8 MAHAN DRIVE, NORWICH, CT 06360(860) 889-5960 FAX (860) 885-1160

Monday-Friday8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Rose CitySenior Center

VOICESwww.norwichct.org\seniors

MAY 2013

MAY Day-Long Trip: This trip is open to ANY ADULT, 18 years old and older

"Spreading It Around"Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater, Newport, RI

Tuesday, May 21st (CONTINUED ON PAGE 5)

JUNE Day-Long Trip: This trip is open to ANY ADULT, 18 years old and olderBoston Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies Baseball Game!

Fenway Park, Boston

Wednesday, June 26th (CONTINUED ON PAGE 5)

Rose City Senior CenterCommunity Yard Sale Fundraiser

Saturday, May 18th (RAIN DATE JUNE 1ST)9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

It’s time for a yard sale! Our parking lot will become one giant multi-seller yard sale with LOTS ofitems for sale. Be sure to stop by and shop for your next “treasure”!

Have items to sell? Rent a space for $15 (10’ x 10’) or $25 (20’ x 20’). We are also looking forvolunteers to help at the event and donations for the Senior Center yard sale table.

Please see the INSERT for more information and to rent a space!

Rose City Senior Center ’s Annual Art Show

CATEGORIES:

Tuesday, June 4th

thru Monday, June 10th

(show ends at 11:30 a.m. on Monday June 10th)

CollagePainting

A. OilB. AcrylicC. Watercolor

SculptureDrawing

A. PastelB. CharcoalC. Pen, Ink or Pencil

PhotographyColor or

Black and WhiteMinimum size 8” x 10”Must be framed

Quilting*(*This section is for theSenior Center Art Show only.The Regional Art Show doesnot include this category.)

ANY MEM BER OF THEROSE C I TY SENI OR CENTER

M AY SUBM I T ARTW ORK .PLEASE SEE PAGE 2FOR MORE DETAI LS !

W INNER I N EACH CATEGORYGOES ON TO THE REGI ONALART SHOW , W HI CH WI LL BE

HELD AT THE LEDYARD SENIORCENTER I N SEPTEM BER .

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SUNSHINE CORNERThinking of You and Get Well Wishes go to Frances Barry, Dolores Millard, Emma Dowdy,Catherine Jakubielski, Poul Sterregaard, and Edna Tetreault.

Our Sympathy to the families of Addie Rajotte, Annette M. Perry, Rose C. Perrone, Ann K.Miller, and Philip J. Worski, Sr.

Condolences to Martha Janciewicz for the loss of her brother, Edward Wisniewski; Marry Perras for the loss ofher husband, Robert Sr.; Vincent Perrone for the loss of his wife, Rose; Larry Hayes for the loss of his step-son,Charles Montville; Camellia Fogg for the loss of her son, John R. Castagna, Jr.; and Helen Sakellarides for theloss of her mother, Freda.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONThe MARCH Birthday Celebration honored four seniors, Dawn Lamb, Marilyn Neale andMary Bohara and Paul Rebman who both won a Gift Card to WalMart.The Birthday Celebration for MAY will be on Wednesday, May, 29th at 11:45 a.m. You must sign up for lunchthat day to be eligible for the drawing.

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Volunteer Knitting and Crocheting GroupThursdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Dining Room)

A new volunteer group of knitters and crocheters will be meeting to make various items to donate. This group willbe making chemo caps, lap robes, prayer shawls, blankets, hats, etc. which will be donated to various localorganzations including the Echo Cancer Foundation at Backus Hospital, Project Linus, VFW and local schools.These donations will be a loving gift to cancer patients, children, homeless and to those in need. All items madeby this group will be donated. Please consider donating your time and talent and join this wonderful group.

Golden Nuggets ConcertSaturday, June 1st 2:00 p.m. First Baptist Church, Norwich

The Golden Nuggets, Rose City Senior Centers glee club, will be having a Spring SingConcert on Saturday, June 1st at the First Baptist Church, 239 West Main St., Norwich. This 2-hour concert willfeature all members of the Golden Nuggets along with the Rose City Senior Center’s combo band, the RoselandCombo. This event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

ELIGIBILITY• Artwork must have been completed within the past two years.• No artwork previously shown at the Senior Center will be

accepted.• Artist must be 55 years of age or older at the time artwork

was created.• Artwork must be original.• All artwork must be framed.

If you meet the eligibility requirementsand would like to enter artwork in theArt Show, please bring your pieces tothe Senior Center on May 28-30.• Limit of 4 pieces of artwork permedium accepted. Please label yourartwork on the back with your name,medium, and title of the piece.

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'TECH TALK' with NFA Computer ClubThurs., May 30th 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.

