Entertainment by ‘Songbird’ by Judy Hall
Category: Programs
Tuesday, March 20th- AARP Driver Safety – Smart Driver Course
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.
Tuesday, December 7th- Book Discussion with Author Bernice L. Rocque
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.
Debbie Gaudet is Artist of the Month ~ December
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
Holiday Luncheon with Entertainment
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.
A Holiday Melody
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.
Holiday Bingo
A special FREE Holiday Bingo will be held on December 20th at 1:00pm.
Friday, December 29th 10am – Book Club
Friday, December 29th 10am
YANKEE SWAP
YANKEE SWAP
On Thursday, December 14th at 12:30pm we will be
having enjoying a Yankee Swap. For those of you who
are not familiar with this, here is what you need to know
to participate. Everyone wanting to participate brings a
wrapped gift worth $5.00. Be creative, it should be a gift
that others would like to own. When you bring your gift
you will pick a number. 1 through however many people.
The more people that come the “funner” it is! The first
person picks a gift and unwraps it. Then the second
person picks a gift or takes the one that the first person
picks. If the second person chooses the first persons gift,
the first person picks another gift and unwraps it. The
game continues on until the last person picks a gift.
Stroke:Improving Outcomes Through Action
Join us on December 13th at 1:00pm for a one hour presentation presented by Brad Fowler who is a paramedic and stroke educator for Middlesex Hospital. During the presentation entitled Stroke- Improving Outcomes through Action you will learn about:
Stroke incidence and impact Who is at greatest risk of suffering a stroke
Causes and types of stroke What can be done to prevent strokes from occurring
How to recognize stroke signs and symptoms The importance of early recognition and transport
How to prepare for the 911 response Available treatment to reverse the effects of stroke
Your role in improving stroke outcomes