VERNON SENIOR CENTER

870-3680
870-3588 – Fax
26 Park Place

Director:  Penny Rand Assistant Director:  Ellen Ballos Address:  26 Park Place, Vernon, CT 06066 Phone:     (860) 870-3680

OUR MISSION

The Senior Center is committed to assisting Vernon seniors by providing programs that meet their needs and address their concerns.  Programs offered include:

• Opportunities for socialization, recreation, and learning
• Fitness and health programs and services
• Transportation
• Entertainment and trips
• Opportunities for volunteering and helping others
• Assistance with applications for services
• Information/referral to other agencies for services

ACTIVITIES

• Card games – pinochle, double pinochle, bridge, and cribbage. 
• Mah Jongg, shuffleboard, and pool.  Tournaments are also held for each of these activities.
• One day and multi-day trips
• Knitting and crocheting 
• Folk and Ethnic Dance
• Line Dance
• Senior Chorus
• Bingo
• Chess
• Dominos
• Scrabble
• Tai Chi
• Men’s golf league

INSTRUCTION/CLASSES

• Driver safety
• Exercise
• Tai Chi
• Mah Jongg
• Folk and Ethnic Dance
• Line Dance
• Pool
• Dominos
• Chess
• Painting
• Yoga                                                                                          

SERVICES

• Transportation
• The senior bus provides transportation to bingo at the Center, shopping,  “Out to Lunch” trips, and other trips/events.
• The senior car provides rides to medical appointments that are out of town.
• Health Programs
• Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and hearing screenings, flu shots, and foot care
• The State Municipal Agent for the Elderly
• The agent assists seniors in filling out the applications for various state/local benefits and living wills.
• The State Rental Rebate Program
• AARP Income Tax preparation assistance
• Library

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are very important to the daily functioning of the Center.  They serve in various ways, e.g. office support, activity leaders, and instructors.  The Event Committee is very active in providing very special events that include luncheons and entertainment.

A Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon is held each year at the Center in recognition of their caring efforts.

Questions?  Call 870-3680 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fridays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

26 Park Place, Vernon CT  06066