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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.
Face Mask Mandate No Longer in Effect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
June 2022 Newsletter <---- Click Here
May 2022 Newsletter <---- Click Here
Registration Form for Classes
Registration Form <---- Click Here
Volunteers Needed for the Rotary Garden at the Enfield Senior Center
Rotary Garden Volunteers - Press Release
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 - June 2022 <---- Click Here
CRT Menu - May 2022 <----- Click Here
UConn Tai Chi Study
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 1, 2022
Legal Consultation: June 21, 2022
Ask The CPA: June 8, 2022 (Appointment times start at 9:00am)
Ask the Lawyer: May 25, 2022
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Trips
The Log Cabin, Holyoke, MA
Wednesday July 20, 2022
Talented Lou Villano will amaze you with his resemblance and vocal stylings as Paul Anka in this memorable show.
Limit: 50 Participants
See complete flyer below.
Sight & Sound Theatre Presents: David, Lancaster, PA
Wednesday - Friday, September 28 - 30, 2022
This three day trip will include an authentic amish meals in an actual amish home, amish artisan shopping adventure, seeing Sight & Sounds Theatre's brand new show David, Dinner at Smorgasbord, a ride on the Strasburg Railroad and more!
Limit: 50 participants
Deposit of $150.00 is due at time of registration. Final payment due by August 10, 2022
See complete flyer below
Registration for the above Trips will begin on Friday, May 20 at 9:30am in the Computer Room. Please note the registration process has changed.
• 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.
• Deadline to register for the Log Cabin Trip is June 18th by 4:00pm. Deadline to register for the Sight & Sound Theatre Trip is July 13th by 4:00pm
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.
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
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, June 15, 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.