Start Time: 9:00am
The Greenhouse will be selling tomato plants starting on Monday, May 20th in the Reception area. Tomato plants will be on sale until they are sold out. Plants will be reasonably priced with proceeds going towards the greenhouse for future purchases. Please stop by and purchase a plant!
Departure: 10:45am, Returns 5:30pm
This trip has minimal walking.
First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Olive Garden (lunch on your own). Following lunch, a short ride will bring you to the beautiful Goodspeed Opera House for the delightful musical The Music Man. Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, the Goodspeed Opera House was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed. This intimate theater brings you closer to the excitement of live musicals and will delight, inspire and entertain you with their shows!
The Music Man ~ You got trouble in River City! Professor Harold Hill and Marian the Librarian march into a rousing new production of this great American musical. When huckster Harold promises to save an Iowa town by selling the dream of a boys’ band, Marian is the only skeptic. Until she starts to buy his pitch. Fall in love all over again with “76 Trombones,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” “Trouble” and “Till There Was You.” A glorious classic that will have you parading in the streets!
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 The Music Man side orchestra ticket and transportation. Lunch is on your own. Limited tickets available.
A second date may be added. Call Hilary for availability (860) 889-5960
Show ends at 11:00 a.m. on Monday June 24th
Any Member of the Rose City Senior Center may Submit Artwork.
CATEGORIES:
Painting Drawing
A. Oil A. Pastel
B. Acrylic B. Charcoal
C. Watercolor C. Pen, Ink or pencil
Photography Sculpture
A. Color
B. Black and White Quilting*
Collage/Mixed Media
*Quilting is for the Senior Center Art Show only. The Regional Art Show does not include this category
ELIGIBILITY:
Live demonstrations
Health screenings
Give-a-ways
Door prizes
Free presentations
These are just a few of the things available at Expos, Home Shows and Trade Shows. Most are free or very low cost to attend. They are great ways to learn about services and providers you might need. You can also compare agencies.
Discover what’s available in your area. Search out the booths with recreation, travel, insurance, fitness, Senior Centers and more. You can make a list at home and then go to an expo and talk with providers about what you need and how they can help you and your family. You can get the answers. And if the person you are talking with doesn’t have the information or service you are looking for, they can probably point out a booth that can help you.
Start watching for and listening for the upcoming Expos, Home Shows and Trade Shows. Generally, they are start in the spring and end in the fall. Check Area Agencies on Aging, Senior Centers and area housing units. Some might be hosted by major companies for their retirees. Plan on attending yearly for a few years. You can never learn everything at just one. Plus, you’re adapt to meet up with folks you know and have a few friendly chats as well.
AND if you are a business then you want to be a vendor! Your company needs to always be growing and teaching. Expos, Home Shows and Trade Shows are great ways to meet lots of people. If you want to be a part of the health screening let the organizer know. The same with presentations and demonstrations. Your company could be a great addition! It is an excellent way to grow those new costumers. Plus, it puts a face to your business.
Get out there and be seen. Stand up at your booth. It makes you more approachable. Give meaningful items. Engage with the folks passing by. You never know where any connection or contact might lead. Let other vendors know what you do and who your company is. Grow connections. Build relationships. And whatever you do stay off your phone!
And hey make sure you stop by the SeniorCenterCt.org table and say Hi! Be sure to tell us you read about us here!
Time: 12:30pm
May Mini-Trip: Mini-trips are open to Rose City Senior Center Members only.
Enjoy a fun day exploring the many stores at Evergreen Walk!
The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk offers an outstanding collection of the most coveted national specialty retailers and restaurants in South Windsor covering over 374,979 square feet and including over 50 stores and 7 restaurants.
Providing a pedestrian friendly environment, Evergreen Walk resembles a traditional New England village with spacious walkways or a “promenade”, a cascading fountain and fire pit with seating in a park-like setting. Restaurants include Burton’s Grill, Flatbread Co. Pizza, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Sakura Garden, Red Heat Tavern, Ted’s Montana Grill and Panera Bread.
Whether shopping, dining or simply strolling around enjoying the day, The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk is sure to please. Hope you join us!
Cost: $3 for transportation. Lunch is on your own.
Bus leave the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns approx. 3:15 p.m.
Sign up at Reception (by phone 860-889-5960 or in person) starting on April 8th
This trip will be using the Senior Center bus for transportation.
This trip has mostly walking.
Rose City Senior Center’s concert band, Roseland Combo is looking for a saxophone or clarinet player to join this very talented group! If you enjoy playing “vintage” music, then consider joining the Roseland Combo and put some “spark” back in your “sparkle”!
The Roseland Combo meets for rehearsal on Tuesday’s at 10:30am. The group also accompanies the Golden Nuggets choral group on outings and occasionally plays for special events at the Senior Center.
Please contact Hilary with questions or if you would be interested in joining the group.
Thank you to Senior Center Volunteers Nancy Caplet, Rose Marie Desjarlais, Cora Landry and Joe Landry for their help with our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Fundraiser Dinner. Also, to the very talented Pierce Campbell for his wonderful Irish music and songs during the event.
A BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful NFA Honor Society students who served the meal and helped clean up! We would also like to thank Irene’s Family Restaurant for their donation of pizza to feed the hungry NFA students and of course to Ed Meadows for helping Director Mike in the kitchen!
Time: 10:00am
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Susan Sampson understands that selling a home can be an emotional time, with many issues facing older adults when it comes to deciding whether or not to sell their home. Join us for this informative talk as Susan takes a no-pressure approach to help individuals navigate their choices. Susan will also suggest some alternatives to selling which may allow an individual to remain in their home. Tips on decluttering your home will also be discussed and handouts will be available that may be helpful to you. Hope you join us for this informative talk!
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
The Greenhouse will be selling house plants starting on Monday, April 1st in the Reception area. This sale will include house plants only (no outdoor garden plants). Plants will be on sale through the first week of April until plants are sold out. Plants will be reasonably priced with proceeds going towards the greenhouse for future purchases. Please stop by and purchase a plant!
