Dear Members of Rose City Senior Center,
Thank you so very much for your cards and prayers on the loss of my son Richard in January.
Your kindness is truly appreciated. Sincerely, Helen Krasun
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COVID-19 Vaccine
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
Coffee, Tea and SMP- Second Friday of the Month from 9:00-10:00am
Sip your favorite morning beverage as you join in on this informational phone conversation.
Join Senior Resources Agency on Aging for a free group phone conversation about Medicare, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), CHOICES programs and ways to prevent Fraud and Abuse. Listen in, ask questions, discuss ideas. Every 2nd Friday of the Month. Different topics and speakers each month.
To join, Dial in to the FREE conference call line: (712)775-7031 Enter the Meeting ID: 797-253-419
For more information, contact Alison Dvorak at Senior Resources. (860)887-3561
Notary Public Services
Otis Library is now offering free notary service! This service is by appointment only.
To make an appointment, contact Victoria vrice@otislibrarynorwich.org or leave a message at (860) 889-2365 x110
Computer Assistance
Do you have questions on how to use a computer, the Internet or email? Looking for assistance with your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Joyce, our new Computer Assistance volunteer can help you out!
Joyce meets with Senior Center Members by appointment only.
Please call Reception for Joyce’s contact information
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.
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. Volunteers are needed to help one – two days per week or 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
Coloring Club- Thursday **Start date based on interest**
Time: 1:00pm
Coloring books are no longer just for kids! Adult coloring has been shown to help reduce stress, boost mental clarity, exercise fine motor skills and help train the brain to focus and generate a creative mindset. You bring your own coloring book and coloring supplies.
Please call Hilary if you are interested. (860) 889-5960.
Passport to Norwich
Discover the flavors of Connecticut’s Rose City as you explore its history and culture.
The Passport to Norwich program offers great ideas for getting out and enjoying Norwich. Begin your excursion with culture and end it with cuisine. Norwich abounds in award-winning historic trails, unique cultural sites, and amazing food. Select a destination, pick a restaurant, and bring your passport.
Get your passport stamped at participating Norwich restaurants. Collect 20 stamps for a chance to win a $250 restaurant gift card! Maximum of 3 stamps from same location. Drawings run August through January. There is no limit to the number of passports you can fill and enter to win.
We have passports available at the Senior Center! Stop by Reception to pick one up.
For more information, visit: https://passporttonorwich.com
Incontinence Supplies
The Senior Center occasionally has packages of disposable underwear (adult diapers) donated which are available to seniors in need. Please call to see what we have available. Be aware that we cannot take requests for certain brand names. We can let you know if we have the size and type you are looking for (pull-on, side-tab, pads or liners). We occasionally have bed pads or under pads available as well.
Please call (860) 889-5960 if you are in need.