This is a multi-purpose drop-in center, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. Membership is free. Most classes and services are free, as well, with a minimal donation requested for certain programs, services and events.

 

The Danbury Senior Center is one arm of the Department of Elderly Services for the City of Danbury. Membership in state wide organization - Connecticut Association of Senior Center Personnel (CASCP). Membership in, and originators of, the Coalition of Agencies Relating to Elderly Services, (CARES) located in Danbury.

A wide range of opportunities are offered to seniors age 50 and better including:

Benefits & Support
Federal, state and local programs
Widow and widower support group
Referral Services
Reverse Mortgage
Living Wills
Medicare Part D
AARP income tax assistance

Health & Wellness
Yoga
Lion’s Club Low Vision Support Group
Hiking
Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Ballroom Dancing
Tai Chi
Blood Pressure
Flu Shot Clinics
Stroke Screening
Annual Health & Fitness Fair
Talks by local healthcare professionals
Aerobic Exercise
Country Western Line Dancing

Educational Opportunities
The Learning Exchange
Book Club
Cook & Learn with Chef Laurie
SeniorNet Computer Classes
Poetry Writing
Spanish Language Class
Italian Language Class
Educational/PBS Documentaries
Elders of the World Literacy Volunteers
AARP Safe Driving Course
Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council
“The Municipal Agent and You”
“Your Point of View” Current Events Discussion

Fun Stuff
“Cellmates” Skiffle Band (est. 1984)
Danbury Senior Chorus (est. 1996)
Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest
Annual Holiday Party with Big Band Music
Monthly Ballroom Dance Parties
Elmwood “Red Hatters”
Karaoke Sing-a-longs
Day trips
Intergenerational programs for pre-school through young adult
Various seasonal and themed parties with live music and dancing

Leisure Time Activities
Sketching and Painting
Woodcarving
Knit & Crochet
Ceramics
Quilting
Bridge
Poker
Pinochle
Mah Jongg
Chinese Mah Jongg
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Folk Dance Lessons

Volunteer Opportunities
“Prime Timers, Inc. Friends of Danbury Seniors” Fundraising Group
Nursing Home Visitation
Cellmate’s Band
Senior Chorus
Help with mailing of bi-monthly newsletter
Help at parties and events

How to stay updated on “What’s Happening at Elmwood Hall”
Bi-monthly newsletter “The Elmwood Extra” mailed to your home
Or delivered to your senior housing building, church or synagogue
Weekly calendar in Friday’s The News Times
“Seniority” tabloid published 6 times per year by The News Times
Annual Senior Information Guide published by The News Times
The “What’s New” board at Elmwood Hall