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ENFIELD SENIOR CENTER
As a focal point for aging services, the Enfield Senior Center provides social, educational, and recreational opportunities to enrich the mind, body and spirit of older adults in an open and accepting atmosphere.
HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE SENIOR CENTER!!!
We are celebrating 20 years of the Senior Center June 5th - June 9th with free classes, tours, open houses, concerts, picnics, and more! Please refer to the June Newsletter and the information below to learn more about what we have going on!
20th Anniversary Details
Fitness Classes: All fitness classes have been condensed into 20-25 minute sessions so participants can try as many as they like.
Veterans Meeting: Representatives from Congressman Joe Courtney’s office will run their monthly meeting. Afterwards, they will stay to discuss any Senior related issue.
Guided Walking Tour of Rotary Park and Trail: Senior Center volunteers will provide a walking tour of the park and trail. The trail is .25 miles and is flat. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Senior Center Tours: Senior Center staff will provide guided tours of the Senior Center and discuss activities that are held at the Senior Center.
Craft Demonstration Classes: Join Nancy, Program Coordinator in creating a variety of arts and crafts projects.
CRT Lunches: Offered to participants 60 years and older who are pre-registered with CRT.
Prime Fitness Open House: Stop in and see what our Prime Fitness Center has to offer and find out how to join. Prime Fitness takes Silver Sneakers and Renew Active insurance.
Computer Class: Join Dara, Computer Instructor for a demonstration class on Smartphones – Voice Assistance.
Ceramics: Try your hand at ceramics. The Senior Center has its own kiln.
Walk Down Memory Lane: Senior Center pictures and memorabilia will be on display in the Great Room. Light refreshments will be served.
What the Senior Center Means to You: Participants will be asked to write down what the Senior Center means to them or share a favorite memory on special cards. The cards will then be displayed at the Senior Center.
Police Picnic with Rock Solid Alibi Band: The annual police picnic and concert will be held outdoors at the Gazebo weather permitting. In case of rain, it will be moved indoors. Tickets will be required and may be picked up at the Senior Center front desk starting Tuesday, May 30. Limit: 2 per household.
Shaded Soul Concert and Anniversary Cake: To close out our celebration week, Shaded Soul Band will play your favorite songs in the Great Room. Anniversary cake and coffee will be served at intermission. Tickets are limited and may be picked up at the Senior Center front desk beginning Tuesday, May 30. Limit: 2 per household.
We would like to thank the following organizations for sponsoring our celebration events:
• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner – The Friends of the Enfield Senior Center
• Police Picnic – The Enfield Police Union and the Police Benevolent Association
• Shaded Soul Band – The Commission on Aging
• Anniversary Cake – Enfield Teachers Association
Anniversary Week Hours:
Monday 8:00am-8:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm Bingo 6:00-9:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Concert 5:00-8:00pm
All programs and activities are free except for Bingo and CRT lunches. See the newsletter for more information.
Digital Newsletter
June 2023 Newsletter <---- Click Here
Registration Form for Classes
Bring filled out registration form and payment to the Enfield Senior Center to register for classes
Registration Form <---- Click Here
NCAAA Focal Point
The Enfield Senior Center has once again been designated by the North Central Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (NCAAA) as a focal point for 2022-2024. Being a Focal Point designee continues our commitment as a visible, recognizable place where community members can find information and gain access to a full range of aging services.
Pictured:
Nancy Darrah, Program Coordinator
Todd Johnson, North Central Area Agency on Aging
Madden, Service Animal
Mary Keller, Senior Center Manager
CRT Congregate Meals
The Enfield Senior Center is pleased to announce the return of the CRT congregate meal program. Meals will be served daily Monday – Friday at noon when the Senior Center is open. This elderly nutrition program provides meals to persons 60 years of age or older and their spouses. All meals are served with milk, bread and margarine. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 or whatever the person can afford. Persons interested in receiving their meals at the Enfield Senior Center should call 860-763-7428 the business day before to reserve a meal. For more information, contact the Enfield Senior Center Kitchen at 860-763-7428.
June Menu 2023 <---- Click Here
June 2023 - Special Lunches <---- Click Here
Ask The...
The following services are available for a free 15-minute consultation between the hours of 10:00 to 11:45 am. Call the Senior Center at 860-763-7425 to schedule an appointment.
Ask the Realtor: June 7, 2023
Ask the Home Inspector: Call for a phone appointment
Legal Consultation: June 20, 2023 (general practice law firm)
Ask The CPA: Call for a phone appointment
Ask the Lawyer: June 28, 2023 (Elder Law Attorneys)
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Trips
Goodspeed Opera House: Gypsy - SOLD OUT
Theatre by The Sea: Beautiful, the Carole King Musical - CLOSED
Sight & Sound Theatre: Moses
Trip Date: August 30 - September 1, 2023
This trip brings you to the heart of Amish Country where you will enjoy a Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Show, explore Kitchen Kettle Village, go on a Guided Hersey Town Tour, visit the Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino, and most of all see Sight & Sound Theatres production of Moses.
Limit: 50 participants
Registration for the above Trip will begin on Friday, April 14 at 9:30am in the Computer Room.
• Registration will be held in the Computer Room.
• Registration is based on a first come, first serve basis.
