The Woodbridge Center

The Woodbridge Center - For Everyone 55+ (unless otherwise noted)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
For more information or to sign up:
203-389-3451
kmoriarty@woodbridgect.gov

The Woodbridge Center (The Center) provides activities, events, services, and resources for individuals 55 years of age and older. This includes health, recreational, educational, and social activities, an in-person lunch program, trips and much more. In addition, a meal delivery program and a transportation program is offered for those over 60 years of age and for adults of all ages with a temporary or permanent disability.

Human Services social worker Judi Young, a CHOICES counselor, is available to assist Medicare-eligible residents with questions regarding insurance. Judi also provides guidance in finding a wide range of other needed resources. She can be reached by phone at 203-389-3459 or email srsocialworker@woodbridgect.gov.    

Important Announcements: 

  • The Center will be closed on February 16 in observance of President's Day.
  • Coffee and Conversation with the First Selectman will begin at 10:30 a.m. (instead of 9:30 a.m.) on Wednesday, February 11.
  • Bingo will begin at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17 following the Madi Gras Luncheon.
  • There is a $25 fee per calendar year for non-Woodbridge residents. Payment for the 2026 calendar year is now due.
  • Pickleball fees ($20 for residents, $25 for non-residents) for the 2026 calendar year are now due.

Thank you to all of our sponsors including:
Coffee Bar
The Center Café
Stop by The Center between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea at no charge. Call The Center to learn how you can be a Coffee Bar Sponsor.

Sponsor Appreciation Wall @ The Center Café
The Appreciation Wall sponsors for February are:

  •  Coachman Square at Woodbridge
  •  Hearts at Home

The Sponsor Wall displays names of sponsors who made a monthly contribution to support The Center in exchange for a 24”x36” advertisement display on The Center’s Sponsor Wall. Call The Center to find out how your business can be part of the Appreciation Wall.
                                               

Have lunch with us!
In-person Lunch ($5 for Woodbridge residents, $6 for non-residents)
Tuesdays, select Thursdays, 12 p.m.
The Center Café
Please RSVP with The Center 203-389-3451 by noon the day before.
Lunches for February will be offered as follows, side and dessert included:

  • 2/3        Choice of 6" sub:  Hot cheese steak or turkey & provolone
  • 2/10      Choice of 6" sub:  Cranberry walnut chicken salad or Virginia baked ham & Swiss
  • 2/17      Special Madi Gras lunch - see details below
  • 2/19      Amity Brick Oven Pizza and Beer (root) - see details below
  • 2/24      Choice of 6" sub:  Tuscan Sun Chicken or tuna salad

Free - Lunch & Learn:  Precocious Parrots - the Facts Behind the Feathers
Thursday, February 5, 12 to 1:30 p.m.
The Center Cafe
RSVP by February 2

What makes a parrot a parrot? What is it like to live with parrots and care for them properly? What are some unique behaviors and characteristics of parrots? Join our own Sharon Presner from the Connecticut Parrot Society to answer these questions and more. The Connecticut Parrot Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides education about the responsible care of companion parrots. There is no need to have a parrot to find out what all the squawk is about in this fun and informative presentation that will increase your understanding of these special birds! Lunch provided by Coachman Square at Woodbridge.

Free - Instructional Canasta Lessons with Aleta
4-week session begins February 6 - Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Center Lounge
Pre-registration is required

Are you interested in learning Canasta? Start the new year with a new hobby! Join volunteer Aleta Manning in a fun and welcoming setting, and you'll be enjoying regular Canasta games at The Center before you know it. Space is limited.

Coffee and Conversation with First Selectman, Mica Cardozo
Wednesday, February 11, 10:30 to 11:30 am
The Center Café   

First Selectman Mica Cardozo will be available the second Wednesday of the month for coffee and casual conversation. Bring your questions, comments, and concerns to discuss with First Selectman Cardozo.

