Welcome to New London Senior Citizens Center!
We are well aware that today’s active older adults are redefining quality of life and healthy aging. We have built our programs by listening and responding to the ideas and concerns from you and our community. We strive to provide you with excellent and accessible resources, and to respond to the changing needs of the community through education and outreach programs for all seniors, all the while keeping in mind demographic considerations unique to our community. We are open to all in need of services, regardless of race, ethnicity, income level or sexual orientation. We respect the value and worth of every individual. Our mission is to foster the independence and well-being of older adults, to enhance dignity and self-respect, and to promote participation in and contribution toward all aspects of community life. We promote healthy aging through health and wellness education, cultural and leadership opportunities, and through recreational programs and services. Prevention of falls, avoidable visits to the emergency room, health crises, hunger, elder abuse, eviction, social isolation and financial abuse for all seniors is a major area of focus of our health education series. We offer opportunities for social engagement as we know that many of our members live alone. We offer trips, technology classes, arts classes, discussion groups, special events, book clubs, etc.
Please know that we are here to serve you, to support your independence, and to provide you with a sense of purpose and the opportunities to work for our community!
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Mondays - Fridays: Transportation to/from the Senior
Center and Escort Medical Transport 8:40 - 3 p.m.
Mondays - Shopping at Walmart
Tuesdays - Shopping at Shop-Rite
Wednesdays - Transportation to/from the Senior Center & Trips
Thursdays – Shopping at Stop & Shop
Reservations required. Please call us at least 24 hours in advance.
Thank you New London Seniors!
...For all that you have done for our community this year:
Fundraising & Donations: Baton Rouge Community Relief Donation, Holiday Boot Drive, Adopt-A-Senior, School Supplies, Care Packages for Armed Service Members, Holiday Cards to Veterans, Fundraiser for Soup Kitchen, Tommy Maynard Fund Raiser, N. L. High School Scholarship, N. L. Police Department Brochure, etc.
Volunteerism: Food Pantry, Nursing Home Visits, TVCCA Kitchen, Local Beach Clean-Up, TVCA RSVP Program, Sliver Threads Boutique Thrift Shop, Jason’s Tag Sale, Books Sales and Sawing Shop Sales at the Senior Center, Trips, Bingo, Volunteer Luncheon, Pen Pals Program, Scrapbooking Project for Nursing Home Residents, etc.
Collaboration with Community Organizations: Big Event and Kids Camp (w/ N. L. Recreation Department), “Carousal “ and Senior Prom (w/ Conn. College), Lightbulb Exchange (w/ Eversource), Summer Fiesta (w/ Centro de la Comunidad).
Special Events at the Senior Center: Reckless Day, Health Education Series, Intergenerational Programing, Holiday Gathering, Butterfly Memorial, Talent Show, Gong Show, Mother’s Day Tea, Father’s Day Breakfast…
Resources for Seniors:
Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut
My Place CT (State of Connecticut Website: Long-Term Care Planning, Homecare, Transportation, etc.)
Eldercare Locator (Free, nationwide, online search engine that helps locate services for seniors and their families)
The Complete Mesothelioma Guide
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Contact Information
Address:
10 Brainard Street
New London, CT 06320
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Phone:
(860) 447-5232
Marina Vracevic
Senior Citizens Coordinator /Municipal Agent
Phone: (860) 437-6339
Email
Penny Braun
Senior Center Secretary
Phone: (860) 447-5232
Email
Dawn Tucker
Senior Center Bus Driver
Phone: (860) 447-5232
Additional Links
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