Senior Advisory Committee

Members

  • Suzanne Anderson
  • Heiki Bain
  • Marianne Bauer
  • Rose Bradley

  • Dusty Downey
  • Marilyn Goodless
  • Halina Slawsky
  • Lisa Winters

Vacancies


There are vacancies to be filled. Please inquire if interested.

Documents

  1. Senior Center Closing Procedures (PDF)

News, Calendar, & Menu

Services

Senior Services is a component of the Town of Orange Community Services Department. The Orange Senior Center is committed to providing programs and services that promote independence, creativity, and sound physical and emotional health for residents over the age of 55.

Classes & Activities

Opportunities for education, cultural development, socialization, and community services are offered. Here are some of the classes and activities that are offered:
  • AARP Driver Safety Course
  • AARP Tax Preparation
  • Billiards
  • BINGO
  • Blood Pressure Screenings
  • Bocce
  • Bridge Lessons
  • Cards
  • Chair Exercise
  • Chess
  • Computer Classes
  • Fitness Class
  • Gentle Yoga
  • Laughter Yoga
  • Legal Clinic
  • Lunch & Fun
  • Mahjong
  • Money Management Club
  • Movie of the Month
  • Picnics
  • AARP Drivers' Safety Classes
  • Social Bridge Group
  • Tai Chi
  • Tap Dancing
  • TRIAD Yellow Dot Program
  • Trips
  • Watercolor Painting
  • Yoga Dance
  • Zumba Gold

Non-Residents

Non-residents over 55 are welcome to join the Center for an annual fee.

C.A.S.C.P.

The Orange Senior Center is a member of the Connecticut Association of Senior Center Personnel (C.A.S.C.P)

Senior Center


Provides various social activities, educational programs, classes, lectures, safety programs, trips, health screenings and a monthly newsletter.

Elderly Meal Program

Provides a hot meal at lunchtime, Mondays through Fridays which is sponsored by the Elderly Nutrition Program of New Haven. A reservation and donation are requested. Call (203) 891-4765.

Elderly Outreach Services

Services include assessments, family consultation, information/referral, support, entitlement applications, and follow-up to homebound seniors. Call (203) 891-4787.

Transportation Services

The town provides vans to transport Orange seniors and residents with disabilities to and from appointments. The vans are equipped to service handicapped individuals. A 24 to 48 hour notice is required to make these appointments. A donation is requested for each trip. Call Kim Callahan at (203) 891-4788.

Lending Library

Various books and videotapes on multiple topics are available in the Center's Senior Lounge. This service is based on the honor system. Donations of books and videos are welcome.

Inter-generational Tutoring Program

Retired seniors tutor Orange Elementary school children in English, Math, History, Science, Language Arts, and Study Skills every Thursday from 3 pm until 5 pm at the Case Memorial Library. Call John Ulatowski at (203) 891-4785.

Monthly Newsletter

A monthly newsletter is mailed, upon request, to residents over 55 years of age. The "Friendlies" newsletter contains information on all activities, health programs, trips, and special programs.

Senior Health & Safety Fair


Community Services is looking for local businesses and service providers for the
16th Annual Orange Senior Health and Safety Fair
  • Friday September 27, 2019
  • 9:30 a.m. to Noon
  • High Plains Community Center Gym
    525 Orange Center Road
    Orange, CT 06477

Registration

Early bird registration by July 31 is $80, after that the fee is $85 a table for businesses and free to nonprofit providers with a 501(c)3 designation. The event is free to the public. All proceeds from this event will go to the Community Assistance Fund. All of our programs, activities, events and offerings are self generated solely from fees and donations. For more information or to reserve a table please contact Joan Cretella, Dennis Marsh or Denise Stein at Community Services at 203-891-4788.

We ask your support to maintain these vital programs.
Thank you
Joan Cretella, Director of Orange Community Services