The Winterfest Parade is coming and this year Norwich will be having its first ever Light Parade!
It’s going to be a great time and an amazing kickoff to the holiday season in Downtown Norwich. The theme this year is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and the Senior Center will have a decorated bus along with some staff in the parade!
For more information visit: www.GoNorwichCT.com
If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home regardless of your vaccination status.
Think you have a cold? Throat feeling sore? Have a new cough? Just feeling “under the weather”?
Please stay home! You will be helping other Senior Center members as well as the Senior Center staff stay healthy by keeping out of the Senior Center and staying home until you are feeling better.
By taking some time away from the Senior Center, talking to your physician and resting, you will hopefully improve your health and get better faster while helping to maintain the health of others.
Please do your part!
Help keep other Senior Center Members and Staff healthy and safe!
The Senior Center has packages of disposable underwear (adult diapers) which are available to seniors in need. We currently have pull-up style, side-tab style, pads, liners and bed pads available.
Please call (860) 889-5960 to check on what sizes we currently have.
We are not accepting any donations of side-tab style briefs at this time.
Set in Norwich, CT in the 1860’s, White Gloves is an historical fiction novel with themes of mystery, intrigue, deception, and redemption. Follow the story of Edwina Wojneck, a maid at Rochurst Manor. New to her position, the current staff shares with her the strange and disturbing past of Master Rochurst, and the tragic present circumstances of the ladies of the house.
Norwich author Karen Warfield is a founding member of the Norwich Historical Society and served on its Board of Directors for several years. She was Associate Editor for The Norwich Historical Society’s The 9-Mile Square, published by Bill Stanley. Karen is a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
Book Price ~ Senior Center Members: $12.00 Non-Members: $17.00
Purchase Book at Reception. All proceeds will benefit the Rose City Senior Center.
A beautiful heavyweight crocheted Afghan, in light shades of aqua, yellow, pink and tan is being raffled off with all proceeds to benefit programs and events at the Rose City Senior Center. The handmade afghan was made by a very talented Senior Center Member and donated to us. Afghan size 66” x 56”
Tickets are 3 for $1 and are sold at reception through Friday December 16th.
We are looking for volunteers to help in the Senior Center Kitchen in the morning. You will work under the direction of the TVCCA Café Site Server. You will assist in prepping TVCCA Meals on Wheels food bags along with assisting in our kitchen for the Senior Center lunch.
Lunch assistance may include preparing silverware and trays, help plate and serve food, cleaning up after lunch and running the dishwasher. This position involves standing, bending, lifting, carrying, etc. Help is needed weekdays from 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Call Hilary if you have questions or are interested. (860) 889-5960
If the area experiences bad weather – classes, programs and transportation may be cancelled OR the Senior Center may be closed.
Weather related cancellations and closings are posted on
WFSB TV Channel 3, WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio stations.
**We are listed as ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER for cancellations and closings.**
Medicare Part C (Advantage Plans) and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).
Medicare health plans and prescription drug plans can make changes each year to things like cost, coverage providers and pharmacies. During open enrollment, you have the opportunity to review and make changes to your plan. Schedule an appointment to re-evaluate your current plan.
Norwich Residents ~ Please call Carolyn for an appointment (860) 889-5960
Medicare Benefits Counselor Natalie is also available to assist any seniors,
60 years and older, who live in New London County.
NL County Residents 60+ ~ Please leave a message for Natalie (860) 889-5960
Programs designed to help offset the costs for lower income households.
Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses.
CT Energy Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets.
CT Water Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards disconnection of household water services; reduction of overdue water bills; and prevention of service disconnection. Help is available for both household water and wastewater bills. Eligible households can qualify for up to $1,000.
Income Limits:
Household Size: Annual Income
1 – $39,761
2 – $51,996
3 – $64,230
► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2023
Payments are made directly to your utility, fuel or water provider.
For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681
If you wish to have your taxes done, starting at 9:00a.m. on January 3rd please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Tuesdays or Thursdays starting in February through early April.
This is a free-of-charge service with an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer.
(860) 889-5960. Do not wait, appointments book up quickly!
