Meets monthly on the Fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m. This ongoing educational support group led by ab Alzheimer’s Association Facilitator is for all caregivers, family members or friends of anyone who is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

We are continually offering a wide variety of educational programs including nutrition and cooking classes, classes on alternative therapies, programs on Medicare and other insurance programs, Positive Psychology and help with all the new technology out there.

Join us for an exciting afternoon of Bingo and a Hot Dog lunch on the fourth Friday of every month.

Our core of excellent instructors will help you maximize your strength, balance and flexibility. We meet Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Friday morning at 10:45 a.m.

Everyone will enjoy this fun and entertaining class on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m! Beginners are welcome and everyone is guaranteed to have a good time.

Lunch is served daily Monday through Thursday at noon. Join us for a hot and nutritious lunch, good conversation and friends. Sign up is required 48 hours in advance.

Enjoy a delicious home cooked breakfast and share some laughs and stories on the first Friday of every month. Come enjoy old friends and make some new ones!

Explore your talents and expand your skills with this group who work on a wide variety of mediums on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises to improve balance and reduce your risk of falls. Take Tai Chi class with Susan on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

We love to have fun! We host a wide variety of trips (one day and overnight) on a monthly basis. We also host monthly social events right at the Center with wonderful food and entertainment.

Yoga is on Monday morning at 10:15 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 2:30pm. Chair Yoga is Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. Join us for a gentle Vinyasa flow class. This class focuses on proper alignment, movement modifications (if needed) and your breathing.

This easy-to-follow program teaches everyone to perform the Zumba Gold dance moves. Come on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and join the fun!

Are you a master at aging? The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) encourages mastery—developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being. By participating in this program, you will: • Make and maintain small but impactful changes in your health behaviors, financial well-being and enrichment in later life. • Get REAL incentives and rewards for taking small steps that can improve your well-being. • Meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to your peers, and become more involved in your community. Program begins Winter 2020 and lasts for 10 weeks. 203-775-5308 for more information

This 4-hour course is for those 60 and over. The students learn how to compensate for slower reaction times, refine existing skills, and develop safe defensive driving techniques.

Tax-Aide is offered free of charge under a cooperative agreement between AARP and the Internal Revenue Service.

1-800-296-1467

The Consumer Law Project for Elders (CLPE) is a project of Connecticut Legal Services, a not-for-profit law firm. CLPE advocates (attorneys and paralegals) provide free legal assistance to seniors with consumer legal problems through a statewide telephone hotline. They offer free advice, representation and referrals to seniors 60 and up with consumer problems such as credit card debt, medical debt, abusive and harassing collection practices and identity theft.

Brookfield Social Services
203-775-7312

The Social Services Coordinator/Municipal Agent to the Elderly is available to answer individual's questions related to Medicare, Medicaid, and Supplemental Insurance as well as to provide information and to make referrals regarding: home care programs, food and nutrition programs, housing, elder rights, energy assistance, adult day care, legal aid, transportation, and prescription assistance programs.

Congregate Meals: Brookfield Senior Center is a site for the CW Resources Senior Nutrition Services Congregate Lunch Program. A hot meal is served four days a week at noon for a suggested donation of $3.

The Meals Home Delivery program is also administered by CW Resources and New Opportunities is designed for homebound elderly people who are unable to travel to local meal sites.

HARTransit
62 Federal Road
Danbury CT 06810
203-744-4070
www.hartransit.com

Demand response transportation provided to Danbury residents within the community and adjacent municipalities. Service is available to seniors 60 years or older and individuals with mobility disabilities.

Veterans Affairs
1 Memorial Drive
Danbury, CT 06810
203-743-3932

Veterans Affairs provides referrals, information, and answers inquiries regarding veterans’ benefits, and interprets laws and regulations to veterans and eligible dependents. Through this office, veterans are also assisted with the preparation and filing of appeals of decisions denying benefits when required. 

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