Sign-up for June Boston Trip

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

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 transportation.

 

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

 

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

*On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960.  When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*

Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents

-Beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, March 20 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, March 21 at 5:00pm

 

Scissor, Knife, and Blade Sharpening

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

by Razor’s Edge Sharpening Service

Knives $2.50  ▪  Scissors/Pinking Shears $5

Non-Electric Pruners/Hedge Trimmers/Garden Tools $5

Electric Hedge Trimmers $10  ▪  Chain Saw Chains/Lawn Mower Blades $5

Drop off your items that need to be sharpened to the reception desk by Thursday, April 11th.

Be sure to have your items wrapped in newspaper and safely stored in a plastic bag,

 with your name, phone number on bag and correct payment included.

**Cash or check made payable to Dan Correia**

Your items will be ready to be picked up starting on Friday, April 19th.

 

Property Rehabilitation Program

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Friday, March 15th from 10:00-12:00pm

 

Nallely Chavez, Lead Program Community Liaison from the City of Norwich Community Development Office will be here to answer questions on funding they offer for repair and rehabilitation of properties where low and moderated income people live.  Single family and multi-family structures are included.

Eligible repair & rehabilitation projects include: roof repairs or replacement, energy efficiency improvements for windows, furnaces & insulation, electrical system repairs, lead-based paint abatement and handicapped accessibility improvements.

 

  • Owner Occupant Load Program

Owner/Occupant (non-elderly) : 20-year repayment loan at 0% interest.

Owner/Occupant individuals 62+ : Deferred 0% interest loan due 30 years from the date of the lien, or at the transfer or sale of the property, or if the owner no longer resides in the premises.

 

Games Day!

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Wednesday, March 27th from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

 

Three Rivers Middle College National Honors Society students will be here for an afternoon of fun and games!  Join us to play various card games, board games, Cornhole and more!

Cookies & coffee will be served and Goody Bags will be given out to all participants.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Golden Nuggets

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The group will be starting back on Tuesday, March 5th

Golden Nuggets is Rose City Senior Center’s glee club and they are looking for new members. Singers of any level of experience are welcome to join them. Spring is a great time to join this talented group as they will be starting back after their Winter break and preparing for their Spring Concert!

If you are interested in joining Golden Nuggets, you must join by March 19th.

Anyone wishing to join after that date will be accepted on a case by case basis.

 

*No class March 12th

 

Coffee and Connections

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Friday, March 15th from 8:30-10:00am

 

Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and connect with Nurse Barbara LPN.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about the services Barbara will be offering at Rose City Senior Center and in the community.  She is available to meet with any senior (age 55 and older) who lives in Norwich.

Barbara meets with seniors by appointment and will be at the Senior Center on Mondays & Thursdays.

 

ADVANCED ZENTANGLE CLASS  Thursday, March 21st

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Groton

ADVANCED ZENTANGLE CLASS  Thursday, March 21st 1-4:30 pm

The Advanced Zentangle program will focus on use of blue, white, and grey inks along with black, blue and white pencils on grey Zentangle paper; standard sized tiles and zendalas. Come have fun tangling with organic tangles like: dewd, toodles, mythography, foundabout, pokeroot and sprinkle & their variations.

Instructor: Karen Keefe – Along with being a Certified Zentangle Trainer (CZT), Karen Keefe is an organization deve Instructor: Karen Keefe   Along with being a Certified Zentangle Trainer (CZT), Karen Keefe is an organization development consultant specializing in coaching high-performance teams, management training and leadership development. She holds a MA in Human Resource Development and PhD in Naturology (psychology and natural healing) and is certified as a holistic educator and master trainer. Karen has been an educator for over 40 years and has taught thousands of people dozens of different programs, but she says the most fun she’s ever had training is delivering Zentangle classes.lopment consultant specializing in coaching high-performance teams, management training and leadership development. She holds a MA in Human Resource Development and PhD in Naturology (psychology and natural healing) and is certified as a holistic educator and master trainer. Karen has been an educator for over 40 years and has taught thousands of people dozens of different programs, but she says the most fun she’s ever had training is delivering Zentangle classes.

Cost $40 includes supply kit

Class size limit is 12 participants- Register now, seats will fill fast.

Register at our Thrive 55+ Center front desk

More Upcoming Events

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Lyme / Old Lyme

More Upcoming Events:

Beginners Ballroom Dancing Workshop– Wednesday, March 13th at 10 AM @ the First
Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon– Friday, March 15th at 12 PM @ the First Congregational
Church of Old Lyme– *Register by March 7th by calling (860)388-1611, ext. 216*

Veterans Coffeehouse– Wednesday, March 20th at 9:45 AM @ Saint Ann’s Church