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St. Vincent de Paul Place Donations drop off by Wednesday December 18th

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Norwich

The Rose City Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich this Holiday Season. St. Vincent de Paul Place is a community meal site and food pantry that strives to meet the needs of individuals and families who are struggling financially in the Norwich area.

Items that are needed: soup, canned vegetables, pasta sauce, pasta, canned fruit, tuna, jelly, peanut butter, beans, coffee, sugar, oatmeal, soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, winter hats, winter gloves, socks, toilet paper, paper towels, dog food, cat food, wash clothes, and reusable or plastic shopping bags. Monetary donations and gift cards to Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Big Y, Walmart and Target are also appreciated.

*Please be sure all items are canned or in plastic containers. NO fresh, refrigerated or frozen items. Also, items must be new, in unopened containers and not expired.*

If you would like to make a donation, please drop items off at Reception no later than Wednesday, December 18^th so we can get the items to St. Vincent de Paul Place!

Wednesday, December 4th – Safety Research Survey

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Norwich

Time: 10:45am

Interested in helping college students conduct research about safety? We want to hear from you!
Students from Eastern Connecticut State University will be here collecting survey data on different safety topics. Topics included motor vehicle and firearm safety. We urge you to come join us to learn more about older adult safety practices and take a brief survey. Snacks will be provided and participants will be entered into a raffle to win $10 visa gift cards. Hope to see you there!
Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Wednesday, December 11th- Mini Holiday Craft Fair

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Norwich

Time- 9:30am to 1:30pm

Stop by for some holiday shopping at our mini craft fair. Hand-made crafts and one of a kind items! A great way to pick up some holiday gifts and support local crafters. Hope to see you there!

Scams and getting taken advantage of – Content by Judy

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Norwich

As the holidays approach it becomes almost prime season for the scams to pop up. There is the feeling of good will and sharing. There is the end of year giving for tax purposes.

And there are the schemes out there looking to catch you in your weak moment. We have all heard of the lady getting taken advantage of for thousands of dollars. She goes to the bank and transfers her savings to the love of her life overseas.

Well that guy who convinced her to send her savings is trying to convince dozens of other ladies to send him money as well. And he laughs all the way to the bank!!

Now you wonder. How do I not fall victim to these scams? How do I keep my guard up?

One big way is to not answer the phone when someone you don’t know calls you. When your phone rings and it’s a number or name you don’t know – let the phone continue to ring and have your answering machine answer. All of those unwanted calls do not leave messages.

Now you can block those numbers from calling your again and again. If you don’t know how to block numbers, ask a family member or friend to help you.

Otherwise just let it ring every time they call you. Do not answer!!

Also, you can register for free with the National Do Not Call Registry. This can be done online at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-866-290-4236. Registrations do not expire. If you have previously registered your number, there is no need to register again. You can also check to see if your number is already on the Registry at donotcall.gov

Then there is Junk mail. Don’t even open it. Shred it!! Remember it’s called junk mail for a very good reason!!

Do not send anyone money. Don’t send money to those organizations that are out there doing mass mailings and asking for your hard-earned dollars. If you think it’s an organization you want to help, research how much of every dollar they get goes to help the people they are asking you to help. Lots of times it’s pennies. The rest goes to the campaign to raise the money.

And if you want to help those less fortunate than you consider giving locally. There are many different groups in your area doing marvelous work and can always find a great way to use your dollars. Often, it’s much more meaningful for us when we see how that agency, we gave money to is helping those in our neighborhood, our town or our area.

Thursday, December 25th- Christmas Day Party

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Norwich

Time: 11:00am

The Christmas elves (new and old) will be hosting their Annual Christmas Party on December 25^th! Don’t stay home alone – Come join us! We will be having the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, ending with a delicious dessert. After dinner, Santa Claus will be making his annual appearance before heading back to the North Pole. After we bid goodbye to Santa for the year, we will have fun playing Bingo!

Come and enjoy a traditional meal, some homemade snacks and visit with old friends and new.

If you know someone who will be alone, tell them to join us. We promise they won’t be sorry.

Please call starting December 2^nd to make your reservation. Sign up by December 20^th.

Call (860) 889-5960 to sign up and for details on available transportation.

Doors will be open at 11:00 AM and hors d’oeuvre’s will be served starting at 11:15 AM.

Dinner will be served at 12:00 PM. Come with a good appetite. We will close at 3:00 PM.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

Afghan Raffle

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Norwich

A beautiful crocheted afghan, in shades of green, is being raffled off with all proceeds to benefit programs and events at the Rose City Senior Center. The handmade afghan was made by a very talented Senior Center Member and donated to us. Tickets are 3 for $1 and are available at reception.

News From the Thursday Quilting Group

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Norwich

We continue to meet weekly for two hours on Thursday afternoons and welcome any Senior Center Member to join us to learn more about making a fabric creation. Our goals are (1) to inspire the art and craft of quilting via weekly “show and tell” times; (2) to teach the newer and the time-honored quilting and sewing techniques and (3) to create quilts that can be donated to organizations.

Recently it was a pleasure to send three completed quilts to the Hole in the Wall Gang in Ashford, CT. In addition, some of our quilts are earmarked for the seasonal displays right here at the Senior Center. In June, we display quilts completed by individual members and by the class as a group project. Feel free to stop by and see what we are working on!

Welcome Lorie Trainor!

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Norwich

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the newest member to our Senior Center team!

Lorie Trainor officially started on September 30, 2019. Lorie will be responsible for transporting our seniors in various capacities. She will greet you with a cheerful disposition and always make you feel very welcomed. Lorie most recently worked in the Griswold Schools transportation system and was a per diem driver for us this past summer. WELCOME LORIE!!!!

Thursday, November 21st- History and Legacy of Slater Memorial Museum ~ NFA

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Norwich

Time: 10:00am

Dayne Rugh, Director of Education at Slater Memorial Museum, will present on the early history of Slater Memorial Museum and how the museum developed in its early years. In addition, the talk will include historic photographs and stories about the early years of the Norwich Art School and its connections to the museum. The presentation will finish with a virtual tour of the museum using photographs and 3D imaging of the museum’s galleries.

Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Tues, December 17th- Seniors Holiday Luncheon

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Norwich

Time: Noon

Cost: $12 per person

Please join us for our annual Holiday Luncheon! This fully catered holiday event will feature a delicious, freshly prepared plated meal served to you at your table, delightful musical entertainment by Judy Gray, door prizes and of course great company and a fun time!

* Tickets go on Sale Friday, Nov. 1^st * Pay when you Sign Up *

Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Wednesday, Nov. 27^th. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Prepared and Served by Matthews Catering Company