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Tuesday, December 12th- Senior Holiday Luncheon

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

Time: 12:00pm

Cost: $12.00

Please join us for our annual Holiday Luncheon!  This fully catered event will feature a delicious holiday plated meal served to you at your table, delightful musical entertainment by Harpist Allyn Bryson Donath, door prizes and of course great company and a fun time!

Menu:

Tossed Garden Salad with Creamy Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette,Roasted Turkey Breast with Giblet Gravy served atop Vegetable Herb Cornbread Stuffing,Butter Whipped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Corn Pudding, Assorted Dinner Rolls, Baked Apple Crisp with Whipped Cream.

*Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Mon. Nov. 27th by Noon.  NO EXCEPTIONS!*

Prepared and Served by Matthews Catering Company

 

 

Wednesday, November 15th- Cremation Seminar

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

Time 10:30am

Informational Seminar by Church & Allen and Labenski Funeral Homes & Dignity Memorial

Join us for a Free seminar on planning your cremation service and choosing your final resting place.

​Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Tuesday, November 7th- Rose City Senior Center is Closed

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Norwich

On Tuesday, November 7th, the Senior Center is being used as a voting precinct.

The building will be CLOSED for the day except for voting.  ALL Senior Center programs and classes are cancelled for the day.   ALL rooms will be closed.  NO lunch will be served. 

We will still provide transportation to Medical Appointments and Walmart Shopping.

 

Thursday, October 19th- Long Trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC or New York City on your Own

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Norwich

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

Join us for this exciting day trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met Fifth Avenue) in New York City!  The Met Fifth Avenue represents over 5,000 years of art spanning all cultures and time periods. Since the Museum opened its doors to the public at its current location in Central Park in 1880, its footprint has expanded to cover more than two million square feet.

Today, art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and exhibits revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and cultures.  The numerous art collections on display include Modern, Greek & Roman, Egyptian, European, American, Medieval, plus others and special exhibits.

Dining will be on your own at The Met which offers a number of different choices including formal dining, cafes and cafeteria style dining.  Feeling adventurous?  You can leave the museum and re-enter if you would like to leave for lunch or take a walk around Central Park during your visit!

COST: $58 per person – Includes transportation and The Met entrance fee. (Driver Tip is not included.)
7:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich.

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New York City on Your Own

A great opportunity to visit New York City for some fantastic shopping, restaurants and sightseeing!  Your drop-off and pick-up area will be by the Metropolitan Museum of Art located in Central Park on 5th Ave near E 82nd St.  Spend some time exploring Central Park or within 1/2 mile you can walk to the Guggenheim Museum or Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.  Up for a longer walk?  Within 2 miles you can walk to Rockefeller Center and Times Square!  Don’t forget public transportation is always available if you would like to venture farther than your feet can take you!

We will be arriving in NYC at approximately 10:30am and leaving NYC at 4:30pm.
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COST: $38 per person – Includes transportation. (Driver Tip is not included.)
7:00 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich.

Call Hilary to sign up (860) 889-5960.  

This trip has MOSTLY WALKING.

Thursdays- Pickleball

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Norwich

Time: 1:00pm

Pickleball is a paddle ball sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.  It is a fun game that is played on a badminton-sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches.  It is played with a plastic ball (similar to a wiffle ball) and a paddle.  It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced competitive game for experienced players.  Stop by and check it out!  Beginners welcome!

Program is on hold for now. Now being held on Monday.

Wednesdays- Mahjong*

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Norwich

Time: 12:30pm

* This is an advanced level group. Limited space may be available.

Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, strategy and calculation using tiles with symbols and pictures. It is played similar to the card game Rummy in that you “draw” and “discard” tiles in an attempt to match them to win the game.