Downsizing Demystified

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Thursday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m.

Presentation by Shelia Gavish of Amston Transition Solutions

Join Shelia Gavish from Amston Home Transitions as she shares her expert knowledge on going from “downsizing” to “rightsizing” your home.  Learn tips and tricks that will set you up for success and show you that living with less can be an overall positive experience!

Topics of discussion will include: What is downsizing?  Where did all of this stuff come from?  The emotions of downsizing.  How to downsize in three simple steps.  Tips on decluttering.

Handouts to be given: Downsizing Resource Guide and A List of 100 Things You Can Throw Away!

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Air Quality Talk

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Wednesday, April 24th at 11:00 a.m.

 

John Monahan from AERUS will be sharing information about air quality in your home.  AERUS is a company that provides home air and water purification systems.

John will be covering the three categories of home air pollution ~ Allergens & Particulates, Infectious Agents, and Toxic Compounds.  He will also be discussing  the possible negative health effects of these pollutants in your home.  Attendees will  be able to receive a FREE air quality inspection for your home (a $149.00 value).

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Generations Family Health Center

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Wednesday, April 24th from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer.  Generations offers access to

Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions.

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your heath care needs.  Appointment not needed.

Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

 

Trip: Wright’s Farm Restaurant & Wright’s Bakery

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Thursday, April 18th

Enjoy a delicious, all you can eat, family-style chicken luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant located in Harrisville, RI.  Your meal consists of dinner rolls with butter, fresh green salad with Wright’s Farm Classic Italian dressing, pasta with red sauce, Wright’s amazing French fries and of course Wright’s famous, tender roast chicken.  Included with your meal will be coffee or tea and ice cream for dessert!

Following lunch, a short ride brings you to Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery.  Wright’s Bakery specializes in a number of baked goods, including dessert cakes, cupcakes, cream pastries, flaky pastries, pies, bars, sweet rolls and buns, plenty of assorted cookies and much more!

Bus leaves Senior Center at 10:15am and returns approximately 4:00pm. 

Cost: $26   No refunds given unless your spot is filled.  Limited seats available.

 

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

Call in Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9th.  Do not call before 5:00pm.

*At 5:00pm on April 9th, Dial (860)889-5960. When you hear the message saying the

Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 for the registration voice mail and follow the instructions.*

This trip is open to Senior Center Members ONLY.  You may register yourself plus one additional member when you call in to sign up.  You must be an up-to-date member.

 

AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Thursday, April 25th from 9:00am-1:00pm

(please arrive by 8:45am)

 

The AARP Smart Driver™ course, is a classroom based refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.  Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount after showing proof of completing the course.  Consult your auto insurance company on discounts available to you.

Cost: $20 AARP Members (bring your AARP Card)  /  $25 AARP Non-Members

Pay directly to AARP by check or exact cash on the day of the class. 

You must sign up to take the class.  Sign up at Reception ~ Space is Limited.

 

Trip: Art in Bloom, Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Friday, April 26th

Celebrate the return of spring at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston annual Art in Bloom event.

This popular festival of fine arts and fresh flowers incorporates more than 45 extraordinary floral arrangements inspired by works of art throughout the museums amazing galleries.  From ancient to contemporary, enjoy exquisite art from across the museum’s collections paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England area garden clubs and professional floral designers.

Established in 1870, the Museum of Fine Arts is home to approximately 500,000 pieces including paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, photography, furniture and fashion.  The expansive

galleries include European, Asian, Egyptian, American, African and Contemporary art.

You will have time on your own to explore the museums many art galleries, be amazed at the beautiful floral arrangements and shop at the Museum gift stores and special Garden Cart for unique floral gifts and take-home flower arrangements.

COST: $58 per person  includes charter bus transportation and entrance fee to the Museum including the Art in Bloom event.  Lunch is on your own at the museum.  Driver tip is not included.

8:15 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

6:15 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

 

Call Hilary for availability   (860) 889-5960

 

 

Upcoming Class: Pilates

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Starting May 7th 

Tuesdays  9:00 a.m.

 

Pilates Instructor: Lisa Weir

Based on Joseph Pilates’ mat-work exercises, this Pilates class is designed to strengthen the core, abdominals, back, shoulders and hips with total mind & body core conditioning.

Carefully designed postures implement Joseph Pilates’ technique to improve strength, flexibility and muscle tone while using isometric resistance, rhythm and visualization techniques.  Pilates develops control and endurance in the whole human body.

This class is a floor based exercise class.  Bring a Yoga or Pilates mat with you. 

 

Housing Support Group

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

3rd Tuesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am

 

Noreen Zupnik, Housing Counselor from New London Homeless Hospitality Center – Housing Resource Center will be at Rose City Senior Center the 3rd Tuesday of every month to answer questions, listen to your concerns, and help with your complaints on your current housing situation.

The goal is to insure ongoing support to seniors currently in housing and dealing with landlords, management companies or housing authorities.  With limited housing inventory and prices soaring it has become critical that our senior population is experiencing Fairness, Security and Affordability.

Noreen will be here to listen, educate, and help seniors in understanding their tenant rights that will include the how-to of landlord communication including: complaints, lease explanations, letters to landlords and housing commissions to mention a few.

You will not be alone in working through your concerns…

So let’s take the fear away, go forward, and build strength through knowledge and partnership.

 

Sign up now for May trip to Newport Playhouse: “The Cemetery Club”

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

May Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.

 

The Cemetery Club

Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater, Newport, RI

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 and 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

 

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, April 16 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, April 17 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, April 18 at 5:00pm

 

Bereavement Support Group

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Group will meet on Mondays for 4 weeks, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

April 29th, May 6th, May 13th and May 20th

 

Share, Learn & Support Each Other in the Journey Through Grief

Have you experienced the recent death of someone dear to you?  Join us in a safe, supportive setting to meet with others.  Share your stories, learn about grief and discover how to support one another.

Group led by Meghan Youmell, Bereavement Coordinator of Masonicare Hospice & Palliative Care.

For more information and to register, please contact Meghan (203) 427-5732.