Ingenious Ways to Train our Brain Led by Laura Kokoska RN this program will be held on July 15th at 1:00pm. and is open to all seniors. Included will be games and exercises that stimulate our minds and light movement. She will show us how healthy aging can be achieved and how to grow new brain cells and make more connections between them. To register for this free program please call (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
Summer Concert: The Cartells
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE CARTELLS Join us on July 14th at 7:00pm. All ages welcome!! Bring your chairs, blankets, dinner, etc. the performances will be held out on the lawn (weather permitting) or inside if the weather is inclement. A
Learn Facebook
Learn to make a Facebook Class Learn the ins and outs of the popular social networking site, Facebook. Dive right into finding friends and family, writing a post, and navigating the security settings. On Monday, July 11th from 1-3 p.m., we will be holding a free 2 hour class open to all seniors. Limited space available. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register. Laptops and class instructions are funded by a grant from the Lyme Old Lyme Education Foundation.
Renter’s Rebate Program
Renters Rebate is a program for low-income, elderly or disabled people who rented in Connecticut in 2015, have not applied for homeowners Circuit Breaker Program and who currently live in Norwich.
Income limits:
Singles $35,200
Couples is $42,900.
Call 860-889-5960 for an appointment.
Katherine Hepburn From Hartford to Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood With a stage and film career that spanned six decades, Katharine Hepburn is an American icon. Born and raised in Connecticut her life-long ties to Connecticut offers a complete picture of how Hepburn became the woman and the star she was. Join us for this free slide show & presentation by the Connecticut Historical Society on July 13th at 1:00pm. Call (860)434-1605 ext. 240 to register.
NEW YORK CITY ON YOUR OWN
November Day-Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older
Wednesday, November 30th
COST: $35 per person includes transportation. Driver tip is not included. All food and drink purchases are on your own.
Don’t wait to sign up, spaces are limited. Call Hilary to Sign Up! (860) 889-5960
Let us do the driving and you plan your day! A great opportunity to start (or finish!) your holiday shopping or just enjoy all the endless sights New York City as to offer. Be amazed at the Winter Wonderland the city transforms into at the Holidays! With endless restaurants, cafés and bakeries, you will not leave hungry! Your drop off and pick up location will be near Radio City Music Hall.
The sights within walking distance are countless, but just to name a few…St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Museum of Modern Art, Madame Tussaud’s, NBC Studio, Time Square, and of course Rockefeller Center to see ice skating and the amazing Rockefeller Center Christmas tree! And don’t forget to check out some of the amazing Holiday Window Displays throughout the city! A magical time of year to visit New York City!
(We will be leaving NYC at approximately 4:15 p.m.)
7:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:30 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
TRIP: NYC-Radio City Music Hall CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
November Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older
Featuring the Rockettes!
With time on your own in NYC!
Wednesday, November 30th
This trip has Moderate Walking
COST: $96 per person Includes 2:00 p.m. Christmas Spectacular 1st Mezzanine show ticket and transportation. Driver tip is not included. All food and drink purchases are on your own.
Call Hilary to Sign Up! (860) 889-5960
Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition in New York City!
Your wonderful and festive day starts with time on your own to shop, dine and see the sights in New York City! Be amazed at the Winter Wonderland the city transforms into at this time of year! With endless restaurants, cafés and bakeries, you will have plenty to choose from for lunch! Be sure to leave time to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree before heading to our 2pm matinee performance of Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular!
Get ready to be mesmerized with the 2016 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Rockettes! The amazing show this year includes beloved favorites like “Parade of The Wooden Soldiers”, “New York at Christmas” and the “Living Nativity” but also features captivating new scenes, dazzling new Rockettes numbers and state-of-the-art technology that will immerse you in the magic of the holidays!
7:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:30 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
The Big E (W. Springfield, MA) – Celebrating 100 Years!
SEPT. Day-Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.
Friday, September 16
This trip has Mostly Walking
COST: $38 per person – Includes the Big E entrance fee and transportation. Driver tip is not included in the price of the trip.
ALL FOOD AND DRINK PURCHASES ARE ON YOUR OWN.
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 100th anniversary 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, Storrowton Village Museum, 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!
9:00 AM Depart Marcus Plaza, 624 W. Main Street, Norwich
9:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
7:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich.
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE
Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents-Begins Sunday, July 10th at 5:00 p.m.
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents-Begins Monday, July 11th at 5:00 p.m.
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)-Begins Tuesday, July 12th at 5:00 p.m.
*On your registration day, Dial 860-889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 for the trip registration voice mail and follow the instructions.*
TRIP: A Whole Lotta Cheatin’ Going On
August Day-Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater, Newport, RI
Thursday, August 18th
This trip has Minimal Walking
COST: $70 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of “A Whole Lotta Cheatin’ Going On”, and cabaret show. Driver tip is not included.
Start with a delicious buffet luncheon with all foods prepared on the premises.
Following lunch enjoy the hilarious Matinee performance of A Whole Lotta Cheatin’ Going On!
Following the Matinee, return to your seat in the dining room for a fun-filled Cabaret Show!
Please call Hilary for Availability (860) 889-5960
9:00 AM Depart Marcus Plaza, 624 W. Main Street, Norwich
9:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
6:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
MiniTrip: Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock & Downtown Mystic
Tuesday, July 12th
Cost: $2.00 (Lunch is on your own!)
Bus leaves Norwich 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 1st
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!