Monday April 17th- Mexican Train Dominos – Informational Session

Time: 1:00pm
Where: Dining Room
Join us to learn more about the game of Mexican Train Dominoes.  This informational session will fill you in on the basics of the game.  The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or “trains”, emanating from a central hub or “station”.

Following this informational session, Mexican Train Dominos will meet every Monday, starting on May 1st, at 1:00 p.m. in the Dining Room

Wednesday, April 26th- 6th Grade Academy Best Buddies Program

Time:   3:15 p.m.

Where: Dining Room

The 6th Grade Academy Best Buddies Program would like to invite all Senior Center members to join us for an afternoon of sharing.  The students have been working on putting together a cookbook of family favorite recipes and would like to bring a 4-Layer Taco Dip to share with our community seniors.
We would also invite seniors to share their own family favorite recipes with our students.

Please RSVP to Ms. Stefanie Montejano at (c) 860-287-1152 or
by email at smontejano@norwichpublicschools.org if you will be attending.

Starting again April 6th- Zumba Gold introducing our new instructor Lisa Weir!

Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

​Introducing our new Zumba Gold instructor Lisa Weir!  Lisa currently teaches Zumba and Zumba Gold at Summit Fitness in Norwich and at the Columbia Senior Center.  Among her fitness certifications, Lisa has an AFAA Certification for Group Fitness, Silvers Sneakers Certification, and has her Zumba Fitness Instructor Certification.

Zumba is a fun, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program which provides both cardio and muscle toning benefits.  It combines fun Latin moves from dances such as salsa, merengue, and cha-cha with an aerobic workout.  With Zumba Gold, the moves and pacing are modified to suit the needs of the active older participant, and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle! Hope you join us!  Beginners Welcome!

This class is open to Senior Center members only and there is no additional fee for the class.

Classes are open to members of the Rose City Senior Center only.  Not a member yet? Sign up today!  Please call for more information.  (860) 889-5960

The Silver Palette- News from the Rose City Senior Center Art Class

 

Students from the Monday morning Art class will be displaying their work at the Lebanon Public Library’s annual “Equinox and the Arts Show”. The paintings are on display from March 17th to April 21st. The Lebanon Public Library puts on this show yearly and it is worth a trip up to see the works of art by our talented painters as well as the other artists whose works are on display.

The class is represented by Patrcia Bromley, Rusty Cowan, Natalie Caron, Deborah Gaudet, Helen Krasun, Erna Luering, Linda Mathre, Donald Rivest, Verna Jean Souter, Don Swanson, and Estelle Tedeschi.

Remember to check out the display case located across from the Reception Desk to see paintings done by our talented class. Some pieces are for sale. All are welcome to stop by and visit our class on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Art Room. Hope to see you soon!

Liz Popinchalk, Art Class Instructor

 

Latin/ Ballroom Line Dancing

Latin/ Ballroom Line Dancing Class April 21st at 1:00pm/ 6 Week Session  $30.00

Beginner Country Line Dancing

Beginner Country Line Dancing  April 21st at 1:00pm / 6 Sessions  FREE

Thursdays- CLAY CLASS

Learn how to manipulate clay using the three most basic hand building techniques – pinching, coils and slabs. Create a bowl, a mug, and a small food grater using the these three techniques. We will glaze and fire your projects. Artwork is food safe and can be put in the dishwasher, microwave and oven.

4 weeks on Thursdays – $40 – includes all supplies

Starts March 23rd 

1:00pm-3:00pm

 

Friday, April 7th- Special BINGO -Sponsored by the Senior Club

Time: 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Cost: $5.00
Come and have some fun with the always popular Special BINGO! Snacks and beverages provided and lots of fun with some great people! Come on
down for BINGO! The more, the merrier!

MAY 5th- FREE DENTAL SCREENING by Dr. Danielle Trudeau

Time: 9:00—11:00 by appointment only
FREE dental screenings are now available at the Senior Center! Dr. Danielle Trudeau, a local dentist, will be here every other month
on a Friday morning to do the screening and offer free dental advice. Free toothbrushes will be available as well as information on dental health!

Please sign up on the bulletin board for the next appointment time!

April’s New Update from Liaison Billy Caron

Dear Seniors, I am meeting with our legislators to work on programs to help protect our seniors! The Director and I are working together to ensure our Town remains prepared for the ever-increasing senior population. I am wishing for SPRING as I know most of us are—hopefully April will have more warm days than not! As always, I am available for questions or concerns! -Liaison Billy Caron