If you have questions about the internet, your computer, cell phone or camera… let the NFA ComputerClub students help! Students will work one-on-one or in small groups depending on your needs!

Class will be held in the Rose City Senior Center Computer Lab.**Please bring your own cell phone or camera that you have questions about.**

~ Limited to SIX (6) people per class ~ Please sign up at Reception ~

Computer Presentations: Email, Facebook and PinterestThursdays May 9th, 16th, 23rd

10:30 a.m. (Program Room)

Join us for three informative internet presentations! If you have ever wondered how to use email, Facebookor Pinterest now is your chance to learn more about them. Each week learn about a different topic.

May 9th learn about email. Email is electronic mail which is sent from one user to another via the internet.May 16th learn about Facebook. Facebook is a social networking site which allows you to register and

communicate with other users to send messages or pictures.May 23rd learn about Pinterest. Pinterest is a social networking site which allows you to organize and

share ideas such as crafts, pictures, and recipes with others.Please sign up at reception if you are interested in attending any of these presentations.

PRESENTED BY OTIS LIBRARY

Join us at the Rose City Senior Centerfor a Health Fair as we recognize

National Women’sHealth Week

Monday, May 13th

9:00-11:00 a.m.

Free Health Screenings include:Bone Density Screening for Osteoporosis

& Blood PressureIncite Wellness will be on site providing:

Healing Touch, Chair Massage& Reflexology demonstrations.

For more information please contact:Pamela Allen Kinder at 860-822-4146

or pkinder@ucfs.org

Learn more about:· Nutrition· Breast Health· Colorectal Cancer· Gambling· Receive a crash

course on MentalTime-Outs forAdults

· Domestic Violence· Importance of

Medical HomesAnd much more!

ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER -4- MAY 2013

* * * MAY Mini-Trip * * *

Mini-TRIPS are open to Rose City Senior Center Members OnlyMINI-TRIPS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CANCELATION DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

Chili’s Restaurant &Prudence Crandall Museum

Thursday, May 30th

Cost: $6 which covers entrance to thePrudence Crandall Museum and Transportation. Lunch is on your own

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Chili’s Restaurant in Lisbon, CT (lunch is on your own). Following lunch,enjoy a scenic ride to the Prudence Crandall Museum located in Canterbury, CT. In 1833 PrudenceCrandall opened the first academy in New England exclusively for black women. During your visit to themuseum, learn more about Prudence Crandall and the court trials, harassment and violence she and herstudents endured while the academy was open. The Prudence Crandall Museum is a National HistoricLandmark and State Archaeological Preserve. Prudence Crandall is Connecticut’s Official State Heroine.The museum includes period rooms, changing exhibits, a small research library and gift shop.

Bus leaves the Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 3:00 p.m.Please sign up at reception starting on Wednesday, May 1st

This trip requires: Some Walking

SCISSOR, KNIFE AND BLADE SHARPENINGby Razor’s Edge Sharpening Service

Need to have that lawn mower blade or manual hedge trimmer sharpened?Have dull scissors and knives that need to be sharpened? Now is your chance!

Drop off your items that need to be sharpenedto the Reception desk by Friday, May 17th

Be sure to have your items safely stored in a plastic bag, withyour name, phone number and correct payment included.

* * Please make checks payable to Dan Correia * *Your items will be ready to be picked up starting on Tuesday, May 21st.

A price list for all items that can be sharpened is available at the Reception Desk.Please call Hilary if you have any questions or for more information.

Knives$2.50

Scissors$5.00

Upcoming Day-Long Trips - Price of trips TBD.

July ?? - A great Trip has been planned for July! Please see the insert for more information!

August 13th – 'Goodspeed Opera House' to see Hello Dolly!September 18th – 'Big E'

Please check future issues of the Voices newsletter for more information.

ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER -5- MAY 2013

MAY Day Long-Trip: continued from Page 1... Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Theater 05-21-13Start with a delicious Buffet Luncheon with allfoods prepared on the premises! Following lunchenjoy the hilarious Matinee Performance ofSpreading It Around. This light-hearted comedyfinds Angela Drayton, a wealthy widow in aretirement community. Tired of handing out money

to her unappreciative children, she starts the S.I.N. (Spending It Now)Foundation, to give to those truly in need. This terrifies her greedy son,driving him to devise a plan to have her committed. Mama will havenone of that! Following the Matinee, return to your seats in the diningroom for a fun and hilarious Cabaret Show!Sample Buffet Menu includes: Fruit Salad, Cole Slaw, Lettuce Bowl, ThreeBean Salad, Potato Salad, Beets, Pasta and Red Sauce, Meatballs, RoastedChicken, BBQ Chicken, Glazed Ham, Italian Sausage and Peppers, Baked Scrod,Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Peas & Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Beans,Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Baked Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee and Tea

$70 per personPlease Call Hilary at

860-889-5960 to RegisterPackage Includes: Transportation Fabulous Buffet Luncheon Matinee Performance of “Spreading It Around” Cabaret Show Taxes & Gratuities Driver Tip

Bus Departs Marcus Plaza - 9:15 a.m.Bus Departs Senior Center - 9:30 a.m.

