Time: 12:30pm
Tuesday, May 14th- Trip to The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk South Windsor, CT
May Mini-Trip: Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only.
Enjoy a fun day exploring the many stores at Evergreen Walk!
The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk offers an outstanding collection of the most coveted national specialty retailers and restaurants in South Windsor covering over 374,979 square feet and including over 50 stores and 7 restaurants.
Providing a pedestrian friendly environment, Evergreen Walk resembles a traditional New England village with spacious walkways or a “promenade”, a cascading fountain and fire pit with seating in a park-like setting. Restaurants include Burton’s Grill, Flatbread Co. Pizza, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Sakura Garden, Red Heat Tavern, Ted’s Montana Grill and Panera Bread.
Whether shopping, dining or simply strolling around enjoying the day, The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk is sure to please. Hope you join us!
Cost: $3 for transportation. Lunch is on your own.
Bus leave the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 3:15 p.m.
Sign up at Reception (by phone 860-889-5960 or in person) starting on April 8th
This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
This trip has mostly walking.
Looking for a Saxophone or Clarinet Player- Would you like to join a great group?
Rose City Senior Center’s concert band, Roseland Combo is looking for a saxophone or clarinet player to join this very talented group! If you enjoy playing “vintage” music, then consider joining the Roseland Combo and put some “spark” back in your “sparkle”!
The Roseland Combo meets for rehearsal on Tuesday’s at 10:30am. The group also accompanies the Golden Nuggets choral group on outings and occasionally plays for special events at the Senior Center.
Please contact Hilary with questions or if you would be interested in joining the group.
April Thank you
Thank you to Senior Center Volunteers Nancy Caplet, Rose Marie Desjarlais, Cora Landry and Joe Landry for their help with our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Fundraiser Dinner. Also, to the very talented Pierce Campbell for his wonderful Irish music and songs during the event.
A BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful NFA Honor Society students who served the meal and helped clean up! We would also like to thank Irene’s Family Restaurant for their donation of pizza to feed the hungry NFA students and of course to Ed Meadows for helping Director Mike in the kitchen!
Thursday, May 9th- Seniors Real Estate Specialist- Presentation by Susan Sampson from Coldwell Banker
Time: 10:00am
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Susan Sampson understands that selling a home can be an emotional time, with many issues facing older adults when it comes to deciding whether or not to sell their home. Join us for this informative talk as Susan takes a no-pressure approach to help individuals navigate their choices. Susan will also suggest some alternatives to selling which may allow an individual to remain in their home. Tips on decluttering your home will also be discussed and handouts will be available that may be helpful to you. Hope you join us for this informative talk!
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
The Week of Monday, April 1st-Plant Sale
The Greenhouse will be selling house plants starting on Monday, April 1st in the Reception area. This sale will include house plants only (no outdoor garden plants). Plants will be on sale through the first week of April until plants are sold out. Plants will be reasonably priced with proceeds going towards the greenhouse for future purchases. Please stop by and purchase a plant!
Wednesdays- Tray Favors Group
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Location: Craft Room
Looking to join a fun and crafty volunteer group? Tray Favors may be for you!
The Tray Favors volunteers construct seasonally inspired paper gift cards which are donated to local area care facilities and Backus Hospital to be used on patients’ meal trays. The Tray Favors are much appreciated by the organizations that receive them!
This volunteer opportunity is for Senior Center Members only.
Afghan Raffle
A beautiful multicolored pastel crocheted afghan is being raffled with all proceeds to benefit programs and events at the Rose City Senior Center. The handmade afghan was made by the very talented Senior Center Member Eva Blodgett and donated to us.
Tickets are 3 for $1 and are available at reception.
Drawing to be held on Friday, May 3rd and you do not have to be present to win!
Tuesday, May 21st- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course
Tuesdays: March 19th, May 21st, July 23th, September 17th, November 12th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AARP Smart Driver Course (formally Driver’s Safety) is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.
And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road! You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you.
Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members
Pay by check or cash on the day of the class
Please sign up at Reception starting January 22nd.
Did you know? Home delivery is available for our monthly newsletter, VOICES!
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.
As always, Voices is available for free at the Rose City Senior Center.