Category: Services

Inclement Weather Notice

If the area experiences bad weather – classes, programs and transportation may be cancelled OR the Senior Center may be closed.

Please watch WFSB TV Channel 3, or

listen to WICH-1310AM or WCTY-97.7 FM radio

for any weather related cancellations and closings

 * * MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ~ thru Dec 7th * *

Medicare Part C (Advantage Plans) and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).

Please call Carolyn at (860) 889-5960 to schedule an appointment to review available plans.

 

Friday, November 3rd- ​V.F.W. FIRST FRIDAY DINNER

Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Menu: CHICKEN ALFREDO DINNER-Fettuccini with a delicate alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, seasoned focaccia bread and dessert.

Tickets: $10:00

V.F.W. FIRST FRIDAY DINNER
Each month the VFW POST 10004 will host a benefit dinner on the first Friday of the month. One local community organization will be selected in advance to receive 50% of the net profit from the dinner. The additional 50% will be equally distributed to two other local community organizations at random and will be announced during the dinner. The Senior C enter is one of the local organizations participating. 100% Net profit goes back into the community!!

V.F.W. FIRST FRIDAY DINNER- First Friday of the Month

Each month the VFW POST 10004 will host a benefit dinner on the first Friday of the month. One local community organization will be selected in advance to receive 50% of the net profit from the dinner. The additional 50% will be equally distributed to two other local community organizations at random and will be announced during the dinner. The Senior Center is one of the local organizations participating. 100% Net profit goes back into the community!!

 

Thursday, November 22nd- THANKSGIVING MEALS

If you would like a hot meal delivered to you on Thanksgiving Day, Please call the Senior Center (860) 376-2604 to sign up. There is no cost for the meal.

 

Wednesday, November 15th- TVCCA SPECIAL MEAL

Time: 11:30am

Menu: Turkey w/Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Cranberry Sauce and Apple Pie.

​Suggested donation $5.00. Please sign up.

Tuesday, November 7th- ELECTION DAY INFORMATION

 

Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day.

Many activities will be cancelled as the Community Center is a polling site. Check with the Senior Center for details.

If you require a ride to the polls, please contact the Senior Center by Fri, November 3rd.

election-day

DEADLINE December 15th- Help Make Miracles This Holiday Season for St. Vincent de Paul Place Donation

Let’s join together, open our hearts, and help those in need this holiday season.  The Rose City Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich.  St. Vincent de Paul Place is a community meal site and food pantry that strives to meet the needs of individuals and families who are struggling financially in the Norwich area.  Let’s help them out!

Items that are needed: soup, canned vegetables, pasta sauce, pasta, canned fruit, tuna, jelly, peanut butter, beans, coffee, sugar, oatmeal, soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, winter hats, winter gloves, socks, toilet paper, paper towels, dog food and cat food.  Monetary donations and gift cards to Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Big Y, Walmart and Target are also appreciated.

*Please be sure all items are canned or in plastic containersNO fresh, refrigerated or frozen items.  Also, items must be new, in unopened containers and not expired.*

If you would like to make a donation, please drop items off at Reception no later than

Friday, December 15th so we can get the items to St. Vincent de Paul Place!

Thank you for your kindness!

 

Adopt-A-Family

Norwich Human Services and Norwich Youth and Family Services are seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to adopt one or more families for our “Adopt-A-Family” program this Holiday season.  All Families are from the Norwich area, have been screened by a case manager, are known to be in need and most are living below the poverty level.

Thanks to the kind and generous support in the past by individuals and organizations such as you, we are able to make holidays more joyful for many young children in the community.  If you or your organization would be willing to adopt at least one family, we would greatly appreciate your support.

You may contact us at (860) 823-3778 or by email at NHS@cityofnorwich.org

Please indicate the family size you would be willing to sponsor.  You or your organization will then be sent information about a family in need.  The information will include the first names, ages, sizes and special interests of each family member.

Please consider sharing this request with your family and friends to help us identify new sponsors.

Thank you!  Your kindness will not be forgotten.

The staff at Norwich Human Services