Approx Return - 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy a great, late afternoon watching the Boston Red Sox playthe Colorado Rockies for this interleague game at Historic FenwayPark. Great seat locations on the first base and third base line inGrandstand sections 14 and 27. These seats have an awesome

view of the action! Our deluxe coach bus will drop us off and pick us up rightnext to the Green Monster at Fenway Park – you can’t get any closer than that!Game time 4:05 p.m.

We will arrive at Fenway with enough time for you to enjoy a late lunch at oneof the many local restaurants outside of Fenway or in plenty of time to watchall the warm-up action on the field before the game. All food and beveragepurchases are on your own. Limited tickets available, so don’t wait!

JUNE Day-Trip: continued from Page 1... Red Sox vs. Colorado Rockies 06-26-13

$121 per personPlease Call Hilary at

860-889-5960 to RegisterPackage Includes:

Game Ticket Transportation Taxes & Driver Tip

Bus Departs:Senior Center 12:15 p.m.

Approx Return - 10:00 p.m.

This trip requires: Moderate Walking including climbing up and down stairs toget to your seat at Fenway. Also, seating at Fenway Park is narrow with minimal leg room.

Available Dates: Tuesday, May 21st Tuesday, Aug. 20th Tuesday, Nov. 5th

Cash or check payable to AARP and pay on the day of the class ~ Sign up at Reception ~ Space limited to 30 people

AARP Drivers Safety Class 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Cost: $12 AARP Members or $14 Non-Members

Eye Screening and Visual Field Test at Mohegan Sun CasinoSaturday, May 18th - 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Uncas Ballroom at the Mohegan Sun and receive a free Eye Screening and Visual Field Test. Eyescreenings will be performed by optometrist Dr. Lemire, OD. of Shoreline Optical in Waterford. The eye screening andvisual field test are free of charge and open to anyone. Sponsored by the Norwich Lions. No appointment needed.

This trip requires: Minimal Walking

Community Yard Sale DonationsWe are currently accepting yard sale donations. Items donated to theSenior Center will be sold at the Community Yard Sale with the profits

going to the Rose City Senior Center and used towards programs andevents. If you have any clean and gently used items that you would like to donate,please bring them to the Senior Center and give them to Hilary. We will acceptdonations until May 17th. Thank you!

Community Yard Sale VolunteersWe are looking for volunteers who would like to help the day of the Community YardSale (Saturday, May 18th). Volunteers will be needed for help with set-up, selling itemsand clean-up. If you are interested in helping out in any way, please see Hilary.

Craft ClassPaper Basket

Thursday, June 6th

9:30-11:30amJoin us to make a delightful Springtime Craft! Start with a piece of card stock and endwith a beautiful handmade small paper basket. Your basket can be used as a flowercontainer, gift basket or to store your knick-knacks! Materials will be supplied, but ifyou have anything you would like to decorate your basket with, (rubber stamps,stickers, ribbon, photos, etc.) please bring it along with you!

Sign up at reception starting on May 1st. There is no cost for this class.

Crafts with Kate Handmade Cards and Postcards

Wednesdays, May 8th and May 22nd

10:00 -11:30am (Dining Room)

Join Kate Clark as she instructs you on how to make homemade cards and postcards!Stop by anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am to learn different techniques andunique ways to add personality to your own greeting cards and postcards. Materialsare supplied, but feel free to bring along any decoration that you may want to add toyour creation. We hope you join us! There is no cost for this class.

Coming in June~ Crafts with Kate: Beading and Jewelry Making (June 12th and 26th)

Stress and SeniorsKnow the Signs and Solutions

Presented by Jo Anne Harrison-Becker, MS (Gerontology)

Tuesday, May 28th

10:00 – 11:00 amJoin us for this one hour seminar to learn more about stress, the causes and ways tolessen your stress level. A packet of handouts will be provided for all participants.

Topics include:

•Assessing your level of stress •What causes some seniors so much stress •The 4 ‘A’ s of learning about stress •Recognizing physical and emotional signs of stress •More stress? – Less sleep •15 tips and techniques to reduce/eliminate stress •Stress management help for the caregiver •Anti-stress and relaxation exercises

~Please sign up at reception~

Sponsored by Otis Library and The Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.

