Programs

    AARP Driver Safety – Smart Driver Course

    Thursdays: August 22th or October 24th

    9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (please arrive by 8:45 a.m.)

    The AARP Smart Driver™ course, is a classroom based refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.  Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount after showing proof of completing the course.  Consult your auto insurance company on discounts available to you.

    Cost: $20 AARP Members (bring your AARP Card)      $25 AARP Non-Members

    Pay directly to AARP by check or exact cash on the day of the class. 

    You must sign up to take the class.  Sign up at Reception ~ Space is Limited.

     

    Craft Class: Bee Watering Station

    Wednesday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m.

    Sign up starting June 6th

    Bees need water, too!  Not only do bees drink water, but they also use it for various other reasons, including cooling their hives and producing honey.  Senior Center member Beryl Fishbone will be leading this craft class to create a bee-safe outdoor watering station.  All materials will be provided.

    This class is free to Senior Center members.  Limited spots are available.

    Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

     

    “It’s My Party!” Concert

    Golden Oldies and Favorites

    Tuesday, June 18th at 1:30 p.m.

    The Golden Nuggets Glee Club will be presenting their Spring concert It’s My Party! Golden Oldies and Favorites.  They will be performing songs that members of the Golden Nuggets (and their parents!) grew up listening to ~ including a selection of golden oldies and favorite songs (remember that song about Johnny leaving the party with Judy?).  They will also share a patriotic song medley that we’re sure that you will recognize and enjoy!  This concert is sure to bring back memories for many!

    This event is free.  Cookies and drinks will be served.

    Please sign up at Reception if you will be joining us!

     

    Housing Support Group

    3rd Tuesday of the Month from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  

    Noreen Zupnik, Housing Counselor from New London Homeless Hospitality Center – Housing Resource Center will be at Rose City Senior Center the 3rd Tuesday of every month to answer questions, listen to your concerns, and help with your complaints on your current housing situation.

    The goal is to ensure ongoing support to seniors currently in housing and dealing with landlords, management companies or housing authorities.  With limited housing inventory and prices soaring it has become critical that our senior population is experiencing Fairness, Security and Affordability.

    Noreen will be here to listen, educate, and help seniors in understanding their tenant rights that will include the how-to of landlord communication including: complaints, lease explanations, letters to landlords and housing commissions to mention a few.

    You will not be alone in working through your concerns…

    So let’s take the fear away, go forward, and build strength through knowledge and partnership.

     

    Time To Renew Membership!

    Rose City Senior Center Membership ~ It’s Time to Renew!

    Yearly Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th

    Norwich Residents: Suggested $25.00 per year     Out-of-Town Membership: $40.00 per year 

    Membership renewal is due now, regardless of when you originally signed up.

    1. You need to be a registered and up-to-date Member to take part in activities, classes or events and to utilize services we offer including transportation, hairdresser and Massage Therapy.
    2. Please fill out a Membership Application to update your renewal information. It is important for us to have your correct address, phone number, emergency contact, etc.
    3. Please use your SCAN CARD every time you visit the Senior Center. The statistics are vital for us to maintain what we offer by showing usage of our classes, programs and services.  If you don’t have a Scan Card or you are not sure how to use it, please stop by Reception for help.

    Membership Applications can be picked up at the Reception Desk.

    Thank you for supporting Rose City Senior Center.