Darien Senior Activities Center

30 Edgerton Street
Darien, CT 06820
203-656-7455 - phone
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm, closed Holidays

Seniors of the community gather together here for fellowship and useful learning pursuits. This lovely accommodation is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Always, Hot Nutritious Lunch M-F Price is $4.00 (reservations have to be made by 11:15 AM the day of).
 
Complementary coffee/teas and doughnuts M-F
 
Up Coming Special Events: 
 
Entertainment  
September 8 - "Grandparent High Tea" and sing along with Cookie Martini 1:30 pm
September 13 - Airborne Band sponsored by Healthnet 12:30 pm
September 20 -  Singer & Musician, Bob Giannotte 12:30
September 21 & 28 - History of Music and Reflection on Art 1:30
September 22 - "Las Vegas Matinee" DVD - Barbara Steisand in Concert 12:30 pm
September 29 - "Laughter in hte Afternoon" with Cookie Martini 1:30 pm
 
Health and Wellness
September 14 - Hearing Aid Clinic 11:00 - 12:00 pm
 
September 21 - Memory Matters - lecture #1 - "Overview of Alzheimer's Dementia and Current Alzheimer's Clinical Studies", Danielo de la Pena, MD - COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH INCLUDED - SIGN UP REQUIRED 11:00 - 11:45 am
 
September 27 - "A Matter of Balance", Frank Callahan, RN & Personal Trainer, Visiting Nursh & Hospice 12:45 - 1:30 pm
 
September 29 - Flu Clinic, sponsored by the Darien Health Department 9:30 - 11:30 am
 
Call The center for further information

***"Memory Matters" Lecture Series - Tuesdays this fall.  Please click here for more information.***

CENTER CALENDAR

Please click here for the August Activity Calendar.

Please click here for the September Activity Calendar.

The monthly activity calendar is also available at the Center and at the Darien Town Hall.

Aside from fellowship, the Center offers many creative activities for those interested.

CENTER OFFERINGS

Programs include:

  • Exercise Classes:Yoga,Tai Chi, Ballet, Dance for Health, Pilates, Jazzercise, Zumba, Low Impact Aerobics, Stretch and Tone, Seniorcize(chair exercises) Ping Pong
  • Discussion Groups: Current events, Remember When, Short Story Discussion
  • Writing Class
  • Poetry Groups
  • Language Classes: French, Italian, Spanish
  • Crafts: Quilting, Knitting, Needlepoint, holiday crafts
  • Arts: Painting Oil/Acrylic/Water Color, Pottery, Stone Carving, Stain Glass
  • Bingo
  • Movies
  • Entertainments
  • Monthly Health and Wellness Lectures & Financial Information Sessions
  • Bimonthly Aging in Place
  • Weekly Social Service Hours
     
  • Other facilities include: a gift-shop, a lending library and a super wood-working shop.

    CENTER LOCATION

    The Darien Senior Activities Center is located at 30 Edgerton Street, Darien, CT 06820. Telephone: 655-1705.

    The Center is funded by the Town of Darien and is open to Darien residents 60 years of age or older. The Center is wheelchair accessible.

    CENTER SERVICES

    Available to the Center are Gallivant Transportation Services, Friendly Visitors Services, and other social services including the Energy Assistance Program.

    Also, blood-pressure readings are taken on the second Wednesday of each month (except from June to September).

    Caregiver Educational Support Group the 3rd Tuesday of each month 1:00- 2:30 beginning March 2010

    Come discover a New World -- our World, together -- Yes, togetherness (it beats loneliness!) -- Come, partake, enjoy! -- You'll love it -- you'll love us --


    To take a look at the Senior Mens Web site, click on the underlined link below

    Senior Mens Association (of Darien CT)