A beautiful Autumn themed quilt is being raffled off with all proceeds to benefit future programs and events at the Rose City Senior Center. The handmade quilt was made by the very talented Senior Center Quilting Group. Thank you for the beautiful donation!
Tickets are 3 for $1 and are available at reception.
Drawing to be held on Friday, November 16th and you do not have to be present to win!
There will always be times in our lives when we offer care to others. Friends, parents, children and spouses have life events happen to them. We by instinct reach out and offer to help.
When those life events happen a plan comes about, care and healing happen and the world rights itself at some point. During that time life becomes quite crazy and hectic.
We could do a lot of our caregiving better and easier if we plan ahead. When a baby is about to be born plans are made for a doctor, aftercare for mom, cribs and more are bought. Questions are asked and answered. Babysitters, daycare decided on.
But for lots of other caregiving situations no planning is done at all. We age, our parents age. We don’t talk about what will happen as we lose some of our independence. Who will care for who? What agency do we want and what don’t we want?
Now is the time to look at the home, the budget and other options. Is it safe to stay at home? Is a move needed? What resources are there to pay for help? What will insurance pay for? What insurance is available? Is there a care plan manager? Are there resources from an employer available?
Start looking for the answers to some of these questions now.
Plus, start planning how the caregivers will get some respite. It is not unheard of for the caregiver to die before the one they are taking care of. Caregiving is stressful, a lot of work, demanding and exhausting.
We all need time for ourselves and so do the caregivers. They need time away from the situation. Whether it’s going out to lunch, shopping, taking a nap, gardening or reading a book they need a break.
Take care of the caregiver so they can continue to care for their loved one.
* This is an advanced level group. Limited space may be available.
Wednesdays at 12:45 in the card room
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Have you always wanted to learn the game Mahjong? Now is your chance!
Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, strategy and calculation using tiles with symbols and pictures. It is played similar to the card game Rummy in that you “draw” and “discard” tiles in an attempt to match them to win the game. Hope you join us!
Medical Appointments– Transportation to medical appointments is available from 8:45am until 2:00pm. Early reservation is recommended as these appointments fill up quickly, sometimes months aheads.
Transportation to local grocery stores is available for members only. If possible, please call by 3:00 pm the day before to sign up for a ride. Transportation donations is $1.00 each way. The schedule is as follows:
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Med Ride II– Transportation is now available for Senior or Disabled Residents of Norwich/Montville to out-of-town medical appointments. Please call Anne at 860-889-5960 to check for availability.
Senior Center– Transportation to the Center is available beginning at 8:30am, with return trips at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Please call the Center before Noon the day before, to schedule a ride for the next day.
WheelChair Van– Transportation for medical appointments and shopping is available for seniors needing wheelchair-accessible transportation. Space is limited. Advance reservation required.
9:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
6:30 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
Start with a delicious buffet luncheon with all foods prepared on the premises.
Following lunch enjoy the hilarious Matinee performance of A Doublewide, Texas Christmas!
It’s Christmastime in the newest – and tiniest – town in Texas….Doublewide! And it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble. Not only are the trailer park residents dealing with the stress of the holiday season, but they’ve just discovered that Doublewide, Texas is being doubled-crossed by the County. Spend the Yuletide in Doublewide and let this hilarious comedy make your Christmas merry and bright because there’s no place like a good ol’ Texas-sized mobile home for the holidays!
Following the Matinee, return to your seat in the dining room for a fun-filled Cabaret Show!
Sample Buffet Menu: Fruit Salad, Cole Slaw, Lettuce Bowl, Three Bean Salad, Beets, Cucumber Salad, Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, Meatballs, Roasted Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Glazed Ham, Italian Sausage, Baked Scrod, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Vegetable Medley, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Beans, Roasted Potatoes, Rice, Fresh Baked Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee and Tea
COST: $72 per person includes roundtrip motorcoach, fabulous buffet lunch, matinee performance of “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas”, and cabaret show. Driver tip is not included.
Call Hilary for availability (860) 889-5960
