Perennials, Active Agers, Baby boomers – CONTENT BY JUDY

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Griswold

Just what are we? And are you paying attention to us??

A search for a term that doesn’t offend is taking place. Trying to avoid terms like senior citizen, retiree, elder and the elderly. The question becomes what do we call everyone 55+?

Terms are materializing that are perhaps more appropriate and appealing.

The term, Baby Boomer was created and has been used since all those World War II babies were being born. This group has changed and revolutionized the United States as the have passed though each phase of aging. And they will and are changing and redefining the term senior each day. Just look around – they are not stationary, boring or old.

The title, Perennial has been around for several years now and refers to blooming again and again. And yes, we do that again and again during our lives. We become young adults striking out on our own. We become homeowners, parents. So forth and so on as we parade along the paths of our lives. Ever changing and blossoming into the “new” me.

Active Ager is a newer term and defines seniors as young at heart, tech-loving, gym-using, trend setting, fun-seeking marketer’s dream. This term might be the best fitting so far as each generation is truly younger than the generation before them.

Whatever term you use 55+ adults are strong, happy, healthy. They are using and buying what they choose. They want the same products all ages want and use. They are not to be overlooked as they are living longer, working longer, staying healthier and maintaining their independent as well.

Call them what you will but remember they spend over $3 trillion on products and services each year.

Perennials, Active Agers, Baby boomers – CONTENT BY JUDY

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

Just what are we? And are you paying attention to us??

A search for a term that doesn’t offend is taking place. Trying to avoid terms like senior citizen, retiree, elder and the elderly. The question becomes what do we call everyone 55+?

Terms are materializing that are perhaps more appropriate and appealing.

The term, Baby Boomer was created and has been used since all those World War II babies were being born. This group has changed and revolutionized the United States as the have passed though each phase of aging. And they will and are changing and redefining the term senior each day. Just look around – they are not stationary, boring or old.

The title, Perennial has been around for several years now and refers to blooming again and again. And yes, we do that again and again during our lives. We become young adults striking out on our own. We become homeowners, parents. So forth and so on as we parade along the paths of our lives. Ever changing and blossoming into the “new” me.

Active Ager is a newer term and defines seniors as young at heart, tech-loving, gym-using, trend setting, fun-seeking marketer’s dream. This term might be the best fitting so far as each generation is truly younger than the generation before them.

Whatever term you use 55+ adults are strong, happy, healthy. They are using and buying what they choose. They want the same products all ages want and use. They are not to be overlooked as they are living longer, working longer, staying healthier and maintaining their independent as well.

Call them what you will but remember they spend over $3 trillion on products and services each year.

Happy Retirement Louise!!!!

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

We would like to extend our very best wishes to Louise Lemire (TVCCA Site Server) who has spent 2-3 days per week preparing and serving lunches to our members here at the Rose City Senior Center.  Louise has been with us for the better part of 10 years and recently decided to retire and spend more time at home.

Louise and her husband Jean have been members of the center for over 10 years and have both contributed to making the center a better place.

On behalf of the staff and seniors of the Rose City Senior Center,

we wish you good health and much happiness!

 

CANCELLED ~ In-Person AARP Driver Safety Classes

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

Due to COVID-19 and for the safety of participants, AARP has decided to cancel all in-person Driver Safety Classes for the remainder of 2020 at all in-person class locations.  If you were signed up for the in-person class scheduled for August or October at Rose City Senior Center, you should have received a phone call from Hilary to let you know the class was cancelled.

An ONLINE AARP Driver Safety Class is available which will give you the same discount on your car insurance as the in-person class.  Please see page 2 for more information.  Be sure to use the 25% off coupon code!

If you have any questions, please contact Hilary. 

(860) 889-5960 or hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

 

Stay Home and Stay Safe!

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19.  Governor Lamont and the CDC are recommending that people aged 65 and older or anyone with severe health conditions should continue to stay home and stay safe.

For more information please visit 

https://cdc.gov  and  https://ct.gov/coronavirus

 

Farmer’s Market Coupon Distribution Plan

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

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

Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a coupon booklet:

¨ You must be 60 years or older.

¨ Yearly income not to exceed $23,606 for single or $31,894 for couple.

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

¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the coupon booklet from.

¨ If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet all other eligibility requirements and live in subsidized housing to be eligible.

Limited books available, contact the appropriate person for availability.  See below.

HOW TO RECIEVE A COUPON BOOKLET:

If you live in any Norwich Area Senior Housing:

If you live in Senior or Congregate Housing you MUST obtain your coupons at that housing.

ALL Norwich Senior Housings will receive booklets to distribute to their residents.  You must contact either the Resident Service Coordinator or his/her designee.

When you contact your Resident Service Coordinator, you will be required to verbally state that you meet the income limits and eligibility criteria for receiving a booklet.  You will be asked to give a small amount of information such as your Name and Address.  You do not need to sign for the coupon booklet.  If you will be accepting the coupons and someone else will be shopping for you, you will be required to fill out a Proxy form, which your Resident Service Coordinator will have.

Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior.  You CANNOT get booklets from multiple sites.

If you live in the Norwich/Taftville Community (non-senior housing):

If you do not live in senior housing and you meet the eligibility requirements for a booklet, you must call the Senior Center at (860) 889-5960 to register yourself for a booklet.  Once you have registered, you will be given a date and a time frame for which you can come to the Senior Center and pick up your coupon booklet.

When you call to register, you will be required to verbally state that you meet the income limits and eligibility criteria for receiving a booklet. You will be asked to give a small amount of information such as your Name and Address.  You do not need to sign for the coupon booklet.  If you will be accepting the coupons and someone else will be shopping for you, please indicate that so we can include the Proxy form with your booklet when you come to pick it up.

Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior.  You CANNOT get booklets from multiple sites.

You may ONLY receive a booklet if you live in the City of Norwich or Taftville.

The Rose City Senior Center is currently closed to the public.

Please DO NOT show up unless you have called to register for a booklet

and have been given a date and time to pick it up.

 

 

Membership Credit

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

For those of you who chose to get a credit towards your Membership dues in lieu of a refund for your Corned Beef and Cabbage ticket purchase, please be sure to indicate this on your

Membership Form and only pay the balance due if you will be mailing it in or calling to pay over the phone.  If you do not remember the amount of your Membership credit, please call the Senior Center or email Hilary to find out.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

Thank you for helping to support Rose City Senior Center! 

 

Home delivery is available for our monthly newsletter, VOICES!

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

 

Subscriptions are available for $8 a year and begin with any month you choose.

Your newsletter will be mailed to your home as soon as it is ready for distribution.

There are 3 ways to sign up for home delivery:

  • Include an additional $8 when you mail in your Membership dues
  • Call and sign up over the phone and pay by credit card
  • Mail in your $8 check along with your name, mailing address and phone number

If mailed, please send to: Rose City Senior Center-VOICES, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360

Thank you for your continued support of the Rose City Senior Center

 

 

 

Rose City Senior Center 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360 w Phone (860) 889-5960 w Fax (860) 885-1160 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

NAME:                                                                                                   DATE OF BIRTH:

(MINIMUM AGE – 55)

ADDRESS:

HOME PHONE:           CELL PHONE:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

RACE: o Caucasian  o Hispanic  o African Amer.  o Native Amer.  o Asian  o Other

MARITAL STATUS:                GENDER: M F

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: o Alone  o With Spouse.  o With Family  o Other

PRIMARY DOCTOR: PHONE:

DO YOU USE: o Wheelchair  o Walker  o Cane  o Scooter  o Other

HEALTH  PROBLEMS:

FOOD and/or MEDICINE ALLERGIES:

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (1)

NAME:  RELATIONSHIP TO YOU:

PHONE NUMBERS:  Home:            Cell:              Work:

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (2)

NAME:  RELATIONSHIP TO YOU:

PHONE NUMBERS:  Home:            Cell:              Work:

*******

INFO SHARING PERMISSIONS

I give permission for my information to be shared with other Members as follows:

o  PHONE                    o  MAILING ADDRESS                     o  E-MAIL ADDRESS

o  AS CHECKED ABOVE, BUT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUP(S):

o  DO NOT SHARE            PLEASE SIGN HERE:

********

Yearly Membership runs from July 1st to June 30th

Membership is required to participate in programs, classes, activities and events at the Senior Center

as well as for transportation, hairdressing services, Massage Therapy and utilizing different rooms in the building.

Norwich Residents: Suggested $25 yearly Membership*

Out of Town: $40 yearly Membership

*Financial Assistance Available For Norwich Residents (Please Call for Information)

All Member information is kept Confidential and used only for the purposes of notifying you about services;

in case of an emergency; and for statistics about the use of the Senior Center required by the City of Norwich.

The Rose City Senior Center is a Nonprofit Organization, which is funded through the Municipal Budget from the City of Norwich and through grant funding.  The Membership Fee is a necessary ingredient to the successful operation of the Senior Center in order to provide numerous and diverse programs.  Revenue from Membership Fees stay with the Senior Center and goes directly towards programming and other services offered.

 

 

 

2020 Census

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Norwich

If you have not yet completed the 2020 Census, please do so today.

Every household has been mailed the 2020 Census form and your response is required by law.  You can complete the Census online following the instructions that were included in the mailing or you can complete and return the paper questionnaire that was mailed to you.

For those who do not complete the form online or by filling out and returning the paper form, a Census worker will be sent to your home starting sometime in August.

Filling out and returning your responses to the 2020 Census is important for our local community.  For every person Norwich does not count we lose $2900 in taxes…taxes that could go towards fixing roads and bridges, housing assistance, education or even supporting programs like Medicare part B.

If you need help completing the 2020 Census, please call the Senior Center.  Everyone Counts!