Dear Seniors, Please stay hydrated and cool during these hot summer months! The Senior Center is a great place to do so during the strongest heat of the day to help keep you safe. There is help available for those in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to call the Center and get that help! I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the Senior Center’s 25th Anniversary with everyone and look forward to many more years of accomplishments! As always, I am here for any questions or concerns.
Tuesday, July 25th: Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock & Downtown Mystic
July Mini-Trip: Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only. Mini-trips may be subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances
First stop will be for lunch at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London. This casual, outdoor restaurant is a local summer favorite for seafood lovers! They offer the freshest seafood at reasonable prices. Not a seafood lover? They also offer hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. Captain Scott’s is located right on the water with beautiful views of downtown New London and Shaw’s Cove Marinas.
(Please note: Dining is outdoors with a covered seating area available).
After lunch a short ride will bring you to Historic Downtown Mystic. Here you will have time on your own to explore over 40 specialty shop, boutiques and galleries. You can also visit Mystic Museum of Art to enjoy the current art exhibit or just sit by the water at Mystic River Park with views of the Mystic River Bascule Bridge and enjoy the day. In the mood for a sweet treat? Be sure to head over to Mystic Sweets Shoppe, Lis’ Bake Shop or Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream before you leave!
Cost: $2 for transportation. Lunch is on your own.
Bus leave the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns approx. 3:00 p.m.
Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on July 3rd
SAVE THE DATE: Regional Senior Centers’ Event
More Information to come.
SAVE THE DATE- October Day-Long Trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
More information to come soon.
Friday, September 15th: Trip to the The Big E
September Day-Long Trip- This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.
Join us on Opening Day at The Big E for a day full of fun! It’s the last blast of Summer! This year is the 101th year of The Big E Fair! The Big E is the largest fair in New England with great fun and entertainment such as, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Farm-A-Rama, the Daily Parade, plus an array of exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, and TONS of foods. Don’t forget to try The Big E Cream Puff or The Big Éclair! Opening Day at The Big E is also Military Appreciation Day!
COST: $40 per person – Includes transportation and The Big E entrance fee.
Driver tip is not included in the price of the trip.
All food and drink purchases are on your own.
9:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
7:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich.
This trip has mostly walking. 4 sneakers
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE
*On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*
Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents
-Beginning Monday, July 24 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00pm
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)
-Beginning Wednesday, July 26 at 5:00pm
“Save the Date” Monday, August 28th for Senior Center Picnic
Join us for some good food and great fun! With “Chef Mike” working the grill, it’s an event not to be missed!
Tickets on Sale August 1st. Please see the August Voices for more information!
Picnic Volunteers needed!
If you are interested in helping out at the picnic (set-up, serving, or clean-up) please let Hilary know.
2017 Rose City Senior Center’s Annual Art Show Results
Winner in each category goes on to the Regional Art Show, which will be held at the Southeast Healthy Living Expo at Norwich Tech on July 14th.
Painting:
Watercolor
Linda Mathre – 1st
Rusty Cowan – 2nd AND Honorable Mention
Carole Davis – 3rd
Estelle Tedeschi – Honorable Mention (2)
Donald Swanson – Honorable Mention (2)
Natalie Caron – Honorable Mention
Acrylic
Beverly Korenkiewicz – 1st
Verna Jean Souter – 2nd
Madeline MarcAurele – 3rd
Drawing:
Pastel
Natalie Caron – 1st
Painting:
Oil
Betty Carole Musick – 1st, Best of Show
Debbie Gaudet – 2nd
Betty Carole Musick – 3rd
Sculpture:
Dennis Hancin – 1st
Photography:
Donna Weimer – 1st
Donna Weimer – 2nd
Penny Kabisch-Horn – 3rd
Mixed Media:
Donald Swanson – 1st
Helen Krasun – 2nd
Community Yard Sale…Thank You!
Thank you to the wonderful Senior Center volunteers Marilyn Becker, Eva Blodgett, Paulette DeVino, Cora Landry, Anna Parrish and Sandy Perkins who spent their Saturday setting up, selling items, and cleaning up the Senior Center yard sale tables.
A special Thank You to Marge Cohen, Cora Landry and Anna Parrish who helped collect and sort yard sale donations for three days leading up to the yard sale.
Thank you also to Jill Bennett, Carole Davis, and Sharon Stackpole for selling plants from the greenhouse!
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated items which were sold at the Senior Center Yard Sale tables. With your donations, it helped the Senior Center raise approximately $1,000 which will be used towards future classes and events!
Farmer’s Market Coupons will be distributed on: Wednesday, July 12th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Farmer’s Market coupons are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.
You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a coupon booklet:
You must be 60 years or older
Yearly income not to exceed $22,331 for single, $30,044 for couple
Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP (Foodstamps), etc.
You must be a resident of the town you receive the coupon booklet from.
If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet all other eligibility requirements and live in subsidized housing to be eligible.
Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior annually.
Tuesday, July 25th- Ice Cream Social
COST: FREE
Come and join us for a summertime treat—ice cream social!
Add your own toppings, join some friends, stay cool!
Please sign up if you plan to attend. Bus is available.