Happy New Year Everyone! I would like to thank everyone who participated in events, took classes and went on trips with the Rose City Senior Center in 2016. With your participation, it was a fantastic year! Now that 2017 is upon us, I look forward to offering you affordable trips, great classes and interesting programs. Hopefully this will offer something for everyone looking for a little “adventure”! As I continue to plan for 2017, I would like your input! What would you like to see offered in 2017? Whether it is a trip suggestion, an idea for a speaker or a new class, I welcome your suggestion! You can drop off your ideas at the Reception desk or in the comment box located outside of the Pool Room. You can also email me your ideas (hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org) or call the Senior Center (860-889-5960) to talk to me. Let’s make 2017 a great New Year! Thanks again! Hilary Sandberg, Program Administrator
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Afghan Raffle Winner!
Congratulation to Pat Vincent who recently won the beautiful woven lap-sized lavender afghan that was being raffled off. This afghan was made by the very talented Joan Banas of the Thursday afternoon Knitting and Crocheting Group. Thank you Joan for the beautiful donation! The Senior Center made approximately $200 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 and events.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU to everyone who helped out at the Seniors Holiday Luncheon in December! Thank you to Senior Center Volunteers Nancy Caplet, Henry Daigneault, Cora Landry, Claire McLaughlin and William McLaughlin for your help with set-up and clean up. We appreciated it! Thank you to Matthews Catering Company for catering the delicious meal and serving.
AARP Income Tax Assistance
If you wish to have your taxes done, please call the Senior Center starting January 3rd to schedule an appointment. This is a free-of-charge service through AARP. (860) 889-5960. Call early, appointments go quickly!
Valentine’s Day Party
Join us for a Valentine’s Day Party It will be so sweet! Tuesday, February 14th 12:30 PM $7 per person Love is in the air, so let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day! Join us for an afternoon of love inspired songs and romantic music with entertainment by “Songbird” Judy Hall Gray! Light refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and of course plenty of desserts will be served (because what would Valentine’s Day be without some sweet treats)! We hope you will join us and Be Our Valentine! Tickets available at Reception starting Monday January 9th. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE Last day to purchase tickets is February 8th(or until we sell out).
Wednesday, February 14th- VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY
Time: 12:30pm
Cost: $5.00 per person
Love is in the air, so let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Join us for an afternoon of Valentine’s inspired entertainment by John Banker! Light refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served (because what would Valentine’s Day be without some sweet treats)! We hope you will join us and Be Our Valentine!
Tickets available at Reception starting Monday, January 8th.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Last day to purchase tickets is at noon on February 9th (or until we sell out).
Nana’s Naughty Knickers
December Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater, Newport, RI
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Sign up starts in September. Please see the September Newsletter for more information!
Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. But it seems her sweet Grandma is selling hand-made naughty knickers from her apartment to every senior in the five borough area!
COST: $70 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers”, and cabaret show. Driver tip is not included.
Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz
October Day Long Trip – This trip is open to any adult, 18 years old and older
Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT
Thursday, October 27, 2016
This trip has Some Walking
COST: $62 per person includes Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz side orchestra ticket and transportation. Lunch is on your own. Limited tickets available.
First, you will be dropped off near Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam to enjoy time on your own for lunch. Restaurants located next to Goodspeed Opera House to choose from are either La Vita Gustosa or Gelston House and both offer many options for lunch. If you would rather (and weather permitting), you can bring a picnic lunch with you and enjoy outdoor seating at picnic tables located on the grounds of the Goodspeed Opera House overlooking the Connecticut River.
Following lunch, enjoy the 2pm matinee performance of Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz at the Goodspeed Opera House. Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, the Goodspeed Opera House was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed. This intimate theater brings you closer to the excitement of live musicals and will delight, inspire and entertain you with their shows!
Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz ~ An awkward girl with a golden voice blossoms into Judy Garland in this new musical about the bumpy road to “Oz”. The musical chronicles the early life of Judy Garland as it follows her (and her family) from their home in Minnesota through the vaudeville circuit and to Hollywood. The future superstar’s complicated life comes alive with heartbreak, hope and the music that made her famous. “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”, “You Made Me Love You” and “Over the Rainbow”. Meet stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood like Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Deanna Durbin, Mickey Rooney, Jean Harlow, and Shirley Temple, experience the rush of stardom as Judy Garland is cast in The Wizard of Oz, and understand what ultimately drove this extraordinary woman to become a legend.
This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
You are responsible to find your own ride to the Senior Center before and after the trip.
10:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
5:15 PM Approximate return time
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE:
Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents-Beginning Sunday, August 21 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents-Beginning Monday, August 22 at 5:00pm
Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 years and older)-Beginning Tuesday, August 23 at 5:00pm
*On your registration day, Dial 860-889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 for the trip registration voice mail and follow the instructions.*
Wright’s Farm Restaurant, Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery
September Mini-Trip: Mini-Trips are open Rose City Senior Center members only
Harrisville & North Smithfield, RI
Thursday, September 8th
Cost: $16 which must be paid when you sign up.
No refunds given after September 1st unless your spot is filled.
Bus leaves Senior Center at 10:15am and returns approximately 4:15 pm.
Sign up at reception starting Monday, August 15th
Enjoy a delicious, all you can eat, family-style chicken luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant! Your fabulous meal consists of dinner rolls with butter, fresh green salad with Wright’s Farm Classic Italian dressing, pasta with red sauce, Wright’s amazing French fries and of course Wright’s famous, tender and juicy roast chicken. Included with your meal will be coffee or tea and if you have room –ice cream for dessert!
Following lunch, a short ride brings you to Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery. Wright’s Bakery specializes in a number of baked goods, including dessert cakes, cupcakes, cream pastries, flaky pastries, pies, bars, sweet rolls and buns, plenty of assorted cookies and much more!
Their bakery is renowned for using only the highest quality ingredients including fresh milk and cream from their own cows. Fresh dairy products are also available including milk, cream, coffee milk, chocolate milk, cheddar cheese and ice cream!
Be sure to leave some time to “visit” the cows and learn more about a working dairy farm before you leave!
Happy Retirement Anne Barriere!
Wednesday, August 31st
Noon-2:00 p.m.
After working for the City of Norwich for the past 21 years, 13 being with the Rose City Senior Center, Anne is retiring. Anne has been a very dedicated member of the Senior Center team as our Office Coordinator and handled such tasks as payroll, the VOICES monthly newsletter, accounts payable, MED RIDE II scheduling, our website and several other duties that generally go unnoticed by the general public, but have led to many successful programs and services for the Senior Center. Her hard work, creativeness and dedication to serve the seniors of our community will be greatly missed.
Please join us on Wednesday, August 31st between the hours of Noon and 2pm for some cake and refreshments as we celebrate her Retirement.