Are you 65 and living on a fixed income?
You may qualify for benefits to help pay your Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, food, heating costs and more!
Sign up for an appointment at the front desk.
Category: Resources
Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 8th from 1:00 to 6:00pm
Register at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-733-2767
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month—May. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash. Simple logic dictates that if we are hurt anywhere, we must seek treatment to get better. This applies to both our mental- and physical well-being. Let us know how we can help!
Check out Groton DEI Collaboration online at the Town of Groton website under RESIDENTS at https://www.groton-ct.gov/residents/dei/committee.php
A note from Liaison Billy Caron-
Dear Seniors,
I am looking forward to honoring all of you this month at the Older American’s Month Celebration. We have so much to be thankful to our elderly for. I know that I am personally thankful to my Grandmother and for all that she had done for me while growing up. I am blessed to know so many of our seniors in Town. I thank you for all that you have done for our great community,
our country and I know that each of us has so much to be thankful for in our personal lives.
– Liaison Billy Caron
Senior Bus Schedule- Subject to Change
Mondays……….Senior Center, New London/Waterford area Shopping
Tuesdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
Wednesdays……Senior Center, Norwich area Shopping
Thursdays……….Senior Center, Shopping, Banking
Fridays……………Senior Center or Special Trip
News Alert– Bus Reservations are made through the Senior Center.
Please call 860-848-0422 or stop by the front office.
Book for Sale- White Gloves by Karen Warfield
Set in Norwich, CT in the 1860’s, White Gloves is an historical fiction novel with themes of mystery, intrigue, deception, and redemption. Follow the story of Edwina Wojneck, a poor girl living with her family who always felt there was more to life than washing clothes and being belittled by her Mummy.
After her glamorous Aunt Vi gives her a taste of the finer things in life, Edwina is whisked off to a new “station” – being a maid in Rochurst Manor. While there Edwina learns of the strange and disturbing past of Master Rochurst, and the tragic present circumstances of the ladies of the house!
Book Price ~ Senior Center Members: $12.00 Non-Members: $17.00
Purchase Book at Reception. All proceeds will benefit the Rose City Senior Center.
Book Discussion: Karen Warfield will be here in late Summer/early Fall for a book discussion for those who are interested after reading the book. The date is not yet scheduled.
Book Loan: The Senior Center has two copies of White Gloves to loan out (two week loan time) for Senior Center Members not able to purchase a book. Please see Hilary if you are interested.
Renter’s Rebate Program ~2022
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.
Counseling Services available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
The Rose City Senior Center offers counseling services for our Senior Center members. Individual and Family Counseling for positive mental health and well-being is available. In-person appointments are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or talk with a counselor by phone.
Appointments are available with:
Kerri Redner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mondays 9:00-12:00pm and Thursdays 10:15-12:15pm.
Angelo Callis, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Wednesdays 12:00-2:30pm.
If you are interested, please call Rose City Senior Center (860) 889-5960.
Leave your information on their voicemail and Kerri or Angelo will call you back.
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Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? (Virtual ZOOM Class) Classes Begin Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30 p.m.
A 7-Week virtual program to help you become tobacco-free!
The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program is designed to give you the support you need in a comfortable, confidential setting offered virtually via ZOOM. Get assistance in preparing to quit using tobacco, taking that first step to quit and helping you not return to tobacco use. This program also helps you prioritize other healthy behaviors that support a tobacco-free lifestyle.
This program is being offered by Uncas Health District and is open to anyone who lives or works in Southeastern Connecticut. This program is FREE and includes FREE nicotine replacement therapy.
For more information or to register, Contact Carolyn Wilson (860) 400-2072 carolynwilsonwellness@gmail.com
This program is supported by the Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Rusty Cowan- Artwork for Sale
We are sad to announce the retirement of our dear painting friend Rusty Cowan from the Tuesday morning Art Class. He has generously decided to donate some of his paintings to the Rose City Senior Center to sell. You can view these beautiful paintings in the Front Lobby Displace Case across from Reception. The Senior Center will also keep a selection to display on our walls for all to enjoy.
Thank you Rusty for the wonderful donation! The Art Class will very much miss you.
Prices ~ Framed: $15.00 Matted: $10.00 Unmatted & Unframed: $5.00
All proceeds will benefit the Rose City Senior Center for future programs and classes.