Category: Programs

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 20^th 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.

Time: 10:00am

“Saving the Brain” is the name of the game!

Join Judy Frederick from Three Rivers Healthcare for interactive games to help keep your thought processes active.  Brain games are fun activities, games, puzzles and challenges that jog your mind and make you strategize, plan, and remember information.  Staying mentally active and playing brain games can help improve your memory, improve recall, and may even help to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.   Hope you join us for some fun and “memorable” games!

Light refreshments will be available.  ~  Please Sign up at Reception.

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!

Don’t miss the deadline as there is no exceptions.

Time: 12:00pm

Cost: $12.00

Please join us for our annual Holiday Luncheon!  This fully catered event will feature a delicious holiday plated meal served to you at your table, delightful musical entertainment by Harpist Allyn Bryson Donath, door prizes and of course great company and a fun time!

Menu:

Tossed Garden Salad with Creamy Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette,Roasted Turkey Breast with Giblet Gravy served atop Vegetable Herb Cornbread Stuffing,Butter Whipped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Corn Pudding, Assorted Dinner Rolls, Baked Apple Crisp with Whipped Cream.

*Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Mon. Nov. 27^th by Noon.  NO EXCEPTIONS!*

Prepared and Served by Matthews Catering Company

On Tuesday, November 7^th, the Senior Center is being used as a voting precinct.

The building will be CLOSED for the day except for voting.  ALL Senior Center programs and classes are cancelled for the day.   ALL rooms will be closed.  NO lunch will be served. 

We will still provide transportation to Medical Appointments and Walmart Shopping.

Tree Trimming :  On November 29th at 12:45pm., please join us as we get into the spirit of the season! We will be trimming the trees in the senior center, listening to festive music, and enjoying some holiday refreshments.

Gobble ’til You Wobble – Thanksgiving Luncheon 

Tuesday November 14      11:30 AM

Turkey, Seasoned Bread Stuffing, Twice Baked Potato, Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Honey Peas & Carrots, Green Beans Almondine, Cranberry Sauce, Cornbread, Pumpkin Pie, Punch, Coffee

Cost is $15        Registration closes Thursday, Nov 9th

Our entertainment will be Willie Nininger at 12:30 pm

860-441-6785 or online www.grotonrec.com/Discover55/

Open to the public!

Join us on November 27th at 1:00pm as Join us on November 27th at 1:00pm as The New Horizon’s Band of the Community Music School performs various marches, show tunes, classics and seasonal music for us. This all Seniors band is a reminder to us, that you are never too old to pick up an instrument. Community Music School performs various marches, show tunes, classics and seasonal music for us. This all Seniors band is a reminder to us, that you are never too old to pick up an instrument.