Wednesday, July 26th – 2nd BBQ of the Season

Time:  4:00 PM
Entertainment: JOHN BANKER!!!
Cost: $6.00 donation
Meal :BBQ chicken, salads, desserts, coffee & cold beverages!
Raffles, good food, good friends, good fun! Don’t miss out!

Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend! Bus is available.

Tuesday, August 22nd- Trip to Point Judith and Galilee in Narragansett, RI

Enjoy a beautiful Summer day in Galilee and Point Judith!  Your drop off location will be near George’s of Galilee Restaurant.  You will have time on your own to enjoy lunch, sightseeing and shopping!  You will be within walking distance to Salty Brine State Beach (Galilee Beach) and Roger W. Wheeler State Beach.  You will have multiple restaurants in the area to choose from or you can pack a lunch and eat by the water as you enjoy the fishing boats come and go.  Be sure to bring your camera, sunblock and hat!
Cost: $3 for transportation.  Lunch is on your own.
Bus leave the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. and returns approx. 4:00 p.m.
Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on August 1st.
This trip has mostly walking.

Drawing Friday, October 13th- Afghan Raffle

A beautiful crocheted lap-sized afghan (approx. 32” x 54”) in a patchwork design of multiple shades is being raffled off.  This afghan was made by a very talented member of the Thursday afternoon Knitting and Crocheting Group.  Stop by and take a look at this amazing afghan and purchase some raffle tickets!  All proceeds from this raffle will remain with the Rose City Senior Center and will be used towards programs and events.

Tickets are 3 for $1 and are available at reception.

Drawing to be held on Friday, October 13th and you do not have to be present to win!

Regional Art Show Winners!

Congratulations to the very talented Rose City Senior Center artists who recently won ribbons at the Regional Art Show! The art show was on display during the Southeast Healthy Living Expo held at Norwich Tech on July 14th.

Congratulation to Betty Carole Musick (1st in Oil Painting and Best of Show), Natalie Caron (1st in Pastel), Donald Swanson (1st in Mixed Media), Dennis Hancin (2nd in Sculpture), Linda Mathre (2nd in Watercolor), Beverly Korenkiewicz (2nd in Acrylic), and Donna Weimer (Honorable Mention in Photograph).

Congratulations to you all!

Saturday, July 22nd- Tag Sale

Our first Tag Sale of the year and in the
new Tag Sale Building—
(Town Hall parking lot)

HOURS: 9:00am to 1:00pm

We need helpers for the day (please sign up
in office or see Anne) and please bring any
items you have down that morning as well!

Friday, September 22th- “Ritz & Glitz” Annual Regional Senior Centers Event

Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Where:Port ‘n Starboard at Ocean Beach

Buffet Dinner: Prime Rib, Rosemary Chicken, Vegetables, Red Roasted Potatoes, Rolls, Coffee, Dessert & Cash Bar

 Entertainment: Airborne Jazz

Wear your best Ritz & Glitz – Roaring 20’s Attire!

Cost: $25 per person.  Make checks payable to “Senior Resources”

Transportation is available for an additional $1 pp or you can drive yourself.

 

Library Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help in our Senior Center Library.  This volunteer position requires standing, bending, squatting and lifting in order to get the job done.  You would be needed to help sort and reshelf books alphabetically.  Experience working in a library is helpful.

Library Volunteer needed for Fridays (you choose the time) and for Per diem.

This volunteer opportunity is for Senior Center Members only.

Please stop by Reception and fill out a Volunteer Application if interested.

 

Computer Assistance Volunteer

We are looking for a Volunteer Computer Assistance Instructor.   You must be very familiar with email, internet, and Microsoft Office programs, and be able to explain and assist people with minimal computer experience.  A minimum commitment of one day per week, 1-2 hours per day, is required.

Please stop by Reception and fill out a Volunteer Application if interested.

 

Thank you Lolita Wood!

The staff of the Rose City Senior Center and the Golden Nuggets chorus would like to thank Lolita for all her hard work and dedication to the group this past year!

Lolita took on the role as volunteer Director of the Golden Nuggets after Bruno Harpin “retired” from directing the group.  We thank you Lolita for all you have done in keeping the group going for the past year!  Lolita is stepping down as volunteer Director of the Golden Nuggets but she will continue to be the piano player for the Roseland Combo.  Thank you Lolita!