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The Senior Center staff and members would like to send our heartfelt congratulations out to Lee-Ann on her retirement from the City of Norwich.

Lee-Ann began her career as a 21 year old University of Connecticut graduate.  In 1986 she was hired by Norwich Social Services under the leadership of Beverly Goulet.  She worked for many years as a social worker, eventually working her way up to the Supervisor of Norwich Human Services.  In 2014, Lee-Ann replaced a retiring Beverly Goulet as the Director of Human Services.

Twice delaying her retirement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she is finally able to step away gracefully after her continued demonstration of great leadership in the community.  Lee-Ann’s contributions to Norwich are unprecedented and she will leave an indelible mark on this wonderful community for which she has served for 36 years.

We wish her all the best in retirement and hope for a lifetime of happiness and good health for her and her family as she embarks on this newest chapter of her storied life.  Norwich is a better place because of you Lee-Ann Gomes!!!

If you need assistance finding a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic or need transportation to your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment, please contact the Senior Center for help (860) 889-5960.

Homebound or have difficulty getting out of the house? 

Uncas Health District Mobile Vaccination Team can bring the shot to you!

Call Uncas Health District to schedule a home visit.  (860) 823-1189 x109

Jan Stewart, longtime Director of the Rose City Senior Center, passed away on Wednesday, December 1^st at the age of 83 years old.

Anyone who has been associated with the Rose City Senior Center over the last 35+ years owes a great deal of gratitude to Jan as she was one of the main reasons the senior center is what it is today.  Jan began her career with the Norwich Senior Center in 1975.  In 1977 she was appointed Senior Affairs Director.  In 1994, the Senior Center as you know it today, opened at our current location on Mahan Drive.  Jan retired from the City of Norwich in early 2000.  Jan had such a vision for what the older adult population needed and what they would need in the future.  Our building was constructed to fit those needs and the programs and services followed.

Jan has served on the Senior Affairs Commission for many years and was involved in many community organizations such as Women’s City Club, Backus Hospital Auxiliary, UCFS Eldercare Committee, AARP #1004 and many other.

To say she will be missed is an understatement.

To her Husband of 64 years, their family and friends we sincerely express our deepest condolences.

Senior Center will be closed on:

Closed for Staff Training – Dec 21^st

Christmas Day – Dec 24^th

New Year’s Day – Dec 31^st

Happy Holidays!

Don’t want to join a gym but would like to use fitness equipment?  Try out our Fitness Room!  Our Fitness Room has 2 treadmills, 2 recumbent elliptical machines, 1 recumbent bike, 2 upright bikes and a television to keep you entertained while you workout.  Most of the equipment was purchased two years ago and comes with advanced technology that is easy to use and will be beneficial to your overall health.

Please Note: A signed waiver and physician’s note is needed in order to use the equipment.

► Stop by Reception and pick up the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire.  Both must be filled out and turned in before using the equipment.  Basic instruction on how to use the equipment will be given before use.  Please ask your doctor if you have specific health related questions.

The Fitness Room is available to members of the Rose City Senior Center only.  Sign up today!

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