- Enrollment – Know when to enroll to avoid penalties
- Medicare options
- Make Medicare affordable—Medicare financial assistance programs
- Monday, May 24: Senior Center Members – Norwich Residents
- Tuesday, May 25: Senior Center Members – Out-of-Town Residents
- Wednesday, May 26: NEW* Senior Center Members – Norwich Residents
- Thursday, May 27: NEW* Senior Center Members – Out-of-Town Residents
Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box
A Norwich Public Utilities Drop Box is located between the front entrance double doors of the Senior Center. Drop off your NPU bill and payment in the drop box by noon to be picked up the same day. Please make sure your bill and payment are in a sealed envelope before you drop it in the box!
Please be aware that the drop box is only accessible during the hours the Senior Center is open.
If you have any questions on your Norwich Public Utilities Bill, please contact NPU Customer Service (860) 887-2555.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 due to a COVID-19 related death of a family member. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred. Up to $9000 per funeral, max $35,000 per application if multiple deaths in a family occurred.
To apply, call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at 1-844-684-6333
A FEMA representative will help you complete a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application over the phone and let you know what information you will need to provided. Multilingual services is available. The phone line is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
For more information visit: www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Wednesday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m.- New to Medicare Virtual Presentation
Offered by Senior Resources Agency on Aging
Know your Medicare options. Choose a date that works for you!
July 6th 10:00a.m. August 3rd 2:00p.m. September 7th 5:00p.m.
Session includes:
To register for one of the ZOOM presentations, visit www.seniorresourcesec.org
Senior Center Reopening – Classes and Registration Info
Registration for Classes, Activities and Rooms will begin on the following days.
On your day to sign up, please call the Senior Center starting at 9:00a.m. to register (860) 889-5960.
*(“new” meaning anyone who has newly signed up as a Member from April 2020-present)
Please be aware that classes, activities, services and rooms being offered are subject to change or cancellation.
Classes
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Priority will be given to individuals who were regularly attending classes prior to our closure.
Yoga: Mondays (9:15a.m.-10:15a.m.), Mondays (10:45a.m.-11:45a.m.),
Thursdays (9:15a.m.-10:15a.m.), Fridays (10:45a.m.-11:45a.m.) Class fee of $3-$4 per class
Chair Yoga: Mondays (12:15p.m.-1:15p.m.) Class fee of $3-$4 per class
Senior Strength: Tuesdays (9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.), Wednesdays (10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.)
Senior Flexibility: Tuesdays (10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.), Wednesdays (8:30a.m.-9:30a.m)
Chair Exercise: Wednesdays (11:30a.m.-12:15p.m.)
Line Dancing: Thursdays (12:15p.m.-1:15p.m.)
Tai Chi Advanced Class: Starting Friday, July 2nd (12:00p.m.-1:30p.m.) Class fee of $85 per 8 wks
Activities
Pre-registration is required to join.
Knitting & Crocheting Group: Thursdays at 1:00p.m.
Coloring Club: Wednesdays at 1:00p.m.
Rooms
Pre-registration is required for room use.
Computer Room, Library, Billiards Room and Fitness Room
Currently Scheduling Appointments for the Following Services
Hairdresser: Appointments are required. No walk-ins. Michelle is currently scheduling appointments now. Call Michelle directly to schedule an appointment (860) 889-4995.
Massage Therapy: Appointments are required. No walk-ins. Call the Senior Center and leave your contact information with the receptionist (860) 889-5960. Marie will call you back to schedule.
Clinic RN/Licensed Podiatrist: Appointments are required. We are currently scheduling appointments for toenail cutting and ear flushing. Call to schedule an appointment (860) 889-5960.
Transportation: Transportation to grocery shopping and medical appointments is available. Availability may be limited due to social distancing requirements. Call for information (860) 889-5960.
Good News! The Rose City Senior Center will be holding a “gradual reopening” beginning Tuesday, June 1.
Good News!
The Rose City Senior Center will be holding a “gradual reopening” beginning Tuesday, June 1.
We are excited about welcoming Senior Center Members back into the building but with some changes in place. We will be opening slowly and with caution, with limited programs to start.
Individuals must register in advance to attend a class or to participate in an activity; or must have an appointment for a service provided at the Senior Center.
Class sizes will be limited and time limits will be in place for room use. Please know that you must be pre-registered for a class, activity, room use or service if you are in the building.
Face masks are mandatory and social distancing is required in the Senior Center. We ask that individuals self-screen prior to coming in. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days, have any COVID-like symptoms or you are running a temperature, please stay home and do not come into the building or use any of our transportation services.
The front entryway will be the only door open to enter the building and Senior Center Members must check-in when they arrive for their class, program or service.
Membership: If you renewed your Membership in 2020 and did not use any of our services (such as transportation) in 2020 during our closure, your 2020 Membership will be transferred to 2021.
If you renewed your Membership in 2020 and used any of our services in 2020, your Membership will not be transferred to 2021 and you will need to renew your Membership to remain a Member.
In addition, we are asking all Members to fill out a Membership Form to update their Membership information regardless of whether your Membership is carried over to 2021 or not.
PLEASE NOTE:
All Senior Center Members, from 2019 – present, have been mailed a detailed letter with important additional information on our re-opening. If you have not received a letter in the mail, please call the Senior Center and request one to be mailed or emailed to you, (860) 889-5960.