Programs

The Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to St. Vincent de Paul Place this Holiday Season for their Christmas Miracle Bags program.  Miracle Bags are gift bags of essential items that will be given out on Christmas Day to those in need.

Items that are needed: bar soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, toilet paper, combs, hair brushes, winter hats, winter gloves, winter scarves, socks, individually wrapped candy (fun size bars) and granola bars.  Monetary donations and gift cards ($5 or $10) to Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, Walmart and grocery stores are also appreciated.

*Please be sure all items are new, in unopened containers and not expired.*

If you would like to make a donation, please drop items off at Reception no later than Tuesday, December 13^th so we can get them to St. Vincent de Paul Place!

Norwich Human Services is seeking individuals and organizations that are willing to sponsor a local family this Holiday season.  All Families are from the Norwich area and are in financial need with most living below the poverty level.

Please contact Norwich Adult & Family Services at (860) 823-3778

You or your organization will choose the size of family you are willing to help. You will be given information about the family in need, including first names, ages, sizes and special interests of each family member.  All families have been screened by a case manager to verify information and need.

Thank you!  The staff at Norwich Human Services

Please join us for a delightful morning of holiday handbell music by the Bells of Fire Handbell Choir led by Director Jane Nolan.  Fun holiday music including Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bell Rock and It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year will be performed.  Some audience participation will be included.

Monetary donations will be collected to support the Bells of Fire music fund.

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Let’s celebrate the season!  Rose City Senior Center’s concert band, Roseland Combo, will be performing their Holiday Concert for all to enjoy.  This wonderful band consists of the very talented Senior Center members ~ Paulette Devino, Mike Manning, Phil Murtha, Lolita Wood, Betsy Brewster and Bill Wrobel.  A delightful selection of holiday songs will be played.  Hope you join us! 

Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

Make your own Charcuterie Board in this fun class with Chef Roman from Whisk Together Catering!  Chef Roman will demonstrate how to make a Holiday inspired Charcuterie Board while helping you create your own!  Learn tips and tricks to make this holiday season delicious and unforgettable.

Cost: $10  All materials will be supplied.  Limited seats available. 

Sign up at Reception by noon on December 1^st.  Payment due at sign up.