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Trip Sign-Up: “Gypsy” at Goodspeed Opera House

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

Sign up for this trip on Thursday, June 15th!

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Olive Garden (lunch on your own). Following lunch, a

short ride will bring you to the beautiful Goodspeed Opera House for the delightful musical Gypsy.

Here she is, world! Momma Rose, the ambitious stage mother determined to drive her daughters toward stardom, takes center stage in one of the most celebrated musicals of all time. And with her comes a parade of iconic tunes that conjure the joys and heartaches of show business: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, “Let Me Entertain You”, “Together, Wherever We Go”, and more. The brassy masterpiece about vaudeville and burlesque lights up the Goodspeed stage for the very first time!

This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.

You are responsible to find your own ride to the SC before the trip and home from the SC after.

COST: $76 per person includes Gypsy center orchestra ticket and transportation.

Lunch is on your own. Limited tickets available.

10:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center / 5:30 PM Approximate return time

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE

*On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960. When you hear the message

saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*

Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents

-Beginning Monday, May 8 at 5:00pm

Senior Center Members, Non-Residents

-Beginning Tuesday, May 9 at 5:00pm

Open Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 and older)

-Beginning Wednesday, May 10 at 5:00pm

Trip: Olde Mistick Village / Mystic Aquarium

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

Tuesday, May 23rd

Sign up at Reception (by phone or in person) starting on May 4^th

Enjoy time on your own to explore the unique gift shops while having a delightful day walking around Olde Mistick Village. For lunch, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants onsite ~ Mango’s Wood Fired Pizza, Pink Basil, Jealous Monk, Bleu Squid or Steak Loft.

For a little more adventure, purchase tickets (online) and visit Mystic Aquarium located next door!

Mystic Aquarium offers free admission to veterans/active military; SNAP EBT cardholders; Fire, Police & EMT; Foxwoods employees as well as gold, platinum, and diamond level Foxwoods Rewards cardholders; and discounted tickets to Pfizer employees, and Aquarion customers. Limited entrance tickets available each day and tickets often sell out. You must get your tickets in advance and proper identification is required at the door. Visit www.mysticaquarium.org for information and tickets.

Cost: $2 for transportation (Senior Center bus). All other costs are on your own.

Generations Family Health Center

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

Wednesday, May 24th from 11:45am-12:45am

Meet with a community health worker from Generations Family Health Center. Generations offers access to Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions.

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs. An appointment is not needed. Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

Trip: On Golden Pond Orchestra at Ivoryton Playhouse

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

Wednesday, May 31st from 10:45am-5:15pm

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tail (lunch on your own). Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to the beautiful Ivoryton Playhouse for the delightful play On Golden Pond.

COST: $55 per person includes On Golden Pond orchestra ticket and SC Bus transportation.

WAITING LIST ~ Call Hilary for info (860) 889-5960

Tai Chi & Qi Gong Continuing Class

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Norwich

New Session Starting May 26th

Classes on Fridays from 12:00-1:30pm

Cost: $85 per 8 week session

Instructed by Diane Chapin

This class is open to Senior Center Members who have previously taken Tai Chi and familiar with form and movement. Can’t make it to the May 26^th class? No problem! You can start on June 2^nd.

Session is 8 weeks. No class on Friday, June 9^th. Last class on July 21^st.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance Zoom Class

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Norwich

Mondays & Thursdays from 8:459:45 am

Class begins April 3^rd. Please join by April 17^th class.

This class uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance, and to help prevent falls. It is designed for older adults 60+ years old and people with balance difficulties.

No prior experience is needed. This 24 week class will be taught virtually on ZOOM. This class is free to Southeast CT residents and open to individuals 60 and older. Instructed by Carol Klammer.

To Sign up Contact: Connie Capacchione, Uncas Health District (860) 639-5138

Generations Family Health Center

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Norwich

Wednesday, April 26th from 11:45am-12:45pm

A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer. Generations offers access to

Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs. An appointment is not needed. Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

Greenhouse Volunteers Needed

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Norwich

We are looking for new additions to our group of Greenhouse Volunteers! Sharon, a longtime greenhouse volunteer, would like to “retire” after 15 years and more help is always needed in the Spring and Summer! The Senior Center has an outdoor vegetable garden, outdoor flower garden, and inside greenhouse with lots of plants to care for!

The greenhouse volunteers get together every Monday morning (and more often in the warmer months). Feel free to stop by the greenhouse on a Monday morning to talk with them about the help that is needed.

Springtime is about raking. Summertime is about watering and weeding. Fall is about planning the spring bulbs. Winter is about watering the inside plants and starting tomato seeds for our vegetable garden. All year is gabbing about TV shows, books, local and national news, and lots of laughs!

This volunteer position is open to Senior Center Members only.

Call Hilary for more information. (860) 889-5960

AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Norwich

Thursday, April 27th from 9:00am-1:00pm

(please arrive by 8:45)

The AARP Smart Driver™ course, is a classroom based refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount after showing proof of completing the course. Consult your auto insurance company on discounts available to you.

Cost: $20 AARP Members (bring your AARP Card) $25 AARP Non-Members

Pay directly to AARP by check or exact cash on the day of the class.

You must sign up to take the class. Sign up at Reception ~ Space is Limited.

Lottie Scott Books for Sale

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Norwich

We are selling Lottie Scott’s two books, Deep South – Deep North: A Family’s Journey and Waiting for Kitty. Books are priced at $15 each and can be purchased at Reception.

Deep South – Deep North: A Family’s Journey is Lottie and her family’s story of growing up in racially-charged and impoverished South Carolina. Under the cloud of racial discrimination, difficult farm working conditions, and family tensions, Lottie describes the unbreakable bonds of love that eventually emerged to forever bind her family members together.

Waiting for Kitty is a children’s book. The book recalls stories from Lottie’s childhood growing up in Longtown, South Carolina. Waiting for Kitty can be use by parents to help talk to their children about racism and develop understanding about growing up in a different culture.