Music and Dance of the Scottish HighlandsThursday, June 13th

10:30am – 11:30amJoin us for this entertaining presentation! Traditional Scottish music and dance will bepresented in an interactive and educational manner. Watch as performers, wearingtraditional Scottish clothing, sing traditional songs in English and in Gaelic, perform

Scottish Highland bagpipe and Small pipes music and demonstrate Highland dancing.

A not-to-be missed presentation!

~Please sign up at reception~

Sponsored by Otis Library and The Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.

Rose City Senior CenterCommunity Yard Sale

FundraiserSaturday, May 18, 2013

(rain date June 1)9am – 1pm

Clean out your garage and attic because it’s time for a yard sale! Ourparking lot will become one giant multi-seller yard sale and will attract lots of

buyers! Rent a 10’x10’ or 20’x20’ space to sell your items and keep all ofyour profits from the event.

This is a fundraiser for the Rose City Senior Center.* Please fill out registration form below and return with payment *

Last Day to Register and Pay is Thursday May 16, 2013Please Call Hilary with any questions. (860) 889-5960

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Rose City Senior Center Community Yard Sale Registration Form

Please PrintName:_________________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________

City:______________________________________State:_______________Zip:______________

Home Phone:_____________________________ Cell Phone:_____________________________

Email: _________________________________________________________________________

Spaces (10’x10’) at $15 or (20’x20’) at $25 each (tables are not provided)Payment: cash check money orderReturn completed registration form with payment of $15/$25 per spacePlease make check or money order payable to “Rose City Senior Center”Drop off or Mail registration form and payment to:Rose City Senior Center, Attn: Hilary Sandberg, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360*Participants are responsible for clean-up and removal of all of your items and trash.*

*NO dumpsters or trash removal will be available at the event.*

Rose City Senior Center July Day-Long Trip: This trip is open to any adult, 18 years and older

Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruisewith lunch at Quonset ‘O’ Club Restaurant and shopping at Wickford Village

North Kingston, RI

July Date TBA (trip date will be available mid-May)

We start our day with a delicious lunch at the elegant Quonset ‘O’ Club restaurant. Following lunch,we take the short drive to board the catamaran Millennium for our Narragansett Bay LighthouseCruise. The Millennium is a 400 passenger vessel with three viewing levels, an outside sundeck,climate controlled interior seating, three restrooms and a snack bar.The 90 minute narrated Lighthouse Cruise will showcases 10 of Rhode Island’s most beautiful andhistoric lighthouses in Narragansett, Jamestown and Newport. Other sights along with way include10 islands, 60 miles of Rhode Island coastline, Fort Adams, Newport Harbor, and Newport mansions.Be amazed as the Millennium sails under the Jamestown-Verrazano Bridge and the Newport PellBridge. The narrated cruise will include historical facts and folklore to entertain and educate you asyou take in the picturesque sights and breathtaking views. Be sure to bring your camera!Following the cruise, a short drive brings us to Wickford Village for shopping and beautifulwaterfront sights. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streetslined with one of a kind shops including jewelry, housewares, clothing, crafts and gifts. You willalso find art galleries, antique shops and cafes nestled amongst beautifully maintained churches,colonial homes and gardens.

Quonset ‘O’ Club Menu: Choice of New England Baked Scrod or Pan-Sautéed Chicken Cutlet, Garden Salad,Garlic Mashed Redskin Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine , Strawberry Shortcake, Coffee or Tea

COST: $75 per personPrice includes transportation, lunch at Quonset ‘O’ Club restaurant, Millennium LighthouseCruise, taxes, gratuities and driver tip.

10:15AM Depart Marcus Plaza, 624 W. Main Street, Norwich10:30AM Depart Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich6:30PM Approximate return time

REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONESenior Center Members, Norwich Residents-Beginning Monday May 20 at 5:00pmSenior Center Members, Non-Residents-Beginning Tuesday May 21 at 5:00pmOpen Registration (Any Adults, aged 18 years and older)-Beginning Wednesday May 22 at 5:00pm

*On your registration day, Dial 860-889-5960. When you hear the message saying theSenior Center is closed, dial 104 and follow the instructions.*

This trip has ModerateWalking

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1-800-732-8070

OUTREACH—With Carolyn is available by Appointment. This cantake place at the Senior Center or for homebound seniors out inthe community. We will assist you with questions about MedicareSavings Program, Medicare-D, Living Wills, Housing, SupplementalInsurances, State Programs, Renter’s Rebate and more. Pleasecall 889-5960 if you would like to make an appointment.BENEFITS COUNSELING—With Natalie will be available onThursdays. BENEFITS COUNSELING IS FUNDED BY SENIOR RESOURCES.NOTARY PUBLIC—The Senior Center has a Notary Publicavailable to assist your needs. Please make an appointment bycalling the Senior Center.GIFT SHOP—Open to the public, it is located in the Senior Centerlobby. We offer a variety of gifts and cards for very reasonableprices. Local crafters have various items available as well as itemsthat are made here at the Center.

