BRAIN EXERCISES

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Griswold

  1. WORD GAMES—Crossword Puzzles, Word Searches, Brain Teasers and Sudoku are simple ways to improve memory.
  2. MUSIC—Have you tried to play an instrument? Learn the harmonica, Bongos or Spoons. Maybe learn to Yodel!
  3. GARDENING—Plant flowers or a few vegetables in containers. It’s relaxing and gets you out in the sunshine.
  4. COOKING/BAKING—Go through your cook book or make a family recipe. Now is the time to create your own dish or try a new recipe.
  5. EXERCISES/STRETCHING—Have you tried Chair Exercising? Sit in a chair and lift your right foot off the floor. Do alternate legs. Do arm curls, roll your shoulders and back twists. Toe tapping like the football players while sitting is a great exercise for leg strengthening.
  6. CARD GAMES—Learn how to play Solitaire with a deck of cards. There are many varieties that you can play.

 

When will the Senior Center Open?

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Griswold

Hello members—Many of you have asked when will the Senior Center be open? Govenor Lamont continues to give daily updates on the reopening phases of our state. Seniors are the state’s most vulnerable population during the Covid 19 outbreak. It is the Govenors’ and our goal to ensure the health & well-being of our Seniors first. We miss you and are looking forward to being together again!

 

Online Classes and Other Things To Do Online!- Contact Hilary with any questions! hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Norwich

Exercise Classes (Youtube, Videos and Zoom)

  • https://ymcasv.org/virtual-resource-center/virtual-workouts

The YMCA of Silicon Valley is offering free Youtube fitness videos and is also currently offering free live Zoom fitness classes.  (Zoom class times are PST)

  • https://ymcamv.org/fitness-schedule

The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard is offering free live Zoom fitness classes.

  • https://ymca360.org/on-demand

YMCA 360 is offering free fitness videos, including videos for Active Older Adults.

  • https://silversneakers.com

SilverSneakers offers over 200 free nutrition and workout videos available to adults 65+ on participating Medicare plans.  Check eligibility and sign up on their website.

Other Things To Do Online

  • https://stories.mysticseaport.org

Mystic Seaport Digital Museum is offering videos, articles and stories related to their museum.

  • https://Livestream.com/watch

Livestream offers free videos, live events, webcams and music.

  • https://greatbigstory.com

Great Big Story offers videos on travel, food, culture and more through short films, series,  and micro-documentaries.

  • https://metopera.org

The Metropolitan Opera is offering a nightly free full length opera starting at 7:30pm each night and available to view until 6:30pm the following evening.

  • https://ctvisit.org

The Connecticut Office of Tourism website is offering a selection of links to virtual activities across Connecticut, along with webcams and restaurants offering take-out and delivery.

 

Renter’s Rebate Program

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Norwich

Assistance is available over the phone to apply. 

No in-person appointments at this time.

Please contact the appropriate person (below) for more information.

A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2019 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program.  Program open through October 1, 2020.

Income Limits:

Single: $37,000 yearly or less   

Couple: $45,100 yearly or less

 

For assistance, please call:

Norwich residents, 55 and older call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.

Ask for Carolyn’s voicemail and leave a message.  Carolyn will call you back.

If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.

► If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your

 Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.

 

Voice Connect ~ Senior Center Robocall

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Norwich

We have recently starting using a new feature through MySeniorCenter called Voice Connect. 

Voice Connect is a robocall which will send out a recorded message to Senior Center Members.  This message can be sent to a select group or to all Senior Center Members who have scanned in over a period of time.  This is just another tool we will be utilizing to get information out to people.

Please be aware that the Senior Center’s phone number, (860) 889-5960, will come up on your caller ID and it will indicate the call is from “City of Norwich”.  This is a legitimate robocall coming from the Senior Center.  The recorded message will be from Mike or Hilary and will be our actual voice not a computerized voice.

You do NOT have to call us back or respond to these robocalls unless otherwise asked to do so in the message or if you have a question.  Our phone number is (860) 889-5960.  Always remember, if you ever receive a suspicious phone call indicating it is from the Senior Center, please let us know!  Be safe!

 

Volunteer Breakfast ~ CANCELLED

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Norwich

At this time we have decided not to have a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast this year due to the ongoing COVID-19.  We plan to honor all of our wonderful Senior Center Volunteers in a different way this year in the near future.  We appreciate each and every one of you for all that you do for the Rose City Senior Center, it’s staff and fellow Senior Center Members.

 

Thank You

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Norwich

Thank you to those individuals who gave a donation to the Senior Center in lieu of a refund for their Corned Beef and Cabbage ticket purchase.  The Corned Beef and Cabbage luncheon is one of our fundraisers for the year and we appreciate your kind donation.  With your donation, we raised a little over $500 for the Senior Center to help with future programs and events.

Thank you for helping to support Rose City Senior Center! 

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Mary Lemire on your retirement from the City of Norwich

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Norwich

Mary has been with the City for over 28 years with the last almost 20 years being at the Senior Center.  Mary started in 2000 as one of our van drivers and after holding that position for almost 12 years, became the Receptionist in June of 2012 and has held that position ever since.  Mary has been a very dedicated employee, rarely missing a day and contributed in many ways to our center.

As Catherine Pulsifer stated

“Retirement may be an ending, a closing, but it is also a new beginning.”

So to the lady with the “neat hair” as many people referred to her, we wish you all the best in your retirement and hope to see you around the Rose City Senior Center.

 

Virtual Mind Aerobics

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Groton

Groton Senior Center is now offering Mind Aerobics virtually through Zoom.

Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 beginning Tuesday 4/28/2020. Everyone is welcome you do not need to be a Groton resident to join us.  This class is going to offer things such as trivia, name that tune, math equations and much more!!! If you’re looking for something to challenge your mind than this is the class for you .

The log in ID IS  726-0483-2646

If you have questions or difficulty logging in please call 860-441-6785 and someone at Groton Senior Center would be happy to help you.