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Norwich Human Services and Norwich Youth and Family Services are seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to adopt one or more families for our “Adopt-A-Family” program this Holiday season.  All Families are from the Norwich area and are in financial need with most living below the poverty level.

Thanks to the kind and generous support in the past by individuals and organizations such as you, we are able to make holidays more joyful for many young children in the community.  If you or your organization would be willing to adopt at least one family, we would greatly appreciate your support.

Please contact Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778

You or your organization will choose the size of family you are willing to help. You will be given information about the family in need, including first names, ages, sizes and special interests of each family member.  All families have been screened by a case manager to verify information and need.

Please consider sharing this request with your family and friends to help us identify new sponsors.

Thank you!  Your kindness will not be forgotten.

The staff at Norwich Human Services

Cost: $10 per meal

Pay by Credit Card over the phone when you sign up or Pay by Check or Cash when you pick up your meal. 

(please have exact amount in an envelope with your name on it if paying on the day)

Call the Senior Center to Sign up.  (860) 889-5960

Although we cannot celebrate in person this year for our annual Holiday Luncheon, we would still like to spread some holiday cheer with a Holiday Grab & Go Meal! 

After signing up, you will be given a time frame in which to pick up your meal on Thursday, December 17^th.  You will drive up and your packaged meal will be placed in your backseat or trunk.  Masks are required and please do not get out of your vehicle when picking up your meal(s).

All meal items will be individually packaged and meal will be given to you cold.  Re-heating instructions will be included so you can heat up and enjoy your meal when you get home!

Menu: Garden Salad with Italian Dressing packet, Vegetable Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable Medley of Green Beans, Carrots & Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Roll & Butter, Pumpkin Mousse with Whipped Cream.

Last Day to Sign Up is NOON on Monday, Dec. 7^th.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Meal Prepared by Matthews Catering Company

Virtual Discover Connections

Tuesdays & Thursdays   10:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.

This virtual class is free and open to the public.  The class will vary by day and offers stimulating activities such as mind aerobics, music, reminiscing, poetry, exercise and more.   We encourage you to join us, make new friends and have fun within the comfort of your own home.

This virtual program is designed for adults with beginning to mild cognitive challenges or anyone at risk for social isolation.  This virtual ZOOM class is being offered by Groton Senior Center.

For ZOOM meeting ID and password, contact Groton Senior Center (860) 441-6785

Virtual Mind Aerobics

Tuesdays & Thursdays   11:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.

This virtual class is free and open to the public.  The class is going to offer things such as trivia, name that tune, math equations and much more!  If you are looking for something to challenge your mind than this is the class for you.  This virtual ZOOM class is being offered by Groton Senior Center.

This virtual program is designed for adults with beginning to mild cognitive challenges or anyone at risk for social isolation.  This ZOOM virtual class is being offered by Groton Senior Center.

For ZOOM meeting ID and password, contact Groton Senior Center (860) 441-6785

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3^rd.  If you requested an absentee ballot, make sure you return your ballot by 8:00 p.m. on election day in order for it to be counted.

The best way to return your absentee ballot is by an Official Election Drop Box located in your town.  All absentee ballots deposited into an Election Drop Box by 8:00 p.m. on November 3^rd will be counted.

Official Election Drop Boxes for Norwich are located at Norwich City Hall – 100 Broadway; Stanton School – 386 New London Turnpike; Greeneville Playground – 266 Central Ave and Wequonnoc School – 155 Providence Street, Taftville.

If you are opting to vote in-person, polling locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  You must be in line by 8:00 p.m. at your polling location in order to be allowed to vote.  Contact your town’s Registrars of Voters if you do not know your polling location.  For Norwich call (860) 823-3754.

You can also check your voter registration status, polling location or to see if your completed absentee ballot was received by your Town Clerk by visiting  myvotect.gov/lookup

ATTENTION:

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Rose City Senior Center is currently closed to the public.

We are currently offering help with grocery shopping and rides to medical appointments.

Please call for information.

Information in this newsletter is as up-to-date as possible but is subject to change.

We will do our best to keep you up-to-date on the re-opening status of the Senior Center.

If you have a question or are looking for services or resources to help you,  please contact us at (860) 889-5960.

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Otis Library’s 12^th Annual O’tis a Festival is ON!  ONLINE, that is!

The event will be streamed LIVE on Otis Library’s YouTube page

Otis Library is taking their much-loved community event online for a virtual festival packed with entertainment and beautiful handmade crafts.  Get all of your holiday shopping done from the comfort and safety of your own home.  Enjoy the added satisfaction that you will be “shopping small” and supporting local crafters.  Check Otis Library’s social media or website for updates and information.

Visit Otis Library’s website for information.  otislibrarynorwich.org/otis-a-festival

Quinnipiac University researchers are interested in testing the effectiveness of an online program to enhance social integration.  They’re looking to enroll seniors (60+) to participate in this online study.

You will be placed in groups of eight and will learn about social integration, complete activities together, and learn about yourself and others in and around your community.  You need access to the internet as well as a device with video and audio such as: a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Time commitment: About 90 minutes per week for six weeks.

For additional details contact: Dr. Nicholson (203)582-6542  nicholas.nicholson@quinnipiac.edu