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Whole Foods Cooking Series **ZOOM

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Norwich

Join The Mystic & Noank Library instructional cooking ZOOM presentations with Colin McCullough, of Colin Cooks Vegan, who teaches vegan and non-vegan people alike how to incorporate whole-foods and plant-based meals into their diet.  Join one or more of the upcoming programs.  You must register for each presentation you are interested in.  These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.

  • Fresh Whole Food Soups ~ Thursday, March 25th 6:00p.m.
  • Healthy & Amazing Sauces ~ Thursday, April 29th 6:00p.m.
  • Veggie Burgers & Sausages ~ Thursday, May 27th   6:00p.m.

Registration required at  www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

(On website, click on “Event Calendar” tab to find ZOOM programs)

 

Gardening with Native Plants Series **ZOOM

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Norwich

Join The Mystic & Noank Library ZOOM presentations with Tim Wachtmann of Plantscapes of New England for this informative three part series on gardening with native New England plants.  Join one or more of the upcoming programs.  You must register for each presentation you are interested in.  These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.

  • Why Native Plants? ~ Wednesday, March 31st 6:00p.m.
  • Planting for Native Pollinators ~ Wednesday, April 14th 6:00p.m.
  • Enjoying Your Native Landscape ~ Wednesday, April 28th   6:00p.m.

Registration required at  www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

(On website, click on “Event Calendar” tab to find ZOOM programs)

 

AARP Virtual U Lecture Series: Asian Studies

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Norwich

Join Dr. Nita Verma Prasad, Associate Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at Quinnipiac University for this three part ZOOM lecture series sharing her expertise in the social history of British colonial India.  Join one or more of the upcoming lectures.  You must register for each presentation you are interested in.  These presentations are open to anyone, but space is limited.

  • Religion in India’s Past ~ Thurs., March 11th 7:00p.m.
  • The East India Company ~ Wed., April 21st 7:00p.m.
  • Gender & Nationalism in the Colonial World ~ Wed., May 12th 1:00p.m.

Registration required at  www.aarp.org/ctevents

 

Yearly Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Norwich

You need to be a registered Member of the Senior Center to take part in any activities, classes, or utilizing any rooms in the Senior Center.  This includes using our Hairdresser, Massage Therapy and transportation services.  If you have any questions, please call us (860) 889-5960.

This year, we are asking all Members to fill out a Membership Form to update their Membership information regardless of whether your Membership will be carried over from 2020.

In-Town Membership (Norwich Residents) is a suggested $25.00 per year

Out-of-Town Membership is $40.00 per year

*Financial Assistance Available (Please see Mike or Hilary) 

Please stop by Reception to update your Membership or call for an application to be mailed to you.

Thank you for supporting the Rose City Senior City

 

So, What’s Going on at Senior Centers during COVID – Content by Judy

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

People continue to be surprised on what is still happening in Senior Centers as we continue dealing with COVID and all of those restrictions.

Well first off, the Senior Center Staff is still working. They are just as helpful as they were when you were there. They miss you, too!! They cannot wait for you to come in those doors!

The staff is just as committed to serving you – it’s just that things are different

The Senior Center phone lines are manned, and you can still get your questions answered. Call and let them know what you need help with.

You can still sign up for Meals on Wheels, Fuel Assistance, Elderly & Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program, AARP income tax assistance, and other programs. Or get the information on how you can apply.

You can find out which of these programs you are eligible for. Plus, any others you might be able to take advantage of.

You can get Meals on Wheels delivered to your home.

Most Senior Centers are still providing transportation.

Many Senior Centers have meals you can order and pick-up curbside.

If your local Senior Center is not distributing food, they can tell you where your closest location is.

There are lots of virtual and Zoom classes available. The beauty of those is that you can attend events that are well out of your area. There is no need to travel to a Senior Center across the state. Just register and login on the day and time the event is happening.

SeniorCenterCt.org has a Zoom calendar on the main landing page. Just click on the Zoom Calendar icon and you’ll find any number of things you can do.

Here is an example of some of the virtual and Zoom classes that you might find: Tai Chi, Genealogy, Sing Along, Trivia, lectures on a number of topics, paint night, bingo and more!!

So, call your Senior Center and see if you can pick up jigsaw puzzles, books from the Senior Center Library, or maybe even craft kits. Who knows, give them a call, and ask!!

So even though, you might have thought your Senior Center is CLOSED, it’s not really…. It’s just that the public cannot go into the building.

February Virtual Presentations

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, The Mystic & Noank Library, Fairfield Public Library, Lyme Public Library and West Hartford Library.

Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Sailing to Freedom Wed., Feb 3rd  1:00p.m.

Join Mystic Seaport Museum’s Director of Exhibits Elysa Engelman, for a fascinating presentation on the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad, the role of a prominent Mystic family in the abolition movement, and specifically a well-publicized escape through New London county that was covered by newspapers up and down the Eastern seaboard.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

 

What’s Cooking? A Conversation with Chef Jacques Pépin Mon., Feb 8th  6:30p.m.

Join us for a Zoom conversation with our Connecticut neighbor, Chef Jacques Pépin!  Chef Pépin’s will be discussing his newest cookbook, Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple.  He will address how to prepare memorable meals.  We will find out how he is spending his time cooking during the pandemic, and learn about his comfort foods and go to recipes.

Registration required at  www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

 

Wadsworth Atheneum Virtual Tour: Black History Month Wed., Feb 10th  7:00p.m.

