Category: Programs

Don’t have a Scan Card?  Please stop by Reception to pick one up.

Scanning in is required, not optional.  By scanning your card, we can show the usage of the Senior Center ~ our classes, programs and services.  These statistics are vital for us to maintain what we offer and, hopefully, secure additional funding in the future to increase our programs and services.

Scan In To Win!

Want a chance to win a $25 gift card?  Use your SCAN CARD every time you visit the Senior Center and select all classes, programs and rooms you will be utilizing while you are in the building.  In addition, look for the “Scan Card Reward” balloon icon.  Select it for your chance to win.  The more days you scan in, the better odds you have to win!

Saturday, November 18^th  from  9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

at Otis Library  261 Main Street, Norwich

Mark your calendar and kick off the holiday season at Otis Library’s 15^th annual O’tis a Festival.  A holiday marketplace of all things creative including over 40 local artisans, raffles, all-day entertainment and of course, Santa!  A great way to support local crafters for your holiday gifts.  Free Admission.

For more information, visit:  www.otislibrarynorwich.org/otis-a-festival

Thursday, November 16^th   9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Photographer Paul Matylewicz will be here to sign and sell his most recent book Misquamicut Beach, RI.

Paul was born and raised in Norwich, but for a time lived in Westerly RI near the beach.

Stop by and check out this beautiful book! 

Friday, November 10th from 10:00-11:30am

Interested in writing?  Looking for a group of like-minded individuals?  Join the Writers Group!

The Life Long Learning Writers Group meets at the Senior Center every-other Friday.  Whether you’re a new writer or you’ve been creating works for years, this group is a welcoming place for all to encourage and support each other’s creative journey.  Writers of all types of literature are welcome!

Thursday November 16th from 9:00-11:00am

A Hearing Care Practitioner from Beltone will be at Rose City Senior Center for cleaning and checking all makes and models of hearing aids.  They will also be available to answer any questions you may have about hearing aids and hearing health.  This is a free service.  An appointment is needed.

Please call Beltone to schedule an appointment (860) 949-8350.

Wednesday, November 29^th  from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

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 health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich

Thursday, November 29^th  at 10:00 a.m.

Learn to Save a Life!

Narcan (Naloxone) given as a nasal spray, can reverse the effects of a suspected opioid overdose.  Administering Narcan can help keep someone from losing a child, a parent, a sibling, a spouse…

This 45 minute training will cover signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan.  Narcan kits will be provided to participants.  This training is free and open to the public.

For More Information, Contact: hornburn@cityofnorwich.org

To Register: Call the Senior Center (860) 889-5960 or Sign up at Reception 

Thursday, November 16th from 10:00-11:00am

A representative from Mobility Plus in Plainfield will be here to tune-up your mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, rollators, walkers, etc.  Services provided include testing batteries on electrical equipment; secure and tighten all electrical harnesses; adjust and tighten all nuts & screws on manual equipment; answer questions and educate on proper usage of mobility equipment.

Call Mike to schedule an appointment.  (860) 889-5960

Wednesday, November 15th at 10:30am

Presentation by Shelia Gavish of Amston Transition Solutions

Join us to learn tips and tricks on how to effectively downsize your home and declutter any space.

Topics of discussion will include: What is downsizing?  Where did all of this stuff come from?  The emotions of downsizing.  How to downsize in three simple steps.  Tips on decluttering.

Handouts to be given: Downsizing Resource Guide and A List of 100 Things You Can Throw Away!

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.