This free service is provided by volunteers from AARP who assist clients at Elmwood Hall from February through April on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to Noon. Clients from Connecticut and New York are required to bring proper form of identification, their previous year tax return as well as all necessary documents for the their current tax return. Appointments are required.

Mr. Gottlieb is a local historian on the subjects of political and military history. He was formerly a professional curator of naval history and the technical Director of Exhibits at the Intrepid Sea –Air Space Museum in NYC. In these roles Mr. Gottlieb worked regularly with veterans of all services towards the creation of exhibits accurately illustrating the history of the 20th century warfare.

Blood pressure is one of the most important screenings because high blood pressure usually has no symptoms so it can’t be detected without being measured. High blood pressure greatly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Blood pressure screenings are offered weekly on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 10:00 am via partnerships with the following community providers: Pope John Paul, Western CT Health Network, Laurel Ridge, and Ridgefield VNA. Free.

Love to sing or play an instrument? Join the Elmwood Concert Singers lead by Jill Kaufman Weiss, choir director, pianist and musician extraordinaire. The Elmwood Concert Singers rehearse weekly and perform concerts throughout the year. All singers and musicians welcomed. No experience necessary for singers. Meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. Free.

Line dancing is a great way to exercise, improve your coordination, share a laugh with friends and have fun. Taught by popular line dance teacher Jill Weiss, come and enjoy the latest line dances as well as the classic old favorites. Beginners welcomed. Class meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. The fee is $2 per class.

Elmwood Hall, in partnership with CW Resources, is a congregate meal site. What does that mean for you? Hot lunch 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, served at 12 noon. Good company and lunch - all for a $3 donation. A reservation is required 48 hours in advance.

The Happy Feet program is all about preventive care for your feet. Offered 6 times per year, the Happy Feet Program is a wellness foot exam with licensed Podiatrist, Dr. Richard Gosnay. This exam includes having your toe nails clipped. Because this program is offered through grant money, you must be a Danbury resident, over age 60, and a non-diabetic to qualify. The cost is $5 per visit.

This group comes together to promote and keep the art of wood carving alive and well in Western Connecticut. They welcome all woodcarvers – beginners to masters. Members work on their own projects led by one of their more experienced members. Tools are available for new carvers to use. Wood for projects is provided by the club at a reasonable price. Group meets Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Free.

“Low Vision” is that degree of vision loss that can no longer be corrected by eyeglasses. The Lion’s Club Low Vision Support Group works in conjunction with the Lion’s Club Low Vision Center at 235 Main Street, Danbury. The support group provides a place for seniors to come together for support, education and social interaction. Meets monthly on the 4th Monday of each month (except January and February) from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Free.

Mayor Boughton values the contributions of the Danbury Senior Community. Your input is important to him. He visits on the last Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am to update citizens on the state of the city, answer your questions and hear your concerns. Free.

Led by a knowledgeable facilitator, the group reads "everything, mostly fiction, but every now and then nonfiction is included. There are usually one or two classics in the year." Meets on the last Friday of each month at 2:30 pm except in June and December when the group meets for a luncheon book discussion at a local restaurant. Free.

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up. Don’t let this happen to you. The answer is strength training. As we age we lose more and more muscle tissue. Strength training helps you maintain your muscle tissue and your health. Class meets on Mondays from 11:15 am to 12 noon and Wednesdays from 11:15 am to 12 noon. Taught by Coleen Krempel. The fee is $2 per class.

SNAP, which stands for The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income individuals and families afford the cost of food at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. You can apply for these benefits by completing a state application form. Assistance with filling out this application is offered here once a month in partnership with the Greater Danbury Community Health Center. Appointments given on the 4th Monday of each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free.

Tai Chi at Elmwood Hall is based on the work of Dr. Fuzhong Li, Ph.d, a leading tai chi researcher. Taught by Susan Bradley, who is certified in the Yang style Dr. Li teaches, this class is proven to help reduce stress and improve concentration, balance, strength, and flexibility. This is a combination of gentle movements that exercise both the mind and body that causes minimal strain. Ideal for all fitness levels, beginners welcomed. This class meets on Tuesdays at 9:00 am. The fee is $2 per class.

Organized Wii Bowling Leagues are scheduled throughout the year. Winter, Summer and Fall leagues are available. Some leagues are scratch play while others are handicap leagues. Most run for 8 weeks and players bowl weekly. A Wii Bowling Banquet with awards and pizza celebrates the end of each league. Cost to play is $1 per week equaling $ 8 for each league. Beginners to advanced Wii bowlers are welcomed. No experience necessary, we will teach you to play. League times are announced on this website and posted at the Elmwood Hall Senior Center.

Community Action Agency of Western CT
66 North Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-4700
www.caawc.org

CEAP assists with heating oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, and wood. The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is designed to help offset the winter heating costs of Connecticut's lower income households, specifically those households whose incomes fall at or below 60 percent of the state median income.

85 Central Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06702
800-413-7797 or 203-756-8074
www.ctlegal.org

Free counseling and representation on many Elder Law issues (Medicaid and other government programs, patients’ rights, nursing home issues)

800-296-1467

Offers seniors with consumer problems free legal assistance through a hotline. 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.

120 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
203-743-0100
www.ct-institute.org

Health Centers offers a comprehensive range of primary care, including medical, dental and behavioral health services, on a sliding-fee basis, to people of all ages: children, adolescents, adults and seniors, especially those who are medically underserved.

New Hope Baptist Church
10 Aaron Samuels Boulevard
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-5461
Open: Monday & Friday, 8:30am-9:30am

Eligibility: Anyone in need of food.
Required Documents: None
Frequency of Visits: Unrestricted
Food: Produce and bread

18 Dr. Aaron B. Samuels Blvd
Danbury, CT
203-791-8050
www.renewal-house.org

Transitional housing, support and services for older (58+) homelessness in the Western Connecticut region.

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.

City of Danbury 1 Memorial Drive Danbury, CT 06810
203-743-3932
www.ci.danbury-ct.gov

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