Generations Family Health Center

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Wednesday, March 27th 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 heath care needs.  Appointment not needed.

Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

 

Ukulele Lessons

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

 

Wednesdays in March at 12:30 p.m

Interested in learning how to play the Ukulele?  No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn something new and have fun playing.  This 6-week beginner class began in February.

You can still join the last four classes in March.  The last class will be on Wednesday, March 27th.

You must bring your own ukulele.  Reasonably priced ukuleles can be purchased on Amazon.

Please sign up at Reception if interested.

 

Sign-up for April Art in Bloom Trip

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

April Day-Long Trip: Trip is open to any adult, 18 years and older

Art in Bloom ~ Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Friday, April 26th

Celebrate the return of spring at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston annual Art in Bloom event.

This popular festival of fine arts and fresh flowers incorporates more than 45 extraordinary floral arrangements inspired by works of art throughout the museums amazing galleries.  From ancient to contemporary, enjoy exquisite art from across the museum’s collections paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England area garden clubs and professional floral designers.

Established in 1870, the Museum of Fine Arts is home to approximately 500,000 pieces including paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, photography, furniture and fashion.  The expansive galleries include European, Asian, Egyptian, American, African and Contemporary art.

You will have time on your own to explore the museums many art galleries, be amazed at the beautiful floral arrangements and shop at the Museum gift stores and special Garden Cart for unique floral gifts and take-home flower arrangements.

COST: $58 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach and entrance fee to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Art in Bloom event.  Lunch is on your own at the museum.  Driver tip is not included.

7:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich

6:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich

 

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 Tuesday, March 5 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, March 6 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, March 7 at 5:00pm

 

Come out and play… a musical instrument!

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

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 members 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

 

Sign-up for June Boston Trip

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

Wednesday, June 5th

Enjoy a fabulous afternoon watching the Boston Red Sox play the Atlanta Braves at Historic Fenway Park.  Our seat location is on the third base side in Grandstand section 30.  These seats are located under an overhang (so no sitting in the sun) and have an great view of the action on the field!

Our coach bus will drop us off and pick us up next to Fenway Park.  You will have time on your own for lunch before the gates open.  Game time 1:35p.m.

COST: $105 per person includes charter bus transportation and game ticket*.

*Red Sox tickets will only be distributed via mobile tickets in the ballpark app.  No paper tickets given.

Red Sox Game Cancellation Policy: Refund will only be given if your spot is filled. 

This includes cancellations due to game time change or rescheduled game due to weather.

-OR-

Boston on Your Own

Wednesday, June 5th

A great opportunity to visit Boston for some fantastic sightseeing, fun shopping and wonderful restaurants or buy your own Red Sox tickets and ride to Fenway Park with us!

Your drop off and pickup location will be next to Fenway Park.  There are multiple sites to visit within walking distance or take a “T” (Boston Subway) and explore farther.  Please plan your own trip and locations to visit before you arrive.  We will be leaving Boston approx. 5:00 p.m. (after game ends).

COST: $40 per person includes transportation.

 

Bus leaves promptly at 8:45 AM.  Return time approx. 8:00 PM.

 

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 Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Wednesday, March 20 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Thursday, March 21 at 5:00pm

 

Property Rehabilitation Program

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Friday, March 15th from 10:00-12:00pm

 

Nallely Chavez, Lead Program Community Liaison from the City of Norwich Community Development Office will be here to answer questions on funding they offer for repair and rehabilitation of properties where low and moderated income people live.  Single family and multi-family structures are included.

Eligible repair & rehabilitation projects include: roof repairs or replacement, energy efficiency improvements for windows, furnaces & insulation, electrical system repairs, lead-based paint abatement and handicapped accessibility improvements.

 

  • Owner Occupant Load Program

Owner/Occupant (non-elderly) : 20-year repayment loan at 0% interest.

Owner/Occupant individuals 62+ : Deferred 0% interest loan due 30 years from the date of the lien, or at the transfer or sale of the property, or if the owner no longer resides in the premises.

 

Games Day!

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Wednesday, March 27th from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

 

Three Rivers Middle College National Honors Society students will be here for an afternoon of fun and games!  Join us to play various card games, board games, Cornhole and more!

Cookies & coffee will be served and Goody Bags will be given out to all participants.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Golden Nuggets

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The group will be starting back on Tuesday, March 5th

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. Spring is a great time to join this talented group as they will be starting back after their Winter break and preparing for their Spring Concert!

If you are interested in joining Golden Nuggets, you must join by March 19th.

Anyone wishing to join after that date will be accepted on a case by case basis.

 

*No class March 12th

 

Coffee and Connections

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Friday, March 15th from 8:30-10:00am

 

Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and connect with Nurse Barbara LPN.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about the services Barbara will be offering at Rose City Senior Center and in the community.  She is available to meet with any senior (age 55 and older) who lives in Norwich.

Barbara meets with seniors by appointment and will be at the Senior Center on Mondays & Thursdays.