Senior Center Library Information

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Borrowing Procedures & Donations

Rose City Senior Center Members can borrow books as follows:

  • Take books from shelves only. Please do not take books from baskets or boxes.
  • Take what books you want to read and return them as soon as you have finished with them.
  • Please place returned books in wicker baskets located in the Library.

The library is happy to accept donations as long as the books are:

  • Published within the last 4 years.
  • Clean with no stains or odors, and in new or nearly new condition.
  • Mysteries, Fiction, Romance, Large Print, Autobiographies, Biographies, or Non-Fiction.

PLEASE DO NOT donate books that are mildewed, missing pages, dirty, smell or stained.

 

Residential Home Energy Assessment

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Norwich Public Utilities wants to help their customers save money and conserve energy by making your home more energy efficient.  NPU has contracted with Lantern Energy to perform a energy analysis of your home.  Enjoy the benefits of saving energy all year long.  (A fee applies for this service.)

In one easy visit, Lantern’s certified technicians will:

Conduct an overall health and safety check of your house, including a combustion appliance zone test and carbon monoxide (CO) test.  Perform a blower door test to find and correct air leakage around your house.  Perform a duct blast test to find and correct air leakage in ductwork.  Upgrade your lighting from incandescent bulbs to LED bulbs.  Install water and water heating energy-saving measures including low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, and pipe insulation.

The technician will make suggestions for additional measures and steps you could take to improve energy efficiency of your home.  Including to provide special rebate offers for replacing inefficient home appliances or installing additional attic wall and attic insulation (if applicable).

To request a home energy analysis from Lantern Energy

Visit: www.lanternenergy.com/schedule-an-assessment

Call: Lantern Energy scheduler at 1-877-878-3006

 

Adventures in Lifelong Learning

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Three Rivers Community College

Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL) is a unique non-credit program that allows students age 50 and older to participate in classes for a low per-semester fee of just $15.  In addition to one day classes on a variety of topics, the program also offers a film series, and a weekly Writer’s Group.  Field trips to area museums, historic sites, and other attractions are also occasionally offered.

Starting mid-February, the Spring Classes Brochure will be posted on their website with information on registration.  Classes start in March.  The $15 semester fee covers you to participate in as many classes as you wish.  Contact information is below, and be on the lookout for the Spring Brochure in February!

For more information call (860) 215-9316 or visit www.threerivers.edu/all

 

Clothing, Shoes, & Accessories Drop Bin

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

A clothing, shoes & accessories drop bin is now located in our parking lot (right side of building).  This bin is run by the organization, Apparel Impact, whose goal is to keep textiles out of landfills and increase community outreach by providing donated items to those in need.

Their main priority is to reuse and upcycle donated items, but items donated that are damaged and unwearable are downcycled into other products such as carpet, insulation and rags.  Drop bins located in Norwich have the potential of reducing 276 TONS of textiles from Norwich landfills annually!

Please keep in mind that Rose City Senior Center does not accept donations of clothing & shoes.   These items should be brought directly to the Drop Bin and not brought into the Senior Center.   

For more information on Apparel Impact and acceptable items to donate,

Visit:  www.apparelimpact.com/norwichct

 

Generations Family Health Center Appointments

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Wednesday, January 31st from 11:45am-12:45pm

 

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 health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

 

Tai Chi & Qi Gong

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

 

Cost: $85  per   8 week session

Instructed by Diane Chapin

The Tai Chi & Qi Gong continuing class next session starts on Friday, January 26th from 12 – 1:30

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

If you wish to have your taxes done, starting at 9:00 a.m. on January 2nd please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are available Tuesdays or Thursdays starting in February through early April.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are age 50 and older with low to moderate income.  Tax-Aide volunteers can help with most, but not all, tax returns.  If you have an extremely complicated return, Tax-Aide may not be able to help.

Do not wait, appointments book up quickly!  Call (860) 889-5960 

 

Golden Nuggets Holiday Concert

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

Tuesday, January 23rd  at 1:30 p.m.

This event is free. 

The Golden Nuggets will be singing a selection of holiday songs at their Holiday Reflections Concert.  This wonderful choral group consists of very talented and dedicated Senior Center members.  The Golden Nuggets will also be singing their Holiday Concert at various local senior living and rehab centers to help spread holiday cheer.  We hope you will join us!  Cookies and drinks will be served.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Footcare Clinic with Dr. Walter

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Griswold

You must call to schedule an appointment

Wednesday,  January 31st

 

Healthy feet are happy feet.

 

United Way Food Distribution

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Griswold

The United Way Food Distribution has moved to Griswold Public Works, 1148 Voluntown Rd

 Thursday, January 18th

4 pm to 5:30 pm or  we run out!