Time: 1:00pm
Pickleball is a paddle ball sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. It is a fun game that is played on a badminton-sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches. It is played with a plastic ball (similar to a wiffle ball) and a paddle. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced competitive game for experienced players. Stop by and check it out! Beginners welcome!
By the time you are reading this newsletter, we hope to have power to our new message board. The board was purchased with a portion of a large donation we received from the estate of John and Olive Lyman. The message board will serve many purposes and will keep us on the up and up with this new technology for years to come. Be sure to check it out next time you stop by!
Time: 11:45am
You must sign up in the Dining Room for lunch that day to be eligible for the drawing.
Open to Senior Citizen of Norwich. Cats and Dogs Only.
Call Elizabeth for Appointment (860) 594-4502 x 6306
More Information & Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the clinic held? The clinic will be held at the Rose City Senior Center (Art Room). There will be signs to point you in the right direction.
Who can attend this clinic? This clinic is meant to serve Norwich Senior Citizens who may not have the access to veterinary care for their beloved pets due to financial reasons.
What is the cost of bringing my pet(s) to this clinic? This clinic is FREE! Funding is provided by the Letz Fund for Animals and the Environment (Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut), Long Foundation, Chelsea Groton Bank, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and the CT Humane Society.
What are the services provided to pets at these clinics? Each pet seen by our vet will get a general wellness exam, rabies and distemper vaccinations (as needed), a flea/tick preventative, dewormer (as needed), and their nails trimmed. Additionally, dogs will get tested for heartworm. Pet food and supplies are available as well. Residents of Norwich will have the option of licensing their dog, free of charge, after pets receive the required rabies vaccine.
Is there a limit to the number of pets or type of pet I bring? We can see up to 2 pets per family in a single visit. Only dogs or cats will be seen. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers. We reserve the right to refuse sick, pregnant, or aggressive pets.
Do I need an appointment to have my pet(s) seen? Yes. Appointments are needed. Please call Elizabeth at (860) 594-4502 x6306 to make an appointment for the April 25th Norwich Pet Wellness Clinic. Visits with the veterinarian will typically take about 10-15 minutes for each pet. There to be a short wait time. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Do I need to bring any paperwork to show my proof of need? No. We do not screen for financial need.
Do I need to bring anything other than my pet(s)? If your pet has been previously seen by another veterinarian, please bring any records you have.
Time: 9:30am
Come and join this fun group to knit and crochet your own craft projects!
Members are welcome to work on some volunteering projects as well.
Time: 12:30pm
Cost: $10 per person
Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Bread, Dessert, Coffee and Tea
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Entertainment by ‘Songbird’ Judy Hall Gray
Tickets available at Reception Desk starting Monday, February 5th
Last Day to Purchase Tickets: Wednesday, March 7th (or until we sell out).
2018 brings successes and challenges. As I look back I see the 50% growth of www.SeniorCenterCt.org. As I look forward I see the challenge of matching that 50% growth plus expanding Jencks Network. I’m thankful for what has happened and hopeful of what the future holds.
And that brings me to this little ditty I wrote…
What is old?? Me? NO! You? NO! Them?? Of course, it’s them… not us! Right!
Is old turning 40? 50? Oh, wait I’m past those, so it must be 70…80…90???
Hey all I know is it’s not me right now. I don’t feel old – however that feels – and I sure as heck don’t look my age – as I stamp my foot!
So, if we are not old….
Then we can and will do everything we have ever done. Right?
We will continue to learn and do new things.
We will be trendsetters.
We will reinvent ourselves again!
We will find new paths.
We will not say “Oh I’m too old for that”
We will not say “I can’t do that.”
We will not say “I always wanted to do that.”
We will not say “If I was younger…”
I know what I will do!
I will take smart risks.
I will set attainable goals.
I will reach for the impossible.
I will push forward, and I hope you join me on the aging journey!!
Because if we don’t age in a positive fashion…..
– tell me what the alternative is!
-Judy Jencks
Yearly Membership runs from July 1st to June 30th.
Registration is required to participate in programs, classes and events at the Senior Center as well as for transportation.
Norwich Residents*: Suggested $25 yearly Membership
Out of Town: $40 yearly Membership
*Financial Assistance Available (Please see Mike or Hilary)
6:30 AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich
8:45 PM Approximate return time to Norwich
Your memorable day starts with time on your own to shop and dine at Chelsea Market in Manhattan. Built in the former National Biscuit Company factory complex, Chelsea Market fills two entire city blocks. This enclosed building is now home to an urban food court, restaurants and food stores. Chelsea Market also houses television production companies including The Food Network.
Following lunch, you will be dropped off at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Build on the former World Trade Center site, the Memorial & Museum is a tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools, each nearly one acre in size, sit within the footprints of where the Twin Towers once stood and have the names of those who died inscribed into bronze panels edging the pools.
Opened in 2014, the Museum tells the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. The museum presents the intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning and recovery in the telling of the story of the 9/11 attacks and aftermath.
COST: $66 per person includes admission to 9/11 Memorial & Museum and transportation.
Driver tip is not included. Lunch is on your own at Chelsea Market.
There will be one rest stop on the way to New York and one on the return trip home.
REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE
*On the registration day, dail 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 Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00pm
Senior Center Members, Non-Residents
-Beginning Wednesday, February 21 at 5:00pm
Open Registration (Any Adults, Age 18 and older)
-Beginning Thursday, February 22 at 5:00pm
This trip has mostly walking (but at your own pace).
