Monday, February 5ht at 1:00pm
It is movie time! We will have a movie showing at 1 pm. Free- BYOSnacks
Dining Out Program: Mystic Diner
Tuesday, February 13th at 5:00pm
Dining Out is our way of giving back to the community that gives to us. An evening outing of dining, socializing, and enjoyment! Each month one special restaurant will be featured. Our van will pick you up or you can meet us there. Each person pays their own tab. Order a full entrée or just appetizers. Registration required.
Inclement Weather Notices
If the area experiences bad weather – classes, programs and transportation may be cancelled OR the Senior Center may be closed.
Weather related cancellations and closings are posted on
WFSB TV Channel 3, WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio stations.
**We are listed as ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER for cancellations and closings.**
Generations Family Health Center
Wednesday, February 28th between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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 health care needs. An appointment is not needed. Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Three Rivers Community College
Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL) is a unique non-credit program that allows students age 50 and older to participate in classes for a low per-semester fee of just $15. In addition to one day classes on a variety of topics, the program also offers a film series, and a weekly Writer’s Group. Field trips to area museums, historic sites, and other attractions are also occasionally offered.
Starting mid-February, the Spring Classes Brochure will be posted on their website with information on registration. Classes start in March. The $15 semester fee covers you to participate in as many classes as you wish. Contact information is below, and be on the lookout for the Spring Brochure in February!
For more information call (860) 215-9316 or visit www.threerivers.edu/all
Come out and Play a Musical Instrument!
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 people 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
AARP Income Tax Assistance
Spots are filling up quickly! Limited availability!
If you wish to have your taxes done by an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer, please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are age 50 and older with low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers can help with most, but not all, tax returns. If you have an extremely complicated return, Tax-Aide may not be able to help.
Do not wait, appointments are almost fully booked! Call (860) 889-5960
For more information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Visit: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org
Ask Kate Anything!
Thursday, February 15th from 11:00-11:45am
Meet Norwich Human Services Director, Kate Milde
Kate wants to chat with you! She values your feedback, suggestions, and ideas for how to enhance and continue the services offered by Norwich Human Services.
Lunchtime Valentine’s Day Music
Wednesday, February 14th at 11:45am
Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s inspired music will be performed by Richard Tarryk during TVCCA lunch.
If you would like to have lunch on this day, stop by the Dining Room between 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and talk to Aaron. You need to sign up for lunch at least 3 days in advance and paperwork is required to be filled out in order to sign up. Suggested donation for lunch is $3.00 for seniors 60 and older.
TVCCA February 14th Meal: Crispy Cod Patty, Macaroni & Cheese, Vegetable Mix, Fruit Cup
Over The Hill Hiking Group February Hikes
Feb 2 – Hartman Park
Lyme, Moderate
Deb & Barry
Feb 9 – Bluff Point
Groton, Easy
Cindy & Heidi
Feb 16 – Champlain North
Old Lyme, Difficult*
Gail
Feb 23 – Champlain South
Old Lyme, Difficult*
Gail
Hikers from other towns are welcome to participate.
Medium hikes may have a few hills, rocks or beach sand.
*The difficult hike is more strenuous; participants must have completed two medium hikes with the group before enrolling into a difficult hike.
All hikes are approximately three to four miles long, and will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Hikers who wish to carpool should meet at East Lyme Senior Center at 9:00 A.M.
Distances, locations and leaders are subject to change, if necessary.
All hikers must register by Wednesday for each hike by
calling the East Lyme Senior Center – 860-739-5859.
Hikers are to bring water and sturdy shoes; and lunch,
insect repellent and sunscreen if desired.