Category: Services

No Food Distribution Due to Storm Damage

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Preston

A lot of things have happened in the past few weeks to put a huge crimp on
our plans for conducting a food distribution during the months of February and
March. That last storm created a huge mess for Norwich and surrounding areas,
including the United Community & Family Services facility. When the Yantic River overflowed its banks, it traveled across the street to the UCFS building lower level where all of the food was stored! You can just imagine the devastation as the entire lower level needs to be torn out. Consequently, we will not be conducting food distributions during the month of February and probably the month of March. We will keep you posted as to the progress being made, fingers crossed and hopefully we can resume the program in April.

As an option for participants of our food distribution I would like to remind you of the Preston City Congregational Church Food Pantry. They distribute food on the 3rd Wednesday of each month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon. The Preston City Congregational Church is located at 321 Route 164, Preston. All are welcome to participate.

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Preston

The schedule of available time slots is quickly filling up for the free income
tax assistance program.

Some slots are available on February 14, two slots are open on February 28th, three on March 13th and several openings remain on March 27th and April 10th.

The program is open to residents and non-residents alike. For additional information or to schedule your appointment, please contact the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. The AARP Tax-Aide appointments are held at the Preston Senior Center, 42 Long Society Road, Preston.

Blood Pressure Screening

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Preston

We are pleased to announce that Uncas Mobile Health Team will be
attending the Preston Senior Center on a monthly basis beginning on Monday, February 12th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The team offers preventative health care such as blood pressure screenings, and information about other health services provided by Uncas Health District. All are welcome to participate in this free service.

 

This addition to the existing Monday Café Program and the Cribbage players schedule will not interfere with those events. Come to the senior center, participate in one, two or all three events.

Hair Salon Services

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Ledyard

“TUESDAY AND THURSDAY” 

 

CALL AMY—(860) 367-2896 FOR APPOINTMENTS

 

Podiatrist- Dr. Walter

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Ledyard

January 22, 2024

 

For appointment call 860-599-4555

January Lunch Specials

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Lisbon

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

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Montville

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

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

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

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

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

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Norwich

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