Category: Resources

Updated Info on St. Mary’s Food Pantry

52 North Main St, Jewett City

Beginning May 7th, the food pantry is open for shopping on each Tuesday from 10:00am-4:00pm for In person shopping.  Each family is allowed a maximum of 2 visits per month.

Parking is behind the food pantry where you picked up your food before.  Very LIMITED parking so there will be assigned parking while you shop.  If walking in, go to the back entrance at the overhead garage doors, do not use the side stairs.  Once inside the building, go to the registration desk.  They will register you, shop with you and then help load your car, if needed.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS!!!

 

Farmer’s Market Cards

Please pick your cards up on Tuesdays 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 from 12-3:00pm or on Friday 6/28 from 9:00am-Noon. Please bring proof of income. To qualify, income guidelines are $2322/single and $3152/couple monthly and must be 60!

Rental Rebate Program

We have appointments available on Tuesdays 12:30-2:00pm and on Fridays from 10-11:30am.  Call today to set up your appointment!!!

 

Community Health Nurse

Barbara Boiselle LPN of Harford Healthcare Community Health provides preventative screenings, disease specific education, medication education, and care coordination to Norwich seniors (age 55 and older).  Barbara is at Rose City Senior Center on Mondays and Thursdays and in the community at various Norwich senior housing locations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Barbara is focused on screenings, education, and referrals only, and will not provide any active treatment.  She will record vitals and can provide testing as needed.  Barbara can also help with scheduling physician appointments, as well as medication refills and concerns.

Appointments are needed.  To schedule an appointment with Nurse Barbara LPN,

Call: (860) 889-8331 x6416  or  Email: Barbara.Boiselle@HHChealth.org

 

Time To Renew Membership!

Rose City Senior Center Membership ~ It’s Time to Renew!

Yearly Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th

Norwich Residents: Suggested $25.00 per year     Out-of-Town Membership: $40.00 per year 

Membership renewal is due now, regardless of when you originally signed up.

  1. You need to be a registered and up-to-date Member to take part in activities, classes or events and to utilize services we offer including transportation, hairdresser and Massage Therapy.
  2. Please fill out a Membership Application to update your renewal information. It is important for us to have your correct address, phone number, emergency contact, etc.
  3. Please use your SCAN CARD every time you visit the Senior Center. The statistics are vital for us to maintain what we offer by showing usage of our classes, programs and services.  If you don’t have a Scan Card or you are not sure how to use it, please stop by Reception for help.

Membership Applications can be picked up at the Reception Desk.

Thank you for supporting Rose City Senior Center.

 

Farmer’s Market Cards

Will be distributed on:

Tues. June 11th,, Wed. June 12th, and Thurs. June 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Farmer’s Market cards are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.

You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a benefit card:

¨ You must be 60 years or older.  If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet eligibility requirements and live in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided.

¨ Yearly income not to exceed $27,861 for single or $37,814 for couple.

¨ Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP (Foodstamps), etc.

¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the benefit card from.

Limit of one card per eligible senior annually.

 

Bathroom Renovations Starting June 3rd

There will be handicap-accessible Porta-Potties available in our parking lot and hand washing stations set up during renovations.  Porta-Potties will be the only bathrooms available during this time.  Renovations on the bathrooms could take up to 4 weeks.

Rose City Senior Center will be operating as usual (or the best we can!).  We apologize for the inconvenience, but look forward to brand new bathrooms soon!

 

Wool Blanket Giveaway

Blankets, we’ve got blankets, we’ve got lots and lots of blankets and we’re
giving them away. Yes, the wool blankets have been in storage for a number of
years (emergency preparedness program supplies) and its time to repurpose
them. Actually, were trying to find Preston residents that would be interested in
accepting a wool blanket. They most likely will need a good cleaning when you
take them home too. If your interested in taking a green wool blanket, or two,
please leave your name and telephone number at the Senior Affairs Office 860-
887-5581 ext. 6. I will make arrangements to bring the blankets to the senior
center for pick-up. Remember, they are absolutely FREE and are waiting to keep
you warm and toasty.

Seniors Farmers Market Vouchers

  • Eligibility is 60 years of age or older OR disabled under the age of 60 who lives in senior housing where congregate nutrition services are provided. Income of not more than 185% poverty guidelines ($2,322/month or $27,861/annual for household of 1; $3,151/month or $37,814/annual for household of 2, etc). Participants can go through means testing to support income eligibility (i.e., SNAP or Medicaid).
  • Cards can be used to purchase only CT grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs and honey.
  • Cards can only be accepted at authorized locations (a list of farm markets and farm stands will be provided). It is likely possible to coordinate “pop-up” markets at a senior center or other location if working with an authorized farmer.

Please contact the Senior Center if you are interested in receiving a Farmers Market Voucher. Please contact Senior Resources directly at 860-887-3561.

Register for the Summer Session

SUMMER SESSION: JULY 1st – SEPT 20th 2024

Registrations begins at 9am:
Jun 10th for Residents
Jun 17th for Non– Residents

If you register online, we must receive payment by the end of the next business day. Registrations by phone will not be accepted on registration day. Registrations are not guaranteed until we receive payment.

Make Up week will be the week of the September 23rd.