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Additional Shopping Day * Lisbon Landing (Super Walmart) *

At the beginning of each month, (normally the 1st or 2nd Tuesday), we offer a shopping trip to Lisbon Landing. Each trip is limited to 9 people and shoppers are limited to a maximum of 4 bags (due to space constraints).

The bus will get you to Lisbon for 10 AM and will pick you up at 12:30 p.m.  The bus will NOT be available to drop you off from store-to-store.  You will be dropped off and picked up in front of the Walmart Superstore.

The bus departs the Senior Center at 9:30 a.m.  Please call the Senior Center to reserve your seat.  If you need a ride into the Center, you must book a ride on the 8:30 bus as well.

Shopping dates are subject to change.  Please check the VOICES newsletter (pg. 10)

or call the Senior Center to confirm monthly shopping date.  (860) 889-5960

 

News From the Greenhouse

The greenhouse is in “winter mode”.  We are now concentrating on the inside plants and we are working on providing a relaxing area in which to sit and rock (in the chair provided) and/or meditate.  Please come in and enjoy!

Thank you to all of you who commented on the beauty of the Spring and Summer outside gardens.  We pride ourselves on our creativity, planning and hard work.

We meet each Monday morning to water existing plants and perhaps to neaten up and/or separate the older plants we have.  We ask that you check with us before you drop off your stray plants.  Sometimes we cannot use them because we already have many plants and we try to prevent bugs and disease coming into the greenhouse  The extra plants we cannot keep go onto the free table in the dining room.  The diseased ones are eliminated.  We enjoy adding new plants that are unusual and not too large due to our space limitations but please check with us before bringing the in!

Please Note: Generally, the inside plants are not for sale in the winter months.

Carole, Sharon, Jill, Barbara and Pat ~ The Greenhouse Girls

 

St. Vincent de Paul Place Donations

Thank you to everyone who recently donated items for St. Vincent de Paul Place!  With your help we donated 6 boxes full of items along with gift cards and money which were all used to help make someone’s holiday a little brighter!  Thank you for your kindness !

 

Tuesday, January, 16th- Golden Nuggets Winter Concert

Time: 12:15pm

Rose City Senior Center’s glee club, Golden Nuggets, will be singing their Winter Concert for all to enjoy.  This wonderful choral group consists of very talented Senior Center members who will be singing a selection of holiday songs.  In December, the Golden Nuggets sang their Winter Concert at various local senior living and rehab centers.  We hope you will join us to enjoy some wonderful music!
Please sign up at Reception if you will be joining us!

Cost: Free

Afghan Raffle Winner! Missy Sanford

Congratulation to Missy Sanford who recently won the beautiful crocheted lap-sized afghan that was being raffled off.  The afghan was made by a very talented member of the Thursday afternoon Knitting and Crocheting Group. The Senior Center made approximately $150 on the sale of raffle tickets.  Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets.

All proceeds from this raffle will remain with the Rose City Senior Center and will be used towards future programs.

 

Fitness Room

The Fitness Room is now open Monday – Friday from 8am – 3:45pm.

The Rose City Senior Center has a Fitness Room consisting of 2 recumbent bikes, 3 upright bike and 2 treadmills.  The Fitness Room is available to current Members of the Rose City Senior Center.

Completed and signed copies of the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire must be turned in before using the equipment.  A copy of each of these forms can be picked up at Reception along with a copy of the Fitness Room Criteria and Rules as well as the membership application.

If you have any questions, please see Mike or Hilary.

 

Tuesday, May 22nd- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.  It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads.  In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.

And the best part?  There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!

You may get an insurance discount after taking this course!  Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates!  Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class. 

Cost: $15 AARP Members      $20 AARP Non-Members

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.

Tuesday, March 20th- AARP Driver Safety – Smart Driver Course

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.  It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads.  In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.

And the best part?  There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!

You may get an insurance discount after taking this course!  Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates!  Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class. 

Cost: $15 AARP Members      $20 AARP Non-Members

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.