WELCOME TO THE NEW MILFORD SENIOR CENTER

40 MAIN STREET
RICHMOND CITIZEN CENTER
NEW MILFORD, CT  06776
Tel:  (860) 355-6075, Fax:  (860) 354-2843

Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

e-mail address of director:  apotter@newmilford.org
e-mail address of secretary:  jmoore@newmilford.org

Senior Bus

• Bus #1 operates from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
• Bus #2 operates from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
• Fares:  $1.00 per ride within the TownCenter zone (North to the Park Lane Medical Offices and South to the former K-Mart location).
• $1.25 per ride outside the TownCenter zone and for ADA eligible passengers.
• Bus travels only within the town of New Milford and only for New Milford residents over 60 years of age or ADA certified as handicapped.
• Riders sign up for bus use in advance by calling the Senior Center.

Counselors

• By appointment only on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday is “drop-in day” from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.  Counselors are not available for appointments or drop-ins on Monday & Friday.  Counselor services are available for New Milford Residents Only and their families.

Programs

Various programs throughout the year such as:

• Artist’s Receptions
• Ice Cream Socials
• Trips to Museums/Art Exhibits
• Counselors’ Roundtables
• Travel Talks and Shows
• Weekly Bingo
• Picnics
• Concerts
• Holiday Parties
• Information Programs
• Public Affairs Programs
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Various clinics and services provided by local physicians and chiropractors

Classes

• Yoga Classes
• AARP Safe Driving Classes
• SeniorNet Computer Classes
• Tai-Chi Classes
• Bi-weekly Exercise Classes
• Art Classes
  

Lunch

• Lunch is served at 11:45 Monday through Thursday for New Milford residents and others aged 60 and over.  Please call the Senior Center in advance to reserve.
• Donation of $2.00 is appreciated.

Newsletters

• A monthly newsletter is generated with the month’s programs, classes and other information.  This is mailed out to every New Milford resident aged 60 and over.  Please call the Senior Center if you wish to be added to the mailing list.  Newsletters are also available at the Senior Center for pick up.

Other Offerings

• Annual Flu Clinic
• Visually Impaired Persons Support Group
• “Transitions” and “Going Solo” Support Group
• “Taking Care” Support Group
• Wellness/Weight Management Support Group

Please call the Center @ 355-6075 for the current month's schedule of events