Starting September 12th- Golden Nuggets

Tuesdays  1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The 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. Now is a great time to join this talented group as they start back from their Summer break and start preparing for their Holiday Concert series!

If you are interested in joining the Golden Nuggets, you must join by September 26th.  Anyone wishing to join after that date will be accepted on a case by case basis.

 

Welcome new Director of the Golden Nuggets James Conover!

James Conover will be taking over as the new Director of the Golden Nuggets.  James has an impressive background in music including being retired as a Musician Chief from the US Coast Guard Band where he played the French horn. 

James is currently the Choir Director at Bishop Seabury Church in Groton and also plays French horn in the Lisbon Community Band and New London Community Band as well as being a Vocal Soloist at St. James Episcopal Church, St. Michael RC Church and Pequot Chapel.  James was previously a Vocal Soloist with Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus.

 

Fitness Room

The Rose City Senior Center has a Fitness Room consisting of 2 recumbent bikes, 1 upright bike and 2 treadmills.  The Fitness Room is available to current Members of the Rose City Senior Center only (see bottom of page 11 for Membership information). 

Completed and signed copies of the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire must be turned in before using the equipment.  A copy of each of these

forms can be picked up at Reception along with a copy of the Fitness Room Criteria and Rules.

Please be aware that the Fitness Room is closed on the first Friday of every month from 8:45am – 4:00pm due to massage therapy, otherwise the room is available during our normal hours of operation.

If you have any questions, please see Mike or Hilary.

 

Massage Therapy – Room Changes

Starting September 6th, most Massage Therapy appointments will now be held in the Senior Center Health Clinic.  Please be aware that Massage Therapy appointments scheduled on the 1st Friday of every month will still be held in the Fitness Room.  

Massage Therapy appointments with Marie Arsenault are available at $25 for a ½ hour session or $50 for a 1 hour session.  Appointments are required.  Please leave your name and phone number at Reception and Marie will call you to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.

 

Wednesday, October 25th- SENIOR CENTER FLU CLINIC

Conducted by Hartford Healthcare at Home

9:00am to Noon

No Appointment Necessary – Just Walk-In

Vaccine covered by Medicare, ConnectiCare Medicare Advantage Plans, Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans, Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans.  For those under 65 years old, vaccine covered by Aetna, Anthem and ConnectiCare.  The cost of a self-pay vaccination is $40.

Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card.  The reason for this is twofold, it provides your identification and information needed to bill your insurance.  It will also allow the nurses to proceed quickly without the burden of photocopying driver’s licenses or insurance cards.

 

Wednesday, September 20th- Planning Your Funeral and Cemetery Arrangements

Informational Seminar by Church & Allen and Labenski Funeral Homes & Dignity Memorial

Join us for a Free seminar on planning your funeral and cemetery arrangement in advance. 

Topics to be discussed include:

¨ Creative cremation and traditional burial planning

¨ Learn how to reduce stress for your loved ones

¨ Learn about Transportation and Relocation Protection Plans

¨ Veteran’s Benefits – Lean the 10 important facts that every Veteran needs to know

¨ Learn the advantages of prearranging a funeral

Please sign up at Reception.

 

Scissor, Knife and Blade Sharpening 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 Friday, October 20th.

Be sure to have your items safely stored in a plastic bag,  with your name, phone number and correct payment included.

**Please make checks payable to Dan Correia**

Your items will be ready to be picked up starting on Friday, October 27th

 

September- Birthday Celebration

The July Birthday Celebration honored 4 seniors: Norma Parrish, Beverly Bayer, Marion Sheridan and Barbara Chappell who won a gift card to Stop and ShopHappy Birthday to you all!

The Birthday Celebration for September will be on September 27th at 11:45 a.m.  You must sign up in the Dining Room for lunch that day to be eligible for the drawing.

 

September- Condolences

Thinking of You  and Get Well Wishes go to Paula Tedesco and Michael Lewis.

Our Sympathy to the family of Nancy Tashash, Roland Denomme and Dorothy Drouin.

Condolences to Carol Aksterowicz for the loss of her father Joseph.

 

La LA Land showing Wednesday August 30th

August 30 La La Land rated PG 13
A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Starring
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.

Movies are shown the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Concession snacks will be available for $1 purchase.
Registration is required. Please call 860-441-6785 to sign up.

OPEN YALE COURSE

JOIN US FOR A OPEN YALE COURSE

Online lecture/pre-recorded. Each course

includes a syllabi, suggested readings and

problem sets. No credits.

 

Topic: History of Art – Roman Architecture

Mon and Wed mornings at 10am

September 6th – Nov. 27th

23 classes. No class on 10/9

Must register. No Fee.