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Tuesday, August 20th- Volunteers Needed for Senior Center Summer Picnic with Entertainment
Picnic Volunteers needed!
If you are interested in helping out at the picnic (set-up, serving, or clean-up) please let Hilary know.
Tuesday, August 20th- Senior Center Summer Picnic with Entertainment
Time: Noon
Join us for some good food, great fun and fabulous entertainment! With “Chef Mike” working the grill, it’s an event not to be missed! Enjoy a great meal with great friends! Sure to be a fun time!
Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Chips, Drinks and Dessert.
(Chicken Burger can be substituted, but must be requested at sign up.)
$7 per person. Tickets available at reception starting on July 15th. Payment due at sign up.
Golden Nuggets- Tuesdays
Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The group will be starting back on Tuesday September 10th
The Golden Nuggets is Rose City Senior Center’s glee club and they are looking for new members. Singers of any level of experience are welcome to join them. Now is a great time to join this talented group as they start back from their Summer break and start preparing for their Holiday Concert series!
If you are interested in joining the Golden Nuggets, you must join by September 24th.
Anyone wishing to join after that date will be accepted on a case by case basis.
Tuesday, September 17th- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course
Tuesdays: September 17th, November 12th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AARP Smart Driver Course (formally Driver’s Safety) is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.
And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road! You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you.
Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members
Pay by check or cash on the day of the class
Please sign up at Reception starting January 22nd.
Who are they talking about??? CONTENT BY JUDY
Who are they referring to when they mention those words elders, oldster, Senior Citizen, old timer, elderly…
Is it you they’re talking about, ME??? Or are they referring to themselves….
You know I’m not sure anymore because I’m also hearing boomers, GEN X, retirees, and then “Active Ager”
Now I’m liking that term – Active Ager. You know it really does kinda fit doesn’t it…
When you think about your parents, grandparents and perhaps a great grandparent and then yourself – you can see that at certain points each generation is very different at say 40, 60 and now 80.
For example, it is becoming quite popular to be a new parent at 40 while 2 generations ago the majority become grandparents at 40.
So, you see each generation is indeed younger than the generations before them.
Social Security picked age 65 for retirement because for most people that is about when life ended. If they were to pick an age now it most likely would be in the neighborhood of 75 or 80.
And if we are living well into our 80’s, 90’s and even into 100 we need to live that life actively!!
Thus “Active Ager” Look around. Set goals. Start a whole new life to be lived fully. Start a new career! Pick one that’s fun. Something you couldn’t do all those years ago.
It’s never too late! It’s never too late to live!
Monday, August 19th- White House Memories
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to attend a Presidential function at the White House or what the Family Quarters of the White House look like?
Join us as former White House butler, Alan DeValerio tells about his experience working under three different presidents – Carter, Reagan and Bush. He’ll give you the inside details about all the preparations involved in White House entertaining, and how it has evolved over the years from FDR to the present. Not only will he relate his firsthand experiences with history, but he’ll pass on the stories he heard from those who have been taking care of our First Families ever since the Franklin Roosevelt administration! Alan will also display many of the White House artifacts (menus, programs, Christmas cards, photos) that he has collected over the years. This is a presentation that you won’t want to miss!
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
Wednesday, August 28th- Trip to Connecticut River Lunch Cruise at Middletown, Connecticut
Departure- 9:15am
Return- 3:00pm
Delight in a peaceful 2 1/2 hour lunch cruise down the Connecticut River with Lady Katharine Cruises! You’ll set sail from Harbor Park in Middletown aboard the Mystique, a 113 foot yacht that features two enclosed, climate controlled dining decks and a magnificent tented open-air upper observation deck.
Lady Katharine Cruises was founded on a long standing tradition of appreciation and respect for the Connecticut River Valley and its rich history. During your cruise enjoy historic landmarks, birdlife and picturesque sites along the river banks.
The cruise features a “fine dining” fabulous buffet lunch with remarkable views of the river from your table. The attentive staff, white table clothes and beautifully appointed dining room all add to your enjoyable time. After lunch, head to the upper deck for an open-air view or remain at your table in the climate controlled dining room enjoying the views from inside. Sure to be a memorable experience!
Buffet Lunch Menu:
Beef Medallions with Sauce, Baked Chicken, Baked Salmon, Chef Choice of Pasta, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Tossed Salad, Rolls & Butter, Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake, Apple Crisp, Coffee, Tea, Water and Iced Tea. Cash Bar available.
COST: $75 per person includes Motor Coach Transportation, 2 1/2 hour Mystique River Cruise and Buffet Lunch. Driver tip is not included.
9:15 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
3:00 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
Call Hilary to sign up at 960-889-5960
Thursday, August 15th- Trip to Lobster Fest! – Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show in Holyoke, MA
Departure Time: 8:45pm
Return Time: 3:45pm
First enjoy a delightful performance by Changes In Latitudes! Changes in Latitude is the country’s premier tribute show to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, the master of the tropical lifestyle. This show is the ultimate beach party, musically transporting you to that ultimate tropical paradise – Margaritaville!
You can expect to hear such Buffett classics as “Come Monday”, “Volcano”, “Margaritaville”, “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, and of course, “Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes.” Each show is good clean fun, with conga lines, beach balls and leis! After the performance enjoy a delicious Lobster Fest lunch!
Lobster Fest Lunch Menu:
Hors d’oeuvre Welcome Platter, Clam Chowder, Boiled Lobster, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Corn, Baked Potato, Rolls and Butter, Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae, Glass of Wine, Coffee & Tea
This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
You are responsible to find your own ride to the Senior Center before and after the trip.
COST: $65 per person includes Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show, Lobster Fest and transportation.
8:45 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
3:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE
This Trip is Open to Senior Center Members ONLY
*On your registration day, Dial (860) 889-5960. When you hear the message saying the Senior Center is closed, dial 3433 and follow the instructions.*
Senior Center Members, Norwich Residents
-Beginning Monday, July 15 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Tuesday, July 16 at 5:00pm
This trip has Minimal Walking.
Friday, July 19th- Book Talk: Connecticut Lore and More Connecticut Lore
Time: 10:30am
Join us as Norwich native Zachary Lamothe discusses his two books –
Connecticut Lore: Strange, Off Kilter and Full of Surprises and More Connecticut Lore.
Learn about Connecticut’s haunted history, curious encounters, and forgotten places. Zachary Lamothe’s books take you on fascinating journeys to unique places you can visit such as Branford’s Thimble Islands and the Beckley Furnace in Canann along with interesting stories about the larger-than-life characters in Connecticut’s past such as the legendary strongman Elmer Bitgood of Griswold, the Jewett City vampires and the dead-and-ghostly religious zealot Jemima Wilkinson.
Hailing from Norwich, Connecticut, Zachary Lamothe grew up in a house built in 1752 and from an early age was always intrigued by local lore and history. Zack studied New England history and folklore at Boston University, attaining a degree in American Studies. He earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University and has taught high school special education and history. He is a frequent contributor to Norwich Magazine along with other publications.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.