Fri, January 29th 1pm
Live performance via Zoom with Airborne the multicultural Contemporary Jazz group based from New Haven, CT.
Please register by January 27th with the Senior Center office to get your Zoom invitation.
Category: Programs
Friday, January 22nd- GRAB & GO MEAL
Mystery Chef Choice – $5pp – payable on day
Fri, January 22nd from 11am – 12pm
Register with the Senior Center office by January 19th.
Friday, January 8th- Grab-N-Go Cupcake
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Fri, January 8th at 1pm
Let’s celebrate with a sweet treat!
Grab-N-Go Cupcake At the East Lyme Senior Center
Register by January 4th with the Senior Center office.
Sponsored by: Crescent Point at Niantic
Otis Library
Contactless Book Pick-up – Otis Library is offering Outside Book Pickup for those interested in getting reading material. Requested books will be collected by Library staff. You arrange a pickup date and time. When you arrive, call the Library and the books will be placed on a table for you to retrieve.
For information, visit www.otislibrarynorwich.org/outside-pickup-instructions OR Call the Library and someone can assist you by phone (860) 889-2365 press 1.
E-Books, Audiobooks and Online Magazines – Otis Library has a large collection of material available to view online through their website for Otis Library Card holders.
For information, visit www.otislibrarynorwich.org/downloadables
Chromebooks and Hotspots – Otis Library has a limited number of Chromebooks (laptops) available to borrow if you are in need of a device to access the internet.
Portable Hotspots are also available to borrow. A Portable Hotspots will allow you to access the internet with a mobile WiFi signal. If you do not currently have internet access in your home, a Hotspot will allow you access. With a Chromebook and Hotspot you will be ready to explore the internet and have access to online classes, programs, information, etc.
For information, call Otis Library (860) 889-2365 press 1.
You need an Otis Library Card in order to borrow material. Please contact the Library to obtain a card if you do not currently have one. Library Cards are free to Norwich Residents.
Food Pantries ~ Food Assistance
If you need assistance with food, please contact Rose City Senior Center (860) 889-5960 or
Norwich Human Services (860) 823-3778 for information on additional Norwich Area Food Pantries. Your information will be kept confidential. Please reach out for help if you need it.
January- Virtual Presentations
These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, Sherman Senior Center, Glastonbury Senior Center, West Hartford Library and Needham History Museum.
- How to Go in the Ice and Snow Tues., Jan 12th 12:00p.m. Winter driving tips from AAA. Registration required by emailing ShermanSeniorCenter@gmail.com
- Goths, Gargoyles and God: Magnificent Medieval Cathedrals Tues., Jan 12th 12:00p.m. Join this virtual, interactive discussion with Dr. Benfield as he shares the finest examples of Gothic and Medieval Cathedrals across England and France. Presented by AARP. Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
- Coping in the age of COVID: Don’t Navigate Alone Thurs., Jan 14th 12:30p.m. Join us for a conversation led by Erin Leavitt-Smith, Asst. Director Statewide Services (DMHAS). Learn about the CT resources and support systems in place for families and individuals when it comes to coping with the stress brought on by living in the age of COVID. .Presented by AARP. Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
- Stories from the Attic: Military Memories Fri., Jan 15th 2:30p.m. Join Urban Archeologist Greg Von Antwerp as he shows some of his best military artifacts. Registration required by emailing Diana.patterson@glastonburyct.gov
- Historic Haunts with Jeff Belanger Mon., Jan 18th 7:00p.m. Come explore the ghosts of the White House and other historic buildings and haunts with Jeff Belanger! For over 20 years, Jeff has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. Registration required at www.needhamhistory.org/calendar-events/
- Nowhere is a Place ~ Travels in Chilean Patagonia Tues., Jan 19th 1:00p.m. Spend an hour with Gerri Griswold as she shares breathtaking images from this ethereal travel destination tucked along the tail of the Andes near the bottom of the world. Registration required at www.westhartford.librarymarket.com/events/month/2021/01
- Wadsworth Atheneum Virtual Tour: Women Artists Wed., Jan 20th 1:00p.m. Please join us for a very special docent lead virtual tour highlighting Women Artists and artwork at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Presented by AARP. Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
- Fraud Fighting – Investment Fraud Fri., Jan 22nd 10:00a.m. Learn the red flags and prevention methods to managing your financial future from the CT Department of Banking financial examiner Kelly Lent. Presented by AARP. Registration required at www.local.aarp.org/hartford-ct/aarp-events/
- Glastonbury High School Treble Choir Fri., Jan 22nd 12:00p.m. The Treble Choir is an auditioned group of 10th, 11th and 12th graders at Glastonbury High School. They sing music in a wide variety of styles and annually take part in the Festival of Women’s Voices. Registration required by emailing Diana.patterson@glastonburyct.gov
- Raptors in Connecticut Sat., Jan 23rd 2:00p.m.Presented by Joe Attwater, RTP Estuary Center Teacher, Naturalist, Connecticut Audubon Society. Registration required by emailing programreg@lymepl.org
New to Medicare Virtual Presentation
Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging
Know your Medicare options. Choose a date that works for you!
February 2nd 2:00p.m.
March 2nd 5:00p.m.
April 6th 10:00a.m.
Session includes:
- Enrollment—Know when to enroll to avoid penalties
- Medicare options
- Make Medicare affordable—Medicare financial assistance programs
To register for one of the ZOOM presentations, visit www.seniorresourcesec.org
Senior Center Services- Transportation
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS – Transportation to needed medical appointments is available.
WHEELCHAIR VAN – Wheelchair accessible transportation is available to medical appointments.
MED RIDE II – Transportation is available for Seniors or Disabled Residents of Norwich and Montville to
out-of-town medical appointments.
GROCERY SHOPPIING – Currently offering grocery shopping assistance. Please call for information.
Please call (860) 889-5960 for information.
City of Norwich Alerts & Notifications
You can sign up on the City of Norwich website to receive emails or texts of City related alerts and notifications. This includes being notified of emergency alerts or closure of City Hall along with being able to sign up for tax payment reminders, budget and agenda information, City Calendar updates and more. You choose what alerts or notifications you would like to be sent.
If you are interested in signing up to receive alerts or notifications,
please follow the sign up information below.
- On the City of Norwich homepage (www.norwichct.org) click on “Notify Me” (found on the right side
middle of the page).
- If this is your first time signing up for alerts or notifications, enter your email (and cell phone for text alerts). To complete the user set-up, you will receive a confirmation email and/or text that you will need to respond to. If you have previously signed up for alerts or notifications, sign-in with your email to make changes or updates.
- Choose which alerts and notifications you would like to receive.
- For each alert or notification you select, you will receive a confirmation email or text that you will
also need to respond to confirm your selections.
You are able to change, update or cancel your alerts and notifications at anytime by going to the “Notify Me” on the City’s website and entering your email to make changes.
The Rose City Senior Center now has a Facebook page!
Search for us on Facebook for Senior Center, community and senior related information.