If you are a quilter or have always wanted to learn quilt making, this class is for you!
This class will combine the Beginner Quilting class with the Advanced Quilting class. Some weeks will be used for group projects working on quilts that will be donated to local non-profit organizations and other weeks being “open-sew” classes where you will work on your own quilting project.
Bonnie Doran and Sharon Stackpole will co-lead this class although there will be other knowledgeable advanced quilters present each week willing to provide guidance and to share the enjoyment of creating a quilt with the beginners. “Show and Tell” will be a highlight of this quilting class.
No quilting experience necessary but participants must have prior sewing experience and be familiar with using a sewing machine in order to join the class. This class has limited openings.
**You must sign up with Hilary in order to attend this class.** Call the senior center at 860-889-5961.
Author: norwichadmin
Quilt Raffle Drawing to be Held on Friday, April 29th
A beautiful quilt in various pastel shades is being raffled off with all proceeds to benefit future programs, classes and events at the Rose City Senior Center.
The handmade quilt was made by the very talented Senior Center Quilting Group. Each square of this amazing quilt was made by a different member of the quilting group. Thank you for the wonderful donation!
Quilt size is approximately 70” x 58”
Tickets are 3 for $1, available at reception.
Drawing to be held on Friday, April 29th
You do not have to be present to win!
Thursday, April 21st ~ Trip to Wright’s Farm Restaurant & Wright’s Bakery
April Mini-Trip. Mini-Trips are open to Rose City Senior Center members only
Enjoy a delicious, all you can eat, family-style chicken luncheon at Wright’s Farm Restaurant located in Harrisville, RI. Your 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 roast chicken. Included with your meal will be coffee or tea and 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!
Bus leaves Senior Center at 10:15am and returns approximately 4:00pm. Limited seats available.
Cost: $25 No refunds given unless your spot is filled.
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE
Call in Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7th. Do not call before 5:00pm.
*At 5:00pm on April 7th, Dial (860)889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 for the registration voice mail and follow the instructions.*
This trip is open to Senior Center Members ONLY. You may register yourself plus one additional member when you call in to sign up. You must be an up-to-date member.
Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box
A Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box is located between the front entrance double doors of the Senior Center. Drop off your NPU bill and payment in the drop box by noon to be picked up the same day. Please make sure your bill and payment are in a sealed envelope before you drop it in the box!
Please be aware that the drop box is only accessible during the hours the Senior Center is open.
If you have any questions on your Norwich Public Utilities Bill,
please contact NPU Customer Service (860) 887-2555.
Drop off Friday, April 8th- Scissor, Knife and Blade Sharpening by Razor’s Edge Sharpening Service
Items Available for sharping:
Knives $2.50
Scissors/Pinking Shears $5
Non-Electric Pruners/Hedge Trimmers/Garden Tools $5
Electric Hedge Trimmers $10
Chain Saw Chains/Lawn Mower Blades $5
Drop off your items that need to be sharpened to the reception desk by Friday, April 8th.
Be sure to have your items wrapped in newspaper and safely stored in a plastic bag, with your name, phone number and correct payment included.
**Please make checks payable to Dan Correia**
Your items will be ready to be picked up starting on Thursday, April 14th.
March 4th and 5th- Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference (Vitrual Event)
The Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference is a free, virtual conference featuring speakers and informational sessions for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families.
Informational sessions include Living With Alzheimer’s, Legal & Financial Matters, along with caregiver panels and talks on caregiver stress and grief including tips, strategies ways to find help.
For more information and to register visit: www.alzfamilyconference.org
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900
TVCCA VITA Income Tax Assistance 2022
Schedule your appointment with a TVCCA Volunteer Tax Preparer
TVCCA VITA is offering drop-off tax preparation by TVCCA’s certified VITA volunteers. Appointments are needed and drop off locations are available in Norwich, New London, Mystic and Pawcatuck.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 2-1-1. Select option 3, then option 6.
Appointments begin in February. Income limit $57,400. This service is free.
For more information, please visit www.tvcca.org
Not Feeling Well? Please Stay Home!
If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home regardless of your vaccination status.
Think you have a cold? Throat feeling sore? Have a new cough? Just feeling “under the weather”?
Please stay home! You will be helping other Senior Center members as well as the Senior Center staff stay healthy by keeping out of the Senior Center and staying home until you are feeling better.
By taking some time away from the Senior Center, talking to your physician and resting, you will hopefully improve your health and get better faster while helping to maintain the health of others.
► If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive, please get tested for COVID-19 no matter if you are vaccinated or not and please stay home.
Please do your part!
Help keep other Senior Center Members and Staff healthy and safe!
Piano Player Volunteer Needed!
Roseland Combo, Rose City Senior Center’s 5 person band is looking for a piano player. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10:15a.m. for rehearsal and periodically performs at local area senior housings, nursing homes, etc. The Senior Center has a baby grand piano. If you are interested in joining this fun group, please contact Hilary. Your help will be greatly appreciated by these talented individuals!
This volunteer position is open to Senior Center Members only.
Call or email Hilary if you are interested. (860) 889-5960 hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Coffee Shop Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help in the Senior Center Coffee Shop. You will be responsible for setting up the Coffee Shop for service, making coffee & tea, making toast, warming up pastries in the microwave, selling food items to Senior Center Members, and cleaning up. The Coffee Shop hours are 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. on the days the Senior Center is open. Looking for volunteer help on Mondays and/or Fridays and as back up. This volunteer position is open to Senior Center Members only.
Call or email Hilary if you are interested. (860) 889-5960 hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org