(203) 239-5432
189 Pool Road
North Haven, CT 06473
Monday through Friday
8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
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The mission of the senior center is to respond to the ever-changing needs of mature adults and their families.
Providing opportunities for: personal enrichment, wellness, social and recreational activities, volunteerism,
advocacy, information and referral.
Since 1972, the Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center has
evolved into a community facility in which adults 62 years
and older come together to fulfill many of their social,
physical, and intellectual needs. Currently 1,194 seniors
are registered members. The Center is located at 189
Pool Road and is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30
A.M. - 4:30 P.M. offering a broad spectrum of activities
and services such as nutrition, health/wellness services,
education, information and assistance, transportation,
supportive services, creative arts, recreation, and
volunteer opportunities. These services are provided
by individuals who are dedicated to meeting the needs
of a diverse population from active older and newly
retired adults to the frail and homebound senior citizen.
Membership and transportation is without charge for
all age eligible residents.
Programming is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and includes bingo, book club, bridge, canasta,
ceramics, chorus, computer lab, cultural activities, oil
painting, scrabble, quilting, Mah Jongg, Wii bowling,
and trips. Exercise programs include, chair exercise,
line dance, beginning and intermediate yoga, tai chi,
zumba, and tap classes and include bocce and walking
club. Additionally, many intergenerational activities are
planned and an ongoing relationship exists with North
Haven High Young Rotarians and the Interact Club.
Additionally, manicures and chair massage is available
at the Center. All events are published in the monthly
newsletter “Senior Happenings.” Copies are available
at the Senior Center, North Haven Memorial Library,
Department of Community Services & Recreation, along
with weekly press releases posted in the Town’s local
newspapers.
Transportation for handicapped and able-bodied persons
is available to all members, to and from the Center
upon request. Medical transportation is available by
appointment to Hamden, New Haven, and North Haven
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In addition,
grocery shopping, errands, and hairdressers, along with
special/outing events as well as trips to the Town library
and pool. Total combined riders/trips on a yearly basis is
4800, all at no charge to seniors.
A catered daily hot meal is served daily at 11:45am
and available to persons 60 years of age or older and
their spouse for a donation fee of $2.00. Membership
is not needed to participate, however reservations are
required by calling (203) 239-4030 by noon with one day
notice. This program is a collaborative effort, provided by
Family Services Working to Strengthen our Communities,
Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut, and the
Town of North Haven. On average, 686 meals are served
monthly, for a total of 8,232 meals for the year.
Driver improvement courses are available for drivers
co-sponsored by the American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP). The 8 hour course is designed to
meet the specific needs of drivers 50 years of age and
older. It covers age-related physical changes, declining
perceptual skills, rules of the road, and license renewal
requirements. Reservations are accepted by contacting
the Senior Center.
Community Volunteering/Outreach is an important and
meaningful facet of volunteering for members. Volunteers
provide support to daily programs and activities meeting the needs of the members of the Center and Community
alike. This year, seniors were involved in making Dream
Sacks, handmade pillowcases that were filled with a
storybook, stuffed toy and socks for 60 children who
are in the care the Department of Children and Families
(DCF). Another project that continues for its fourth
year and also supports DCF is the Afghan Project where
children receive a handmade personalized afghan when
displaced from their home. As well as making handmade
afghans for children, seniors provide cancer patients
with an afghan that is given to patients that receive care
and treatment at the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale. An
additional venue of community outreach is the Centers’
senior chorus, “Senior Songsters.” Throughout the
year, they travel on the road to sing at Long Term Care
facilities, Adult Daycare Centers, North Haven Schools,
and for special events at the Senior Center. This year they
were special guests and were asked to sing at the First
Selectman’s Inaugural event.
The Senior Center’s Director is the Municipal Agent for
the Elderly and assists the Town Residents with senior
service linkages/ referrals to other agencies and through
outreach. Information regarding Medicare, Medicaid,
Conn PACE, the SNAP Program, home delivered meals,
social security, protective services, home care, adult
day care, transportation, fuel assistance and health
screenings are available upon request. In collaboration
with Quinnipiac Chamber, a comprehensive 2009 North
Haven Senior Community Resource Guide was developed
for informational purposes providing opportunity, care,
support services that allow older North Haven residents
to remain in their own homes and community. This guide
is available at the Senior Center and Town Hall for seniors
and caregivers free of charge.
Health counseling screenings are held twice a month,
the 2nd Monday and 4th Wednesday of each month at no
charge and provided by VNA Community Healthcare. No
appointment is necessary for the service that includes
blood pressure screenings and general health questions,
including questions pertaining to specific medications.
During the fall, an influenza and pneumonia vaccine clinic
is held. Additionally throughout the year, educational
presentations are available to all.
2009-10 was a year for growth in that the Center was
under renovation from May 1, 2009 until March 1, 2010.
This renovation was made possible through a $750,000
grant DECD, Department of Community Development
small cities block grant program. The center was
expanded 875 square feet, which allowed two additional
rooms to accommodate the increased demand of
activities/programs, the building was upgraded to meet
ADA requirements, and various aesthetic improvements
were made. Throughout this period activities/services
were uninterrupted largely due to the generosity of the
American Legion Post 76 members where daily activities
continued at the Legion Hall. Along with the goodwill of
Montowese Baptist Church, Town Library and Recreation
Center the mission of the Center was not altered during
this transition.
