PLEASE NOTE: Due to the precautions for Coronavirus (COVID-19), ALL in-person events have been cancelled at our local Senior Centers and througout our communities. We have now transitioned our calendar into a “Virtual Events” page. We hope that you will enjoy these Virtual Events. Stay well!
Newtown Farmers Market
12:00 am
Jun 23 – Sep 1 all-day
Newtown Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 2pm-6:30pm at Fairfield Hills Campus, in Newtown, CT. Because of Covid-19 we do ask that all patrons and vendors wear masks that cover both nose and mouth[...]
Aug 1 – Aug 17 all-day
What recipe or foods have you been trying? Share your creation with us. We will print and share a special recipe book so everyone can try something new. Contact the Senior Center at (203) 775-5308[...]
Aug 1 – Aug 31 all-day
We are offering the following Zoom exercise classes, which will be in the familiar format. New students are welcomed – this is the perfect time to try something new. Please email us in advance, so[...]
SNAP Benefits During COVID-19
12:00 am
Aug 1 – Aug 31 all-day
During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to food and groceries for older adults became a top issue as circumstances made it unsafe for individuals to go to grocery stores. In order to help those utilizing SNAP[...]
Aug 4 @ 8:00 am – Aug 25 @ 12:30 pm
Tuesdays in August from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Clatter Valley Park at 158 Old Town Farm Rd With approximately 100+ acres of open space for outdoor recreational activities, a hiking trail and a pond[...]
“Sunshine Smile” Social Wellness
12:00 am
Aug 5 – Aug 31 all-day
Call program Seniors who have been isolated at home have been receiving weekly phone calls from senior center staff to check in on their social well-being. Let us know if we can be ray of[...]
Aug 7 – Aug 28 all-day
The Brookfield Farmers Market is every Friday from 3 – 6 p.m. behind Brookfield Town Hall. See town website for vendor information. Shoppers need to wear masks and the vendors are all physically distanced.
Aug 7 – Oct 30 all-day
This August, September and October, boxes of produce are available from the Danbury Farmers’ Market for pick up or delivery. The boxes include healthy, fresh produce from the farmers’ market vendors. Limited availability. To pre-order,[...]
Aug 7 – Aug 28 all-day
Join us on Fridays for virtual Lunch Brunch by zoom! Hot Dog Bingo on August 21st. Everyone is welcome to join us and catch up. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86725039556 Call in Number: 1-646-518-9805 Meeting ID:[...]
Aug 14 – Aug 28 all-day
Our friends from Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation are providing some amazing grab-and-go craft activities for August fun. Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m. Fabric Decoupage Plates. Register by Tuesday, August 11. Friday, August 28[...]
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm
Join us to learn about the psychology behind ID theft, fraud and scams through the testimony of actual scammers. Participants will walk away armed with tips and tools for keeping themselves and their families safe.[...]
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, August 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. With topics jumping right out of the headlines, join Loryn and Jen for a moderated discussion on diversity in 2020. Using tools from a professional training workshop[...]
Diversity: A Respectful Conversation
11:00 am
Aug 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, August 21 at 11 a.m. Keep your brain sharp by playing the word game Boggle with Karen and others virtually. It’s amazing how much fun group games can be in a Zoom format. For[...]
Aug 21 @ 12:00 pm
Hot Dog Bingo! Grab-and-Go Friday, August 21 at noon Join us for virtual bingo. Pick up your hot dog and bingo cards at noon. Bingo will begin at 12:30 p.m. via phone or Zoom. Register[...]
Aug 24 @ 12:00 pm
AARP CT Presents: Explore behind the scenes at Mystic Seaport Museum to experience the museum’s collection of rare vessels that are not on public view. Then Christopher Gasiorek, Vice President of Watercraft Preservation & Programs[...]
Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm
August 24, 2020 @ 1PM Caregiver Roadshow for CT Families offers a journey through the experiences of family caregivers – the backbone of our health care system. Learn tips and tools on supporting the caregiver,[...]
Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm
Caregiver Roadshow for CT Families: Take a journey through the experiences of family caregivers – the backbone of our health care system. Learn about how to support the caregiver and care recipient, as well as[...]
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am
AARP Fraud Watch Network’s: Fraud Fighting Fourth Fridays – Powered by AARP CT and the Coalition for Elder Justice in CT AARP CT and the Coalition for Elder Justice in CT have joined together to[...]
Aug 29 @ 9:00 am
Collect those sensitive paper you have been savings for the past four months. In a drive through at Town Hall the Lions will shred your documents safely and securely for $10 per box.
Aug 31 all-day
Monday, August 31 Rain date: Tuesday, September 1 Curbside from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. For seniors who are young atheart – enjoy free ice cream treats and a quick chat with Senior Center staff.[...]
Chair Yoga for Seniors
12:00 am
Sep 1 – Sep 30 all-day
Chair Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy81BttIPmI&feature=youtu.be Yoga for Balance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgoeSwSg6TI&feature=youtu.be Having a Blast with Cardio Blast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkIbb3eE8K4&feature=youtu.be Happy Feet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmOyuMOwqGU&feature=youtu.be Seated Hip Openers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1no-hboBYs&feature=youtu.be Hip Hip Horray for Hip Openers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCGeCzvummk&feature=youtu.be
Sep 1 – Sep 30 all-day
All programs, on or off-site, are still cancelled at Danbury Senior Center. In the meantime, please take look at the “Virtual Classes and Activities” being offered at www.danburyseniors.org/classes-events. Staff is still reporting to the Senior[...]
Sep 1 – Sep 30 all-day
Drawing a Figure with Dominick Tomanelli. Painting Clouds with Dominick Tomanelli. Sittercise with Kathy and Deirdre Flatbread Fruit Pizza with Janet and Deirdre Nancy’s Rock Painting Class We Are Stardust Lecture The Geology Leading to[...]
Ted Talks
12:00 am
Sep 1 – Sep 30 all-day
Get free access to thousands of inspiring and idea-invoking conversations, available to you on tedtalks.com. Just search for any topic you are interested in! WATCH NOW ON TedTalks.com
Wellness Guide by Newtown
12:00 am
Sep 1 – Sep 30 all-day
Brought to you by the Office of the Selectman, The Newtown Health District & The Newtown Department of Human Services, is the Wellness Guide that offers resources and helpful tips for residents and non-residents of[...]
YMCA Classes for Active Older Adults
12:00 am
Sep 1 – Sep 30 all-day
As the average life expectancy lengthens there are more years for us to look forward to. Engaging with good health, exercise, and fitness earlier in life is important but you’re never “too old” to start[...]
Sep 2 – Sep 9 all-day
LinkedIn for Experienced Workers and Encore Career Seekers: Register for one of the times below to participate in this 90-minute session to learn best practices to create and manage a personal profile page, reflecting the[...]
The Presidents Fall Course
10:30 am
Sep 16 @ 10:30 am – Nov 25 @ 12:30 pm
THE PRESIDENTS CONTINUED FALL 2020 HISTORY COURSE WITH PENNY O’CONNELL VIA ZOOM Wednesdays, September 16 through November 25 (no class on November 11 -Veteran’s Day) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penny’s history class continues on[...]
Oct 1 – Oct 31 all-day
You can still apply for the rebate through October 1st, 2020. You must apply every year to receive this benefit. If you turned 65 by December 31, 2019 and your income is below $37,000 for[...]
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