ENFIELD SENIOR CENTER

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. 

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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. 

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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



Elder Justice Flyer


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.

Moses Flyer

Moses Flyer 2



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.

Webster Lake Flyer


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.

Tanglewood On Parade Flyer

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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

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