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    Stay Home and Stay Safe!

    Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.  Governor Lamont and the CDC are recommending that people aged 65 and older and anyone with severe health conditions should continue to stay home and stay safe.

    For more information please visit

    https://cdc.gov  and  https://ct.gov/coronavirus

     

    Chair Strength & Balance with Kelly Harper on YouTube

    This Strength & Balance video is a chair based class using a small workout ball.  It’s a great 11 minute workout for anyone to try and it is free on YouTube.  The best part of the video (well…besides the great workout) is a brief visit from Kelly’s pet cat Ferdinand!  YouTube link above or email Hilary to have the YouTube link emailed to you.  hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

     

    AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course **ONLINE CLASS**

    Take the AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver Course online in the comfort (and safety) of your own home and still receive the same auto insurance discount as the in-person class!  The 4-hour online class can be taken at your own pace and does not have to be completed all at one time.  Do as much or as little as you want until all 4 hours are complete.  The class is available any time of the day or night!

    The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.  You may get an auto 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. 


    Go to www.aarpdriversafety.org for more information and to take the class.

    Use coupon code DRIVINGSKILLS for 25% off 

    Coupon code expires on 7/31/2020


    If you have already signed up to take an in-person class and now decide to take the class online,

    please call the Senior Center so we can take your name off the in-person class list!

     

    Home delivery is available for our monthly newsletter, VOICES!

    Subscriptions are available for $8 a year and begin with any month you choose.

    Your newsletter will be mailed to your home as soon as it is ready for distribution.

    There are 3 ways to sign up for home delivery:

    • Include an additional $8 when you mail in your Membership dues
    • Call and sign up over the phone and pay by credit card
    • Mail in your $8 check along with your name, mailing address and phone number

    If mailed, please send to: Rose City Senior Center-VOICES, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360

    Thank you for your continued support of the Rose City Senior Center

    Renter’s Rebate Program

    Assistance is available over the phone to apply. 

    No in-person appointments at this time.

    Please contact the appropriate person (below) for more information.


    A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2019 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program.  Program open through October 1, 2020.

    Income Limits: Single: $37,000 yearly or less   

    Couple: $45,100 yearly or less


    For assistance, please call:

    Norwich residents, 55 and older call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.

    Ask for Carolyn’s voicemail and leave a message.  Carolyn will call you back.

    If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.

    If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your

     Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.