Dispose of unwanted medications properly to prevent misuse and to protect the environment.
The Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System is a safe medication disposal pouch that can be used at home. It is an effective way to destroy unused, unwanted and expired medications with the simple addition of tap water for safe disposal in the trash.
Please ask at Reception if you would like a bag.
Torn or tattered American Flags can be “retired” in the Flag Retirement Drop Box located on the first floor of Norwich City Hall, 100 Broadway. Flags left in the box will be properly taken out of service. American Flags should never be thrown in the garbage.
Can’t make it to Norwich City Hall? Drop off your worn flag at Rose City Senior Center and we will bring it to City Hall for you and place it in the box for proper disposal.
A Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box is located between the front entrance double doors of the Senior Center. Drop off your NPU bill and payment in the drop box by 11:00 a.m. to be picked up the same day. Please make sure your bill and payment are in a sealed envelope before you drop it in the box!
Please be aware that the drop box is only accessible during the hours the Senior Center is open.
If you have any questions on your Norwich Public Utilities Bill,
please contact NPU Customer Service (860) 887-2555.
Don’t have a Scan Card? Please stop by Reception to pick one up.
Scanning in is required, not optional. By scanning your card, we can show the usage of the Senior Center ~ our classes, programs and services. These statistics are vital for us to maintain what we offer and, hopefully, secure additional funding in the future to increase our programs and services.
Scan In To Win!
Want a chance to win a $25 gift card? Use your SCAN CARD every time you visit the Senior Center and select all classes, programs and rooms you will be utilizing while you are in the building. In addition, look for the “Scan Card Reward” balloon icon. Select it for your chance to win. The more days you scan in, the better odds you have to win!
The Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to St. Vincent de Paul Place this Holiday Season for use to make Miracle Bags. Miracle Bags are full of hygiene items that will be given out at the Holidays to those in need. Please donate to this great cause!
Items that are needed: bar soap, body wash, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, toilet paper, baby wipes, combs, hair brushes, winter hats, winter gloves, winter scarves, socks, individually wrapped candy (fun size bars) and granola bars. Monetary donations and gift cards ($10) to McDonalds, Walmart and grocery stores are also appreciated.
*Please be sure all items are new, in unopened containers and not expired.*
If you would like to make a donation, please drop items off at Reception no later than Tuesday, December 12th so we can get them to St. Vincent de Paul Place!
Saturday, November 18th from 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
at Otis Library 261 Main Street, Norwich
Mark your calendar and kick off the holiday season at Otis Library’s 15th annual O’tis a Festival. A holiday marketplace of all things creative including over 40 local artisans, raffles, all-day entertainment and of course, Santa! A great way to support local crafters for your holiday gifts. Free Admission.
For more information, visit: www.otislibrarynorwich.org/otis-a-festival
Thursday, November 16th 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Photographer Paul Matylewicz will be here to sign and sell his most recent book Misquamicut Beach, RI.
Paul was born and raised in Norwich, but for a time lived in Westerly RI near the beach.
Stop by and check out this beautiful book!
Friday, November 10th from 10:00-11:30am
Interested in writing? Looking for a group of like-minded individuals? Join the Writers Group!
The Life Long Learning Writers Group meets at the Senior Center every-other Friday. Whether you’re a new writer or you’ve been creating works for years, this group is a welcoming place for all to encourage and support each other’s creative journey. Writers of all types of literature are welcome!
Thursday November 16th from 9:00-11:00am
A Hearing Care Practitioner from Beltone will be at Rose City Senior Center for cleaning and checking all makes and models of hearing aids. They will also be available to answer any questions you may have about hearing aids and hearing health. This is a free service. An appointment is needed.
Please call Beltone to schedule an appointment (860) 949-8350.
Wednesday, November 29th from 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
