Cancer Rehab Services
Wednesday, February 16th 10:00 a.m.
Presented by Amy Sieczkowski, DPT, PT, OCS , Select Physical Therapy
ReVital Cancer Rehab is a new specialty service provided by therapists at Select Physical Therapy. This type of physical therapy focuses on the current and lasting side effects of cancer treatments.
60-90% of patients with cancer, as well as survivors, have at least 1 impairment that physical therapy can address in order to improve quality of life. Such impairments include joint pain, joint stiffness, fatigue, peripheral neuropathy, difficulty walking, balance concerns, falls (or fear of falling), and inability or difficulty in performing activities of daily living.
Join Amy Sieczkowski, Select Physical Therapy Center Manager at the Norwich Clinic, to learn more on the ways physical therapy can help improve some side effects of cancer treatments.
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
AARP Income Tax Assistance
Call about availability – If you wish to have your taxes done please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment.
This is a free-of-charge service with an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer.
(860) 889-5960. Do not wait, appointments book up quickly!
For more information on AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Visit: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org
Congratulations to Lee-Ann Gomes
The Senior Center staff and members would like to send our heartfelt congratulations out to Lee-Ann on her retirement from the City of Norwich.
Lee-Ann began her career as a 21 year old University of Connecticut graduate. In 1986 she was hired by Norwich Social Services under the leadership of Beverly Goulet. She worked for many years as a social worker, eventually working her way up to the Supervisor of Norwich Human Services. In 2014, Lee-Ann replaced a retiring Beverly Goulet as the Director of Human Services.
Twice delaying her retirement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she is finally able to step away gracefully after her continued demonstration of great leadership in the community. Lee-Ann’s contributions to Norwich are unprecedented and she will leave an indelible mark on this wonderful community for which she has served for 36 years.
We wish her all the best in retirement and hope for a lifetime of happiness and good health for her and her family as she embarks on this newest chapter of her storied life. Norwich is a better place because of you Lee-Ann Gomes!!!
COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster
If you need assistance finding a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic or need transportation to your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment, please contact the Senior Center for help (860) 889-5960.
Homebound or have difficulty getting out of the house?
Uncas Health District Mobile Vaccination Team can bring the shot to you!
Call Uncas Health District to schedule a home visit. (860) 823-1189 x109
Rest in Peace Jan Stewart
Jan Stewart, longtime Director of the Rose City Senior Center, passed away on Wednesday, December 1st at the age of 83 years old.
Anyone who has been associated with the Rose City Senior Center over the last 35+ years owes a great deal of gratitude to Jan as she was one of the main reasons the senior center is what it is today. Jan began her career with the Norwich Senior Center in 1975. In 1977 she was appointed Senior Affairs Director. In 1994, the Senior Center as you know it today, opened at our current location on Mahan Drive. Jan retired from the City of Norwich in early 2000. Jan had such a vision for what the older adult population needed and what they would need in the future. Our building was constructed to fit those needs and the programs and services followed.
Jan has served on the Senior Affairs Commission for many years and was involved in many community organizations such as Women’s City Club, Backus Hospital Auxiliary, UCFS Eldercare Committee, AARP #1004 and many other.
To say she will be missed is an understatement.
To her Husband of 64 years, their family and friends we sincerely express our deepest condolences.