Programs

    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.

     

    Farmer’s Market Cards

    Will be distributed on:

    Tues. June 11th,, Wed. June 12th, and Thurs. June 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

    Farmer’s Market cards are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.

    You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a benefit card:

    ¨ You must be 60 years or older.  If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet eligibility requirements and live in housing facilities occupied primarily by older individuals where congregate nutrition services are provided.

    ¨ Yearly income not to exceed $27,861 for single or $37,814 for couple.

    ¨ Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP (Foodstamps), etc.

    ¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the benefit card from.

    Limit of one card per eligible senior annually.

     

    Healthy Habits

    Friday, May 21st at 10:00am

     

    This new monthly group will discuss a different health related topic each month. 

    Join Nurse Barbara as she provides helpful information, education, and leads a group discussion on ways to form and maintain Healthy Habits.  Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m.

    May Topic: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

    Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.

     

    Upcoming Annual Art Exhibition

    Friday, June 21st –  Thursday, June 27th (ending at 1pm)

    Any Member of Rose City Senior Center may submit eligible* artwork.

    To enter, drop off your eligible* pieces at the Senior Center on June 13th, 14th, 17th or 18th.

    Limit of 3 pieces of artwork per medium accepted.

     

    Please label your artwork on the back with your name, medium, and title of the piece.

    Categories:  

    • Painting
    • Drawing
    • Oil
    • Pastel
    • Acrylic
    • Charcoal
    • Watercolor
    • Pen or pencil
    • Photography
    • Sculpture
    • Mixed Media
    • Quilting

     

    *Eligibility:

    • Artwork must be original.
    • Artwork must be framed (as applicable).
    • Maximum size (including frame) is 28 inches in either direction.
    • Artist must be 55 years of age or older at the time artwork was created.
    • Artwork must have been created within the past two years.
    • No artwork previously shown at the Senior Center will be accepted.

     

    Identifying Theft & Fraud Presentation

    Thursday, May 9th at 10:00am

     

    Presentation by M&T Bank

    As criminals become technologically advanced and increasingly aggressive in their tactics, it is more important than ever for seniors to remain educated and vigilant about identity theft and financial fraud.

    In an effort to help prevent seniors from becoming victims, a representative from M&T Bank will offer information, resources and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of identify theft and fraud.

    This presentation will cover information on different types of scams criminals use, how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud, tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, information you can use to protect your data using safe habits, and what to do if you have been scammed.

    Sign up at Reception if you will be attending.