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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.
Opportunities for education, cultural development, socialization, and community services are offered. Some of the classes and
activities that are offered are as follows: Computer Classes, Watercolor Painting, Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dancing, Fitness
Class, Chair Exercise, Line Dancing, Tap Dancing, Belly Dancing, Blood Pressure Screenings, AARP Driver Safety Course, Legal
Clinic, Shopping Bus, Informal Painting Group, Safety Classes, Bocce, Shuffleboard, Billiards, TRIAD Yellow Dot Program, BINGO,
Social Bridge Group, Flower Arranging, Various Trips, Writing Classes, Picnics, Dances.
(Non-residents over 55 are welcome to join the Center for an annual fee)
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.
Intergenerational 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.
Senior Advisory Committee
Ron Arbour Marianne Bauer Louise Cavallaro Theresa Cerillo Rosemary Courtney
Dusty Downey Veronica Hendricks Bob Kleffman Marylou Kochiss Susan Noonan
Senior Leadership Children's Literacy Program: The goal of this program is to provide intergenerational partnering between
Orange seniors and fifth and sixth grade students of Orange schools. This would take place at the Senior Center, the Case
Memorial Library, Silverbrook, Laurel Estates, or a senior's home. Date and time would be decided upon by participants. It would
be after school or possibly Sat. or Sun. The student will read to the senior or play games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, Crosswords,
etc. The visit could last for an hour or length of time decided upon by both participants. What an enjoyable way to spend some
time - sharing the enthusiasm of a child! This could be a very rewarding experience. It will encourage the child to read while
also sharing time and interests with an older person. If you are interested in this wonderful, satisfying project (and we hope you
will be) please call the Senior Center, 203-891-4784, or Louisa, 203-795-9030.
The Orange CT Lions Club is constantly working on new projects to improve our local
communities here and around the world. We're always working on our next local
project or fund raiser, doing all we can to improve the lives of those in need.
Community Volunteer Work That Makes A Difference
Orange CT Lions Club