Lunar Valentine's Luncheon
Thursday, February 12, 12 to 1 p.m.  - RSVP by February 5
The Center Cafe
Fee:  $6 for residents / $7 for non-residents

This February, we are bringing two wonderful traditions together for our Lunar Valentine's Luncheon. It is a time to celebrate the love of our community alongside the luck and prosperity of the Lunar New Year. Opal Stork of Woodbridge is sponsoring a delicious meal of egg drop soup, spring rolls, chicken and broccoli over rice, and a Valentine's treat for dessert. Whether you are coming to see old friends or hoping to make some new ones, there is a place for everyone at our tables, so please join us for this special luncheon.

Mardi Gras Luncheon
Tuesday, February 17, 12 to 1 p.m.  - RSVP by February 12
The Center Cafe
Fee:  $6 for residents / $7 for non-residents

Get ready to celebrate Fat Tuesday with a bit of "NOLA" flair! Enjoy our take on a roast beef with gravy or breaded chicken with remoulade po'boy (on crusty French bread), chips, and a true Fat Tuesday traditional dessert: authentic Paczki! Whether you prefer the classic fillings or just love the tradition, these Polish donuts are the perfect way to celebrate the day. Lunch is sponsored by Hearts at Home of Woodbridge.  

Pizza and Beer (Root) with February Birthday Celebrations
Thursday, February 19, 12 to 1 p.m.
RSVP by noon the day before
The Center Café
Cost:  $5 for residents, $6 for non-residents

Enjoy two slices of pizzeria-style cheese pizza from Amity Brick Oven Pizza with a side salad. Diet and regular root beer, coffee and tea are included. After, enjoy a cupcake or piece of  birthday cake provided by Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center while helping to celebrate all the month's birthdays.

Free - Craft Workshop:  Natural Valentine's Wreath
Thursday, February 19, 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
The Center Lounge                                                                                                                                                     
RSVP by February 12

Join Danielle from Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center to create a simplistic, natural wreath with a hint of Valentine's. No prior crafting experience is required. Space is limted.

Trip - Mohegan Sun
Wednesday, February 25, van departs The Center at 9:00 a.m.
RSVP by February 18
$3 suggested donation for transportation plus self-pay at Mohegan Sun

Meet at The Center at 9:00 a.m. then continue on for a fun day at Mohegan Sun. Enjoy the casinos, shopping, dining, or people watching at your leisure until the van departs at 3:00 p.m. Self-pay for your day. Space is limited.

Free - Ask a Cardiology PA Program with Becket Greten-Harrison
Thursday, February 26, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Center Consultation Office in The Center Café

Becket Greten-Harrison, PA and founder of Hearts at Home, will be available the 4th Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) to help answer questions and concerns about your health, check vital signs including blood pressure and perform a brief exam upon request. EKG monitoring is also available. Consultations are private, informal, and strictly confidential. No notes or other personal information will be saved. No appointment is necessary.

Free - Lunch & Learn:  The ABC's of Legacy Letters
Thursday, February 26, 12 to 1:30 p.m.
The Center Cafe
RSVP by February 19

A legacy letter is a personal document that communicates values, life lessons, and personal reflections with loved ones. Also known as an ethical will, a legacy letter is not about distributing assets, but rather about sharing the intangible aspects of your life. Learn how to prepare this cherished document to capture and share your wisdom, memories, and a sense of who you are with family, friends, and future generations. Jane Fisher, Certified Senior Advisor, will cover the history, purpose, and content of legacy letters and get you inspired to write yours. Lunch provided by Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Free - Instructional Mahjong Lessons with Sandy
Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
The Center Cafe

Learn or sharpen your Mahjong skills with volunteer Sandy Faggiana in a friendly, non-intimidating environment.

Chair Yoga Plus with Laura - 10-week sessions
Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Pre-registration required
Center Building Gymnasium
Fee:  $40.00 for 10 classes - pro-rated as needed                                                                                               

No need to get on the floor for this class! Move through a flow of seated and standing sequences to improve breath, strength, flexibility, and focus, with an emphasis on correct alignment to avoid injury and maximize effectiveness.

Free - Lounge Library
The Center Lounge
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Be sure to stop by The Center's Library in the lounge to pick up a book, audiobook, CD or DVD. The Center's Lounge Library, maintained by the Friends of the Library, also has a grandchildren's section for clients who have grandchildren/great grandchildren visiting. You can also grab a coupon for your (great) grandchildren to go shopping for a free book at the Friends' Bookstore located in the Town Library.

