Activities for Seniors
All activities take place at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace. (off Oldfield Road) The center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All activities are currently available and free unless otherwise noted. Any questions, please call the Senior Center at (203) 256-3166.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Tai Chi Monday & Thursday at 1:00 PM (fee $5.00 per class)
Arthritis Exercise - Monday & Wednesday at 11:30 AM
Flex and Stretch (chair exercise) - Daily at 11:00 AM
Pacers (walking) - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9:00 AM
Therapeutic Yoga - Monday at 2:00 PM ($5.00 per class)
Yoga - Wednesday, 9:30 AM (fee $3.00 per class)
Zumba Gold - Monday & Friday at 9:00 AM (fee $5.00 per class)
Senior Exercise - Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 AM
Weight Training - Thursday at 9:00 AM
Morning Exercise - Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Dance Aerobics - Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30 pm ($5.00 per class)
Pickle Ball - Tuesday at 2:15 PM & Friday at 1:00 PM
Body Balance - Friday at 10:00 AM
GROUPS
Come join us! Facilitated by a nationally certified counselor. Call 203-256-3125.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING AARP COURSE
$15 AARP / $20 non-member
February 6, Tuesday, 9:00 AM
March 6, Tuesday, 9:00 AM
April 3, Tuesday, 9:00 AM
May 8, Tuesday, 9:00 AM
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
Sewing Bee - Mondays at 9:00 AM
Bingo - Mondays at 12:30 PM
Pokeno - Monday, Thursday & Friday at 1:00 PM
Bridge - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 1:00 PM
Woodcarving - Tuesdays & Thursdays (no experience necessary) 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Woodworking - Monday - Friday at 9:30 AM
Crafts - Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Quilting - Fridays at 9:30 AM
Movie - Friday (newly released video) 1:00 PM
LIFE LONG LEARNING IN RETIREMENT, COMPUTER CLASSES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES available call (203) 256-3166 for details.
TRANSPORTATION: Buses available for transportation to and from Center and shopping - $.50 each way.
Medical appointments in Fairfield $1.00 each way. St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital and Commerce Park $2.00 each way. Reservations 2 days in advance by calling 203-256-3168. 1st & 3rd Fridays transportation to Fairfield Hair Salons and Barbers, 2nd & 4th Fridays to Trumbull Mall, $2.00 each way. Call for reservations, 203-256-3168 from 9:00 – 2:30, Monday – Friday.
For information on transportation to West Haven Veteran’s Hospital, call Dial a Ride, 203-256-3170.
For information on transportation to West Haven Veteran’s Hospital, call Dial A Ride, (203) 256-3170.
LUNCH: Served at noon. Reservations required 2 days in advance, $3.00 - $5.00 donation. Call (203) 256-3118.
SERVICES By Appointment (203) 256-3166: Medicare / Medigap / HMO Counseling, Legal Counseling, Long Term Care Counseling, Notary Service, Fuel Assistance, Tax Assistance, Senior Group Meetings, AARP etc., Chore, Handyman Information.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: All senior center activities, including lunch menu. Available at both libraries, Town Hall, banks, doctor’s offices.
NEED HELP WITH CAREPLANNING AND/OR ENTITLEMENT? For appointment, call social worker at Senior Center. Service is free to Fairfield seniors and their families. Call (203) 256-3166.