Category: Programs

We are pleased to announce that we have invited Attorney Leah Pollard Schad of Connecticut Legal Service to attend a special presentation on Wills, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney and Conservatorships on Wednesday, April 24th at 1:00 p.m. The doors to the Preston Senior Center will open at 12:30 p.m. Limited seating is available. Bring your questions and concerns and have them addressed by Attorney Pollard Shad.

CLS is Connecticut’s largest not for profit law firm. “Our mission is to
provide access to justice and protect the critical civil legal rights of low-income
individuals and families through representation, systemic advocacy, advice,
collaboration, and education. We serve low-income families in 122 of the 169
Connecticut communities (our sister agencies serve areas of greater Hartford and
greater New Haven). Our service area includes hundreds of thousands of families
eligible for our services. We protect and secure critical civil legal rights for our
clients and advance access to justice for all Connecticut residents. We produce
optimal individual and community results, and continuously strive to increase the impact and efficiency of our work. Our staff are our greatest asset. They are
supported by their work environment and enriched by the individual and
collective difference they make.

Our partners, funders, and the communities we serve view us as a trusted
partner and recognized leader. Our Board members are active ambassadors for
our organization and create access to resources, expertise, and relationships to
support our work”.

Closed for Good Friday

Wednesday, March 27th from 11:45am-12:45pm

A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer.  Generations offers access to Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions.

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your heath care needs.  Appointment not needed.

Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.

Wednesdays in March at 12:30 p.m

Interested in learning how to play the Ukulele?  No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn something new and have fun playing.  This 6-week beginner class began in February.

You can still join the last four classes in March.  The last class will be on Wednesday, March 27^th.

You must bring your own ukulele.  Reasonably priced ukuleles can be purchased on Amazon.

Please sign up at Reception if interested.

Do you play a musical instrument?  Do you think you’d enjoy playing different genres of music from over the years, including Country, Oldies, and Show Tunes

Rose City Senior Center’s Roseland Combo is looking for additional members to join them in entertaining a variety of groups.  Stop by any Tuesday morning at 10:15 a.m. to meet with the current band members and see what joining the group is all about.

The group meets weekly on Tuesdays for rehearsal and periodically performs at local area senior housings, nursing homes, etc.  Open to Senior Center Members only. 

Call Hilary with any questions. (860) 889-5960

Friday, March 15th from 10:00-12:00pm

Nallely Chavez, Lead Program Community Liaison from the City of Norwich Community Development Office will be here to answer questions on funding they offer for repair and rehabilitation of properties where low and moderated income people live.  Single family and multi-family structures are included.

Eligible repair & rehabilitation projects include: roof repairs or replacement, energy efficiency improvements for windows, furnaces & insulation, electrical system repairs, lead-based paint abatement and handicapped accessibility improvements.

• Owner Occupant Load Program

Owner/Occupant (non-elderly) : 20-year repayment loan at 0% interest.

Owner/Occupant individuals 62+ : Deferred 0% interest loan due 30 years from the date of the lien, or at the transfer or sale of the property, or if the owner no longer resides in the premises.

We will be closing early on March 12th at 12:30pm

Wednesday, March 27^th from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Three Rivers Middle College National Honors Society students will be here for an afternoon of fun and games!  Join us to play various card games, board games, Cornhole and more!

Cookies & coffee will be served and Goody Bags will be given out to all participants.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The group will be starting back on Tuesday, March 5^th

Golden Nuggets is Rose City Senior Center’s glee club and they are looking for new members. Singers of any level of experience are welcome to join them. Spring is a great time to join this talented group as they will be starting back after their Winter break and preparing for their Spring Concert!

If you are interested in joining Golden Nuggets, you must join by March 19^th.

Anyone wishing to join after that date will be accepted on a case by case basis.

*No class March 12th