Senior Center
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Director: Maureen Gabriele |
OUR MISSION
The Vernon Senior Center is committed to assisting Vernon seniors by providing programs that meet their needs and address their concerns:
- Opportunities for socialization, recreation and learning
- Fitness and health programs and services
- Transportation
- Entertainment and trips
- Assistance with applications for services
- Information or referral to other agencies for services
ACTIVITIES
- Mah Jongg, shuffleboard and pool. Tournaments are also held for each of these activities.
- Award luncheons are held at the end of each tournament.
- One day and multi-day trips
- Knitting & Crocheting
- Bingo
- Games – Dominos, Scrabble and Chess
- Line Dance
- Free Drawing Time
INSTRUCTION/CLASSES
| Senior Fitness | Mah Jongg | Tai Chi | Computer Classes |
| Line Dance | Chess | Chair Yoga | Painting Classes |
| Driver Safety | Pool | Dominos | Crochet & Knitting Class |
HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS
- Foot Care
- Screenings:
- Blood Pressure
- Blood Sugar
- Hearing
TRANSPORTATION
- Senior Bus:
- Shopping – Thursdays
- Shopping at Buckland Hills, Savers, and Walmart – every month
- "Out to Lunch Bunch" - once a month
- Special events – Exchange Club picnic
- Special trips
- Special Events shuttle
- Senior Car:
- Medical and dental appointments outside of Vernon
SOCIAL GATHERINGS
- Events – lunch and entertainment
- Card parties
- Holiday parties
- Exchange Club picnic
- Out to Lunch Bunch
- Dances and Parties
INFORMATION ON ISSUES TO SENIORS
- Presentations
- Written material – flyers and brochures
REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES
- Municipal Agent
- Vernon Social Services
- Hockanum Valley Community Council
ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS
- Municipal Agent
- Income Taxes