ALSO AT THE SENIOR CENTER...COFFEE SHOP—The Senior Center Coffee Shop is openMonday through Friday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. It is hostedby friendly volunteers who serve a variety of muffins, toast,breakfast sandwiches, or danish, and coffee, tea, juice ormilk at very reasonable prices. Start your day with breakfastand friends!HAIRDRESSER—Tuesdays/Fridays (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)Appointments may be made by calling Michelle at 860-889-4995.MEMBERSHIP*—1-Year Membership (July-June) is $25per person. Membership is required to participate in eventssponsored by the Senior Center as well as for transportationservices. Thank you for supporting the Rose City SeniorCenter. *Financial Assistance Available (Please see Mikeor Hilary).

A Senior Center Participant Committee was formed to address theneed to have more input from the Seniors on how the Senior Center is run andwhat can be done to improve it. Also, it gives the members another forum to

**Preventive HEALTH CLINIC—Nancy Pratviel, R.N.Regular Clinic Services

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.Diabetes Screening (blood sugar testing)—is available for $3.00 per test.Cholesterol Check—is available for $3.00 per test.

**THE ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER PREVENTIVE HEALTH CLINIC IS NOW FUNDED

THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE EDWARD AND MARY LORD FOUNDATION.

Norwich PublicUtilities

- Payment Drop Box -Did you know a Payment DropBox has been installed on the

wall inside the front entrance ofthe Senior Center. Paymentsleft in our drop box are pickedup each day (Monday-Friday)

around 2:00 pm and processedby 5:00 pm the same day. (no

postage is necessary)

Blood Pressure Clinic—Volunteer R.N., is held at

the Senior Center for bloodpressure checks the 1st and

3rd Wednesday of eachmonth from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This is a free

service and appointmentsare not necessary.

address concerns and tell about good thingsthat are happening. The following is a list ofthe members of the committee and theirphone numbers. They will be glad to hear fromyou and bring your comments to our monthlymeetings. Of course, if you have immediateconcerns or comments you may alwayscontact the Director of Senior Services.

Nancy Caplet 860-887-6466Ann Carignan 860-887-2315Bo Crouch 860-887-1984Adele Elliott 860-887-0919Judy Irvin 860-886-5366Betty Lee 860-822-8595Olive Lyman 860-887-7108

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* * * PLEASE NOTE: Things to Pre-Register for +/or w/Additional cost * * *Ceramics—Charge for GreenwareDay Trips—See VOICES pgs 1,4,5Massage Therapy—$25, call HILARY

Photo ID Cards—-Members $1, Non-members $5 in advance, see Reception

Podiatry Clinic—$15, call HILARY OR MIKE

Preventive Health Clinic—$3-15, callHILARY OR MIKE

Tai Chi (10 weeks)—$45-Beginners,$95-Ongoing, call HILARY

Yoga & Chair Yoga—$3/class if paid inadvance, $4/class, if paid weekly, callHILARY for schedule

TVCCA Cafe Day Meals (Tues-Fri)—$3.00* Hot Meals. Must order 3 daysahead, by 11:00 am in the Dining Room.

*SUGGESTED DONATION

Celebration and Monday Meals—Asposted in the Dining Room and in VOICES.Senior Center Birthday Celebration

Meals—see TVCCA Cafe Day Meals

**PODIATRY Clinic—Dr. Thomas Walter, D.P.M

Appointments are scheduledat the Senior Center on the1st Friday of each month fortoenail cutting. The cost is

$15.00 per visit and anappointment is necessary.

**THE PODIATRY CLINIC IS

FUNDED BY SENIOR RESOURCES.

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Volunteers Needed!* Please see Hilary if you are interested in volunteering *

GARDEN WEEDING—To help the Senior Center Master Gardeners with weeding outdoor gardens. Thisvolunteer position requires standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, etc. in order to get the job done. Weedingwill be needed from May-October and you will work under the direction of the Senior Center Master Gardeners.

CRAFT INSTRUCTOR—We are looking for individuals who would like to volunteer their time to instructseniors in art or craft projects. You must provide the idea and knowledge to teach the project to others.Materials will be provided for the class. Please see Hilary to discuss your skills and ideas.

