Programs

    Ways to Keep Active at Home!

     

    • Take an online fitness class or try out an online educational class.
    • Write down stories about your past, growing up and your experiences in life.
    • Start a new hobby, something you have always wanted to try.
    • Go through old photos and write down who is in the photo, where and when it took place.
    • Look through your old high school year book and reminisce.
    • Listen to your favorite music and dance.
    • Paint or draw a picture for the Senior Center Art Show.
    • Clean out a closet or room. Set aside items to donate or give to family and friends.
    • Knit, crochet, sew or quilt items to donate or give to loved ones.
    • Go outside on a nice, sunny day and take a short walk or sit, enjoying the fresh air and just relax

    Three of our wonderful fitness instructors are offering free classes online! 

    It is important to stay active while you are staying at home and staying safe.  Even though we would love to be offering these classes at the Senior Center, this is a great way to get moving and stay connected, all in the comfort of your own home!  Everyone is invited to try these classes out!

    Please contact Hilary (860) 889-5960 or hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org with any questions!

     

    AARP Driver Safety – Driver Safety Class Online

    Take the AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver Course online in the comfort (and safety) of your own home and still receive the same auto insurance discount as the in-person class!

    Go to www.aarpdriversafety.org for more information and to take the class.

    Use coupon code DRIVINGSKILLS for 25% off 

    Coupon code expires on 7/31/2020

    If you have already signed up to take an in-person class and now decide to take the class online,

    please call the Senior Center so we can take your name off the in-person class list!

     

     

    A Note From Hilary:

    Hello everyone,

    I know this may be a difficult time for some of you as social distancing and staying at home as much as possible have become the “new normal” for many of us, albeit temporary.  For now, we must all do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 while trying to stay healthy and helping others around us maintain their health as well.  With that being said, staying home and social distancing can sometimes become a difficult time for a lot of people, especially those that live alone.

    I want to remind you that we at the Senior Center are still here for you.  If you need any assistance please call us.  Whether it is help with grocery shopping, a ride to your needed doctor appointment or simply because you are lonely and want to reach out to say “hi”.  Don’t hesitate to call.

    Although I am currently working from home, you can also contact me as well.  You can call the Senior Center and leave a message on my voicemail or email me at hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org

    I hope the time will soon come where we can once again open our doors and welcome you back to the Senior Center, but until then, stay safe, stay strong and remember that we are all in this together.

    Take care,

    Hilary Sandberg, Program Administrator

     

    Renter’s Rebate Program

    A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2019 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program.  Program open through October 1, 2020.

    Income Limits:

    Single: $37,000 yearly or less   

    Couple: $45,100 yearly or less

     

    Please call starting on May 4th

    Norwich residents, 55 and older please call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.

    Ask for Carolyn’s voicemail and leave a message.  Carolyn will call you back.

    If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.

    If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your

     Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.