Programs

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Appointments are needed!

Eight in ten people suffer from some kind of foot ailment that affects their quality of life with many individuals having more than one foot issue.  Backus Hospital’s Dr. Mark Tramontozzi, Medical Director of Backus Wound Care and Hyperbarics, will perform free foot checks for anyone with concerns about their feet, any visible wounds, and most importantly those with diabetes.

In addition, a Backus Radiologic Technologist will provide free bone density screenings which offers fracture risk assessments that take just a few minutes.  Participants sit comfortably during the pain-free exam and the unit’s ultrasound technology emits no radiation.  Millions of Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, a disease which causes porous and fragile bones.  Osteoporosis causes an estimated two million broken bones every year.

Please call Mike for an Appointment.

Tuesdays:  July 23th, September 17th, November 12th

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The AARP Smart Driver Course (formally Driver’s Safety) 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.

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

Pay by check or cash on the day of the class

Please sign up at Reception starting January 22nd.

The Rose City Senior Center would like to thank The Knights of Columbus in Taftville, CT for their generous donation.  Funds received will go towards helping our Norwich resident Veterans with basic needs and services.  Thank you Knights of Columbus!!

The Rose City Senior would also like to thank the The Lord Foundation for their generous donation to our Gen Bergendahl Golden Wishes Program.  Funds will help numerous seniors with a variety of needs, from basic needs to uncovered medical expenses.  Thank you Lord Foundation!!

Thank You to Senior Center volunteers Nancy Caplet, Rose Marie Desjarlais and Cora Landry who helped with setting the tables and to the Big Y volunteers who served food.  A big thank you to Clayton Allen for his wonderful entertainment and to Matthew’s Catering for the delicious food and clean up!  Thank you all so much!

When we think about our own independence, we often equate that independence with our day to day living. Can we get to the store, to work, to school? Is the weather a problem? Will there be a traffic issue? Am I running late?

And with our day to day living we sometimes forget that Independence equals freedom, and, in this country, we have an abundance of freedoms. We can speak out. We vote.  We are free to worship as we choose. We can assemble when and where we want. We can move about as we choose.

We are very fortunate to live in the United States and have these privileges.

But back to our personal independence.

I found the definition of independence to be – the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people (Cambridge Dictionary)

Now how silly is that – of course we are influenced by others – the news is just one example. And we are helped by other people on a regular basis. And who might they be – the doctor, your lawyer, your neighbor, a friend. Someone holds the door for you. They are helping you.

But there are the times when that independence is compromised.

Our personal independence can become very limited if say the car breaks down. We have a sick child at home. Our eyesight fails. We don’t react as quickly as we once did. A car, the insurance, gas, etc. becomes unaffordable.

Our mobility. Our ability to get around can really define our life style. Our world can get very small if we no longer have the freedom to get about as we choose.

What do we do then? How do we get places? What are the resources available to us?

Who can I ask for a ride? Do I have too much self-pride to ask? What about shopping and all those appointments I have?

Enable yourself to ask and to find out what resources are out there. Visit or call your Senior Center. Call 211. Use SeniorCenterCt.org. Ask at your Church. If you are a veteran or member of an organization, see if they give rides. And don’t overlook asking your family and friends. They probably would love to send more time with you.

But remember you need to be flexible and fit what you want and need into someone else’s schedule. You don’t have to go shopping on Tuesday and running errands on Wednesday. Look at this all as a change in your life style – not that you lost your freedom. Embarrass your new methods of mobility as an adventure!