Programs

    PREVENTIVE HEALTH Clinic – Leonna White, RN -by appointment

    **PREVENTIVE HEALTH Clinic – Leonna White, RN**

    Appointments available one Saturday per month.

    You must be a member of the Rose City Senior Center to make an appointment. Leonna is now a Certified Foot Care Specialist and can accept patients that are Diabetic or on blood thinning medications.

    Toenail Cutting—is offered for $15.00 per visit.

    Ear Flushing—is available for $3.00 for one ear, or $5.00 for both ears.

    Please call (860) 889-5960 to schedule an appointment.

    **THE ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER PREVENTIVE HEALTH CLINIC IS FUNDED THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE EDWARD AND MARY LORD FOUNDATION.**

    Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (Virtual ZOOM Class)- Mondays & Thursdays from 8:45-9:45am

    CLASS BEGINS APRIL 4TH.

    Class Instructed by Carol Klammer

    Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® is a research based falls prevention exercise program that uses Tai Ji Quan based movements to improve strength, mobility, balance and daily function and to prevent falls.  It is designed for older adults 60+ years old and people with balance difficulties.

    This program can accommodate individuals who need assistance with walking, such as use of a cane.

    No prior experience with Tai Chi is needed.  This class will be taught virtually.  You will learn the movements in a supportive environment over the course of this 24-week class.  This class is free and open to individuals at least 60 years old, and interested in improving their balance and stability.

    To Sign up Contact: Connie Capacchione, Uncas Health District (860) 639-5138

    This program is sponsored by Senior Resources Agency on Aging and Uncas Health District.

     

    Drive-Thru Food Distribution

    Connecticut Food Bank in conjunction with Foodshare will be offering a weekly Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Norwich.  You remain in your vehicle and groceries will be placed in your trunk or back seat.  Please wear a mask.  No appointment needed – just show up during hours listed below.

    WHEN: every Monday

    LOCATION: Parking lot across from Pistol Pete’s Bar & Grill

    28 Stonington Road, Norwich, CT 06360

    HOURS: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

    For more information visit: www.ctfoodbank.org/mobilepantry

    Or call the Connecticut Food Bank: (203) 741-9751 or (203) 469-5000

     

    Emergency Food Delivery

    A service provided by Senior Resources Agency on Aging

    Are you having difficulty adjusting to the new normal?  Do you need assistance buying groceries?

    Are you finding it difficult to safely go grocery shopping?  Senior Resources can help!

    Contact Senior Resources at (860) 887-3561

    Ask to speak to one of the staff regarding the Emergency Food Delivery Program.

    Senior Resources can purchase a $50 maximum household grocery order and deliver it to you.  Please have your grocery list ready when calling and be prepared to answer a few eligibility questions.

    You will be asked if you are 60 years old or older and if you are enrolled in certain programs.  You may be eligible for other programs that can help you.  In order to be screened for eligibility for other programs Senior Resources can assist you with, please know your gross monthly income.

    Contact Senior Resources with any questions.  (860) 887-3561

    DoorDash Food Box Delivery

    DoorDash, the popular food delivery app, is helping to bring non-perishable food boxes from the Salvation Army to people in need.  This program is in collaboration with United Way.

    Food boxes sent out to individuals and families typically including oats, rice, dry beans, tuna, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, and powdered milk.  All shelf-stable food items.

    The program is aimed to address the needs of high risk individuals during the COVID pandemic and to help those who are homebound, individuals who are high-risk of severe complications from COVID, those aged 65 years and older or those in quarantine.

    TO RECEIVE A FOOD BOX:

    Call United Way 2-1-1 and tell them you are interested in the DoorDash Food Box Delivery through the Salvation Army.  United Way will communicate your request to the Norwich Salvation Army who will contact you to arrange delivery.  DoorDash will pick up the food box from the Salvation Army and deliver it to you.  Deliveries are normally on Thursdays.

    This program is though a partnership with the State of Connecticut, Salvation Army, United Way and DoorDash and is overseen by Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt