The Woodbridge Center for June 2023
Contact The Woodbridge Center: More information on available programs and services can be found on The Center’s page of the Town Website. Please go to SchedulesPlus https://schedulesplus.com/woodct to directly sign-up for most programs. Call 203-389-3430 or email kmoriarty@woodbdridgect.org with questions or for more information.
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Grand Re-opening of The Center
The time is finally here to celebrate the long-awaited re-opening of The Center, and it was worth the wait! Everyone is invited to come to the ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, June 21 at 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP with The Center 203-389-3430.
Stop by The Center Thursday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 29 to sign up for a free membership to The Center and receive a commemorative pen and special treat while supplies last.
The fully renovated Center will have a new HVAC system, new reception office, hot coffee and tea available all day, a private consultation office for meeting with the Human Services Social Worker or with a nurse during the regularly scheduled “Ask the Nurse” program (with blood pressure monitoring), and a new audio-visual system which includes a new sound system, projector, and screen (funded by a federal grant awarded by Agency on Aging of South Central CT and fundraising dollars raised at the Human Services’ Living Treasure Events). In addition, The Center will continue to provide all of the programs it has offered throughout the renovation process, and on July 18, the in-person meal program will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Stop by The Center in early July for a Center Newsletter/Calendar with program details, sign-up to receive regular email blast updates, or check the Town Website for current activities and events.
All activities and programs, except for aerobics, Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, and pickleball, will meet in The Center beginning Monday, June 26.
Sponsored Lunch
(for Woodbridge residents 60 years of age or over)
Father’s Day Drive-thru Luncheon
Thursday, June 15, 12-1 pm
In front of main entrance of The Center
Everyone is welcome to celebrate all fathers at the Father’s Day Drive-thru Luncheon. Enjoy choice of turkey BLT on wholegrain bread or BBQ shredded beef on a roll, macaroni salad, and dessert sponsored by Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center and Coachman Square. A deconstructed root beer float will be provided by Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. No charge. RSVP by June 8.
Upcoming Programs
Immersive Japan Experience
Friday, June 9, 11 am - 12 pm
Library Meeting Room
Enjoy a virtual tour of Japan, trivia, and authentic treats during this one-hour immersive experience provided by Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Please RSVP with The Center 203-389-3430.
Flip Flop Wreath Craft
Thursday, June 29, 11 am - 12 pm
The Center Cafe
This workshop, sponsored by Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, will provide everything required to make a fun flip flop wreath for summer. Please RSVP with The Center 203-389-3430.
Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, July 12
Van leaves The Center at 11:30 am or meet at Dockside Seafood & Grill at 12 pm
Join in a social outing to lunch at the Dockside Seafood & Grill in Branford. Self-pay for your meal at the restaurant. $3.00 per person for transportation (or meet at the restaurant). Call The Center to RSVP by July 6.
Hands-Only CPR & AED Training
Wednesday, July 19, 10 am - 12 pm
The Center Cafe
This free training opportunity is offered through the American Red Cross and Yale New Haven Health. Hands-on learning is included in this program that will teach life-saving skills to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, perform CPR on adults and children, and utilize an AED. Please RSVP with The Center 203-389-3430.
Annual Indoor Summer Picnic - once again IN the Center Café!
Thursday, July 27, 12-1 pm
The Center Café
Enjoy live music & BBQ at its best with the Woodbridge Police Department Grill Masters serving up BBQ chicken, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Summer salads, watermelon, and dessert will also be served. This free event is co-sponsored by The Woodbridge Police Department and the law firm of Resnik & Resnik. Please RSVP by July 20. Space is limited.
Regular Programs
Exercise
Not sure if a class is right for you? Try a complimentary class first!
Aerobics Class with Laura Richling
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 am
Center Building Gymnasium
Come enjoy a complete cardio and strength training workout to a variety of music. Bring your own 1- or 2-pound hand weights, if you have them, to use during the class. Please pay $3 at the beginning of each class.
Indoor Pickleball
Monday through Friday, 12:30-3:30 pm
Center Building Gymnasium
All levels are welcome. There is an annual fee of $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents. The annual fee includes outdoor play as well. Please make sure your dues are current. Call The Center 203-389-3430 for more information.
Outdoor Pickleball
Every Day
Outdoors on the Town Courts
All levels are welcome. There is an annual fee of $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents. The annual fee includes indoor play as well. Please make sure your dues are current. Call The Center 203-389-3430 for more information.
Hobbies/Social
All will meet in The Woodbridge Center beginning Thursday, June 22.
Bridge
Wednesdays, 1-4 pm
Library Meeting Room
Seasoned bridge players are welcome to play bridge every Wednesday in the Library Meeting Room. Please call prior to initial play.
Craft Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm
Woodbridge Room of the Library
Bring your current knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint project to work on while having an enjoyable time socializing.
Pinochle
Thursdays, 1:30-4 pm
Center Building, Room 16
Anyone interested in playing pinochle, or learning to play pinochle, is invited to join the pinochle group on Thursdays from 1:30-4 pm in the Center Building, Room 16. Call 203-389-3430 for more information.
Services offered
(for Woodbridge residents only)
Computer Lab
Multiple computers and laptops are located in room 11 of the Center Building Human Services corridor, which is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 am - 2 pm. Printing is available (first 5 pages free).
Transportation
Those 60 years of age and older, or who are temporarily or permanently disabled, may call to arrange car or wheelchair accessible van transportation to medical appointments to 17 surrounding towns, local grocery shopping, banking, pharmacy pick-up, and social engagements. This service is provided Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm based on availability. Appointments may be made up to three months in advance. Vehicles are cleaned between each use.
Delivered Meals
Healthy, well balanced, flash frozen meals for $5.25/meal are available. Order by noon on Monday for delivery to your home during the same week. Choose from a wide variety of options including baked ziti, chicken piccata, flounder Florentine, and turkey pot pie. Meals include a roll, fresh fruit, and dessert. Two meal minimum order with a ten-meal limit. See The Center’s page on the Town website for a complete list of offerings. A wide variety of frozen soups are also available for $1.50 per 10 oz. container.
Friendly Visitor Program
Call the Human Services Social Worker at 203-389-3429 to arrange for a friendly visitor.
Medical Loan Closet
Durable medical equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, knee rollers, shower chairs, and more, is available for lending. Donations of transport chairs are needed. Call for details.
Job Bank
Residents may call Nancy Pfund, Youth Services Director, at 203-389-3429, to hire a student worker. Schedule now for yard clean-up, party assistance, baby-sitting, and more.
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