- Virtual Concert: Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Wed., Sept 2nd 1:00p.m.
- Stories from the Attic Wed., Sept 9th 3:00p.m.
- Tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum Collections Thurs., Sept 10th 2:00p.m.
- Virtual Concert: United We Stand. Fri., Sept 11th 1:00p.m.
- Overcoming Stress and Anxiety Using Meditation Wed., Sept 16th 6:30p.m.
- Exercise and Healthy Aging Thurs., Sept 24th 2:00p.m.
- Mondays at Mystic Seaport: The Gerta III Story Mon., Sept 28th 12:00p.m.
- Emotional Lives of Persons with Dementia and their Care Partner Wed., Sept 30th 1:00p.m.
- Beluga Whale Program ~ Wednesday, October 7th NOON
- Penguin Program ~ Wednesday, October 14th NOON
- Seal Program ~ Wednesday, October 21st NOON
- Guided Tour of Aquarium ~ Wednesday, October 28th NOON
- Animal Enrichment ~ Thursday, October 1st NOON
- Animal Commissary ~ Thursday, October 8th NOON
- Animal Health & Wellness ~ Thursday, October 15th NOON
- Endangered Species ~ Thursday, October 22nd NOON
Senior Center Re-Opening and Programs Survey
If you have not already done so, please consider taking our online survey.
Please complete our online survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/RoseCityReopen
At this time, we do not have a date as to when the Rose City Senior Center will be re-opening. We currently have no plans to open before CT lifts the “Stay Home and Stay Safe” for individuals 65 and older, which should take place for Phase 3 of Connecticut’s re-opening plan. When CT Phase 3 does happens, the re-opening date for the Senior Center is still to be determined, but we anticipate that it should follow soon after.
When we do re-open, we will be following all of the social distancing guidelines, safety measures and protocol issued by the State of CT that Senior Centers need to follow.
We will be re-opening in phases, initially offering a limited number of classes and limiting the amount of people in each class to accommodate for social distancing. Classes will be based on our ability to safely offer them, control who is in the building, for how long and for what specific purpose. Everyone will be required to register for classes in advance and no one will be allowed in the building otherwise.
Other programs will be slowly reintroduced and more people will be allowed in the building over time and by appointment only. Slowly but surely, we should once again get back to how we operated pre-pandemic. Hang in there!
As we continue to work on our re-opening plan, we want to hear from you.
If you have not already done so, please help us out by taking our online survey.
We want to know what your concerns are and what would hinder you from coming back once we re-open. We would like to know if you participate in any Virtual Programs and if you use Social Media. Your answers will help us better gauge what to offer and what to implement when we do re-open.
The survey should only take approximately 5 -10 minutes to answer. Your answers are anonymous and it is optional to leave your contact information if you have question related to the survey. Your answers are for our planning purposes only. https://tinyurl.com/RoseCityReopen
If you have any questions or would like the survey link emailed to you, please contact Hilary (860) 889-5960 or hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Thank you for taking the survey! Stay Safe!
Tuesday, October 20th- Norwich Flea & Tick Collar Clinic
St. Vincent de Paul Place ~ 120 Cliff Street, Norwich
TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Provided by The Connecticut Humane Society
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED
Call Ashley (860) 594-4500 x6308 for appointment time or with questions.
Social Distancing and Masks Required!
Who can attend this clinic? Any pet owner in New London County.
What will be provided to dogs or cats at this clinic? Free Seresto flea & tick collar for up to 2 pets per family. These collars protect dogs and cats for 8 months against fleas and ticks.
Do I need to bring my pet(s) with me? Yes! Pets must be present at the clinic and must be older than 12 weeks to receive a collar.
All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers.
List of Virtual Presentations for the Month of September
These virtual presentations are being shared by AARP, West Hartford Senior Center, Cromwell Senior Center, Fairfield Senior Center and Glastonbury Senior Center.
The Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers strive to preserve and promote the art of the old tyme fiddling that has been passed down from generation to generation. The live musical performance will be streamed from the Chapel at Atria Hamilton Heights .
Pre-registration required by emailing Lisa.hanse@westhartfordct.gov to receive the link.
Join Greg Van Antwerp, a successful History Hunter who has discovered numerous documents and artifacts that are as interesting as they are rare. Greg will share some of the more interesting artifacts he has found and the history behind them.
Email Hilary for the link to register. hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Join us for a 75 minute docent-led virtual tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, founded in Hartford in 1842. You will see hand-picked pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection, go behind the scenes at the Museum’s conservation studio, and learn how you can access the special exhibition Savor: A Revolution in Food Culture. Presented by AARP
Email Hilary for the link to register. hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Join Brian Gillie as he entertains with live performance of upbeat music and patriotic songs!
Pre-registration required by emailing norma.carey@glastonbury-ct.gov to receive the link.
We are living in a time that feels often confusing and stressful. Incorporating meditation in our lives can be the change that can make a big difference. Join Dr. Matthew Raider, physician and longtime meditator, as he teaches a simple meditation technique to increase personal well-being.
Email Hilary for the link to register. hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Through the course of our life, our bodies change. Our daily activities and habits shape our physiology. Exercise can be used as a tool to help prevent and fight disease and age-related decline. Presented by Lisa Murawski, exercise physiologist, from GoodLife Fitness.
Call Cromwell Senior Center to register. (860)632-3447
Mystic Seaport Museum volunteer and researcher Howard Veisz shares the extraordinary story of Gerda III, a wooden boat built in 1926 to re-supply offshore lighthouses along the Danish coast. During the Nazi occupation of Denmark in World War II, she took on another cargo: clandestine groups of Jewish refugees that she transported to freedom. Presented by AARP.
Email Hilary for the link to register. hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Learn how emotions influence health for persons with dementia and their care partners. Joan K. Monin, PhD, Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health, will discuss effective ways in which care partners can manage their negative emotions and increase their positive emotions.
Email Hilary for the link to register. hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Up Close & Personal at Mystic Aquarium
Join AARP CT as we virtually explore the Mystic Aquarium and their programs. Join us for one or more of the four programs in October and you are sure to be inspired by their work in animal husbandry, conservation, research and education. All programs are live streamed on Zoom. An opportunity to ask questions of the Mystic Aquarium team will be a part of each event.
Email Hilary for the link to register. Please specify which program you are interested in.
hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org
Up Close & Personal at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Join AARP CT as we virtually explore Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo and how they care for their animals. In each of the sessions, Zoo staff will explain different aspect of animal care and how all of their efforts help to protect endangered species around the world. Join us for one or more of the four programs in October. All programs are live streamed on Zoom with an opportunity to ask questions of the Zoo staff.
Email Hilary for the link to register. Please specify which program you are interested in.
hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org