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Bereavement Support Group

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Group will meet on Mondays for 4 weeks, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

April 29th, May 6th, May 13th and May 20th

 

Share, Learn & Support Each Other in the Journey Through Grief

Have you experienced the recent death of someone dear to you?  Join us in a safe, supportive setting to meet with others.  Share your stories, learn about grief and discover how to support one another.

Group led by Meghan Youmell, Bereavement Coordinator of Masonicare Hospice & Palliative Care.

For more information and to register, please contact Meghan (203) 427-5732.

 

Bathroom Rennovations

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Norwich

Great news!  The men’s and women’s bathrooms are being renovated!  Both bathrooms will be renovated at the same time and work could take up to 4 weeks to complete.  During this time, the bathrooms will be inaccessible.  There will be handicap accessible portable bathrooms located outside and hand washing stations available.

Rose City Senior Center will still be operating as usual and all classes and activities will continue as scheduled.  We apologize for the inconvenience, but look forward to brand new bathrooms soon!

Tentative start date is mid-April but is subject to change.

 

Bring Me Back Home Registry

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Bring Me Back Home (BMBH) is a new registry for Connecticut residents to assist in the recovery of missing or wandering persons whose cognitive challenges may lead to confusion and disorientation such as those with dementia or autism.  The information you provide is confidential and secure and can only be accessed by law enforcement personnel in the event of an emergency.

After registering your loved one with cognitive challenges in the Bring Me Back Home program, the information is then part of the statewide registry accessible by law enforcement personnel if an emergency occurs.  If your loved one wanders or is missing, individuals should call 911 immediately and indicate that they are registered with the Bring Me Back Home program.

For more information and to register for Bring Me Back Home,

Visit: ct.gov/BMBH

 

Welcome Nurse Barbara LPN

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

Barbara Boiselle LPN of Harford Healthcare Community Health will be providing preventative screenings, disease specific education, medication education, and care coordination to Norwich seniors (age 55 and older).  Barbara will be at Rose City Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays and in the community at various Norwich senior housing locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Barbara will be focused on screenings, education, and referrals only, and will not provide any active treatment.  During a typical visit, she will record vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen, heart rate, respirations, pain, and weight.  She can provide testing as needed, including blood sugar, A1C, cholesterol, and hemoglobin.  Test results and any need for follow up care will be discussed.

Barbara can also help with scheduling physician appointments, medication refills and work with your pharmacy or doctor to address medication concerns.  Answers to your medication questions and medication education will be offered during your appointment.

Appointments are needed.  To schedule an appointment with Nurse Barbara LPN,

Call: (860) 889-8331 x6416  or  Email: Barbara.Boiselle@HHChealth.org

 

Connecticut Library for Accessible Books

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Norwich

The Connecticut Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB) is a network library of the Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS).  CT LAB lends books and magazines in audio and braille formats, for free, to any Connecticut resident who is unable to read regular print due to a visual, reading, or physical disability.

All materials can be either mailed to you and returned postage-free or downloaded to your personal computer or mobile device.  The NLS collection includes nonfiction, fiction, bestsellers, magazines, and the NLS music section.

An application must be filled out to register for service and signed by an appropriate certifying authority (e.g. doctor, nurse, etc.).  Call the CT State Library or visit their website for an application.

For more information, Visit: ctstatelibrary.org/ctlab

Call: CT State Library (800) 842-4516  or  Email: csl.AccessibleBooks@ct.gov

 

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