freshly prepared food.  After lunch, enjoy the hilarious performance of The Cemetery Club.  Following the show, return to your seat in the dining room for dessert, drinks and a fun-filled Cabaret Show!

Fun Fact ~ Originally on Broadway, The Cemetery Club was made into a movie in 1993!

The Cemetery Club ~ Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves.  Ida is sweet-tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of “the girl who just wants to have fun”; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene.  Sam meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave.  When he has an eye for Ida, Doris and Lucille try to squash the budding romance!

COST: $99 per person includes charter coach bus transportation, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of The Cemetery Club, and Cabaret Show.  Driver tip is not included.

9:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

6:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

 

Call Hilary for availability   (860) 889-5960

 

Farmer’s Market Cards

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Will be distributed on:

Tues. June 11th,, Wed. June 12th, and Thurs. June 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Farmer’s Market cards are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.

You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a benefit card:

¨ You must be 60 years or older.  If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet eligibility requirements and live in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided.

¨ Yearly income not to exceed $26,973 for single or $36,482 for couple.

¨ Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP (Foodstamps), etc.

¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the benefit card from.

Limit of one card per eligible senior annually.

 

Bathroom Renovations

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Tentative start date is June 3rd but is subject to change.

Great news!  The men’s and women’s bathrooms are being renovated!  Both bathrooms will be renovated at the same time and work could take up to 4 weeks to complete.  During this time, the bathrooms will be inaccessible.  There will be handicap accessible portable bathrooms located outside and hand washing stations available.

Rose City Senior Center will still be operating as usual and all classes and activities will continue as scheduled.  We apologize for the inconvenience, but look forward to brand new bathrooms soon!

Afternoon With The Combo

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Norwich

Thursday, May 23rd at 2:00pm

 

Join us for an Afternoon Filled with Music!

Rose City Senior Center’s band, Roseland Combo, will be entertaining us with a wide variety of songs from the 60’s and up, along with a retro number or two.  Get ready to tap your toes, sing along, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment.  Join us for the fun music from this very talented group.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

MAY Coastal Café lunch menu

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Groton

Here is our MAY Coastal Café lunch menu with the featured entrée items. Our Coastal Café is open to all- you don’t have to be 55+ to enjoy! As always, our menu is subject to change.