to provide opportunities for enrichment and interaction for adults above the age of 60 in an atmosphere of support and respect, and to maximize a sense of well being and health through participation in activities at the Center and in the community.

Description:
The Senior Center operates from 9-4:00 Monday-Thursday and from 9-3:00 on Friday every week. We offer classes, meals, educational speakers, social activities, trips, health screenings, benefits counseling, information and referral to senior citizens and their families.
Our participants are independent adults looking for ways to stay active and engaged. We see an average of 75 people a day and volunteers find it to be a stimulating atmosphere.

History:
With a recommendation of the New Fairfield Commission on the Aging, The Senior Center opened in October of 1986 at the Company A fire hall with a 2 day a week program. In February of 1997 the Center was moved into a 4500 Sq ft leased space and went to a full week of programming.
In July of 2009, the the Senior Center moved into a new building with more than 9,000 square feet and seven separate spaces for programs.
The Center has an advisory committee which helps with planning and self assessment and a Friends (501C3) organization which helps with support and fundraising.

Contact person: Kathy Hull, Director of Senior Services, 203 312-5665, (email)

Address:

33 Route 37 New Fairfield, CT 06812 (See a map)

Directions:

Directions to New Fairfield Senior Center Westbound on I-84 take Exit 6. Go right at end of ramp and stay in left lane to go North on Route 37. Go to * Eastbound on I-84 take Exit 5. Go straight at stop. . . (more)