Category: Programs

Tuesday, September 17th- AARP 55 Alive Driving Course

Cost: $15 for AARP Members, $20 for non
Checks made payable to AARP
Must pay to sign up—first come, first serve.
Come sign up for this refresher driving course sponsored by AARP, receive a certificate and get a discount on your auto insurance! Great program and great discounts for our seniors!

Monday, September 16th- The Hustle w/ Anne Hathaway & Rebel Wilson

3:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 donation
DINNER: Homemade Turkey ala King
MOVIE: The Hustle w/ Anne Hathaway & Rebel Wilson (new release—pg13)
Come join us for our once a month Dinner & Movie on an early Friday afternoon! What better way to spend the day than with good friends, good food, and good movie ! Please sign up if you plan to attend!

Friday, September 27th- Annual Fall Social

Time: 2:00pm

$8.00 donation
Entertainment by: John Banker (back by popular demand)

Fall inspired appetizers, Slow Roasted Apple-Stuffed Pork Loin,Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert & more.
Please join us for our annual Fall Social and help up bring in the new Season with a great Fall inspired theme! Always a great time! We will have a wonderful menu with delicious food, some great entertainment, and many friends to enjoy the afternoon with! Come and have some fun with us and let’s celebrate another beautiful Autumn in Connecticut! Please sign up on the bulletin
board if you plan to attend. Bus is available.

Enhanced Benefits- Second Tuesday of the Month by Appointment

Senior Resources provides preliminary screening for many general state and/or federal benefits or supports. These program include energy assistance, Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders, Prescriptions, SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid (Title 19), Medicare, Veteran Benefits, Energy bills, Housing, Tax Relief, Supplemental Security Income and much more.
It is completely confidential.  Your name or social security number is not required

Give us a call at 860-376-2329 to sign up

Over the Hill Gang Hiking with John- Fridays from September 6th to October 25th

Time: 9:00 am

Fri mornings starting Sep 6th through Oct 25th
Local hikes and away hikes.
Ride provided for away hikes. $5pp transport fee.
Wear sturdy shoes. Bring a bottle of water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray.

Directions provided.
Call to register & for more information

Renter’s Rebate Program- Open through October 1st

A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2018 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program.  Program open through October 1, 2019.

Income Limits:
Single: $36,000 yearly or less
Couple: $43,900 yearly or less

Appointments are Needed
Norwich residents, 55 and older please 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 contact your Resident Services Coordinator for an appointment at your housing complex.

Beginner Tai Chi – Fridays

Time: 1:45pm – 3:00pm

Cost: $45 for a 10 week session

Interested in learning Tai Chi?  This class is for you!  Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise using graceful movements to connect the mind and body.  Sometimes described as “meditation in motion”, Tai Chi is used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of other health conditions. This class is for beginners with no experience or limited experience.  Class starts September 6th.

This class is open to Senior Center Members only.  Not a Member?  Sign up today!

Started 9/6/19

Senior Karate I- Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 9:00am to 9:45am

Martial arts for seniors focuses on improving stamina and endurance, maintaining physical safety, and even promoting mental acuity.

This program promotes positive personal development of the student. This class is an introduction to traditional karate-do taught in a safe and structured manner which will cater to every students personal needs. Students will learn basic karate technique which will strengthen them mentally as well as physically. Mobility and stretching will be a consistent part of class as well as learning fundamentals for self-protection. The cost will be $65 for 8 weeks. (that is ONLY $4 a class!)

You can register yourself from comfort of home too! www.grotonrec.com (call us at 860-441-6785 and we can walk you through it)