Thinking of You and Get Well Wishes go to Cecile Sobol and Nancy Harding.
Our Sympathy to the families of Beverly Baril, Opal Filiberti, Mary Morrison, Helen Atkind, Gloria Outwater and Florence Benson.
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Tuesdays, November 14th- The AARP Smart Driver Course
Tuesdays, November 14th 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.
Garden Pots Needed!
Garden Pots Needed!
We are looking for terra cotta or clay pots of all sizes for our greenhouse. If you have any pots you would like to donate, please bring them to the Senior Center and leave them in the Greenhouse.
The Greenhouse Ladies Thank You!
Saturday, May 20th- Rose City Senior Center Community Yard Sale -Registration Form
Rose City Senior Center Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, May 20, 2017
(rain date Sunday, May 21)
Time: 9am – 1pm
It’s time for our annual Community Yard Sale!
Our parking lot will become one giant multi-seller yard sale with LOTS of items for sale.
Be sure to stop by and shop for your next “treasure”!
Thursday, July 20th – Boston on your own
Drop off : Near Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Leave: 8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
Pick up time in Boston: 5:00 p.m
Returns: 8:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
COST: $28 per person includes transportation. Driver tip is not included.
This trip is mostly walking.
A great opportunity to visit Boston for some fantastic sightseeing, fun shopping and wonderful restaurants. Your drop off and pickup location will be next to Fenway Park on Ipswich Street. With multiple restaurants in the area, you will have a hard time choosing where to eat!
The sights within walking distance include Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Symphony Hall and the Prudential Center which is home to multiple shops and restaurants. Feeling more adventurous? Jump on the “T” (Boston subway) and your Boston sights to visit are endless!
(Please note: We will be leaving Boston following the Red Sox game at approximately 5:00 p.m.)
This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older.
Contact Hilary for Availability 860-889-5960.
Tuesday, May 16th- Three Rivers Rehab Services
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Jodi Rodriguez, Director of Rehab for Three Rivers Rehabilitation Center in Norwich, will be here to discuss Rehab services offered at their facility to a person who goes to rehab after a hospitalization because they are unable to return home right away. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy will be discussed.
Please Sign up at Reception.
Thank you!!
Monday April 17th- Mexican Train Dominos – Informational Session
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Dining Room
Join us to learn more about the game of Mexican Train Dominoes. This informational session will fill you in on the basics of the game. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or “trains”, emanating from a central hub or “station”.
Following this informational session, Mexican Train Dominos will meet every Monday, starting on May 1st, at 1:00 p.m. in the Dining Room
Wednesday, April 26th- 6th Grade Academy Best Buddies Program
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Where: Dining Room
The 6th Grade Academy Best Buddies Program would like to invite all Senior Center members to join us for an afternoon of sharing. The students have been working on putting together a cookbook of family favorite recipes and would like to bring a 4-Layer Taco Dip to share with our community seniors.
We would also invite seniors to share their own family favorite recipes with our students.
Please RSVP to Ms. Stefanie Montejano at (c) 860-287-1152 or
by email at smontejano@norwichpublicschools.org if you will be attending.
Starting again April 6th- Zumba Gold introducing our new instructor Lisa Weir!
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Introducing our new Zumba Gold instructor Lisa Weir! Lisa currently teaches Zumba and Zumba Gold at Summit Fitness in Norwich and at the Columbia Senior Center. Among her fitness certifications, Lisa has an AFAA Certification for Group Fitness, Silvers Sneakers Certification, and has her Zumba Fitness Instructor Certification.
Zumba is a fun, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program which provides both cardio and muscle toning benefits. It combines fun Latin moves from dances such as salsa, merengue, and cha-cha with an aerobic workout. With Zumba Gold, the moves and pacing are modified to suit the needs of the active older participant, and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle! Hope you join us! Beginners Welcome!
This class is open to Senior Center members only and there is no additional fee for the class.
Classes are open to members of the Rose City Senior Center only. Not a member yet? Sign up today! Please call for more information. (860) 889-5960