New Year – New You!
With the New Year here, why don’t you think about taking a fitness class! Here are a few that we offer: Aerobics – Mondays & Fridays 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Free) This class combines rhythmic movements with stretching and strength training routines all done to a variety of music! The goal of this class is to improve flexibility, muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness. Yoga – Wednesdays and Fridays 10:45-11:45 a.m. (Fee charged) This is a balanced class for strengthening, stretching, meditative focus and overall vitality. The poses and movements are done in sitting, lying and standing. This class is a floor based exercise class. Strength and Flexibility – Wednesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Free) This class combines flexibility and strength training to improve your overall strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, and range of motion. Class will use hand weights, resistance bands, Pilates rings and blocks. Chair Exercise Class – Wednesdays 9:45-10:30 a.m. (Free) This class is a chair based exercise class that includes a gentle warm-up, a cardio segment, strength training, resistance training and cool down. This is a 45 minute class.
A Literary Feast Cookbook
Just a few copies left!
The Friends of Otis Library’s cookbook, A Literary Feast: Served up by Friends of Otis Library, is available to purchase here at the Rose City Senior Center! The cookbook includes 500 recipes from local individuals of the community, Senior Center members, local restaurants including Norwich Inn, Modesto’s, Fat Cat Grill & Bar and Prime 82 and authors such as Debbie Macomber and Barbara Delinsky! The cost is$15, with proceeds benefiting Otis Library. Copies are available to purchase at reception. Come and take a look!
The Silver Palette
News from the Rose City Senior Center Art Class Check out the front lobby display case located across from the Reception desk. Stop and look at the beautiful art work on display done by the Monday morning Art Class. The class meets Monday mornings year round from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the “Art Room”. All our welcome to stop by and visit to see our talented students at work. Hope to see you soon! Liz Popinchalk, Art Class Instructor
2017 – Ideas and Suggestions
Happy New Year Everyone! I would like to thank everyone who participated in events, took classes and went on trips with the Rose City Senior Center in 2016. With your participation, it was a fantastic year! Now that 2017 is upon us, I look forward to offering you affordable trips, great classes and interesting programs. Hopefully this will offer something for everyone looking for a little “adventure”! As I continue to plan for 2017, I would like your input! What would you like to see offered in 2017? Whether it is a trip suggestion, an idea for a speaker or a new class, I welcome your suggestion! You can drop off your ideas at the Reception desk or in the comment box located outside of the Pool Room. You can also email me your ideas (hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org) or call the Senior Center (860-889-5960) to talk to me. Let’s make 2017 a great New Year! Thanks again! Hilary Sandberg, Program Administrator
Afghan Raffle Winner!
Congratulation to Pat Vincent who recently won the beautiful woven lap-sized lavender afghan that was being raffled off. This afghan was made by the very talented Joan Banas of the Thursday afternoon Knitting and Crocheting Group. Thank you Joan for the beautiful donation! The Senior Center made approximately $200 on the sale of raffle tickets. Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets. All proceeds from this raffle will remain with the Rose City Senior Center and will be used towards future programs and events.