Congratulation to Missy Sanford who recently won the beautiful crocheted lap-sized afghan that was being raffled off. The afghan was made by a very talented member of the Thursday afternoon Knitting and Crocheting Group. The Senior Center made approximately $150 on the sale of raffle tickets. Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets.
All proceeds from this raffle will remain with the Rose City Senior Center and will be used towards future programs.
The Fitness Room is now open Monday – Friday from 8am – 3:45pm.
The Rose City Senior Center has a Fitness Room consisting of 2 recumbent bikes, 3 upright bike and 2 treadmills. The Fitness Room is available to current Members of the Rose City Senior Center.
Completed and signed copies of the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire must be turned in before using the equipment. A copy of each of these forms can be picked up at Reception along with a copy of the Fitness Room Criteria and Rules as well as the membership application.
If you have any questions, please see Mike or Hilary.
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.
And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!
You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class.
Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members
Pay by check or cash on the day of the class
Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.
Entertainment by ‘Songbird’ by Judy Hall
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.
And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!
You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class.
Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members
Pay by check or cash on the day of the class
Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.
The Ponemah Years
Walking in the Footsteps of My Mother
Time: 11:00 a.m.
A journey back to the Ponemah Mill and family life in 20th century Taftville illuminated the “essence” of the author’s French-Canadian mother, Gabrielle Picard, a weaver in the 1940’s. Part memoir, part history, and part family portrait – this book is rich in photos and family stories.
Author Bernice L. Rocque, a family historian and Norwich native, will be discussing her new book, The Ponemah Years: Walking in the Footsteps of My Mother. Bernice was at the Rose City Senior in 2012 discussing her first book, Until the Robin Walks on Snow, (about her father’s Janovicz family).
Both books will be available for purchase and signing for those interested.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
This month the display case outside of the library will be filled with wonderful paintings from the very talented Debbie Gaudet. Debbie is a participant in the Monday morning Art Class and is very talented in oil painting. Please stop by and take a look!
I am a self taught artist, only taking a couple of oil painting classes through the Norwich Adult Education. I worked full time for 35 years at the UConn Dental School. After retiring in 2012 I joined the Rose City Senior Center and the Monday morning Art Class, where I have enjoyed meeting and working with many talented fellow artist.
My two favorite muses in life have always been art and gardening. The garden provides
me with endless subjects to paint and I love the challenge of trying to capture its beauty on canvas. I often use my own garden for inspiration or working off of a photo I have found from different sources.
Painting for me is a form of meditation. I can sit and be still and forget everything for 2 or more hours getting totally lost in what I am painting. ~ Debbie Gaudet
The Holiday Luncheon with Entertainment which is a $3.00 donation will be held on Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00pm. Reservations can be made by calling (860)434-4322 between November 27th- December 8th.
Join us on December 21st at 1:00pm as Lyme -Old Lyme High School Select Singers will be here to perform their Holiday Melody for us.
A special FREE Holiday Bingo will be held on December 20th at 1:00pm.
