Are you interested in baking some delicious treats for a good cause?
Club 55 is looking for baked goods for their annual Flea Market (May 14). Any amount of baked goodies is appreciated. Club 55 will price and sell these at their FLEA MARKET to raise funds for their Club 55 awards and giving to local organizations.
Please drop off their baked goods Thursday and / or Friday (May 12th and 13th) between 9am-3pm.
Come join us in a celebration in your honor! Declared Older Americans month in 1963 by President Kennedy, May is a time to come together to thank our seniors for the contributions they have made to our country, our community and our lives! Please join us for a luncheon and celebration in your honor! Please call #860-848-0422 or come in to sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend!
Bus is available.
The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities. (ACL)
The Lymes’ Senior Center would like to dance in the upcoming Old Lyme Parade on Monday, May 30th. If you are interested in joining us please call us (860) 434-1605 ext. 240 or email us at seniorcenter@oldlyme-ct.gov .
We will be having Bethany Haslam from the Dance Studio of Old Lyme choreographing the dance and we will be practicing it April 11th, 18th, 25th and May 2nd, 9th and 23rd right after tap class at 11:00am. This is open to everyone and the dance will not be complicated as we will be moving forward at the same time. We will send you a video of the dance after you sign up so you can practice at home as well if you would like. It would be great if you can make at least 2 rehearsals and May 23rd attendance is required. We will be having our dress rehearsal and handing out T-shirts on that day! Monday, May 30th the parade is from 10am-11am.
Mondays……….Senior Center, New London/Waterford area Shopping
Tuesdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
Wednesdays……Senior Center, Norwich area Shopping
Thursdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
Fridays……………Senior Center or Special Trip
News Alert– Bus Reservations are made through the Senior Center.
Please call 860-848-0422 or stop by the front office.
Make simple Spring crafts to take home and enjoy for the Season! This easy crafts are good for beginners but all are welcome to join. All materials will be supplied.
This class is free for Senior Center Members and led by our very crafty volunteer Joyce.
Class size will be limited and you need to sign up in advance to join the class.
Sign up at Reception if you are interested.
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 poor girl living with her family who always felt there was more to life than washing clothes and being belittled by her Mummy.
After her glamorous Aunt Vi gives her a taste of the finer things in life, Edwina is whisked off to a new “station” – being a maid in Rochurst Manor. While there Edwina learns of the strange and disturbing past of Master Rochurst, and the tragic present circumstances of the ladies of the house!
Book Price ~ Senior Center Members: $12.00 Non-Members: $17.00
Purchase Book at Reception. All proceeds will benefit the Rose City Senior Center.
Book Discussion: Karen Warfield will be here in late Summer/early Fall for a book discussion for those who are interested after reading the book. The date is not yet scheduled.
Book Loan: The Senior Center has two copies of White Gloves to loan out (two week loan time) for Senior Center Members not able to purchase a book. Please see Hilary if you are interested.
A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2021 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program. Program open through October 1, 2022.
You must apply in the town you are currently living in and have rented in Connecticut in 2021.
Income Limits:
Single: $38,100 yearly or less Couple: $46,400 yearly or less
Appointment Needed, Please Call:
Norwich residents, 55 and older call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.
If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.
► If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your
Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.
Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses.
Energy Assistance ~ Provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets.
Water Assistance ~ This is a one-time water assistance benefit to help with restoration of household water services to disconnected homes; reduction of overdue water bills; and prevention of service disconnection. Help is available for both household water and wastewater bills.
Income Limits: Household Size: 1 2 3
Annual Income $39,027 $51,035 $63,044
► Last Day to Apply: May 31, 2022
Payments are made directly to your utility, fuel or water provider.
For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681
The Rose City Senior Center offers counseling services for our Senior Center members. Individual and Family Counseling for positive mental health and well-being is available. In-person appointments are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or talk with a counselor by phone.
Appointments are available with:
Kerri Redner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mondays 9:00-12:00pm and Thursdays 10:15-12:15pm.
Angelo Callis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Wednesdays 12:00-2:30pm.
If you are interested, please call Rose City Senior Center (860) 889-5960.
Leave your information on their voicemail and Kerri or Angelo will call you back.
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