Category: Resources

2022 SUMMER SESSION – JULY 5-AUGUST 29

Summer registration begins:
June 6 for residents
June 13 for non-residents

Registration Deadline –
Please register before the first week of class. Classes not
meeting the minimum will be cancelled for the session.
Register ONLINE at www.GrotonRec.com/Discover55

Senior Center will be closed on:

Independence Day – July 4^th

Labor Day – Sept 5^th

Columbus Day – Oct 10^th

Veterans Day – Nov 11^th

Thanksgiving Day – Nov 24^th

Day After Thanksgiving – Nov 25^th

Christmas (Observed) – Dec 26^th

Living Today for a Better Tomorrow

Friday, July 15^th from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

At Dodd Stadium (14 Stott Ave, Norwich)

Offering Health Screenings and Information for Seniors & Caregivers *

Presented by Senior Resources Agency on Aging

Looking for Senior Center Members who would be interested in playing golf approximately once or twice a week at local golf courses.

Beginners Welcome!

If interested, please call Mike

(860) 889-5960

Friday, July 22^nd  from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Looking for some extra cash or do you know someone who is?  Mohegan Sun is looking for individuals to work on-call positions, mainly in the arena during events.  Representatives from Mohegan Sun Casino will be here on July 22^nd to let you know more.  Stop by and visit their info table!

Will be distributed on: Wednesday, July 20^th from 9:00 a.m. – Noon

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

You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a coupon booklet:

¨ You must be 60 years or older.

¨ Yearly income not to exceed $25,142 for single or $33,874 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 coupon booklet from.

¨ If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet all other eligibility requirements and live in subsidized housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals to be eligible.

Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior annually.

A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2021 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program.  Program open through October 1, 2022.

You must apply in the town you are currently living in and have rented in Connecticut in 2021.

Income Limits:

Single: $38,100 yearly or less  /  Couple: $46,400 yearly or less

Appointment Needed, Please Call:

Norwich residents, 55 and older call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.

If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.

If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.

Yearly Membership runs from July 1^st – June 30^th

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 Member of the Senior Center to take part in activities, classes or use rooms at the Senior Center. This includes our Hairdresser, Massage Therapy, transportation, all classes, special programs, Computer Room, Library, Pool Room, Bingo, etc.
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 or

printed from the City of Norwich website (www.norwichct.org/472/Membership)