DINING ROOM—To help serve lunch, clear plates and help clean up after lunch. A commitment to at leastone day per week, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. required.

Artist of the Month: May 2013 ~ Liz Popinchalk ~

LIZ POPINCHALK IS THE ART INSTRUCTOR FOR THE ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER MONDAY ART CLASS. HER ORIGINAL

ARTWORK IS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY IN THE ART DISPLAY CASE OUTSIDE OF THE LIBRARY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY. PLEASE

STOP BY AND TAKE A LOOK AT HER BEAUTIFUL WORK!

– Liz Popinchalk –

"As a young girl, I remember announcing to my family, “I am going to be an artist!” Art has always been a part of my life – from grade school to high school, college tothe time I spent studying with local artists. My interests range widely and I enjoy designing silkscreened fabrics, making natureprints, drawing, and painting in the tromp l’oeil style.  I established my businessLiz Originals early on, which encompassed these techniques in a variety ofapplications.  I print on clothing, canvas bags, baby items and do decorative paintingand stenciling on furniture and in peoples’ homes. I teach painting at the Rose City Senior Center and enjoy encouraging my studentsto develop their individual creativity and unique styles."

News from the Silver Palettethe Rose City Senior Center Art Class

The students from the Monday morning Art Class at the Rose City Senior Center recently displayed theirwork at the Lebanon Public Library’s annual “Equinox and the Arts Show”. The paintings were on display fromMarch 23rd to April 18th. The class was represented by Patricia Bromley, Natalie Caron, Carole Davis, GeraldineJohnson, Erna Luering, Shirley Marth, Mary Morrison, Donald Rivest, Verna Jean Souter, and Estelle Tedeschi.

Remember to check out the display cases at the Rose City Senior Center in the front lobby and the largedisplay case in the hallway near the library to see the classes’ latest work. Some pieces are for sale. Pleasesee Hilary for information or visit our class on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Craft Room. All arewelcome! Liz Popinchalk, Art Instructor

* * * Yarn Needed! * * *We are looking for yarn donations which will be used by our Volunteer Knitting and CrochetingGroup to make items to be donated to local organizations. If you would like to donate yarn,please bring it to the Senior Center and give it to Hilary. Thank you!

SPECIAL DATES IN MAYWed 1st 10:00 Blood Pressure ClinicFri 3rd 8:15 Podiatry Clinic—Dr. Walter (CALL HILARY FOR APPOINTMENT)Fri 3rd 8:45-10:00 Hot Breakfast—Belgium WafflesMon 6th 11:45 TVCCA Monday Meal—Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $3 (SEE MENU, PG 6)Tues 7th 8:30 Elder Care Review TeamTues 7th 9:30 Shopping Trip to Walmart-Lisbon LandingTues 7th 10:00 Visually Impaired Support Group (CARD ROOM)Thurs 9th 10:30 COMPUTER PRESENTATION: 'Using E-Mail' (SEE PG 3)Fri 10th 8:45-10:00 Hot Breakfast — Breakfast CasseroleSATURDAY 11th 11:00-5:00 * Rotary Duck Race * @ Yantic Fire Dept.Mon 13th 19:00-11:00 * HEALTH FAIR * Celebrate Women's Health Day with us! (PG 3)Mon 13th 11:45 TVCCA Monday Meal—Ham Grinder - $5 (SEE MENU, PG 6)Tue 14th 9:30 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (By Invitation Only)Tues 14th 1:30 CSEA #403 MeetingWed 15th 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic (CLINIC)Wed 15th 11:45 TVCCA Special Meal - Beef Stroganoff (SEE MENU, PG 6) Suggested Donation: $4.50Wed 15th 1:30 AARP #1004 MeetingThurs 16th 9:30 Free "Hearing" Clinic (CALL HILARY FOR APPOINTMENT) (CONF ROOM 1)Thurs 16th 10:30 COMPUTER PRESENTATION: 'Using Facebook' (SEE PG 3)Fri 17th LAST DAY to DROP-Off for Scissor, Knife and Blade Sharpening (SEE PG 4)Fri 17th 8:45-10:00 Hot Breakfast—Breakfast Sandwiches on a BiscuitFri 17th 11:45 Lunch: Order Ham or Turkey Grinders $5.00 (REGULAR TVCCA PROGRAM CLOSED)SATURDAY 18th 9:00-1:00 * Community Yard Sale! * (SEE PG 1 AND INSERT)SATURDAY 18th 10:00-2:00 'Eye Screening and Visual Field Test' @ Mohegan Sun CasinoMon 20th 9:00 Senior Affairs Commission MeetingMon 20th 11:45 TVCCA Monday Meal—Turkey Grinder - $5 (SEE MENU, PG 6)Tues 21st TRIP: "Spreading It Around" - Newport Playhouse, Newport, RI (SEE PGS 1,5)

