Category: Services

Saturday, May 12th- Rose City Senior Center Community Yard Sale

Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Rain Date: Sunday, May 13th

It’s time for our annual Community Yard Sale!

Our parking lot will become one giant multi-seller yard sale with LOTS of items for sale.

Be sure to stop by and shop for your next “treasure”!

Have items to sell? Rent a space for $20 (10’ x 20’) or $30 (20’ x 20’).

 We are also looking for volunteers to help at the event and donations for the Senior Center yard sale table.

 

Wednesday, May 9th to Friday, May 11- Community Yard Sale Donations

Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm (Only)

PLEASE DO NOT bring in any yard sale donations at any other time.

If you have any clean and gently used items that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Senior Center at the above dates and times only.  Items donated to the Senior Center will be sold at the Community Yard Sale with the profits used towards programs and events.

NO large furniture pieces, NO exercise equipment and NO books accepted.  If you have any questions about your donation, please call Hilary before you bring them over (860) 889-5960.

Want to rent a space to sell your own items? See Insert for more information.

 

Community Yard Sale Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with the Community Yard Sale. Volunteers will be needed to help with collecting donations, set-up, selling items and clean-up.  If you are interested in helping out in any way, please see Hilary.

 

Tuesday, July 24th- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.  It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads.  In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.

And the best part?  There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!

You may get an insurance discount after taking this course!  Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates!  Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class. 

Cost: $15 AARP Members      $20 AARP Non-Members

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.

RENTER’S REBATE PROGRAM

The senior center will begin Renter’s Rebate applications in June. For all In-House appointments, call the senior center to make an appointment. The staff will be completing applications at elderly housing on the following dates:

ASHLAND MANOR- TUESDAY, MAY 15th at 12:15 pm

McCLUGGAGE MANOR- TUESDAY, MAY 15th at 1:00 pm

LEDGEWOOD- WEDNESDAY, MAY 16th at 12:15 pm

 

Tuesday, May 1st- CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Time: 2:00pm- 3:30pm

Moved Location to Slater Library.

Facilitated by Senior Resources, our local Agency on Aging.

If you are caring for a loved one and have concerns, or you simply need to talk, PLEASE come to our next meeting.   The information shared is helpful and important to YOU—the caretaker!

NOTE: We  have  a supply of  resource books & other materials on hand which you may borrow at any time.

Thursday, May 24th- ALZHEIMER’S CARETAKER SUPPORT GROUP

Time- 4:00 to 5:00 pm

This support group will be meet on the fourth Thursday this month. We have information on programs to help you cope or you may need some support from others.

THIS MONTHS TOPIC— 10 SYMPTOMS OF CAREGIVERS STRESS