Category: Services

November Lunch Specials

Thursday 11/02: Salami/Provolone Sandwich on Italian bread – $4.50

Thursday 11/09: Potato Soup with Crackers – $4

Thursday, 11/16: American Chop Suey – $4.50

Thursday, 11/23: Closed

Thursday, 11/30: Meat Loaf Sandwich – $4.50

Free Chair Massage

Tuesday, November 28th from 10:00am-12:00pm

 

With liscensed massage therapists Donna (19 years experience) and Juliette (23 years experience)

Massage therpay could provide many health benefits including

  • stress relief
  • improved circulation
  • decreased muscle tension
  • less pain and better sleep

Call or stop by to sign up for your own 15 minute session

Tech Talk Wednesdays 9 am

TECH TALK program Wednesdays at 9–10 am. Please join Cindy and Tom for weekly insights on current tech trends or concerns. ($1 per person suggested donation – pay in Tech Center)

11/8      Smart Phone Accessibility

11/15    Laptop Organization

11/22    NO Tech Talk

11/29    Q& A

Dec 6      Emailing Options and Tips

Dec 13    Smart Phone—photos

Dec 20    Computer Control Panel

Free Technology Help Monday, Wednesday and Fridays  8:30-11:00 am AND Tuesdays 3:30– 6:00 pm.

Technology Help For YOU ONE-ON-ONE tech help for anyone 55 plus. We listen to your needs and work at your pace. Bring it your tech item (charged) and we can look at it together. You are important to us, please call 860-445-1057 so we can schedule  an appointment.

Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System

Dispose of unwanted medications properly to prevent misuse and to protect the environment.

The Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System is a safe medication disposal pouch that can be used at home.  It is an effective way to destroy unused, unwanted and expired medications with the simple addition of tap water for safe disposal in the trash.

Please ask at Reception if you would like a bag.

 

American Flag Retirement Drop Box

Torn or tattered American Flags can be “retired” in the Flag Retirement Drop Box located on the first floor of Norwich City Hall, 100 BroadwayFlags left in the box will be properly taken out of service.  American Flags should never be thrown in the garbage.

Can’t make it to Norwich City Hall?  Drop off your worn flag at Rose City Senior Center and we will bring it to City Hall for you and place it in the box for proper disposal.

 

Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box

A Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box is located between the front entrance double doors of the Senior Center.  Drop off your NPU bill and payment in the drop box by 11:00 a.m. to be picked up the same day.  Please make sure your bill and payment are in a sealed envelope before you drop it in the box!

Please be aware that the drop box is only accessible during the hours the Senior Center is open.

If you have any questions on your Norwich Public Utilities Bill,

please contact NPU Customer Service (860) 887-2555.

 

Try Our Fitness Room!

Too cold or wet to exercise outdoors?  Try out our Fitness Room! 

Our Fitness Room has 2 treadmills, 2 recumbent elliptical machines, 1 recumbent bike, 2 upright bikes, a television to keep you entertained and is air conditioned!

Please Note: A signed waiver and physician’s note is needed in order to use the equipment.

► Stop by Reception and pick up the Release and Waiver Form and Physician’s Questionnaire.  Both must be filled out and turned in before using the equipment.  Basic instruction on how to use the equipment will be given before use.  Please ask your doctor if you have specific health related questions.

Looking for an instructor-led, group exercise class?  See page 15 for what we offer!

 

November Services

 

VNASC NURSE MANAGED
FOOT CLINIC

Thu, Nov 9th from 12:15pm to 3:45pm.
Routine foot care provided for a fee – $10pp.
Appointment required. No diabetics please.
Payment due at time of service.

REFLEXOLOGY
The massage will be about
20 minutes which includes
a foot soak by a
Massage Therapist.
$22pp upon registration. Thu, Nov 2nd.
Appointments start at 9am.

MANICURE – Sponsored by
Pretty Nails and Spa, Tue, Nov
14th & 28th. Starts at 8:15am.
15 minute appointments
$5pp – Cut, file, shape, and polish.
Register with the Senior Center.

HAIRCUTS
by appointment offered on Thu, Nov 30th.
9:30AM – 1PM, Every 20 minutes. Cost is $15
per person (Tips are appreciated)
No December appointments.

MASSAGE THERAPY
Massages (with clothes on) to be offered.
You can reserve a 25 minute appointment for
$33 or a 50 minute appointment for $66.
Wed, Nov 8th from 1pm to 4pm
and Thu, Nov 16th, 9am – 12pm.
Register with the Senior Center.
48 hours – cancellation. Wear comfortable clothing
Payment is due at time of reservation.

Flu Shot Clinic

Thursday, October 5th from 9:00-11:00am

 

Come in to sign up for a ten minute slot and fill out paperwork

 

Vaccines given by Uncas Health District

Food Distribution

The Food Distribution continues during October 6th and November 3rd at the Preston Senior Center. Distribution is from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. We are fortunate to have the UCFS staff support our monthly distribution program. Uncas Health District offers support of their staff to answer questions, supply important information on health issues and offers an opportunity to have your blood pressure taken too. Thanks to all of the many volunteers that support our efforts.