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Open Monday through Friday
Tel: (203) 256-3166


Podcast: Gretchen Goethner, Co-Chair of the Lifelong Learners discusses the Lifelong Learners Program at the Fairfield Senior Center during the Human Services Commission on Thursday, November 17, 2011. (14:56 minutes)

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A Resource Center for Fairfield's Older Adults and Their Families

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blue checkMedicare Help Available at Senior Center

The Medicare open enrollment period this year runs from October 15th to December 7th. Volunteer Susan Tracy will be available by appointment only to answer any Medicare questions you have. Susan will be at the Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Please call the office at 203.256.3166 to schedule an appointment. Important! Please fill out the Drug Plan Screening Form before you come for your appointment and bring it with you. You can pick up the form at the Senior Center or print out a copy.

blue checkIntegrative Medicine Presentation

Click here to view a presentation given at the Senior Center by Dr. Ather Ali, ND, MPH, on August 10, 2011. The subject is integrative medicine and includes valuable information on health risk factors. Dr. Ali explains how natural, complementary and alternative therapies can be important adjuncts to conventional medical treatment. Dr. Ali is Co-Director of the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT. His presentation is published here with permission.

blue checkNEW! Senior Goings On

Senior Fair Day
Royal Marriage Celebration
Dwight Students Learn about 20th Century; Congressman Himes Holds Town Hall Meeting at Senior Center.

blue checkFebruary 2012 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER now available

Pick up a copy at the Center, libraries, town hall, banks, and other town locations.

Prior Newsletters:
January 2012
December 2011

November 2011

October 2011

September 2011

August 2011

July 2011

June 2011

May 2011

April 2011
March 2011
(and The News We Didn't Have Room for in Our March Issue)
February 2011
January 2011

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February 2012
January 2012

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  • Morning Coffee Shop

  • Hot Lunch Daily (256-3118)  Reservations required - please call at least two days in advance. 

    February 2012 menu
    January 2012
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  • blue checkPROGRAMS

    Defensive Driving Courses
    Exercise/Tai Chi/Yoga/Zumba
    Crafts/Woodcarving/Quilters
    Bingo/Card Games/Bridge/Mai-Jong/Chess
    Continuing Education
    Elderhostel Institute Network
    Intergenerational Activities
    Music/Singing Group
    Table Tennis, Pool
    Investment Club
    Walking Club (Pacers)
    Weekly Movie

    blue checkHEALTH SCREENINGS (by schedule)

    Blood Pressure

    blue checkTRANSPORTATION (256-3168)

    To and from Senior Center
    Doctor's Appointments
    Food Shopping

    blue checkSERVICES (by appointment 256-3166)

    Medicare/Medigap/HMO Counseling
    Legal Counseling
    Long Term Care Counseling
    Notary Service
    Fuel Assistance
    Tax Assistance
    Senior Group Meetings (AARP, etc)

    blue checkSOCIAL SERVICES (256-3166) See the social services page for details

    Counseling - Individual & Family
    Entitlements/Connpace/Title 19
    Careplanning/Assessments
    Housing Assistance
    Home Care Referral
    Home Visits
    Nursing Home/Assisted Living Information
    Support Groups:

    Caregivers
    Living Alone
    Low Vision
    Other

    SILVER BELLES CRAFT SHOP open to the public daily, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.  Purchase unique hand-made gifts.

    VOLUNTEER opportunities. Call for details.


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    Town Hall/Independence Hall, 611/725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06430, 203-256-3000
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