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Tuesday, December 7th- Book Discussion with Author Bernice L. Rocque

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Norwich

The Ponemah Years

Walking in the Footsteps of My Mother

Time: 11:00 a.m.

A journey back to the Ponemah Mill and family life in 20th century Taftville illuminated the “essence” of the author’s French-Canadian mother, Gabrielle Picard, a weaver in the 1940’s.  Part memoir, part history, and part family portrait – this book is rich in photos and family stories.

Author Bernice L. Rocque, a family historian and Norwich native, will be discussing her new book, The Ponemah Years: Walking in the Footsteps of My Mother.  Bernice was at the Rose City Senior in 2012 discussing her first book, Until the Robin Walks on Snow, (about her father’s Janovicz family).

Both books will be available for purchase and signing for those interested.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

Inclement Weather Notice

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Norwich

If the area experiences bad weather – classes, programs and transportation may be cancelled OR the Senior Center may be closed.

Please watch WFSB TV Channel 3, or

listen to WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio

for any weather related cancellations and closings

Debbie Gaudet is Artist of the Month ~ December

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Norwich

This month the display case outside of the library will be filled with wonderful paintings from the very talented Debbie Gaudet.  Debbie is a participant in the Monday morning Art Class and is very talented in oil painting.  Please stop by and take a look! 

I am a self taught artist, only taking a couple of oil painting classes through the Norwich Adult Education.  I worked full time for 35 years at the UConn Dental School.  After retiring in 2012 I joined the Rose City Senior Center and the Monday morning Art Class, where I have enjoyed meeting and working with many talented fellow artist.

My two favorite muses in life have always been art and gardening.  The garden provides

me with endless subjects to paint and I love the challenge of trying to capture its beauty on canvas. I often use my own garden for inspiration or working off of a photo I have found from different sources.

Painting for me is a form of meditation. I can sit and be still and forget everything for 2 or more hours getting totally lost in what I am painting.  ~ Debbie Gaudet 

 

 

 

 * * MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ~ thru Dec 7th * *

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Norwich

Medicare Part C (Advantage Plans) and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).

Please call Carolyn at (860) 889-5960 to schedule an appointment to review available plans.

 

Thursday, December 7th- Book Discussion with Author Bernice L. Rocque

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

The Ponemah Years

Walking in the Footsteps of My Mother

Time: 11:00 a.m.

A journey back to the Ponemah Mill and family life in 20th century Taftville illuminated the “essence” of the author’s French-Canadian mother, Gabrielle Picard, a weaver in the 1940’s.  Part memoir, part history, and part family portrait – this book is rich in photos and family stories.

Author Bernice L. Rocque, a family historian and Norwich native, will be discussing her new book, The Ponemah Years: Walking in the Footsteps of My Mother.  Bernice was at the Rose City Senior in 2012 discussing her first book, Until the Robin Walks on Snow, (about her father’s Janovicz family).

Both books will be available for purchase and signing for those interested.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

 

DEADLINE December 15th- Help Make Miracles This Holiday Season for St. Vincent de Paul Place Donation

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

Let’s join together, open our hearts, and help those in need this holiday season.  The Rose City Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich.  St. Vincent de Paul Place is a community meal site and food pantry that strives to meet the needs of individuals and families who are struggling financially in the Norwich area.  Let’s help them out!

Items that are needed: soup, canned vegetables, pasta sauce, pasta, canned fruit, tuna, jelly, peanut butter, beans, coffee, sugar, oatmeal, soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, winter hats, winter gloves, socks, toilet paper, paper towels, dog food and cat food.  Monetary donations and gift cards to Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Big Y, Walmart and Target are also appreciated.

*Please be sure all items are canned or in plastic containers.  NO fresh, refrigerated or frozen items.  Also, items must be new, in unopened containers and not expired.*

If you would like to make a donation, please drop items off at Reception no later than

Friday, December 15th so we can get the items to St. Vincent de Paul Place!

Thank you for your kindness!

 

Tuesday, November 21st- Brain Games

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

Time: 10:00am

“Saving the Brain” is the name of the game!

Join Judy Frederick from Three Rivers Healthcare for interactive games to help keep your thought processes active.  Brain games are fun activities, games, puzzles and challenges that jog your mind and make you strategize, plan, and remember information.  Staying mentally active and playing brain games can help improve your memory, improve recall, and may even help to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.   Hope you join us for some fun and “memorable” games!

Light refreshments will be available.  ~  Please Sign up at Reception.

 

Monday, November 20th- Vascular Disease Screening

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

Time: 9:00am -12:00pm

Cost:  Free

Sign up to receive a FREE Vascular Disease Screening.
Three simple tests will be taken that can help to detect Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Peripheral Artery Disease. Your Vascular Disease risk goes up due to diabetes, smoking, cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure and being over the age of 60.
Complimentary Screening will be done by professionals from The Vascular Experts.

​Appointments are necessary.  Please call (860) 889-5960 for an appointment time.

ARtist of the month of November is Debbie Gaudet

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

This month the display case outside of the library will be filled with wonderful paintings from the very talented Debbie Gaudet.  Debbie is a participant in the Monday morning Art Class and is very talented in oil painting.  Please stop by and take a look!

 

Adopt-A-Family

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

Norwich Human Services and Norwich Youth and Family Services are seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to adopt one or more families for our “Adopt-A-Family” program this Holiday season.  All Families are from the Norwich area, have been screened by a case manager, are known to be in need and most are living below the poverty level.

Thanks to the kind and generous support in the past by individuals and organizations such as you, we are able to make holidays more joyful for many young children in the community.  If you or your organization would be willing to adopt at least one family, we would greatly appreciate your support.

You may contact us at (860) 823-3778 or by email at NHS@cityofnorwich.org

Please indicate the family size you would be willing to sponsor.  You or your organization will then be sent information about a family in need.  The information will include the first names, ages, sizes and special interests of each family member.

Please consider sharing this request with your family and friends to help us identify new sponsors.

Thank you!  Your kindness will not be forgotten.

The staff at Norwich Human Services