9:15 —bus leaves Marcus Plaza9:30 —bus leaves Senior Center

Tues 21st 11:45 AARP Drivers Safety Class (5/21, 8/20, 11/5, SEE PG 5)Wed 22nd 11:15 PRESENTATION: 'Transportation Options' with ECTC (in Dining Room)Thurs 23th 9:30-12:30 * Southeast Healthy Living Expo * @ Backus Tech Ctr, Industrial ParkThurs 23th 10:30 COMPUTER PRESENTATION: 'Using Pinterest' (SEE PG 3)Fri 24th 8:45-10:00 Hot Breakfast—Blueberry PancakesFri 24th Noon ICE CREAM SOCIAL & BINGO (ICE CREAM PROVIDED BY ORCHARD GROVE)Monday 27th * * * CENTER CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAYTues 28th 9:00 Relative Caregivers Support Group (CARD ROOM)Tues 28th 1:30 AARP #3636 MeetingWed 29th 9:30 Participant Committee Meeting (Guests are always welcome!)Wed 29th 11:45 Senior Center Birthday Celebration (DINING ROOM)Thurs 30th 11:00-12:30 Mini-TRIP: "Chili's & Prudence Crandall Museum" (SEE PG 4)Thurs 30th 2:45-3:30 TECH TALK (SEE PG 3)Fri 31st 8:45-10:00 Hot Breakfast—Muffins & Fresh Fruit

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* QUILT Raffle * "3-Tickets-for-$1" (AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION)A beautiful twin-sized quilt (approx. 65” x 86”) in shades of brown is being raffled off. This quilt wasmade by the very talented individuals of the Rose City Senior Center Quilting Class! Come and look atthe talent of this great group and purchase some raffle tickets!All proceeds from this raffle will remain with the Rose City Senior Center and will be used towardsprograms and events. This is a long term raffle with the drawing date to be announced.

WEDNESDAY8:30 Strength & Flexibility Exercise (W/KAREN)9:30 Participant Committee Mtg (DINING ROOM)

(LAST WED, -NOT JUL/AUG/DEC/JAN) 9:30 Ceramic Class (PLEASE CALL HILARY) 9:30 Scrabble (CARD ROOM) 9:30 Tray Favors Group9:45 Health & Chair Exercise (W/MARIE)

10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic (1ST & 3RD WED)10:45 Yoga ($3/$4) (W/CAROL)12:15 Chair Yoga ($3/$4) (W/CAROL)12:30 Mahjong (CRAFT ROOM)12:45 Bridge (CARD ROOM)

1:00 Pool - Beginners1:30 Zumba GOLD (W/KATIE)1:30 AARP #1004 (DINING ROOM - 3rd Wed)

(NOT JUN/JUL/AUG/DEC)THURSDAY

9:00 Clinic (W/NURSE NANCY - CALL FOR APPT)9:00 Zumba GOLD (W/KATIE)9:30 "Hearing" Clinic (W/BOB - 3RD THU, BY APPT.)

12:45 Pinochle (CARD ROOM) 1:00 Quilting (CRAFT ROOM) (PLEASE CALL HILARY)1:00 Quilting-Beginner (CRAFT ROOM)

(PLEASE CALL HILARY)1:00 Pool - Optional

FRIDAY8:45-11:45 Podiatry Clinic—Dr. Walter ($15)

(1ST FRI, BY APPT. ONLY)8:45-10:00 Hot Breakfast

9:00-2:00 Hairdresser9:00 Massage Therapy ($25)

(W/MARIE - FITNESS ROOM - BY APPT ONLY)9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Aerobics

9:30 Knitting & Crocheting Circle (DINING ROOM)9:30 Po-Ke-No (CRAFT ROOM)

10:45 Yoga ($3/$4) (W/CAROL)12:00 Tai Chi ($95) (W/DAVID)12:45 Bridge (CARD ROOM)

1:00 Bingo (DINING ROOM)1:45-3:00 Tai Chi-Beginner ($45) (W/DAVID) (See Hilary)

ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER -11- MAY 2013

MONDAY8:00 Health Advisory Committee

(2ND MON-SEPT/NOV/MAR/JUNE - CARD ROOM)9:00 Senior Affairs Commission (CARD ROOM)

(3RD MON, SEPT/OCT/NOV, MAR/ARP/MAY)9:30 Art Class (W/LIZ - CRAFT ROOM)9:30 Exercise Class-Aerobics9:30 Wii Bowling (CERAMICS ROOM)