Regular Programs:

Exercise:

Chair Yoga Plus with Laura
Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.                                                                                                                      Pre-registration required
Center Building Gymnasium
Fee:  $32.00 for 8-week session                                                                                                                           No need to get on the floor for this class! Move through a flow of seated and standing sequences to improve breath, strength, flexibility, and focus, with an emphasis on correct alignment to avoid injury and maximize effectiveness.

Aerobics Class with Laura Richling
Drop in, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Center Building Gym
Fee: $3.00 cash/check payable at the start of each class (in The Center Café)
Come enjoy a complete cardio and strength training workout to music.  Bring your own 1- or 2-pound hand weights, if you have them, to use during the class.  Try a complimentary class first if you are a little hesitant if it's the right fit for you!

Indoor/Outdoor Pickleball
Monday-Friday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Center Building Gym
7 days/week - outside court 3 
Annual Fee:  $20 residents, $25 non-residents 
Enjoy playing in the newly renovated gymnasium with climate control and air filtration or outside on reserved court 3. Call for more information. Please be sure to check-in at the kiosk in the Center Café (or through your phone/tablet) prior to each play. 

Hobbies/Social:
Drop-in Bingo
Tuesdays, 12:45 p.m.
The Center Café
$1 fee per 10 game book
Bingo at The Center is always a fun time with our very own Rose as the caller!  Cash prizes are dependent on the number of cards sold. A second game will follow depending on interest. Must be over the age of 60 to participate. Bring your own dabber or purchase one for $2.

Drop-in Bridge
Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m.
The Center Lounge
Experienced bridge players are welcome to play bridge every Wednesday in The Center Lounge. No partner is required. Please call The Center prior to first attendance.

Drop-in Canasta - for experienced players
Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m.
The Center Lounge
Please call prior to first attendance.

Drop-in Mahjong for all levels
Experienced players:  Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (and select other days)
Beginner players:  Wednesdays, 1 pm  (please call prior to first time of play)
The Center Lounge
Experienced mahjong players are invited to participate every Monday and Wednesday (and select other days) in The Center Lounge. Beginner players are invited to participate every Wednesday at 1 pm in The Center Café.

Painting for Pleasure art class with local artist Carole Abbate
The Center Cafe
Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fee:  10 weeks/$60 - prorated
Create paintings of your choice as Carole inspires beginners to intermediates to explore acrylic or watercolors. Bring a picture or photo for inspiration. No experience is necessary. Sessions run consecutively - join anytime. Please call to register. (Mid-session break from Jan. 19 through Feb. 16.)

Pinochle
Drop-in, Thursdays, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
The Center Lounge
Anyone interested in playing pinochle, or learning to play pinochle is invited to join.  Please call The Center prior to first attendance.

Stitch Craft
Drop-in, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Center Lounge
Bring your current knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other craft project to work on while having an enjoyable time socializing.

Services Offered:
Transportation (Woodbridge residents only)
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 - 4:0 pm based on availability.

Delivered Meals (Woodbridge residents only)
Healthy, well balanced, flash frozen meals for $10/meal are available for delivery.  Order by 4 pm on Monday for delivery to your home during the same week. Choose from a wide variety of options including turkey pot pie, oven fried chicken, fish Florentine and meatloaf.  Meals include a roll, fresh fruit, and dessert.  Two meal minimum order with a ten-meal limit. A wide variety of frozen soups are also available for $2.00 per 8 oz. container. Please call for more information.

Friendly Visitor Program (Woodbridge residents only)
Would you like some company during the day to talk about your interests? Call the Human Services Social Worker at 203-389-3429 to arrange a friendly visitor.

Medical Loan Closet (Woodbridge residents only)
Durable medical equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, knee rollers, shower chairs, and more, are available for lending. Donations of wheelchairs are needed. Call Human Services at 203-389-3429 for details.                                                                                                                                                                              
Job Bank (Woodbridge residents only)
Residents may call Nancy Pfund, Youth Services Director, at 203-389-3429, to hire a student worker. Schedule now for spring clean-up, party assistance, and more.