• Each participant may register themselves and one companion only.
• Each participant must fill out and sign a completed trip registration form.
• Seating is limited. Incomplete registrations will not be held at the front desk.
• Payment (in the form of Check or Money Order) for each person is due at the time of registration to secure your reservation.
• There will be NO assigned seating on the bus.
Webster Lake Riverboat Cruise
Trip Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
This trip includes a scenic 90 minute cruise on board a 19th century Mississippi Riverboat, a stop at the Brookfield Orchards Country Store, and lunch at Samuel Slaters Restaurant.
Limit: 50 participants
Registration for the above Trip will begin on Friday, June 23 at 9:30am in the Computer Room.
• Registration will be held in the Computer Room.
• Registration is based on a first come, first serve basis.
• Each participant may register themselves and one companion only.
• Each participant must fill out and sign a completed trip registration form.
• Seating is limited. Incomplete registrations will not be held at the front desk.
• Payment (in the form of Check or Money Order) for each person is due at the time of registration to secure your reservation.
• There will be NO assigned seating on the bus.
Tanglewood On Parade
Trip Date: Thursday, August 8, 2023
On this trip you will make your first stop at Westwood Restaurant and Pub for lunch, and then you will spend an entire day celebrating with music, fun, and laughter at the Tanglewood Music Center where you will enjoy music from Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra.
Limit: 50 participants
Registration for the above Trip will begin on Friday, June 30 at 9:30am in the Computer Room.
• Registration will be held in the Computer Room.
• Registration is based on a first come, first serve basis.
• Each participant may register themselves and one companion only.
• Each participant must fill out and sign a completed trip registration form.
• Seating is limited. Incomplete registrations will not be held at the front desk.
• Payment (in the form of Check or Money Order) for each person is due at the time of registration to secure your reservation.
• There will be NO assigned seating on the bus.
PRIME FITNESS CENTER
Health and Wellness
PRIME Fitness Update
Workout times and capacity limits:
- The Fitness Center will be open
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm.
Tuesday & Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.
- No appointments will be necessary.
- The Fitness Center is now taking new members.
Please call 860-272-3554 to learn how to register as a new member.
The Enfield Senior Center reserves the right to make changes to the Fitness Center as Town, State, or Federal regulations require.
PRIME FITNESS APPLICATION PACKET:
Prime Fitness Application <--- Click Here
Online Health and Wellness
Silver Sneakers: www.facebook.com/silversneakers
Physical Address
299 Elm Street
Enfield, CT 06082
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday & Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Apply for a Senior Center Scan Card
Volunteer Application Print & Mail
Withdrawal & Refund Application Form
Newsletter by Email
Would you like to receive the "Center Connection" monthly newsletter by email? If so, please reach out to us (with your full name and email address) by either calling 860-763-7425 or by emailing us at seniorcenter@enfield.org
Weather Policy
The Enfield Senior Center will no longer follow the Enfield Public Schools inclement weather policy. Cancellations will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and on WFSB Channel 3. You may also call the Senior Center for cancellation information at 860-763-7425
AARP Smart Driver Classes
AARP has suspended in-person Smart Driver Classes until March 2023. Virtual classes are still available at the website listed below.
The Smart driver online course can be accessed at: http://www.aarpdriversafety.org
Promo Code: DRIVINGSKILLS
State Benefits
Food Stamps: Call Brenda Sanchez of Intercommunity Services and she will complete your application with you over the phone: 860-569-5900 x164
State Department of Social Services: 855-626-6632. Press 0 to speak to a representative.
Community Renewal Team (Energy Assistance): 860-560-2694
Infoline 2-1-1
2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more.
Social Services
Adult & Community
860-253-6396
Remotely providing support of programs including, but not limited to: Renter’s Rebate, Circuit Breaker Program, support from social worker, ongoing housing support, basic needs assistance for senior citizen’s needs through Enfield CARES.
Enfield Child Development Center
806-253-7003 or 860-253-7043
Virtual support and education to enrolled through story time and activities. Please check out their Facebook page.
Family Resource Centers
860-253-5214 or 860-253-4721
Virtual story time, play groups, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and the Parent Support Group.
Transportation
860-272-3545
Dial-A-Ride and Magic Carpet buses are operational on reduced schedule.
Youth & Family Services
860-253-6380
Remotely providing support around youth mental health and substance misuse, screenings, and counseling. Parent support groups are also available. The Youth Center is providing youth connected and busy.
Enfield CARES
860-253-6400
A service for residents ages 60 and older that provides safe, confidential, and efficient help to at-risk/homebound seniors without unnecessarily exposing volunteers and recipients to COVID-19.
Nutrition
Foodshare
Open the 1st - 3rd Fridays of the month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Food Shelf. Bring box or container for food. Call 860-286-9999 for more information.
Loaves and Fishes
Provides a hot meal Monday-Friday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, 28 Prospect Street. Call 860-741-0226 for more information.
Enfield Food Shelf
Food Shopping and new registrations Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays 2:00 - 6:30 p.m. Call 860-741-7321 for more information.
Mark Twain’s Meals
Call 860-763-7519 for reservation by Wednesday for the following weekend and the day before for weekday meals. Open to all Seniors for weekend meals.