Senior Center
16 Church Street
(Center Plaza)
Ellington, CT
Tel: (860) 870-3133
Hours:
8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Mondays
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday
E-mail: egraziani@ellington-ct.gov
Director: Erin R. Graziani
Staff:
Jean Baseel, Assistant to the Director
MaryAnne Mandell, Receptionist
Peggy Anderson, Van Driver
Michael Joslin, Van Driver
Ellington Senior Center
Transportation Department
(860) 870-3137
Calling Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday
Florence Brennan, Transportation Secretary
Susan Shepard, Transportation Secretary
Ellington Medical Transportation Services (EMAT): EMAT is a transportation service for non-emergency appointments for Ellington residents. The program is funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the North Central Area Agency on Aging. EMAT appointments are offered Monday-Thursday between the hours of 9:00am-2:30pm; Fridays between the hours of 9:00am-1:30pm. EMAT appointments require 14 days prior notice to our Transportation Department. A $2.00 donation fee is suggested per each trip.
Van Transportation: Regular van services includes rides to the Senior Center, shopping, Out to Lunch programs and occasional evening events. Request a transportation "packet" by calling the Transportation Line at (860)870-3137 between the hours of 9:00am-12:00pm. One week notice is required. A $25.00 donation fee is suggested as an annual donation for transportation.
A Senior Center Steering Committee was established to study the future space and location needs of Ellington Senior Citizens. Click here for more information.
Our Mission at the Ellington Senior Center is a gathering place for individual ages 60 years and older to socialize, participate in programs and services.
The Town of Ellington's first Senior Center was established in April 1997. The Center offers many programs and services to enhance the lives of individuals. In January 2000, the Town of Ellington received a grant to purchase a 14 passenger van that is used for programs and activities.
These programs include:
- Cards/games
- Crafts Trips
- Informational Programs
- Musical Programs
- Exercise Programs
- Creative Writing Workshops Book Club
- Memories Workshop
- Dance Classes
- Entertainment
- Fundraising
- NEW - Senior Center Golf League: Every Monday @ Rolling Meadows Country Club. Click here for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Program Activity Coordinators
- Fund Raising
- Newsletter
- In-house Activity
The Sr. Center Town Crier
A monthly newsletter, "The Town Crier", can be obtained by stopping by the Center or calling the Center to be put on the mailing list. The Town Crier is also available online by clicking on above link.
The Sr. Center Calendar
A monthly calendar providing dates for programs and events. Can be obtained by stopping by the Center or calling the Center to be put on the mailing list. The Sr. Center Calendar is also available online by clicking on above link.