10:45 Line Dancing (W/CAMILLE)12:30 Pinochle (CARD ROOM) 1:00 Ping Pong (SEE HILARY)1:00 Pitch (DINING ROOM)

TUESDAY8:30 Elder Care Review Team (CARD ROOM)

(1ST TUE, NO JAN/JUL/AUG/DEC)9:00 Clinic (W/NURSE NANCY - CALL FOR APPT)

9:00-2:00 Hairdresser (W/MICHELLE - CALL FOR APPT)9:00 Oriental Rug Making (DINING ROOM)9:00 Relative Caregivers Support Group

(LAST TUE) (CARD ROOM)9:15 Walking Club (AT THE TRACK NEXT DOOR)9:30 Relaxation & Meditation (W/NORMA

CONNOLLY - 2ND & 4TH TUES)10:00 Visually Impaired Support Group

(1ST TUE) (CARD ROOM)10:30 Roseland Combo - Rehearsal12:45 Bridge (CARD ROOM)

1:00-3:00 Golden Nuggets - Rehearsal1:30 CSEA #403 Retirees (DINING ROOM)

(2ND TUE-NOTJUN/JUL/AUG/DEC)1:30 AARP #3636 (DINING ROOM)

(4TH TUE -NOT JUN/JUL/AUG/DEC)

Memorial Day - May 27th

Independence Day - July 4th

Labor Day - Sept. 2nd

Columbus Day - Oct 14th

Veterans Day - Nov 11th

Upcoming 2013 - Holiday ScheduleSenior Center will be closed on:

Thanksgiving Day - Nov 28th

Day After Thanksgiving - 29th

Christmas Eve - Dec 24th

- (Senior Center will close at 2:00 p.m.)Christmas Day - Dec 25th

* * * THANK YOU! * * *To Ann Carignan, Nancy Caplet, AdairHendrickson, Cora Landry, BillMcLaughlin, and Claire McLaughlin forhelping at our Annual St. Patrick’s Day CornedBeef and Cabbage Fundraiser Dinner. Aspecial word of thanks to Ed “Buddy”Meadows for all his help in the kitchen,cooking and preparing the delicious meal.Also a BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful NFAstudents who served the meal and helpedclean up! We would also like to thank Irene’sFamily Restaurant for their donation of pizzato feed the hungry NFA students.

Rose City Senior Center8 Mahan Drive

Norwich, CT 06360

TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE AT SENIOR CENTER

SENIOR CENTER—Transportation to the Center is available beginning at 8:30 a.m., with return trips at 1 p.m.and 3:00 p.m. Please call the Center before Noon the day before, to schedule a ride for the next day.MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS—Transportation to medical appointments is available from 8:45 a.m. until 2:00p.m. Early reservation is recommended as these appointments fill up quickly, sometimes months ahead.WHEELCHAIR VAN—Transportation for medical appointments and shopping is available for seniors needingwheelchair-accessible transportation. Space is limited. Advance reservation required.MED RIDE II—Transportation is now available for Seniors or Disabled Residents of Norwich/Montville to out-of-town medical appointments. Please call Anne at 860-889-5960 to check for availability.

SENIOR CENTER BUS - SHOPPING SCHEDULEMONDAY — STOP & SHOP

9:30-11:15 YANTIC/TAFTVILLE10:30-1:15 WESTSIDE

TUESDAY — see Pg 10WEDNESDAY — SHOP RITE & BIG Y

9:30-11:15 WESTSIDE10:30-1:15 EASTSIDE

THURSDAY — STOP & SHOP9:30-11:15 EASTSIDE10:30-1:15 CITY

FRIDAY — SHOP RITE & BIG Y9:30-11:15 CITY10:30-1:15 YANTIC/TAFTVILLE

MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of the staff and policies of the Rose City Senior Center tooffer recreational, educational, social, health, and human service programs, which are designed to

foster independence and community involvement, for persons age 55 and older.

YANTIC/TAFTVILLE - includes St. Jude Commons, Wequonnoc VillageWESTSIDE - includes Chase Manor, Westwood Park (Dorsey Bldg.),

Eastwood Park, Village Court.EASTSIDE - includes Hamilton Park, Rosewood Manor, AHEPA, Schwartz

Manor, Laurel HillCITY - includes Downtown, Boswell Ave., Blackstone Apts., Eliza

Huntington Home, Greenville (& Starwood Area) Mohegan Park Apts.,Mohegan Village, Sandy Lane Apts.

Inclement Weather Notice:If the area experiences bad weather this coming winter, the

Senior Center may be closed. Please listen to WICH-1310 AM orWCTY-97.7 FM, or watch WFSB, TV Channel 3.