Services
Nutrition: Keeping Older Adults Healthy
Congregate "Chef on Site" meals. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon for a chef-cooked hot nutritious meal. We're offering good food and great company! Check out the menu in our newsletter and calendar. Suggested donation: $3.50 - $5.00. By reservation only; please call us at least a few days ahead, or call once and reserve meals for a month or more.
Senior Dine - this program allows older residents to receive a hot meal at certain local restaurants at a reduced rate on days other than Tuesday and Thursday. An application is required. Call the office for more information at (203) 263-2828.
Meals on Wheels - home delivered meals available 1 or more days per week. Referrals are required. Call our Municipal Agent for assistance: (203) 263-4117.
Transportation: Helping People Stay Independent
The Senior Center bus is available to Woodbury residents age 60 & better, and to adult disabled residents. The lift-equipped bus helps riders stay independent by getting people to shopping, errands and appointments. The bus also takes riders from home to the Center and back again. The bus stays in Woodbury on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and travels to surrounding towns for riders' convenience on Monday and Friday. Social trips are planned on a monthly basis as well. These are often held on weekends or evenings. See the calendar for the current schedule.
We also keep a list of other transportation options in our area, including FISH (Volunteer transportation to medical appointments), Uber, drivers-for-hire, etc.
Social Services : Connecting People to Assistance
Information on all State and Federal Social Assistance Programs, including assistance with applications
Crisis assistance
Energy assistance (deliverable fuels and electric bills)
Food Assistance
Home Care Program for Elders
Home Care Information
Veteran's Benefits
Affordable Health Care Insurance and Medicare/Medigap plans
Medicaid
Prescription Assistance Programs
Housing Options
Please note that most federal and state programs have qualifying limits on income, and in some cases, assets. Home visits are available. Please contact us for more information at (203)263-4117.
Support Services: Helping Older Adults Stay Connected
Growing older isn't easy. It can help to have the support of others who are going through similar challenges, or to have the ear of a professional who will treat you with respect and help you find the assistance you need. The Center can help.
Caregiver needs
Early dementia
Coping with aging support group
Woman to woman support group
Veteran's benefits and support services
Grief support
Housing
Information and referral services for topics related to aging.
Senior Center Programs and Activities: Connecting Older Adults to A Full Life
A full range of programs at the Center offers opportunities for exercise, socialization, learning, travel, support, health and wellness services and more. Check our newsletter and calendar for current offerings.
Update on the FISH Driving Service
The FISH volunteer medical appointment driving service has ceased operations. Woodbury Senior Services is developing a new medical transportation service; we anticipate roll-out of the new program as COVID-19 restrictions ease. For more information please call the Center at (203) 263- 2828.