AARP Tax Help

Starting Thursday, February 1st, AARP Tax Help will be here every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm through Thursday, April 11th. Appointments slots are one hour each.

Appointments can be made starting January 2, 2024 by calling the main number
860-441-6785 or stopping by our front desk any weekday afternoon.

OATS Potluck Gathering

Thursday, February 1st at 3pm

 

What a year we had in 2023! Let’s gather for a late afternoon potluck and celebrate and discuss. Need to know how many to expect so please sign up by January 25th by emailing colsen@groton-ct.gov or calling 860-441-6785.

Poetry & the Arts for Healing Humanity Group

Mondays from 9:00 – 9:45 am

 

Everyone is welcome to share poems and some form of the Arts expressing peace or peacefulness. We’ll also talk about positive, non- political news events or actions or occurrences in our everyday lives that show kindness, compassion, oneness of humanity, caring, etc are growing into our culture. Peace is Possible !

Movie Monday: “The Holiday”

Monday, February 5ht at 1:00pm

 

It is movie time! We will have a movie showing at 1 pm. Free- BYOSnacks

Dining Out Program: Mystic Diner

Tuesday, February 13th at 5:00pm

 

Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. Registration required.

Inclement Weather Notices

If the area experiences bad weather – classes, programs and transportation may be cancelled OR the Senior Center may be closed.

Weather related cancellations and closings are posted on

WFSB TV Channel 3, WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio stations.

**We are listed as ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER for cancellations and closings.**

 

Generations Family Health Center

Wednesday, February 28th  between 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 health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

 

Adventures in Lifelong Learning

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

 

Come out and Play a Musical Instrument!

Do you play a musical instrument?  Do you think you’d enjoy playing different genres of music from over the years, including Country, Oldies, and Show Tunes?

Rose City Senior Center’s Roseland Combo is looking for additional people to join them in entertaining a variety of groups.  Stop by any Tuesday morning

at 10:15 a.m. to meet with the current band members and see what joining the group is all about.

The group meets weekly on Tuesdays for rehearsal and periodically performs at local area senior housings, nursing homes, etc.  Open to Senior Center Members only. 

Call Hilary with any questions. (860) 889-5960

 

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Spots are filling up quickly!  Limited availability!

If you wish to have your taxes done by an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer, please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are available on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

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 are almost fully booked!  Call (860) 889-5960 

For more information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Visit: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org