January 22, 2024
For appointment call 860-599-4555
Category: Services
January Lunch Specials
Thursday 1/04 – Creamy baked mac and cheese ($4)
Thursday 1/11 – Turkey Pot Pie ($4.50)
Thursday 1/18 – White Bean & Chicken Chili ($4.50)
Thursday 1/25 – Kielbasa, potatoes, and peppers ($4)
Senior Center & Senior Club News
The Montville Senior Center and the Montville Senior Club are now one entity. In the past, the Club dues were $10.00 yearly and there was no charge for Center dues. To make things much less complicated and more efficient, there is only one membership—the Montville SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP. The annual membership dues are $25.00. (I am certainly able to work with any senior that cannot afford the membership dues, please come see me—we can
absolutely work this out) Though most folks have not had any issues, few have made indirect comments so I wanted to remind everyone the Montville is one of the only centers in our area and very few throughout our state that does not charge for most of our classes and programs. I spend a great deal of time writing grants and my dedicated staff and volunteers work very hard on all of our fundraisers so that we can offer these programs for free. The dinners that we have and our lunch program are fundraisers so that all of our seniors can participate in the programs without concern of being able to afford them.
For a quick breakdown:
$25.00 year = $2.08 a month = $0.48 a week = $0.06 a day
VS.
Instructors for one month range between = $200—$1,000 (per classes or programs) we presently offer over 30 programs (and can participate in all or some or none) seniors can also come down for coffee & pastry every morning (no additional charge), lunch daily ($1.00 donation request to help us off set items needed), socialization, health programs, computer use, library & more.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, I am more than happy to address!
Senior Center Library Information
Borrowing Procedures & Donations
Rose City Senior Center Members can borrow books as follows:
- Take books from shelves only. Please do not take books from baskets or boxes.
- Take what books you want to read and return them as soon as you have finished with them.
- Please place returned books in wicker baskets located in the Library.
The library is happy to accept donations as long as the books are:
- Published within the last 4 years.
- Clean with no stains or odors, and in new or nearly new condition.
- Mysteries, Fiction, Romance, Large Print, Autobiographies, Biographies, or Non-Fiction.
PLEASE DO NOT donate books that are mildewed, missing pages, dirty, smell or stained.
Clothing, Shoes, & Accessories Drop Bin
A clothing, shoes & accessories drop bin is now located in our parking lot (right side of building). This bin is run by the organization, Apparel Impact, whose goal is to keep textiles out of landfills and increase community outreach by providing donated items to those in need.
Their main priority is to reuse and upcycle donated items, but items donated that are damaged and unwearable are downcycled into other products such as carpet, insulation and rags. Drop bins located in Norwich have the potential of reducing 276 TONS of textiles from Norwich landfills annually!
Please keep in mind that Rose City Senior Center does not accept donations of clothing & shoes. These items should be brought directly to the Drop Bin and not brought into the Senior Center.
For more information on Apparel Impact and acceptable items to donate,
Visit: www.apparelimpact.com/norwichct
AARP Income Tax Assistance
If you wish to have your taxes done, starting at 9:00 a.m. on January 2nd please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Tuesdays or Thursdays starting in February through early April.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are age 50 and older with low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers can help with most, but not all, tax returns. If you have an extremely complicated return, Tax-Aide may not be able to help.
Do not wait, appointments book up quickly! Call (860) 889-5960
Footcare Clinic with Dr. Walter
You must call to schedule an appointment
Wednesday, January 31st
Healthy feet are happy feet.
United Way Food Distribution
The United Way Food Distribution has moved to Griswold Public Works, 1148 Voluntown Rd
Thursday, January 18th
4 pm to 5:30 pm or we run out!
AARP Tax Preparation
AARP Tax Assistant Program offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age– especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation.
Please call to schedule an appointment with a AARP Tax Assistant volunteer.
2024 Membership Dues
Starting January 1st, our membership dues will be $10.00 a year. That’s less than $1 a month! Please keep in mind that while dues are not a requirement for participation in our programs, these monies help support the programs at the senior center. Thank you for your support.