BENEFITS COUNSELING—With Natalie will be available on Thursdays to all seniors 60 years old or over. Please call 860-889-5960 for an appointment. This program is supported by Sr. Resources Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act.
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Help Make Miracles This Holiday Season St. Vincent de Paul Place Donation
Let’s join together, open our hearts, and help those in need this holiday season. The Rose City Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich. 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. Let’s help them out!
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 and cat food. 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
Friday, December 14th so we can get the items to St. Vincent de Paul Place!
Thank you for your kindness!
Free Stuff and Discounts – Content by Judy
Don’t we all want something for nothing? Do you look for the bargains and ways to stretch every dollar? I’m drawn to the clearance signs like a bee to honey! So, I’ve come up with this list of discounts and free stuff for seniors, veterans and everyone else. And remember if you don’t ask you miss out.
- Look on Craigslist. They have a “free” listing under “for sale”.
- Facebook has any number of resale/yard sale pages.
- Free Hunting and fishing licenses if you are 65+.
- State parks + CT registration = free entrance. This is now included in our car registrations.
- Some Banks offer free checking and more.
- Free college tuition if you are 62+. Finish your degree. Take classes that interest you.
- Income tax returns – free with AARP trained preparers- check local senior centers for appt.
- Save 5-10% off your auto ins for taking a driving class – check senior center for AARP class.
- Retention dept for utilities – reduction for staying with that provider. This will take some time – maybe a half hour – but the discount will last 12-24 months.
- Prescription assistance for non-covered unaffordable meds – ask at your doctor’s office and ask your pharmacist.
- Legal assistance is available from several resources. Call 1-800-296-1467 or 1-800-453-3320 to get started.
- Your library – free and reduced passes to museums and attractions, e-books, e-audio.
- Discounts at restaurants and stores – one example is Kohl’s 15% every Wed for those 60+.
- Community Resources – Call or visit your Area Agency on Aging, Senior Centers or your Town’s Municipal Agent.
- Call your Town Hall. Town Clerks are a wealth of information.
- Don’t forget calling 211 – 211ct.org
17 Browse the internet. Check any number of websites. BUT be sure to check the date for when the article was published to help judge if the information is current.
Saturday, November 10- U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps – Community Celebration at Waterford Country School
Time: 2:00pm
Were you in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII? Did you have a relative who was? Please call and let us hear from you and join us to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps.
Please call (860) 536-1133 for more information or to RSVP to attend the event by November 6th.
Tuesday, November 20th- Long Term Care Planning and Transfer of Asset Rules for Title XIX (19)
Time: 10:00am
Title XIX (19) – Medicaid is designed to assist in paying for Skilled Nursing Facility expenses and many other medical expenses for individuals who have minimal assets and inadequate income to pay for these needs.
Long term care planning is complicated, but there are many ways to transfer assets to your heirs and still be eligible for Title XIX if and when the time comes. The best thing you can do to provide for your own needs and still have a legacy is to plan ahead…which means it would be wise to start your planning now.
Join us for this informative presentation which will discuss the transfer of asset rules for Title XIX (19), long term care planning and will explain what Title XIX (19) covers and who qualifies.
Presentation by Attorney P. Michael Lahan – Estate Planning and Elder Law
Wednesday, November 14th- Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Join us for this informative presentation on the 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. This presentation will help differentiate between normal age related forgetfulness and Alzheimer’s disease indicators. This talk is recommended for anyone who is interested
in learning more about the early detection of Alzheimer’s and related dementias; and will give you a better understanding of those suffering from this disease.
Sign up at reception if you will be attending.
Presentation by Kristine Johnson, Eastern Regional Director – Alzheimer’s Association
Tuesday, December 18th- Senior Holiday Luncheon
Cost: $12 per person
Please join us for our annual Holiday Luncheon! This fully catered event will feature a delicious holiday plated meal served to you at your table, delightful musical entertainment by Karen Wagner-Iovanna, door prizes and of course great company and a fun time!
Menu: House Garden Salad with Creamy Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette, Maple Sausage & Apple Cornbread Stuffed Chicken Breast with Gravy, Whipped Red Skinned Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Seven Cheese Mac & Cheese, Cranberry Sauce & Assorted Dinner Rolls, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
* Tickets go on Sale Thursday, Nov. 1st * Pay when you Sign Up *
Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Friday, Nov. 30th. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Prepared and Served by Matthews Catering Company
Tuesday, November 6th- Senior Center Closed due to Voting Precinct
On Tuesday, November 6th, the Senior Center is being used as a voting precinct.
The building will be CLOSED for the day except for voting. ALL Senior Center programs and classes are cancelled for the day. ALL rooms will be closed. NO lunch will be served.
We will still provide transportation to Medical Appointments and Walmart Shopping.
Thursday, December 6st- Roseland Combo Holiday Concert
Time: 1:30 p.m.
This event is free. Hope you join us!
Please join us and celebrate the season! Rose City Senior Center’s concert band, Roseland Combo, will be playing holiday music for all to enjoy. This wonderful band consists of very talented Senior Center members who will be playing a selection of holiday songs. Light Refreshment will be served.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be joining us!
Friday, November 2nd- Introduction to Beginner Tai Chi
Interested in learning Tai Chi but not exactly sure what it is really about?
This free one week introductory class is for you! Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise using graceful movements to connect the mind and body. Sometimes described as “meditation in motion”, Tai Chi is used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of other health conditions. This introductory class will explain the fundamentals and benefits of Tai Chi with demonstrations by the instructor.
Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
A 10-week Beginner Tai Chi class will start in the Spring. Start date of class TBD.