We would like to thank Terry for being such an active and dedicated volunteer
here at Thrive55+. She is very passionate about helping others and takes great
pride in all that she does. She tends to work behind the scenes and prefers to
remain anonymous. Terry’s hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and her leadership
role as the head volunteer for the party committee is absolutely awesome!!
Terry has been a volunteer at the center for at least 15 years. She began
volunteering when a childhood friend, Carol Pratt, approached her and asked
her to play the piano for the centers’ chorus. Terry had recently retired from
being a teacher for 31 years in the New London school system. She also
volunteers for the Groton Public Library delivering books to homebound
patrons. This is a program that is near and dear to her since her mother began
it in the 70’s. Terry has been involved in this program for well over 20 years.
Terry also knits chemo caps and donates them to a local oncologist for cancer
patients. Terry stated that she continues to volunteer on a regular basis because
the people that she is helping rely on her to be there for them.
When she’s not volunteering you will find Terry reading books, playing cards
and enjoying cruises. She is chapter president of ETA Connecticut State
Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma International for women teachers.
We couldn’t do what we do at Thrive55+ without volunteers like Terry.
She is one of a kind and absolutely amazing.
Category: Resources
Workshops: “JUST PICKED” CULINARY TECHNIQUES TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE GROWING SEASON on Tuesdays and Thursdays BEGINNING June 28th AT 2:00pm
Chef Beplat is a graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and Johnson and Wales. He has worked in a number of area restaurants and has been teaching Culinary Arts at Grasso Technical High School for the past 8 years. Every summer he and his wife frequent the local farmer’s markets in search of delicious ingredients. Weekly workshops will focus on uncomplicated preparations that accentuate the superior flavor of the weekly vegetable selections. Informational anecdotes, historical and cultural perspectives and techniques that make using these beautiful ingredients a fun and rewarding experience will be highlighted. Registration Required. No fee.
SENIOR RESOURCES BENEFITS ENROLLMENT DAY on Monday, June 27th -Appointments 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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.
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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