ENFIELD SENIOR CENTER

Face Mask Mandate No Longer in Effect

Effective Monday, February 7th 2022, the mask mandate for Enfield municipal buildings has been changed. Individuals are no longer required to wear face masks inside these buildings. It is highly recommended that those who are unvaccinated continue to wear masks.

Digital Newsletter

October 2022 Newsletter <---- Click Here

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Registration Form for Classes

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Little Library

Come visit the newest Little Library at the Senior Center because what's better than curling up with a hot drink and a book on a crisp autumn day! 🍂📚☕️

Special thank you to those who helped install such a wonderful new addition to the center.

Bloomin' 4 Good Program

We are so excited to share that the Mark Twain Congregate Meal Program has been selected to benefit from Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, created to fight hunger across the communities they serve. For the month of September, a $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker from the Stop & Shop at 54 Hazard Avenue in Enfield will brighten a home or make someone’s day while also directing a $1 donation to the Mark Twain Congregate Meal Program. This is a great way to broaden awareness in the local community and raise donations for our organization to help fight hunger. Let’s get started! Share the news with friends and family. Call, send emails and post on social media. The more bouquets sold, the more we can raise! To learn more about this program, please click the link https://stopandshop.2givelocal.com/

Sincerely,

Karen Edelson

Senior Operations Manager for the Department of Social Services

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.

CRT Menu - October 2022 <---- Click Here

October 2022 - Special Lunches

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: October 5, 2022

Legal Consultation: October 18, 2022

Ask The CPA: October 19, 2022

Ask the Lawyer: October 26, 2022

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Trips

Christmas Lights & Songs

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Student Prince German Restaurant in the heart of downtown Springfield, known for its fine food, service, and beautifully decorated for the holidays. Following Lunch spend time at MGM Springfield Casino and finish the day with a drive through Bright Nights at Forest Park; a pure magic light display with 250,000 lights!

Limit: 50 participants

Registration for the above Trip will begin on Friday, October 21 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 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 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.

Online Health and Wellness

Silver Sneakers: www.facebook.com/silversneakers

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. Please check our Facebook page or our website regarding cancellations. We will send out a robocall to all participants that are registered for classes only when classes are cancelled. We will post on WFSB Channel 3 only when classes are cancelled for the entire day. You may also call the Center for cancellation information at 860-763-7425.

AARP Smart Driver Classes

Wednesday, September 21, 1:00-5:00pm

AARP will sponsor this in-person driver safety class at the Enfield Senior Center. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Please bring a check payable to AARP the day of the class.

Pre-registration is required by calling 860-763-7425. Space is Limited.

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.