Please join us for a very special docent lead virtual tour with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.  The theme of this art tour will focus on Black History Month and black artists.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events

 

What were the Russians Watching Thur., Feb 11th  4:00p.m.

While Americans watched monsters and aliens in the movies and on TV during the Cold War, Russians had a very different experience.  Talk by David Davison.

Registration required at www.mysticnoanklibrary.org

 

Recycling, Waste and the Environment Wed., Feb 17th  1:30p.m.

Confused about recycling? Ever wondered what those “recycling” triangles actually mean?  This information-filled presentation will be followed by a discussion about the state of recycling in Connecticut, the mounting trash crisis, and what the state is doing to address this growing issue.

Registration required at  www.westhartfordlibrary.org

 

Mystic Seaport Virtual Presentation: Figure Heads & Shipcarvings Wed., Feb 24th  7:00p.m.

Join us for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour into the Mystic Seaport Museum’s collections vault with Katherine Hijar, Luce Project Assistant Curator, as she highlights a selection of the Museum’s figureheads and discusses the history and art of these fascinating maritime artifacts.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

 

Fraud Fighting – Keeping Your Money Safe Fri., Feb 26th  10:00a.m.

A conversation how financial institutions and their practices are keeping your money and information safe from scammers.  Learn about the evolution of fraud from paper to digital and how training tellers and others to spot fraudulent practices is key to keeping you safe.  Additionally, learn how to ensure your philanthropic donations are going to the causes you care about rather than scammers.

Registration required at  www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/

 

Eco-Safari of the Connecticut River Watershed Sat., Feb 27th   2:00p.m.

In this interactive webinar, conservation biologist Jim Arrigoni will take you on a virtual tour of the watershed, highlighting the flora and fauna and unique aspects of its natural and human history.

Registration required by emailing  programreg@lymepl.org

 

February 19th – February 24th: Film Screening ~ Lives Well Lived

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

The film Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100 years old.  Through their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories encompassing over 3,000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. These men and women open the vault on their journey into old age through family histories, personal triumph and tragedies, loves and losses – seeing the best and worst of humanity along the way.  Their stories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you.  This film is 56 minutes long.

Register at www.fairfieldhistory.org/events/film-screening-days/ 

You will receive a private link on Feb. 18th and the film will be available to watch online Feb. 19th – 24th.

 

Live Well with Diabetes

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

In Home Version!  All you Need is a Telephone! 

Live Well with Diabetes is a toolkit and program through Senior Resources that you do in the comfort of your own home without having to use any technology beyond a telephone.

FREE Active Living Everyday toolkit includes a Living a Healthy Life Book and Exercise & Relaxation CD.

A new 6-week workshop starts every month!

Participants will learn about:

  • What to eat
  • Low and High blood sugar
  • Tips for dealing with stress
  • Foot care
  • Sick day guidelines
  • How to set small and achievable goals

For more information, contact Lori Rygielski, Senior Resources Regional Coordinator LRygielski@seniorresourcesec.org  OR  (860) 887-3561 ext. 127

Sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Department of Aging & Disability Services, and Senior Resources Agency on Aging.

 

Inclement Weather Notice

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Norwich

The Senior Center is currently closed to the public. 

We are currently offering transportation to doctor appointments and grocery shopping. 

PLEASE NOTE:

If the area experiences bad weather – transportation to doctor appointments or grocery shopping may be cancelled.

Weather related cancellations and closings are posted on

WFSB TV Channel 3, WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio stations.

**We are listed as ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER for cancellations and closings.**

 

 

“Don’t Let the Old Man In” – Content by Judy

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Norwich

Toby Keith was inspired to write this song by Clint Eastwood who was about to turn 88. Toby Keith wanted to know what Clint Eastwood was going to do for his birthday and Clint said he was starting to make his new movie “The Mule” that next week.

Amazed Toby wrote about keeping that “Old Man” at bay. As the song says, “How old would you be if you didn’t know the day you were born?”

We all say “I don’t feel as old as I am” which is so true. There are times we are shocked when we look in the mirror because we have forgotten the number of years that have passed by. If we do not think about it, we can do what we have always done regardless of our age.

And as we move into this new year it is time to think and decide how we want to live. How we do not want to let that old man in. How we want to live, do what we love and expand what we are doing.

It is time to make our Bucket List for 2021 and 2022. What do you want your 2021 and 2022 to look like? What is your next act? If we do not plan for our future that old man just might seek in when we are not looking!

It does not have to be just huge things. What are the little things…?

Maybe… Enjoy the sunset more. Visit with family and friends more. Make 2 new friends. Read a good book. Maybe join a book club. Garden. Grow your own salad. Take a walk. Go someplace new each month. Redo a room in your house. Paint the walls and rearrange the furniture. Clean out the garage or the shed or both. Make a scrapbook of past vacations. Plan new vacations. Take an online class. Learn how to do 3 new things on your computer or smart phone. Do something kind for someone you hardly know.

For bigger things it might be take that road trip. Volunteer weekly at a school, hospital, or Senior Center. Do a makeover – you, the backyard, or your wardrobe. Brew your own beer. Learn a craft – maybe counted cross-stitch, carving, knitting. Reread your favorite book. Learn to meditate, then meditate daily for a month. Eat healthy and learn to cook new recipes. Redo your budget so you free up money to do the things you are always talking about doing! Book your next big trip!!

And as you make your Bucket List include another list of all the things you want to do as places open back up!! What have you missed the most? What was it you were planning for 2020 you never got to do?

And remember you are never ever “TOO OLD” to do anything!! Get out there and live. “Don’t let the old man in”